[Fush]

According to specs, the Vibez does not have a line-out for connecting to amps and such. Can any of you who have actually used one confirm this? My Sony player has a software setting for using the headphone out as a line-out. Does the Vibez sport any such feature?

 

[DobsOnly]

Don't know of any software switch for line out??

Headphone out to Amp is very nice and should not be an issue.

 

[antonyfirst]

The Vibez behaves as lineout at full volume.

 

[silmaauki]

I use my Vibez in car and at my cottage as the main source. In my car I use it as a preamplifier (since I have a direct line in to power amp). Works well without any problems.

 

[silmaauki]

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Originally Posted by silmaauki /img/forum/go_quote.gif As there aren't any other comments on the battery life issue I assume my experience of 8-9 hours with flac-files is normal.

My battery has been now replaced (warranty, no cost) and with the new one I can reach 14-15 hours listening with flac-files. This seems to be the normal level of battery life.

 

[frozncore]

Weren't they going to release a flash version of the Vibez?

 

[RubenNYC]

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Originally Posted by silmaauki /img/forum/go_quote.gif My battery has been now replaced (warranty, no cost) and with the new one I can reach 14-15 hours listening with flac-files. This seems to be the normal level of battery life.

Woohoo! That rocks!

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Originally Posted by frozncore /img/forum/go_quote.gif Weren't they going to release a flash version of the Vibez?

Yep. TrekStor announced it at IFA but without a release date. Given that they didn't make it in time for the Christmas shopping season, I'm guessing (pure conjecture!!) they might be waiting for the final cut of the new firmware they're working on (v1.11 is currently in beta). IIRC, because of the different voltage requirements of flash drives vs. the Cornice 1" HDD, they have to update the firmware to make it work.

 

[smuh]

Hi guys,

I am about to buy a Trekstor Vibez 12 GB, but at least on Amazon a lot of people complain about the handling, the buggy firmware and so on. Would you still recommend the Vibez or do you also expirience those kinda issues and problems with the Vibez?

Thanks,
smuh

 

[RubenNYC]

I'm a huge fan, but it all depends on what you're looking for (and if you're willing to try out the beta firmware that addresses some bugs and adds features).

Tell us what you want/need in a player and we can better make a recommendation.

 

[warrior05]

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Originally Posted by smuh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi guys, I am about to buy a Trekstor Vibez 12 GB, but at least on Amazon a lot of people complain about the handling, the buggy firmware and so on. Would you still recommend the Vibez or do you also expirience those kinda issues and problems with the Vibez? Thanks, smuh

I've never experienced any "bugginess" in regards to the firmware. My only complaint of the player is the middle select button which requires a precise push. The wheel can be problematic if you keep it in a pocket but you can lock it and use the rocker switch for volume control. I still consider the Vibez one of the best sounding DAPs unamped unmodded. I'm planning on getting the flash based player as soon as it comes out.

 

[RubenNYC]

Regarding the wheel, honestly, there are very few center button functions that can't be accomplished by pressing the right side of the wheel. Once you get the hang of it, the wheel is very easy to use and very efficient.

In firmware v1.11, they even made locking the player easier, without depending the center of the wheel, and making it possible with one hand.

The single worst bug is where the player hangs if you save a playlist while Repeat is enabled. This is easily avoidable in 1.04 and fixed in 1.11.

I say, take the plunge. TrekStor has taken a big step in proving that they're invested in continuing to improve it.