[zaguar]

Who cares if it's only up to level 2? Just re-ecode at -l 2 in foobar. It takes ~3 secs per song, losing ~2% compression. Big deal. If you want compression you use MA.

BTW, flac files > Batteries. Simple but true.

 

[grox]

Its the hassle of it.

 

[LFC_SL]

does it support VBR?

 

[Zaied]

How is the sound signature compared to the iPod (3G, if you want to be specific). I love the iPod's laid back, neutral sound signature and my PX100s sound great with it. I really want the X5 and plan to sell off my iPod, but sonically, is it worth it? I know it is a well reputed brand, but I have no clue about the JetAudio/Cowon/iAudio series as far as sound quality goes.

 

[blessingx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LFC_SL does it support VBR?

Depends a bit on codec, but nearly every major player supports MP3 VBR if that's what you're asking.

 

[davidd]

for anyone that is interested ecost.com has them on sale
20GB- $265
30GB- $310

 

[Jakets]

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidd for anyone that is interested ecost.com has them on sale 20GB- $265 30GB- $310

umm, am i doing something wrong? http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/...pno~561822.asp
looks like its still 350$

 

[davidd]

there should be a green banner on the page which adds it to your cart with the sale prices

 

[Jakets]

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidd there should be a green banner on the page which adds it to your cart with the sale prices

Very nice, great sale price! I hope my damn zen touch sells soon so i can grab the X5 for 40$ less.

 

[rab10]

5/19/05 9:24pm, price for 30GB is $309.99
20GB is $264.99, Free Ground Shipping and
$9.99 FedEx Standard Overnight available

Oh yeah, Handling fees of $6.95 (maybe different for others.)

 

[Jakets]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rab10 5/19/05 9:24pm, price for 30GB is $309.99 20GB is $264.99, Free Ground Shipping and $9.99 FedEx Standard Overnight available Oh yeah, Handling fees of $6.95 (maybe different for others.)

Yeah, its still a little over 30$ cheaper than buying it from cowonamerica.com That means i can even grab the 20 case and still be 10$ better off than just buying the player alone!

I may even splurge and get the dock..

 

[KenW]

So how long before a larger HD comes out? Plus, when's the FLAC at compression 2 issue due for a fix? Almost ordered it but then ecost doesn't take PayPal so I was spared.

 

[SDA]

Quote:

Plus, when's the FLAC at compression 2 issue due for a fix?

A little over two weeks ago, apparently.

http://www.iaudiophile.net/comment.php?comment.news.39

 

[brianknewbie]

Very nice -- but I'm still waiting for a DAP with optical out

 

[Jubei]

Does it offer gapless playback???