S9 Firmware 2.31 Beta2 - Page 3

X5LOwner · 07-24-2009, 16:06

Gapless in mp3 files: confirmed!

DAPmagic · 07-24-2009, 16:22

Well, gapless didn't work for me, but perhaps I chose the wrong album?

rockphantom · 07-24-2009, 16:41

Has the issue which causes microgaps to occasionally appear during FLAC playback been resolved? I have not had a chance to test the new beta out yet. Thanks, Milan

martyn7 · 07-24-2009, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by shorty025

For the people who have this new beta on their s9,
do you feel a better response of the touch screen after
reports of the last firmware making it slightly less responsive?

fw 2.31b created a terrible touch screen for me too, so i rolled back to 2.3 non beta
now fw 2.32b installed and touch screen is perfect, should be ok to try it

martyn

BigMitch · 07-24-2009, 17:22

This is a great update!
I can confirm it too!
I've been loving The Hazards Of Love from The Decemberists!
But now its a way better experience!
I highly recommend this album to all!!

Both this and De-Loused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta are perfectly gapless now.
Also most of the well done live albums I have.
Cowon ROCKS!

ManuJedi · 07-24-2009, 18:15

Gapless DOES work for MP3's with this firmware. Perfect player now.

Insta · 07-24-2009, 18:16

I have a couple stand-up acts (comedy) on my s9. those are great to listen to with gapless also

number5toad · 07-24-2009, 18:20

gapless works great for mp3s encoded with the LAME encoder - but it doesn't seem to work for other encoders, there's still a (very very tiny) gap

DAPmagic · 07-24-2009, 23:55

It just occured to me that if you rip a CD using Jet Audio, there's an option that allows you to "Rip continuous selected tracks as a single file." Essentially, wouldn't this be the same as gapless playback?

34.50 · 07-24-2009, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAPmagic

It just occured to me that if you rip a CD using Jet Audio, there's an option that allows you to "Rip continuous selected tracks as a single file." Essentially, wouldn't this be the same as gapless playback?

But, say you wanted a particular song in the middle of the album, it would be a pita to skip within the track to find the song.

da1writer · 07-25-2009, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAPmagic

Well, gapless didn't work for me, but perhaps I chose the wrong album?

You may need to re-rip/re-encode/reconvert your songs to the newest LAME MP3 encoder. I use dbPoweramp for all my conversions, they are always updated to the newest LAME MP3.

http://iaudiophile.net/forums/showpo...6&postcount=13

Tonedeaf · 07-25-2009, 03:44

I've been on the fence about whether or not I should buy the s9 THIS SECOND, but once I thought about all the concert cds and dvds I've ripped and regularly listen to, I've decided to go for it. Not to mention I'll finally get to enjoy my favorite album of all time in gapless for the very first time*.

*The Seiken Densetsu Sound Collection is a musical journey best traveled gapless, which is something I could never do with an ipod mini nor a d2. I might have been able to do it with my Trekstor Vibez, but that died so quickly I never got the chance.
Thanks Cowon, you're the best! *Runs to amazon to buy that s9*

TheDarkSide · 07-25-2009, 06:04

Funny thing is we all started bitching about gapless on the D2, and never expected to have it come to fruition w/the S9. This is just fantastic,....truly the S9 is THE player to have!!!

musical_kage · 07-25-2009, 06:15

I'm not denying that its slightly unfair older players don't get updated with the features though, when people have wanted it on the D2+ for example, for a while, and they only decide to do it when a new player comes out.
It is ignoring customers, hoping they'll upgrade to the latest model.

Mr. Black · 07-25-2009, 06:32

Upgrading and spending money developing older players = sure way to go out of business and fast...but, cowon did release that d2+ so unless they're going to discontinue it I'd be hoping they add gapless to that too.

07-24-2009, 16:06	#31
X5LOwner iAudio X5L & Cowon S9 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 14	Gapless in mp3 files: confirmed! __________________ Cowon iAudio X5L 30GB & Cowon S9 16GB

07-24-2009, 18:16	#37
Insta Techie Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 714	I have a couple stand-up acts (comedy) on my s9. those are great to listen to with gapless also __________________ Cowon D2 4GB 16 GB SDHC Flash UI-- Vintage Theme- Doodlez Sum cheap Koss buds ;x

07-24-2009, 23:55	#39
DAPmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 609	Single file = gapless? It just occured to me that if you rip a CD using Jet Audio, there's an option that allows you to "Rip continuous selected tracks as a single file." Essentially, wouldn't this be the same as gapless playback?

07-25-2009, 03:44	#42
Tonedeaf Proud D2 Owner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 70	I've been on the fence about whether or not I should buy the s9 THIS SECOND, but once I thought about all the concert cds and dvds I've ripped and regularly listen to, I've decided to go for it. Not to mention I'll finally get to enjoy my favorite album of all time in gapless for the very first time. The Seiken Densetsu Sound Collection is a musical journey best traveled gapless, which is something I could never do with an ipod mini nor a d2. I might have been able to do it with my Trekstor Vibez, but that died so quickly I never got the chance. Thanks Cowon, you're the best! Runs to amazon to buy that s9 __________________ Current DAP: Cowon S9 16gb + Sennheiser PX200 = Goodness Past DAPs (Chronological order): Cowon D2 8gb + A-DATA 16gb SDHC (Keeping as backup) iPod Mini 4gb (RIP) Trekstor Vibez 12gb (RIP) iPod Mini 16gb (RIP) Yes, that's two separate iPod Minis, the second one had the CF Mod.

07-25-2009, 06:04	#43
TheDarkSide Fighting The Powers That Be,.... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens Village, NY Posts: 745	Funny thing is we all started bitching about gapless on the D2, and never expected to have it come to fruition w/the S9. This is just fantastic,....truly the S9 is THE player to have!!! __________________ DROID 2/Cowon D2/Cowon J3 32gb/Sony S639/iPod Nano+Nike iPod Mini+RB/Creative Z:VM/Sansa Fuze V2+RB Shure SRH750DJ/JVC Flats/Sony MDR-V900HD & V6 dbi-pro700 & 705/Ultrasone HFI-780

07-24-2009, 16:22	#32
DAPmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 609	Well, gapless didn't work for me, but perhaps I chose the wrong album?

07-24-2009, 16:41	#33
rockphantom Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 41	Has the issue which causes microgaps to occasionally appear during FLAC playback been resolved? I have not had a chance to test the new beta out yet. Thanks, Milan

07-24-2009, 17:22	#35
BigMitch Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	This is a great update! I can confirm it too! I've been loving The Hazards Of Love from The Decemberists! But now its a way better experience! I highly recommend this album to all!! Both this and De-Loused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta are perfectly gapless now. Also most of the well done live albums I have. Cowon ROCKS!

07-24-2009, 18:15	#36
ManuJedi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	Gapless DOES work for MP3's with this firmware. Perfect player now.

07-24-2009, 18:20	#38
number5toad old guy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crooklyn, NY Posts: 743	gapless works great for mp3s encoded with the LAME encoder - but it doesn't seem to work for other encoders, there's still a (very very tiny) gap

07-25-2009, 06:15	#44
musical_kage Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 180	I'm not denying that its slightly unfair older players don't get updated with the features though, when people have wanted it on the D2+ for example, for a while, and they only decide to do it when a new player comes out. It is ignoring customers, hoping they'll upgrade to the latest model.

07-25-2009, 06:32	#45
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kamp Krusty Posts: 4,043	Upgrading and spending money developing older players = sure way to go out of business and fast...but, cowon did release that d2+ so unless they're going to discontinue it I'd be hoping they add gapless to that too. __________________ Gone! Just like that!

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