Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

[Dane Trethowan]

That's a fairly general statement but probably true nevertheless.

Lacks some bass but who says so and against what? The Bose Soundlink 
Mini is an incredibly tiny speaker so - given that point alone - its 
bound to lack some bass when compared to the bigger models such as the 
Bose Soundlink itself or the Bowers And Wilkins T7.


Let the truth be told most Bluetooth speaker systems lack bass, 
typically the frequency range only goes down to 100HZ these days, not 
good if you enjoy your music.


Having said all that however the new Bose Soundlink Mini has increased 
mid range and highs and - for Bose - that can only be a really good thing!




On 25/09/2016 2:11 PM, Hamit Campos wrote:

1 thing on the SL Mini 2 I've heard that it lacks some bass. Now I can't
conferm it 100% since I've only heard it on youtube vids, but just know it
incase that matters. Yeah the voice guide thing is so epic! I've heard it
and used it on the soundlink color.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane
Trethowan
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 11:51 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

I admit to giving up following the Bluetooth speaker market these days as
there are literally hundreds and hundreds of Bluetooth Speakers out there in
all shapes and sizes for pretty much all budgets so in my view you've really
got to ask yourself what your exact needs are for a Bluetooth speaker.
The new Bose SoundlinkMini is supposed to have improved audio over the old
one, I have the older model and quite like it, wonderful sound for something
that small.
The build quality is very nice to and I believe that build has carried over
to the new model, tough aluminum frame.
It would appear that 95% of Bluetooth speakers out there aren't really aimed
at those who enjoy good sound so if good sound is your aim then the market
narrows considerably when it comes to portable speakers and we find the size
going up a little here to accommodate the laws of physics.
The Bowers and Wilkins T7 I'm pleased to note has dropped in price and
that's a real portable powerhouse, the party can proceed for around 19 hours
before the battery runs out.
The T7 shows off quality sound and you can certainly hear the difference
between MP3 and Lossless file types if you're using an AptX device paired
with this thing, truly amazing.
If you're looking at units incorporating Hands Free speakerphones then there
are plenty of those, the new Bose Soundlink Mini being one.
The Soundlink Mini now has a TTS speech engine on board to guide you through
the process of pairing it with your Phone or whatever, a bit of a gimmick in
my opinion but its there so make use of it.O One Bluetooth speaker I never
liked and thought was very much over rated was the Jawbone Jambox, you can
certainly buy better than that.
On 25/09/2016 10:56 AM, John Covici wrote:

Hi.  What are people recomending for a decent bluetooth speaker which
will not break the bank, but has a decent sound?  The Bose has a new
one which is cheaper than ths Sound Link II, so I am considering that,
but any other suggestions would be appreciated.  The Bose sound is not
my favorite.

RE: bluetooth speaker recomendations

[Hamit Campos]

1 thing on the SL Mini 2 I've heard that it lacks some bass. Now I can't
conferm it 100% since I've only heard it on youtube vids, but just know it
incase that matters. Yeah the voice guide thing is so epic! I've heard it
and used it on the soundlink color.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane
Trethowan
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 11:51 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

I admit to giving up following the Bluetooth speaker market these days as
there are literally hundreds and hundreds of Bluetooth Speakers out there in
all shapes and sizes for pretty much all budgets so in my view you've really
got to ask yourself what your exact needs are for a Bluetooth speaker.
The new Bose SoundlinkMini is supposed to have improved audio over the old
one, I have the older model and quite like it, wonderful sound for something
that small.
The build quality is very nice to and I believe that build has carried over
to the new model, tough aluminum frame.
It would appear that 95% of Bluetooth speakers out there aren't really aimed
at those who enjoy good sound so if good sound is your aim then the market
narrows considerably when it comes to portable speakers and we find the size
going up a little here to accommodate the laws of physics.
The Bowers and Wilkins T7 I'm pleased to note has dropped in price and
that's a real portable powerhouse, the party can proceed for around 19 hours
before the battery runs out.
The T7 shows off quality sound and you can certainly hear the difference
between MP3 and Lossless file types if you're using an AptX device paired
with this thing, truly amazing.
If you're looking at units incorporating Hands Free speakerphones then there
are plenty of those, the new Bose Soundlink Mini being one.
The Soundlink Mini now has a TTS speech engine on board to guide you through
the process of pairing it with your Phone or whatever, a bit of a gimmick in
my opinion but its there so make use of it.O One Bluetooth speaker I never
liked and thought was very much over rated was the Jawbone Jambox, you can
certainly buy better than that.
On 25/09/2016 10:56 AM, John Covici wrote:
> Hi.  What are people recomending for a decent bluetooth speaker which 
> will not break the bank, but has a decent sound?  The Bose has a new 
> one which is cheaper than ths Sound Link II, so I am considering that, 
> but any other suggestions would be appreciated.  The Bose sound is not 
> my favorite.
>

Re: Web Radio Stations

[Dane Trethowan]

A good practical suggestion yes but hardly any help though for those 
trying to load radio stations into their Plextalk Pocket .




On 25/09/2016 6:24 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote:

Try Replay Radio.

http://applian.com/replay-radio/

Tune In Radio.

http://tunein.com/


Ootunes.

http://ootunes.com/






-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2016 5:18 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations

Another site I use often - I'm a listener to many stations in the States is 
http://www.cbsradio.com/market

here you will find a complete listing of CBX radio stations in the U.S.
along with "Listen" URL's, Twitter feeds, contact information etc.



On 25/09/2016 5:07 AM, Clifford Blackwell wrote:

I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist. As Dane has
indicated the listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please
let me know if you'd like them and provide an email to which you'd
like me to send.
- Original Message - From: "Andrea Sherry"

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations



Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing
many stations as .pls files or some such format.

Is this still round?

Where could something like this be obtained?

Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.

Thanks

Andrea


--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can
start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad

RE: bluetooth speaker recomendations

[Hamit Campos]

My nephew 
Andrew has the Beats Pill and it's okay. There's the dancing watter blu
tooth speakers and they are only 20 something dolars. I got a pare of these
from a girl that use to come around selling stuff. They were okay for what
they were. I do like bose so the watter 1s didn't do much for me. Other then
the fact that there's true separation as there are 2 actual separate
speakers. So they were better for the mixes I make from the audio from DVDs
I create from stuff I extract with DVD Audio Extractor.
-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John
Covici
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:57 PM
To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Subject: bluetooth speaker recomendations

Hi.  What are people recomending for a decent bluetooth speaker which will
not break the bank, but has a decent sound?  The Bose has a new one which is
cheaper than ths Sound Link II, so I am considering that, but any other
suggestions would be appreciated.  The Bose sound is not my favorite.

--
Your life is like a penny.  You're going to lose it.  The question is:
How do
you spend it?

 John Covici
 cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

[Dane Trethowan]

I admit to giving up following the Bluetooth speaker market these days 
as there are literally hundreds and hundreds of Bluetooth Speakers out 
there in all shapes and sizes for pretty much all budgets so in my view 
you've really got to ask yourself what your exact needs are for a 
Bluetooth speaker.
The new Bose SoundlinkMini is supposed to have improved audio over the 
old one, I have the older model and quite like it, wonderful sound for 
something that small.
The build quality is very nice to and I believe that build has carried 
over to the new model, tough aluminum frame.
It would appear that 95% of Bluetooth speakers out there aren't really 
aimed at those who enjoy good sound so if good sound is your aim then 
the market narrows considerably when it comes to portable speakers and 
we find the size going up a little here to accommodate the laws of physics.
The Bowers and Wilkins T7 I'm pleased to note has dropped in price and 
that's a real portable powerhouse, the party can proceed for around 19 
hours before the battery runs out.
The T7 shows off quality sound and you can certainly hear the difference 
between MP3 and Lossless file types if you're using an AptX device 
paired with this thing, truly amazing.
If you're looking at units incorporating Hands Free speakerphones then 
there are plenty of those, the new Bose Soundlink Mini being one.
The Soundlink Mini now has a TTS speech engine on board to guide you 
through the process of pairing it with your Phone or whatever, a bit of 
a gimmick in my opinion but its there so make use of it.O
One Bluetooth speaker I never liked and thought was very much over rated 
was the Jawbone Jambox, you can certainly buy better than that.

On 25/09/2016 10:56 AM, John Covici wrote:

Hi.  What are people recomending for a decent bluetooth speaker which
will not break the bank, but has a decent sound?  The Bose has a new
one which is cheaper than ths Sound Link II, so I am considering that,
but any other suggestions would be appreciated.  The Bose sound is not
my favorite.

bluetooth speaker recomendations

[John Covici]

Hi.  What are people recomending for a decent bluetooth speaker which
will not break the bank, but has a decent sound?  The Bose has a new
one which is cheaper than ths Sound Link II, so I am considering that,
but any other suggestions would be appreciated.  The Bose sound is not
my favorite.

-- 
Your life is like a penny.  You're going to lose it.  The question is:
How do
you spend it?

 John Covici
 cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: Web Radio Stations

[Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona]

can I also get a copy

hank.smith...@gmail.com


On 9/24/2016 5:02 PM, Dean Martineau wrote:

I believe these listings could probably be sent to the list, but if not, please 
drop me a copy at top...@gmail.com


Thanks.

Dean

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Kelly
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 7:33 PM
To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' 
Subject: RE: Web Radio Stations

Hi Clikff,
Would you also email them to me please:
at otrja...@gmail.com
if I can use them with the blaze ET they will be handy.

Jamie

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford 
Blackwell
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2016 5:07 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations

I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist.  As Dane has indicated the 
listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please let me know if you'd 
like them and provide an email to which you'd like me to send.
- Original Message -
From: "Andrea Sherry" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations



Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing
many stations as .pls files or some such format.

Is this still round?

Where could something like this be obtained?

Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.

Thanks

Andrea


--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start
from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad





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RE: Web Radio Stations

[Dean Martineau]

I believe these listings could probably be sent to the list, but if not, please 
drop me a copy at top...@gmail.com


Thanks.

Dean

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Kelly
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 7:33 PM
To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' 
Subject: RE: Web Radio Stations

Hi Clikff,
Would you also email them to me please:
at otrja...@gmail.com
if I can use them with the blaze ET they will be handy.

Jamie

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford 
Blackwell
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2016 5:07 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations

I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist.  As Dane has indicated the 
listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please let me know if you'd 
like them and provide an email to which you'd like me to send.
- Original Message -
From: "Andrea Sherry" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations


> Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing 
> many stations as .pls files or some such format.
>
> Is this still round?
>
> Where could something like this be obtained?
>
> Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.
>
> Thanks
>
> Andrea
>
>
> --
> Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start 
> from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
> 




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RE: Web Radio Stations

[Jamie Kelly]

Hi Clikff,
Would you also email them to me please:
at otrja...@gmail.com
if I can use them with the blaze ET they will be handy.

Jamie

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford 
Blackwell
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2016 5:07 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations

I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist.  As Dane has indicated the 
listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please let me know if you'd 
like them and provide an email to which you'd like me to send.
- Original Message -
From: "Andrea Sherry" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations


> Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing
> many stations as .pls files or some such format.
>
> Is this still round?
>
> Where could something like this be obtained?
>
> Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.
>
> Thanks
>
> Andrea
>
>
> --
> Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start
> from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
>




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[John Heath via Pc-audio]

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Hi!

I'd love a list. Thanks!

gus1...@yahoo.com

Thanks!

-Original Message- 
From: Clifford Blackwell

Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 3:07 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations

I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist.  As Dane has indicated
the listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please let me know if
you'd like them and provide an email to which you'd like me to send.
- Original Message - 
From: "Andrea Sherry" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations


Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing many 
stations as .pls files or some such format.


Is this still round?

Where could something like this be obtained?

Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.

Thanks

Andrea


--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start 
from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad





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Re: Web Radio Stations

[Andrea Sherry]

That would be put if you could pass them along.

You could use the email:

sherr...@wideband.net.au.

Thanks

Andrea


On 25/09/2016 5:07 AM, Clifford Blackwell wrote:
I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist. As Dane has 
indicated the listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please 
let me know if you'd like them and provide an email to which you'd 
like me to send.
- Original Message - From: "Andrea Sherry" 


To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations


Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing 
many stations as .pls files or some such format.


Is this still round?

Where could something like this be obtained?

Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.

Thanks

Andrea


--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can 
start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad








--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start 
from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad

RE: Web Radio Stations

[Peter Scanlon]

Try Replay Radio.

http://applian.com/replay-radio/

Tune In Radio.

http://tunein.com/


Ootunes.

http://ootunes.com/






-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2016 5:18 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations

Another site I use often - I'm a listener to many stations in the States is 
http://www.cbsradio.com/market

here you will find a complete listing of CBX radio stations in the U.S. 
along with "Listen" URL's, Twitter feeds, contact information etc.



On 25/09/2016 5:07 AM, Clifford Blackwell wrote:
> I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist. As Dane has 
> indicated the listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please 
> let me know if you'd like them and provide an email to which you'd 
> like me to send.
> - Original Message - From: "Andrea Sherry" 
> 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
> Subject: Web Radio Stations
>
>
>> Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing 
>> many stations as .pls files or some such format.
>>
>> Is this still round?
>>
>> Where could something like this be obtained?
>>
>> Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Andrea
>>
>>
>> --
>> Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can 
>> start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
>>
>
>

Re: Web Radio Stations

[Dane Trethowan]

Another site I use often - I'm a listener to many stations in the States 
is http://www.cbsradio.com/market


here you will find a complete listing of CBX radio stations in the U.S. 
along with "Listen" URL's, Twitter feeds, contact information etc.




On 25/09/2016 5:07 AM, Clifford Blackwell wrote:
I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist. As Dane has 
indicated the listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please 
let me know if you'd like them and provide an email to which you'd 
like me to send.
- Original Message - From: "Andrea Sherry" 


To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations


Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing 
many stations as .pls files or some such format.


Is this still round?

Where could something like this be obtained?

Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.

Thanks

Andrea


--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can 
start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad

Re: Web Radio Stations

[Clifford Blackwell]

I have a couple such lists which I can send offlist.  As Dane has indicated 
the listings are not all up to date, but many are.  Please let me know if 
you'd like them and provide an email to which you'd like me to send.
- Original Message - 
From: "Andrea Sherry" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:43 PM
Subject: Web Radio Stations


Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing many 
stations as .pls files or some such format.


Is this still round?

Where could something like this be obtained?

Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature.

Thanks

Andrea


--
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start 
from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad

RE: Onkyo TX-8140 Network Stereo Receiver.

[Jim Noseworthy]

Hello:

Thanks all over the place for your thoughtful comments.



-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane
Trethowan
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:49 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List 
Subject: Re: Onkyo TX-8140 Network Stereo Receiver.

the TX-8140 is a practical piece of equipment, not what I'd be using 
myself however if you want a feature packed box - and aren't so worried 
about how everything sounds - then its a reasonable choice,.

If you take the other approach - say buy an Amplifier without the bells 
and whistles this one has - and by some extra equipment such as the 
Sonos Connect you're going to - not only get better bang for your buck - 
but also far better sound.

There are many good performing budget priced amplifiers out there from 
the likes of Rotel, Marantz etc that sound very nice, indeed I've spoken 
about my Rotel RA-10 often here, that's a very basic budget priced Amp 
but the sound from that is truly amazing.

The RA-10 sounds nice with just about anything you'd like to connect to 
it, a Sonos Connect would sound glorious through the RA-10.

The TX-8140 has a few streaming services but you'll get far more choice 
of streaming and Music Subscription services with a Sonos connect or 
something similar.

And finally taking the approach of having multiple devices means that 
you can upgrade your sound over time.

The TX-8140 for example - whilst it can play digital sources - doesn't 
have an outstanding DAC - Digital To Analogue Converter - but with my 
RA-!0 I added a DAC to the system to improve the quality of sound yet again.

Anyway something to think about and my two cents worth on the topic.

I've had the Rotel now for just over 3 years.



On 24/09/2016 2:08 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote:
> Hi Folks:
>
>   
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the above mentioned stereo amplifier:
> that is to say, is the IPhone app for this amp accessible?
>
>   
>
> Thanks all over the place gang.
>
>   
>
>   
>