Re: Hi-fi soundcard
hi john, if your stereo costs $ 5000 or more then this could be a good investment. Brian - Original Message - From: djdoctorp djdoct...@att.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:25 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello all, I have been doing some digging on vacuum tube sound cards, and this is what I've found. I found a tube amplifier that has a USB inter face that bypasses your computer's sound card. It has a 24 bit 156 kHz DAT converter. But it is kind of pricy. This unit sails for $750 I will get back to you with the link to this thing later. My best regards! John- Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:14 PM Subject: RE: Hi-fi soundcard Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: Bue Vester-Andersen bva_li...@vester-andersen.dk To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hi Andy, I honestly couldn't say if there would be any issues with the trends audio device under vista. I'm using it with an xp system, and found no problems at all, the unit requiring no drivers to be installed, setup was very simple. I purchased it from a company called desktop audio near manchester, where the guy was very helpful in answering any questions. Best regards, Tim. - Original Message - From: Andy a...@logue3883.freeserve.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 7:46 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Tim. This device sounds like something I'd be very much interested in. I've been using the Soundblaster for several years to take the optic from my computer to my Arcam AV. Not too bothered about recording at this time, so an output device would seem to meet my needs. Dio you know if this unit has any problems with VISTA?, or does it work better on XP Home computers? Finally, do you know if it's available here in Scotland? I've been a lover of Creative for some years now but feel that they are not longer interested. This is why I'm interested in other similar devices. Very best wishes. Andy. - Original Message - From: Tim Crawford tj.crawf...@talktalk.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 1:25 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Bue, I'm using a little device here called the UD10.1 audio converter from Trends audio. It connects to your pc via usb, and has a variety of outputs including both optical and coaxual s-pdif, XLR, and BNC. The 3.5mm headphone socket also doubles as a line output, and provides phono out by means of a 3.5mm to RCA connector. I have the ud-10.1 feeding a Beresford DAC, via the coax digital out, which in turn connects to the amplifier with good quality rca interconnects. My music files are in lossless flac format, and I am very happy with the results, with sound quality being as good as, and probably better than my Arcam Alpha 9 cd player. I should say that the ud-10.1 is solely an output device, so if you wish to record, another method would have to be considered. Best regards, Tim. I --- Original Message - From: Bue Vester-Andersen bva_li...@vester-andersen.dk To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
You'll find quite a few of the newer hi-fi dacs have a usb input expressly for this purpose. You could have a look at the musical fidelity and Arcam dacs which I think both have usb options. Cheers, Tim. - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:14 PM Subject: RE: Hi-fi soundcard Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: Bue Vester-Andersen bva_li...@vester-andersen.dk To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Yes, if you're looking for pure high quality playback then I'd recommend the Musical Fidelity V-DAC. This is a real piece of hi-fi kit produced by a well respected hi-fi brand rather than a piece of computer kit. It will connect via USB and can be bought for approx. £150 from www.superfi.co.uk Regards. Kevin E-mail: kevin.llo...@sky.com - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:14 PM Subject: RE: Hi-fi soundcard Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: Bue Vester-Andersen bva_li...@vester-andersen.dk To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Experiences with sound quality of Audio Engine 2's or Audio Engine 5's and
Hi, I'm researching quality powered two channel (no sub woofer) PC speakers for use in my office/studio to review voice recordings and also for listening to music. I have a recording booth I use for professional voiceover and other voice work. So I'm much more interested in good flat frequency response - studio monitor style speakers - than in impressive bass response and loudness. Has anyone heard the Audio Engine speakers either the 2's which seem excellent value for money for their quality (from what I've read) or the Audio Engine 5's which sound like they produce very clean good quality audio? Alternatively, any recommendations for other quality speakers suitable for PC connectivity would be of interest. Thanks Tim To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
Hi Brent. How is the software control pannel for the turtle beach Montego DDL? Bob - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 7:30 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard My turtle beach Montego DDL sounds quite good compared to the SBLive I had in my old machine. It has optical in and out, a mic in, line in, line out, and a couple other jacks I'm not sure what for. I think those are surround, wouldn't it be nice if one could just have an extra wave device in Windows to just use them as separate output of something completely different. - Original Message - From: Robert Nelson rsnel...@optusnet.com.au To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:20 AM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard This thread made me wonder just what audio interfaces are available these days. Browsing the page shown below shows that there are quite a few audio interfaces available but they are not necessarily hi fi sound cards. However, it seems that most hi fi sound cards these days come with only one input which doubles as microphone input and line input and a headphone jack. If you are prepared to go the extra mile, you might get a SP/DIFF output. Are we being forced to buy audio interfaces like those listed below just to get something we can simultaneously plug a microphone and input from a recorder? Could it be that manufacturers think that we should be content with glorious surround sound and not be creative? Given the needs of so many people creating podcasts, you would think that there would be more sound cards with multiple inputs and outputs but it seems that people who want to do that are being pushed in the direction of the audio interfaces listed below. Browse this site to read about some very interesting audio gear- http://www.electricroom.com.au/catalog/Computer+Audio USB Audio Interfaces MidiTech Phonoface - USB Phono Preamp and Restoration Software With the Phonoface you can easily digitise your analogue sound sources. Thanks to its specialist phono preamplification, the Phonoface is able to digitise records at an optimal quality. Using the switching arrangement you can also attach LINE level devices, e.g. music cassette decks or CD players. With the included restoration software - Magix Music Cleaning Lab you have the capability to edit previously digitised music or speech. $ 79.00 MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI Interface The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2 input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software. FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price. $ 122.00 M-Audio Transit USB - High Resolution Mobile Audio Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software and small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. Transit is your ticket to ride. $139.00 M-Audio Fast Track USB - 24-bit 48kHz Portable Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Fast Track USB is also a great choice if you make music with GarageBand or other software recording programs, and require professional results. Just connect Fast Track USB to the USB port of your computer and you're ready to rock. GT Player Express also plays standard audio files like AAC, MP3 and WAV that let you learn and jam along with your favorite music at variable speeds. $ 157.50 Edirol UA-1G - Portable USB Audio Interface 24-bit 96kHz The UA-1G is a compact 1 x 1 USB Audio Interface that offers excellent-quality sound via multiple connection options and a simple, user-friendly design. $ 157.50 ART Tube MP Project Series with USB The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices. $ 169.00 Icon Cube Mini - Ultra Compact 2x2 Audio Interface 24-bit 192kHz An ideal cross-platform, bus-powered audio recording solution, the Icon Cube Mini is only 9cm x 9cm in size! Includes full duplex recording and playback facility, as well as support for Direct Sound, ASIO 2.0 and WDM. $179.00 ART USB Dual Pre - 2 Channel Portable Preamp with USB The USB Dual Pre is a full-featured high quality dual portable preamplifier and computer interface packed into a compact rugged case. It is designed to work over a variety of applications such as remote field recording and desktop/studio
Re: Experiences with sound quality of Audio Engine 2's or Audio Engine 5's and
Tim can only really suggest names you might do searches on, such as Edirol, Samsung, Yamaha Elisis, etc. Some of these manufacturers make USB connectable active speakers too. Some of these are maybe more than you want to pay though. Ray Tim Noonan wrote: Hi, I'm researching quality powered two channel (no sub woofer) PC speakers for use in my office/studio to review voice recordings and also for listening to music. I have a recording booth I use for professional voiceover and other voice work. So I'm much more interested in good flat frequency response - studio monitor style speakers - than in impressive bass response and loudness. Has anyone heard the Audio Engine speakers either the 2's which seem excellent value for money for their quality (from what I've read) or the Audio Engine 5's which sound like they produce very clean good quality audio? Alternatively, any recommendations for other quality speakers suitable for PC connectivity would be of interest. Thanks Tim To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Hi-fi soundcard
That's it's only problem, it kind of uses that thing that Creative used that isn't real accessible. I can do what I need through the volume control in windows, but there's probably things in that panel that aren't accessible like environmental effects and so on. - Original Message - From: Robert Logue bobca...@telusplanet.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 5:55 AM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hi Brent. How is the software control pannel for the turtle beach Montego DDL? Bob - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 7:30 PM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard My turtle beach Montego DDL sounds quite good compared to the SBLive I had in my old machine. It has optical in and out, a mic in, line in, line out, and a couple other jacks I'm not sure what for. I think those are surround, wouldn't it be nice if one could just have an extra wave device in Windows to just use them as separate output of something completely different. - Original Message - From: Robert Nelson rsnel...@optusnet.com.au To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:20 AM Subject: Re: Hi-fi soundcard This thread made me wonder just what audio interfaces are available these days. Browsing the page shown below shows that there are quite a few audio interfaces available but they are not necessarily hi fi sound cards. However, it seems that most hi fi sound cards these days come with only one input which doubles as microphone input and line input and a headphone jack. If you are prepared to go the extra mile, you might get a SP/DIFF output. Are we being forced to buy audio interfaces like those listed below just to get something we can simultaneously plug a microphone and input from a recorder? Could it be that manufacturers think that we should be content with glorious surround sound and not be creative? Given the needs of so many people creating podcasts, you would think that there would be more sound cards with multiple inputs and outputs but it seems that people who want to do that are being pushed in the direction of the audio interfaces listed below. Browse this site to read about some very interesting audio gear- http://www.electricroom.com.au/catalog/Computer+Audio USB Audio Interfaces MidiTech Phonoface - USB Phono Preamp and Restoration Software With the Phonoface you can easily digitise your analogue sound sources. Thanks to its specialist phono preamplification, the Phonoface is able to digitise records at an optimal quality. Using the switching arrangement you can also attach LINE level devices, e.g. music cassette decks or CD players. With the included restoration software - Magix Music Cleaning Lab you have the capability to edit previously digitised music or speech. $ 79.00 MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI Interface The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2 input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software. FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price. $ 122.00 M-Audio Transit USB - High Resolution Mobile Audio Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software and small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. Transit is your ticket to ride. $139.00 M-Audio Fast Track USB - 24-bit 48kHz Portable Interface Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Fast Track USB is also a great choice if you make music with GarageBand or other software recording programs, and require professional results. Just connect Fast Track USB to the USB port of your computer and you're ready to rock. GT Player Express also plays standard audio files like AAC, MP3 and WAV that let you learn and jam along with your favorite music at variable speeds. $ 157.50 Edirol UA-1G - Portable USB Audio Interface 24-bit 96kHz The UA-1G is a compact 1 x 1 USB Audio Interface that offers excellent-quality sound via multiple connection options and a simple, user-friendly design. $ 157.50 ART Tube MP Project Series with USB The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices. $ 169.00 Icon Cube Mini - Ultra Compact 2x2 Audio Interface 24-bit 192kHz An ideal cross-platform, bus-powered audio recording solution,
RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files
Ray, I have at last managed to find a solution of sorts. A download of QuickTime for Windows has at least allowed me to play my MOV file. I am now re-downloading the WMV files in MOV format to be able to play those too as the WMV files still stubbornly refuse to play. I've read through the help on the iPlayer site but it didn't address the problem I have. I think no DRM licences are being downloaded although WMP is set to allow them. It is all rather frustrating, but at least I have found a workaround. As you say, QuickTime is not the most accessible player ever invented, but I have found enough keystrokes to make it usable. I don't think my situation was helped by me still having the old iPlayer Download Manager instead of the newer version. That just shows how long it is since I last tried to download anything from the iPlayer. Strangely enough it didn't even prompt me that I still had an obsolete version of the downloader on my PC and I only found out about it from the article you posted and then the iPlayer help. Definitely a work in progress. Caroline. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 22:28 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files Caroline, I'm not surprised the Beeb isn't making it easy to play downloaded files in other media players because, after all, the licence you're granted to play these does in the normal way of playing them expire in 28 days or something like that. I wonder though if there is an extra DRM module or plug-in for Windows Media Player that would allow you to play these programs in WMP. The BBC itself might be prepared to answer this question. As an aside I'm rather surprised the Beeb hasn't closed the seeming loop hole where people are downloading radio programmes as that's not what is supposed to happen. there agreement with copyright holders is for 7 days streaming availability after a programme goes out. Still, a bit off the subject I know. Hope you get an answer to this Caroline and I see you've posted this issue on Access-UK so who knows, maybe an answer will yet surface there. Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Ray, Thank you for the advice. I have read the article but it doesn't seem to offer much help as to what the problem is. The files I am trying to play are downloaded programmes from the BBC iPlayer so they will have DRM protection. I have been able to stream a short sample of these programmes successfully just to make sure everything was working properly, and then proceeded to download the two versions on offer, one for portable players and one for Windows Media Player. Neither of these will play on my PC. I don't know whether there's something I need to do to allow Windows Media Player to play DRM files, but I have checked for updates and am already running version 11 with no updates on offer. I'm surprised the BBC have made it so fiendishly difficult to play these files. Perhaps they prefer people just to stream their programmes instead. Caroline. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
SV: Hi-fi soundcard
Hi, I think this is exactly what I am looking for, providing that it can convert both ways at minimum 96 KHz / 24 bits. I'll definitely go and explore it tomorrow. Best regards and thanks a lot Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Kevin Lloyd Sendt: 2. november 2009 10:24 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Yes, if you're looking for pure high quality playback then I'd recommend the Musical Fidelity V-DAC. This is a real piece of hi-fi kit produced by a well respected hi-fi brand rather than a piece of computer kit. It will connect via USB and can be bought for approx. £150 from www.superfi.co.uk Regards. Kevin E-mail: kevin.llo...@sky.com - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:14 PM Subject: RE: Hi-fi soundcard Speaking of high sound quality - I would be in the market for a very good digital to analog converter simply to use my computer connected to a good stereo system. Is there anything better than the xitel for example? Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bue Vester-Andersen Sent: 31 October 2009 11:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SV: Hi-fi soundcard Hi John, Thanks for the advice. I must admit that I discarded the Sound blaster cards in advance. I suppose the digital connections will be ok, since a bit is a bit. However, their d/a-converters don't have a very good reputation with me. Maybe they have improved, or maybe I am just prejudiced, but I was originally going for a more high-end solution. Do Sound blaster actually make high-end cards, or is is it just gaming and surround stuff, like I thought it was? Are there any good alternatives? Best regards Bue -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af djdoctorp Sendt: 31. oktober 2009 20:17 Til: PC Audio Discussion List Emne: Re: Hi-fi soundcard Hello, All of the sound cards made by sound blaster can and will do what you need them to do. Check them all out at: http://www.soundblaster.com my best regards to you! John. - Original Message - From: Bue Vester-Andersen bva_li...@vester-andersen.dk To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Hi-fi soundcard Hi. Can anyone help me? I need a high-end hi-fi soundcard with an accessible configuration interface and that is compatible with Windows 7. It is going to sit in my hi-fi pc, so I don't really need surround sound or 64 channels.. All i really need is stereo analogue and digital inputs and outputs and a card that will do the job and do it really well. Best regards Bue __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.42/2473 - Release Date: 10/31/09 21:14:00 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4563 (20091101) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
NBA Audio League Pass
Hi all, Is anyone having success with the NBA Audio League Pass this season. I'm registered and successfully logging on but when I pick a team the system comes up with a flash screen telling me I have timed out. Advice from anyone who has been successful will be much appreciated. Stephen Jolley Melbourne Australia To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files
Caroline, I omitted to say there is something called Quicktime Alternative which is supposed to make life easier for screen reader users, though it wasn't developped specially for us. I think it allows you to play material outside of the browser rather than the ebbeding imposed by web designers when using Quictime. there is a Wiki on Quicktime Alternative should you want to follow that up, but you seem to be getting along with QT. Must admit it's ages since I sued the IPlayer downloader. I just stream TV programmes now. Often wondered if it's possible to record the video as well as the sound while watching, but not looked into that. Do let us know if you have success getting downloaded programmes to play in WMP. Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Ray, I have at last managed to find a solution of sorts. A download of QuickTime for Windows has at least allowed me to play my MOV file. I am now re-downloading the WMV files in MOV format to be able to play those too as the WMV files still stubbornly refuse to play. I've read through the help on the iPlayer site but it didn't address the problem I have. I think no DRM licences are being downloaded although WMP is set to allow them. It is all rather frustrating, but at least I have found a workaround. As you say, QuickTime is not the most accessible player ever invented, but I have found enough keystrokes to make it usable. I don't think my situation was helped by me still having the old iPlayer Download Manager instead of the newer version. That just shows how long it is since I last tried to download anything from the iPlayer. Strangely enough it didn't even prompt me that I still had an obsolete version of the downloader on my PC and I only found out about it from the article you posted and then the iPlayer help. Definitely a work in progress. Caroline. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 01 November 2009 22:28 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Problems Playing WMV and MOV Files Caroline, I'm not surprised the Beeb isn't making it easy to play downloaded files in other media players because, after all, the licence you're granted to play these does in the normal way of playing them expire in 28 days or something like that. I wonder though if there is an extra DRM module or plug-in for Windows Media Player that would allow you to play these programs in WMP. The BBC itself might be prepared to answer this question. As an aside I'm rather surprised the Beeb hasn't closed the seeming loop hole where people are downloading radio programmes as that's not what is supposed to happen. there agreement with copyright holders is for 7 days streaming availability after a programme goes out. Still, a bit off the subject I know. Hope you get an answer to this Caroline and I see you've posted this issue on Access-UK so who knows, maybe an answer will yet surface there. Ray Caroline Ford wrote: Ray, Thank you for the advice. I have read the article but it doesn't seem to offer much help as to what the problem is. The files I am trying to play are downloaded programmes from the BBC iPlayer so they will have DRM protection. I have been able to stream a short sample of these programmes successfully just to make sure everything was working properly, and then proceeded to download the two versions on offer, one for portable players and one for Windows Media Player. Neither of these will play on my PC. I don't know whether there's something I need to do to allow Windows Media Player to play DRM files, but I have checked for updates and am already running version 11 with no updates on offer. I'm surprised the BBC have made it so fiendishly difficult to play these files. Perhaps they prefer people just to stream their programmes instead. Caroline. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
wrn English feeds
http://shoutcast.wrn.org:8000/listen.pls the Asia pacific feed is here http://shoutcast.wrn.org:8012/listen.pls To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: NBA Audio League Pass
I don't have a direct answer to this, but in my experience, some if not all NBA feeds are not blocked from streaming on their stations of origin, so you can try www.thegamelive.com and see what feeds you can hear there. Dean -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Stephen Jolley Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:36 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: NBA Audio League Pass Hi all, Is anyone having success with the NBA Audio League Pass this season. I'm registered and successfully logging on but when I pick a team the system comes up with a flash screen telling me I have timed out. Advice from anyone who has been successful will be much appreciated. Stephen Jolley Melbourne Australia To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4566 (20091102) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
