Darn. Have been keeping my fingers crossed that something would be figured out with regards to updating firmware, but this does not seem to be the case.
As such, not possible for me to know if device performance differs/improves with other firmware.
My impression so far is that the T6 is pretty crappy if you intend to use it while moving.
I've been using it as a cyclist with BT Forza Metallo Wireless earbuds, and the interference is terrible during my regular cycling commute.
I have not yet tried an armband (I do not have one), but keeping the device in the top pouch of my rear pannier or in a top tube saddlebag results in a very choppy experience.
The distortion is not just crackling - the speed of songs playing seems to fluctuate, and there is a very lengthy delay in response when trying to pause/play from the headset controls.
While it is common to experience some BT interference issues while on the move, this is by far the worst that I've experienced (compared to iPod Nano 7th, and Android Phone).
Unfortunately, using my wired JVC HA-FR100X is even worse, because the one button on the right earbud does not work, so can't pause/play/skip songs.
It works perfectly with my iPod nano and Android phone.
As I am not able to upgrade firmware, no idea if this would be the case with 1.2 or Rockbox.
Most of all, the song scan limitation of 15000 is annoying. Half of my 256gb microsd (no flac - mostly v0 and 320) is not scanned, and thus is not accessible through play of the device database.
Have not had a chance to compile or tinker, but my hope is that I will be able to bypass this through playlists.
Is there a song limit to playlists?
To help prioritize my device database, I am using two folders in my music folder: 0_5Star and 1_4Star
This way, the 85.5gb of my 5 Star ratings music is given priority, while my 113gb of 4 Star ratings is only briefly incorporated into the 15000 limit.
Without doubt, I have very large amounts of duplicate songs, but am not certain of a good way to help reduce this without a lengthy time consuming process.
If anyone knows of any reliable ways/windows scripts to help clear the clutter (keep highest bitrate of name/artist tags), I'd be interested.
As the weather gets colder, I'll eventually have more time to tinker.
From my perspective - this device seems pretty good if you plan to use it exclusively in the same room/desk environment, but not so good if you intend to use it while moving.
As such, not possible for me to know if device performance differs/improves with other firmware.
My impression so far is that the T6 is pretty crappy if you intend to use it while moving.
I've been using it as a cyclist with BT Forza Metallo Wireless earbuds, and the interference is terrible during my regular cycling commute.
I have not yet tried an armband (I do not have one), but keeping the device in the top pouch of my rear pannier or in a top tube saddlebag results in a very choppy experience.
The distortion is not just crackling - the speed of songs playing seems to fluctuate, and there is a very lengthy delay in response when trying to pause/play from the headset controls.
While it is common to experience some BT interference issues while on the move, this is by far the worst that I've experienced (compared to iPod Nano 7th, and Android Phone).
Unfortunately, using my wired JVC HA-FR100X is even worse, because the one button on the right earbud does not work, so can't pause/play/skip songs.
It works perfectly with my iPod nano and Android phone.
As I am not able to upgrade firmware, no idea if this would be the case with 1.2 or Rockbox.
Most of all, the song scan limitation of 15000 is annoying. Half of my 256gb microsd (no flac - mostly v0 and 320) is not scanned, and thus is not accessible through play of the device database.
Have not had a chance to compile or tinker, but my hope is that I will be able to bypass this through playlists.
Is there a song limit to playlists?
To help prioritize my device database, I am using two folders in my music folder: 0_5Star and 1_4Star
This way, the 85.5gb of my 5 Star ratings music is given priority, while my 113gb of 4 Star ratings is only briefly incorporated into the 15000 limit.
Without doubt, I have very large amounts of duplicate songs, but am not certain of a good way to help reduce this without a lengthy time consuming process.
If anyone knows of any reliable ways/windows scripts to help clear the clutter (keep highest bitrate of name/artist tags), I'd be interested.
As the weather gets colder, I'll eventually have more time to tinker.
From my perspective - this device seems pretty good if you plan to use it exclusively in the same room/desk environment, but not so good if you intend to use it while moving.
