I use this one!

Have you tried using another SD card?

Iam on linux, I renamed it a.rockbox before unzipping, then renamed back to .rockbox after throwing it into the sd csrd

From what I know, Rockbox can't boot without its files on the SD card. You may want to try copying the files to the card again (if you're using Linux make sure you don't forget to include the hidden .rockbox folder). If it still doesn't work I'd try reinstalling the patched firmware.

All thumbs up for Adam products. In my opinion - the best you can get at that price point (depending on where you are, of course. Regional pricing may screw that). Use it just for desktop music, and - if you, like me, are up with flat curve, - these are enjoyable even without a sub.

They put copy protection on SACDs, but that only prevents the higher definition layer from playing, they usually have a second normal redbook audio layer with no DRM that any CD player can read.

Unfortunately I couldn't test them, and couldn't find any reviews.

Are you able to try them? I'd do that first. If you like the sound of them, then no, it's not at all crazy.

I like my Fosi mini-amp with bookshelf speakers for my computer. They’re affordable and really open up the speaker options for you.

Yeah it was not so much the active speaker part as the PA speakers part that had me doubting. although I'm not a basshead I noticed also the 80hz

I just stumbled upon the D3V while browsing second hand speakers! not knowing what I was looking at. They're new, selling them 200€ instead of retail 250€. I was hoping to spend half that. Maybe if I can talk them down a bit...

Thank you very much for your input. I think I'll cancel the Audac order.

In general, no, you're not crazy for considering active speakers. In fact, most desktop PC orientated speakers are active.

I think your specific selection is a bit suspect for nearfield audio and definitely for full spectrum listening (the 80hz bottom end of the frequency range will leave you looking for bass if you care at all).

To extrapolate on your metaphor, this is more like buying a farm tractor as a commuter vehicle. Sure it has wheels, an engine, and a steering wheel, but it isn't exactly intended for on road use.

I went with active studio monitors for my desktop PC (Adam Audio T5V and a matching subwoofer) after fighting with interference from various other electronics and the mini amp I was using.

These are amazing speakers, but also quite large. They have standby mode and both xlr and rca inputs. They are wild overkill for what I do with them, but it made me happy.

I would consider their desktop system if I were to do it again to save some space. https://www.adam-audio.com/en/desktop/d3v/

There are dozens of other even cheaper options with great reviews that similarly fit your needs.

I had the cmf buds, I did like their sound but they were a bit heavy and they kept falling out. Also a bit difficult to clean up. I think I broke them while poking around with a cleaning stick, they no longer seal properly and sound bad. But while they worked they were overall pretty good. Noise cancellation wasn't very good, it made music maybe slightly clearer in a noisy environment, but didn't help enough so I rarely used it.

Nowadays I use Jlab Jbuds mini and they are the most comfortable earbuds i've ever had, they are so small and light they just feel great. Sound and battery is of course not best in the world, but for their size and price they are awesome.

I've had the ear 2 for a couple of years now. Sound quality is good to great, but the anc can't handle wind or loud, high inconsistent noises (like a weed Wacker). I love these buds, they'd be perfect if could have a conversation while cycling, or use noise cancelling while wacking.

In my opinion, I would rather go with some cheap IEMs + a Bluetooth DAC, because then you get both the convenience (only needing to carry the light clip-on wireless bit) and the audio quality. Also, it makes them much harder to lose!

IEMs will also last a lot longer than any wireless earbuds would, since they don't have internal batteries that will eventually die. They're usually a bit more comfortable, and you get playback controls too. When I'm using my laptop, where I don't need to move around much and just sitting on my desk, I use the IEMs wired and leave the wireless DAC charging!

I'm personally using the Moondrop Chu 2 + the Fiio BTR11, but for the latter, they have the annoying issue common with cheaper wireless devices where it yells "low battery" over and over again when it is below 10% battery. I don't know if this is an issue with all Fiio wireless DACs or just the BTR11. The BTR15 is another option by Fiio, but there are lots of other options too.

As for IEMs, you have the usual suggestions like the Truthear Hexa or Pure, the various Moondrop ones, the Kiwi Ears Cadenza, the Crinacle "Zero" collaborations, etc. it'll just depend on where you are and what's available to you (+ your budget of course)

I am moving to Piefed at scallisto@retrofed.com (https://retrofed.com/u/scallisto)

I have the (a) version and I like them so much that when I lost the case I bought them again. They sound good enough and the ANC is decent. Good enough battery capacity for me.

I find off the shelf don't split cables properly, which is a problem going from 3. 5mm to RCA tips. The interference that introduces drives me crazy.

Good idea. I'd add that off-the-shelf cables from the sources for professional music eguipment (e.g. Hosa) are already of great quality and don't cost an arm and a leg.

I have 4 tape decks and only a few cables. I have another project now, thanks... 😄

Wow Rockbox.

I didn't know that was still around. Thanks for the rabbit hole.

Thank you! That is great to know.

My R3 is the older model that the custom firmware isn't for. Maybe I'll play around with the new firmware once I have a new DAP on the way, since I won't be as worried about bricking my R3.

I just checked on my Sansa Clip+ and it does have a search function that works the way you want.

Also is your Hiby player specifically the original R3 or one of the later models? If it's an R3 Pro II there's a custom firmware available and the search there also works the way you want it to.

Cool!

I looked into this 2 years ago.

A portable CD player with bluetooth and SDcard exists.

The Monodeal CD707 seemed the most solid option.

Website is sold-out, but showing at 99 for a new unit on eBay.

3min review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWNy8MsdBZo

There are plenty of alternate models too.

Cool thanks!

I'd initially be going for brands that make other quality, well known audio equipment like Fiio & Moondrop (Syitren also seems okay). Outside of that, I'd stay within my price range and make sure the player has CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA capabilities. Like maybe the Klim Nomad portable CD player.

Also, just looked at the price of the Instant Disk - it's $270aud so you can for sure go the Fiio if that's your price range