[no1likesme]

well not quite,

I just purchased a new main board for it so I should have a working karma within the next few weeks.

 

[412]

My Carbon is still alive after all these years, even the wheel is functioning. Still the best damn DAP I owned when it comes to SQ.

 

[craiglester]

I have 2 working Karmas here.. thet're fantastic little players.. just be gentle with them and they keep on ticking.

I may need to put a new HDD in one for a project maybe, but for now.. mmm gapless hq playback from the dock it is.

 

[marvelusjd]

Mine is barely kicking, but damn I love that little player. Unfortunately, I'm going to be shopping for something new as the HDD is definitely going.

 

[NiceCans]

I Love mt RiO Karma, in spite of it's chunky size.

Matter of fact I replaced it's battery and later on even bought a 'parts-karma' to keep mine going longer. I may even replace that hard drive and have two

or perhaps do a CF card mod to it.

Too bad my RiO Carbon died, that was also a sweet player, and sleek too.

TIP: Karma battery tends to be 'swollen' when replaced, indicating overcharging and possibly overheating.
1)- do not leave it on charge all the time, but remove the charger once fully charged.
2)- do not charge and transfer music at the same time, that adds hard drive heat on top of battery heat, potentially shortening the lifespan of both battery and hard drive.
(the swollen battery can put pressure on the hard drive housing)

 

[chispito]

My Carbon has been pretty good to me, though the "menu" type button on the side requires a little extra force.

If only I hadn't upgraded to the DRM compatible firmware (that makes it so you can't transfer files off of the player). Anyone know if you can downgrade the firmware?

Also, what about batteries and hard drive replacements/upgrades?

 

[smeggy]

Good luck, my little Karma is still going as strong as it ever did. Sounds great and the battery life is pretty much as when new. Aside from some minor cosmetic scratching you wouldn't know it was years old.

 

[no1likesme]

yeah mine did work just fine until I broke the headphone jack. when I tried to re solder it I fried my main board.