Setting up your hi-fi
Hi folks. Below is a link to an article by the Chord company about setting up your hi-fi and the role good quality components play in such a system. Of course the article speaks about things from the Chord companies product point of view but the principles are interesting regardless of what brand you use. By the way this is Chord, the speaker cable and interconnects and not the Khord Electronics company. You will note the spelling is different. Anyhow if it interests you the link is below. Walter. https://www.chord.co.uk/hi-fi-guide/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
Reclockers
Hi all. My computer guy was talking to me around a week ago as we discussed him building a new computer for me, a high spec computer. He said I should consider using a reclocker that goes between my PC and my USB DAC. Has anybody ever used one of these and didit make a difference to the sound quality. I had never heard of them until he mentioned it but I'm not sure what difference, if any one would make. Any comments? Walter.
Opinions sought and opinion given!
Hi all. At the moment I've begun the task of upgrading my Hi-fi system but I should let you know at this point what my system comprises of. In truth I have 2 systems; one upstairs in a double bedroom and one downstairs in my living room. The living room system comprises of a pair of piano black B & W CM9 speakers driven by an Arcam A28 integrated amplifier. I have three audio sources; The top of the range blueraye DVD and a custom built PC and my cable digi box. The interconnect are high end cables as is the speaker cable and topped off with an Arcam R-Pac DAC. The upstairs system comprises of a pair of B & W CM5 stand mount speakers plus the B & W PV1 Sub Woofer driven by the Arcam Solo Neo. My sources are another custom built PC with sound quality the main consideration when having it constructed. The Solo Neo is a mini music system comprising of a good quality CD player and DAB radio and internet radio in the one box. And finally the Arcam R-Pac DAC, just like in the living room. Again the interconnects and speaker cables are high quality. My original intention was to use the upstairs system as a work horse when it comes to downloading and uploading files and processing the downloads etc. The intention was to use the downstairs for "serious" music listening. However The quality I have upstairs is equal to the quality downstairs and I've never used the system downstairs as I spend all my time up here. The system downstairs has never really been run in since I got it and in effect the system downstairs is just filling the living room. I've decided to have only one system and have decided to have that one system up here. I have replaced the Arcam R-Pac DAC with the Chord Electronics Chordette DAC. This has made a huge difference to the sound reproduction in this room up here. The next step is to upgrade the speakers and I have a good relationship with my local Hi-Fi dealer. They have brought around the updated B & W 705 stand mount speakers and installed them. I can audition them for a week or so then I will get a pair of the B & W 805 stand mount speakers to audition. Finally I might get a pair of the B & W 703 floor standing speakers but it might just be that I'll have made my mind up by that time. The Speakers I have now are the 705s. I've had them since Friday afternoon and have run them 24 hours a day to run them in as they hadn't been fully run in; they are brand new speakers just out the box. I am amazed at the quality of sound from those speakers the 700 series is the successor to the CM series and the 705s are the equivalent of the CM5s. However they are by far superior in sound quality. Imaging is so precise and the soundstage is so very open. I at times find myself sitting in my chare and looking slightly upwards as there is a lot of elevation in the sound stage it almost gives the impression I'm looking up onto a stage. Guitars and piano sound very accurate and the sound could be considered forward of the speakers. The 3D imagery is amazing as there is so much depth. I have a newage track by a guy called Deuter. This track contains at various points gentle and delicate chimes and they are very distinctive and the decay is obvious. I am impressed with these speakers and look forward to hearing the 805s and if the 705s are so good, goodness knows what to expect from the 805s, they are though double the price of the 705s. Once I've settled on the speakers then I'll change the amplifier. I have in mind the Arcam A39 as I like the Arcam/B & W combination. However nothing at this point is written in stone so your input would be appreciated. Has anybody heard the B & W 805 speakers? If so; what's your opinion? Do you have any suggestions as an alternative to B & W, or Arcam? I like a detailed sound with distinctive bass but not over powering. I don't like a clinical sound as it feels so sterile. I also like a forward soundstage. Many people I know prefer a more recessed sound but I like the forward sound as it gives the impression that the musicians are present in the room. As I said, nothing is written in stone yet and I've not committed; apart from the Chordette DAC which I've already purchased. I will be trading in the bulk of my stuff for the new and fortunately will get a good price as the items I have are in new condition. Your input will be of help and might set me off on a different path that might be more productive. Walter.
RE: Seeking easy normalization program
Hi. MP3 gain will do what you want and it is free. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Norma A. Boge Sent: 10 September 2017 23:49 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Seeking easy normalization program Hi guys, I have a bunch of MP3 files which I would like to normalize. I've not done this before, and I am not an audio engineer so am wondering if there is an easy-to-use program I can put these files through to normalize the volume. Free or reasonably priced preferred. Thanks, Norma
RE: Turning wav files to mp3,see message
Hi. Yes it does but they are only accessible once you then decompress the file again but they are preserved in the save process. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 May 2017 19:33 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message Yes, Goldwave handles FLAC files but the question is can it save the Cue points in a FLAC file? I'll do some research on this myself I I could actually find this useful given all the CD ripping I do for the archive. On 16/05/2017 3:58 AM, Walter wrote: > Hi. Yes, it handles Flac files. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 15 May 2017 18:31 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message > > Course if you were to save to another format FLAC for example - assuming > Goldwave supports this function - you could save your Cue points in the > file. > > > > On 16/05/2017 3:16 AM, Walter wrote: >> Hi. I'm assuming you have already recorded the tapes and saved them as > Wave >> files. You could have saved them as mp3 when you finished the recording > but >> as you mentioned cue points, you can't save these as mp3. However if the >> recording process is complete then open the files you want converted. Now >> the Cue points you spoke of I imagine you have inserted these at points >> where you want a new track to begin? If this be so then you need to split >> that file into individual tracks. When you have done that then you can do > a >> batch conversion of the individual Wave files into mp3 files. Gold Wave >> will do all of that for you. Walter. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Vinny >> Samarco >> Sent: 15 May 2017 17:20 >> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org >> Subject: Turning wav files to mp3,see message >> >> Hi, >> I need to turn wave files of Music recorded with goldwave into mp3 >> files. How do I do this? Of course there is the matter of dealing >> with the Q points in gw, so I hope there is an easier way to work with >> these files. . >> Wat I am doing is taking hundreds of cassettes of music, and trying > to >> put them on mp3 files for eventually playing on sd cards, or cds. I have >> made a number of these at 32 bit wav files. >> Is there any other program besides gw that will help me do this? >> Thanks in advance for any help. >> Vinny >> >> -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
RE: Turning wav files to mp3,see message
Hi. No need to apologise, especially not to me. There was nothing in your post that merited an apology. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 May 2017 18:25 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message Okay my apologies I fforgot about the Cue points and you're absolutely right, that's the way to go about it. On 16/05/2017 3:16 AM, Walter wrote: > Hi. I'm assuming you have already recorded the tapes and saved them as Wave > files. You could have saved them as mp3 when you finished the recording but > as you mentioned cue points, you can't save these as mp3. However if the > recording process is complete then open the files you want converted. Now > the Cue points you spoke of I imagine you have inserted these at points > where you want a new track to begin? If this be so then you need to split > that file into individual tracks. When you have done that then you can do a > batch conversion of the individual Wave files into mp3 files. Gold Wave > will do all of that for you. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Vinny > Samarco > Sent: 15 May 2017 17:20 > To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > Subject: Turning wav files to mp3,see message > > Hi, > I need to turn wave files of Music recorded with goldwave into mp3 > files. How do I do this? Of course there is the matter of dealing > with the Q points in gw, so I hope there is an easier way to work with > these files. . > Wat I am doing is taking hundreds of cassettes of music, and trying to > put them on mp3 files for eventually playing on sd cards, or cds. I have > made a number of these at 32 bit wav files. > Is there any other program besides gw that will help me do this? > Thanks in advance for any help. > Vinny > > -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
RE: Turning wav files to mp3,see message
Hi. Yes, it handles Flac files. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 May 2017 18:31 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message Course if you were to save to another format FLAC for example - assuming Goldwave supports this function - you could save your Cue points in the file. On 16/05/2017 3:16 AM, Walter wrote: > Hi. I'm assuming you have already recorded the tapes and saved them as Wave > files. You could have saved them as mp3 when you finished the recording but > as you mentioned cue points, you can't save these as mp3. However if the > recording process is complete then open the files you want converted. Now > the Cue points you spoke of I imagine you have inserted these at points > where you want a new track to begin? If this be so then you need to split > that file into individual tracks. When you have done that then you can do a > batch conversion of the individual Wave files into mp3 files. Gold Wave > will do all of that for you. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Vinny > Samarco > Sent: 15 May 2017 17:20 > To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > Subject: Turning wav files to mp3,see message > > Hi, > I need to turn wave files of Music recorded with goldwave into mp3 > files. How do I do this? Of course there is the matter of dealing > with the Q points in gw, so I hope there is an easier way to work with > these files. . > Wat I am doing is taking hundreds of cassettes of music, and trying to > put them on mp3 files for eventually playing on sd cards, or cds. I have > made a number of these at 32 bit wav files. > Is there any other program besides gw that will help me do this? > Thanks in advance for any help. > Vinny > > -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"
RE: Turning wav files to mp3,see message
Hi. I'm assuming you have already recorded the tapes and saved them as Wave files. You could have saved them as mp3 when you finished the recording but as you mentioned cue points, you can't save these as mp3. However if the recording process is complete then open the files you want converted. Now the Cue points you spoke of I imagine you have inserted these at points where you want a new track to begin? If this be so then you need to split that file into individual tracks. When you have done that then you can do a batch conversion of the individual Wave files into mp3 files. Gold Wave will do all of that for you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Vinny Samarco Sent: 15 May 2017 17:20 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Turning wav files to mp3,see message Hi, I need to turn wave files of Music recorded with goldwave into mp3 files. How do I do this? Of course there is the matter of dealing with the Q points in gw, so I hope there is an easier way to work with these files. . Wat I am doing is taking hundreds of cassettes of music, and trying to put them on mp3 files for eventually playing on sd cards, or cds. I have made a number of these at 32 bit wav files. Is there any other program besides gw that will help me do this? Thanks in advance for any help. Vinny
RE: crossfade app for the iphone
Hi. No it doesn't. I use "media Mix, there is a free version and a paid for version. I got the free first, liked it and bought the paid for version. With the free version you have to accept the crossfade settings that are default but with the paid for version you can adjust the crossfade to your liking. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: 27 December 2016 06:16 To: PC Audio Discussion List Cc: bl...@napsa.org.za Subject: crossfade app for the iphone Hi all Have just been wondering does anyone know of an accessible crossfade app for the iphone? I dont think the normal music player has that facility. Regards André --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
RE: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers
Which floor standers are you thinking about? CM9, CM10 or are you going to splash out for the 800 series? Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 04 October 2016 18:47 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers Thanks for that. I really relish the difference in the way systems sound in my house, makes music all the more worth the while listening to in my view if you have a couple of different sources. I have the Bowers And Wilkins A7 by my bed, the system based around the Hotel RA10 Amp I built 3 years ago in the Den and the Denon AVR2113 receiver in the lounge, that’s where I want to put the Bowers and Wilkins floor standing speakers. I’m using some Polk Audio bookshelf speakers with my Hotel which will do for now but the speakers for my Denon are cheap and nasty, they need replacing so I’ll tackle them first. I’m quite surprised at just how many people on this list are using Bowers And Wilkins gear, that says quite a lot, people love their music ,smile> > On 5 Oct. 2016, at 4:39 am, Walter <w...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote: > > Hi. I have a system upstairs and one downstairs. Down stairs are the B & W > CM9 and they are big but great speakers. I was toying with the idea of > upgrading to the CM10 but haven't done so thus far. My upstairs system has > the B & W CM5 which are stand mount speakers and are really wonderful > speakers. They don't have the solid bass that the CM9 do but very respectful > nonetheless. I did though add the B & W C2 Subwoofer and that makes a world > of a difference. It is hard to decide which is the better system because the > set up is different. The speakers downstairs are 15 feet apart while the > CM5s are 8 Feet apart. A friend though reckons that the system upstairs is > much more superior in sound reproduction and thinks I should sell my > downstairs system. At this point I'll keep both although if truth is told, > the downstairs system has rarely been played and I'm not even sure the CM9s > have been fully run in. After the CM series you are talking about the 800 > series but then, you are also talking funny money. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 04 October 2016 16:40 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers > > You have my deepest sympathy’s I can assure you . > I’ll be going down to have a listen to a few Bowers And Wilkins floor > standing models in a few days, the floor standing units I’m after range in > price from around $1600 for the basic to $3500 for the top model though > secretly I’m hoping the basic model will sound good enough for my ears and > even that will take a bit of time to get. > Floor standing speakers in my lounge are going to be put exactly where they > were intended to be put, they will stand on the floor. > The “Old Man” has his speakers in the ceiling believe it or not which is an > eye opener to me - pardon the terrible pun - didn’t know that some > people were born with ears on the top of their heads. > >> On 4 Oct. 2016, at 10:58 pm, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Dane >> Yes, I've had the following set up for about ten years. >> B CWM8180 left right and centre speakers >> B MT1 rear speakers >> Linn Sizmik sub-woofer >> >> Sadly, all the above are now obsolete so it's not much help to you. The fact >> I have kept them so long shows I have been very happy with the products. >> Mind you, it could also show I couldn't afford to replace them either! I am >> still very happy with the sound. The centre speaker blew a driver a couple >> of years ago and I was lucky to get a part to replace it as I was warned >> there weren't many left. >> >> The mistake I made at the time I bought them was having the 3 front speakers >> built into a purpose built media cabinet. We were having the living room >> completely renovated at the time and my wife has always hated my previous >> floor standing speakers with a passion because of their size and the >> trailing cables. She hates wires. She says when I die she will wrap me in >> all the wire I have around the house and bury me in them! So the cabinet was >> a way of hiding the cables. I even had the cables leading to the rear >> speakers plastered into the wall. The problem I have now is that when I have >> to replace the front speakers I will either have to find something the same >> size that will fit the cabinet or get rid of a very expensive and elaborate >> piece of furniture. Secretly I would
RE: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers
Hi. I have a system upstairs and one downstairs. Down stairs are the B & W CM9 and they are big but great speakers. I was toying with the idea of upgrading to the CM10 but haven't done so thus far. My upstairs system has the B & W CM5 which are stand mount speakers and are really wonderful speakers. They don't have the solid bass that the CM9 do but very respectful nonetheless. I did though add the B & W C2 Subwoofer and that makes a world of a difference. It is hard to decide which is the better system because the set up is different. The speakers downstairs are 15 feet apart while the CM5s are 8 Feet apart. A friend though reckons that the system upstairs is much more superior in sound reproduction and thinks I should sell my downstairs system. At this point I'll keep both although if truth is told, the downstairs system has rarely been played and I'm not even sure the CM9s have been fully run in. After the CM series you are talking about the 800 series but then, you are also talking funny money. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 04 October 2016 16:40 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers You have my deepest sympathy’s I can assure you . I’ll be going down to have a listen to a few Bowers And Wilkins floor standing models in a few days, the floor standing units I’m after range in price from around $1600 for the basic to $3500 for the top model though secretly I’m hoping the basic model will sound good enough for my ears and even that will take a bit of time to get. Floor standing speakers in my lounge are going to be put exactly where they were intended to be put, they will stand on the floor. The “Old Man” has his speakers in the ceiling believe it or not which is an eye opener to me - pardon the terrible pun - didn’t know that some people were born with ears on the top of their heads. > On 4 Oct. 2016, at 10:58 pm, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Hi Dane > Yes, I've had the following set up for about ten years. > B CWM8180 left right and centre speakers > B MT1 rear speakers > Linn Sizmik sub-woofer > > Sadly, all the above are now obsolete so it's not much help to you. The fact > I have kept them so long shows I have been very happy with the products. Mind > you, it could also show I couldn't afford to replace them either! I am still > very happy with the sound. The centre speaker blew a driver a couple of years > ago and I was lucky to get a part to replace it as I was warned there weren't > many left. > > The mistake I made at the time I bought them was having the 3 front speakers > built into a purpose built media cabinet. We were having the living room > completely renovated at the time and my wife has always hated my previous > floor standing speakers with a passion because of their size and the trailing > cables. She hates wires. She says when I die she will wrap me in all the wire > I have around the house and bury me in them! So the cabinet was a way of > hiding the cables. I even had the cables leading to the rear speakers > plastered into the wall. The problem I have now is that when I have to > replace the front speakers I will either have to find something the same size > that will fit the cabinet or get rid of a very expensive and elaborate piece > of furniture. Secretly I would like to go back to floor standing speakers one > day but she will kill me! > > John > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 03 October 2016 00:43 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers > > Hi John! > You mention you have some Bowers And Wilkins speakers as part of your system > so which models do you have? I m looking at their range of floor standing > models for the lounge, a bit of saving to do to own a pair of those but - if > the B A5, A7 and Z2 active speaker systems which I ve owned are anything to > go by - then a year s saving will be well worth the wait, any additional > comments? > >> On 3 Oct. 2016, at 5:12 am, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Jim >> I just saw your enquiry. I don't have the Sonos Conect:Amp, but I do have >> the Sonos Connect. So I don't know how good the Connect Amp is at powering >> Speakers and How they would sound. I got the Connect which feeds my Arcam >> AVR750 receiver with a digital signal which in turn powers a 5.1 set of B >> speakers. I use the Connect with Wi-Fi and listen to streaming media from >> Apple Music and Amazon. There is never any buffering or dropout. It sounds >> surprisingly excellent with these music sourc
Windows Media Player crossfader
Hi. Does anybody know how to get to and configure the WMP crossfader? I looked on line and there were instructions for WMP 11 and WMP 12 (I don't know what version I have nor how to find out). Unfortunately I couldn't find the "Enhanced" portion in any of the menus in Options. Unfortunately the instructions gave instructions using the mouse and described the screen which is of little use to me. Any help welcome and appreciated. Walter. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
RE: Issue With Victor Reader Stratus12 M
I'm fine thanks. I got a word doc from Human Ware. The disc that comes with the player and is tts is absolute garbage, it doesn't say much for the player if it produces that kind of quality. My Plextalk does a much better job. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Danny Miles Sent: 29 June 2016 22:09 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Issue With Victor Reader Stratus12 M Hi Walter. Long time no speak - I hope you're doing well. Many thanks for this. I read the manual and was confused ... it said that the Talking Books folder could accommodate DAISY books and any other file type that was recognised by the player (which I took to include MP3) but, in a separate section, it said that only DAISY and Epub (and some other format that I can't remember) would be played in the Talking Books folder. In that section it did mention other bookshelves/folders such as Music but my interpretation of what was written was that the player should format these itself rather than me actually having to add the Music/Podcasts/etc folders. Either way, I'm bemused that all the file types play in the Talking Books folder on SD cards and other USB drives but not on these ones. Anyway, I'm not very experienced with the unit either but I'll be happy to help if I can. I assume you got a copy of the user guide with the machine but, if you're in need of a .doc copy, let me know and I'll be happy to email it to you. All my best, Danny On 6/29/16, Walter <w...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote: > Hi. I've just bought the same unit in the last8 days and I had a similar > problem. Playing books isn't a problem but to play music and to get > features such as the random play, you need to creat a folder on the pen > drive called $VRMusic and to put your music files inside that folder. > Actually, I had to creat a subfolder called music and put all my music files > inside that. As I said, I Just got this player last Tuesday and haven't got > to grips with it. I actually prefer my Plextalk PTN1 both for ease of use > and sound quality but it is showing it's age and on two occasions I thought > it had died, then it decided it wasn't going to die but I reckoned I'd > better get something to replace it sooner rather than later. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Danny > Miles > Sent: 29 June 2016 20:32 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Issue With Victor Reader Stratus12 M > > Hi. I'm using a USB pen which has both DAISY books and MP3 files on > it with my VR Stratus 12 M (all the DAISY files are in folders, some > of the mixed music and audio MP3 files are in folders while others are > single file items). On other pens this mix of file types has never > been an issue but, with my two pens that I'm using now, the Stratus12 > M is only recognising and playing the DAISY files (I've checked the > number of books both in the bookshelf structure and using the > information key ... key 0), even though the other files are definitely > on the drive (they're showing up on my laptop). Does anyone possibly > know what's going on with these pens or with the unit? > > Many thanks in advance for any help, Danny > > > -- > > Danny Miles > Radio presenter, interviewer, researcher, podcaster and media > consultant/trainer > Mobile: +44(0)7926 972762 > Email: > toptunesda...@gmail.com > Twitter: > http://www.Twitter.com/TopTunesDanny > Facebook: > http://www.Facebook.com/AbilityGateway > LinkedIn: > http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/Milaser > Audioboo: > http://www.Audioboo.fm/TopTunesDanny > Skype: TopTunesDanny > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > -- Danny Miles Radio presenter, interviewer, researcher, podcaster and media consultant/trainer Mobile: +44(0)7926 972762 Email: toptunesda...@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/TopTunesDanny Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/AbilityGateway LinkedIn: http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/Milaser Audioboo: http://www.Audioboo.fm/TopTunesDanny Skype: TopTunesDanny --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
RE: Issue With Victor Reader Stratus12 M
Hi. I've just bought the same unit in the last8 days and I had a similar problem. Playing books isn't a problem but to play music and to get features such as the random play, you need to creat a folder on the pen drive called $VRMusic and to put your music files inside that folder. Actually, I had to creat a subfolder called music and put all my music files inside that. As I said, I Just got this player last Tuesday and haven't got to grips with it. I actually prefer my Plextalk PTN1 both for ease of use and sound quality but it is showing it's age and on two occasions I thought it had died, then it decided it wasn't going to die but I reckoned I'd better get something to replace it sooner rather than later. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Danny Miles Sent: 29 June 2016 20:32 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Issue With Victor Reader Stratus12 M Hi. I'm using a USB pen which has both DAISY books and MP3 files on it with my VR Stratus 12 M (all the DAISY files are in folders, some of the mixed music and audio MP3 files are in folders while others are single file items). On other pens this mix of file types has never been an issue but, with my two pens that I'm using now, the Stratus12 M is only recognising and playing the DAISY files (I've checked the number of books both in the bookshelf structure and using the information key ... key 0), even though the other files are definitely on the drive (they're showing up on my laptop). Does anyone possibly know what's going on with these pens or with the unit? Many thanks in advance for any help, Danny -- Danny Miles Radio presenter, interviewer, researcher, podcaster and media consultant/trainer Mobile: +44(0)7926 972762 Email: toptunesda...@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/TopTunesDanny Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/AbilityGateway LinkedIn: http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/Milaser Audioboo: http://www.Audioboo.fm/TopTunesDanny Skype: TopTunesDanny --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
RE: improved sound quality, wonder why?
Hi. I use an Arcam usb dac, that's the only connection between my PC and amplifier. My interconnects are all high end. I'm sure it has something to do with the USB 3.1 ports. by the way, I'm not complaining, I'm delighted. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 07 April 2016 13:32 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: improved sound quality, wonder why? Are you using the built-in sound system on the Mother Board? New board new sound chip more than likely. My Windows desktop computer is 4 years old and I have to admit that the Bilt-in Realtek Sound device - particularly with Windows 7 and up - sounds very nice and records well. Corus I’m probably clutching at straws regarding your Sound quality difference, I’m just guessing and assuming you’re using a built-in sound device, use an external USB Sound device and you’ll probably notice even more difference. Other factors may come into play of course, you say the power supply was replaced? Well it could be possible that the previous power supply you had had some faults, was under powering the computer in some way thus the sound quality could have been degraded. No difference in the sound between MP3 320K and HD Audio files? Well you probably won’t pick any difference from a built-in sound card but if you have a dedicated DAC or other system for HD stuff then you certainly should notice the difference. > On 7 Apr 2016, at 10:22 PM, Walter <w...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote: > > Hi folks. a couple of months back my PC had a power supply problem and > also required a new mother board. Trying to find out the trouble took a bit > of time as my computer guy ordered the parts and they went missing and he > had to re-order. The whole thing took around 5 weeks before I could get my > PC up and running again. When I did and played some music through my hi-Fi > I was astonished to hear the sound reproduction had dramatically improved, > and I don't just mean a little, it is a huge improvement. My computer guy > was here this morning for another matter not concerning my PC but another > computer I have but I asked his opinion on the improved sound quality. He > noticed it right away and felt that although I was playing mp3 tracks at > 320kbs, he said it sounded identical to the hd sound on his music tracks, he > buys hd definition tracks. I was wondering just why the difference from > before and now? Everything is the same, my sound set up has not changed in > any way. The only thing that has changed is the power supply and the > motherboard. I can't see the power supply impacting on sound quality but > the mother board is different. The old one was a Gigabite but the new one > is Msi? or is it IMS, I really can't remember but whereas the old > motherboard had usb 3 ports, this one has usb 3.1. I'm wondering if this is > what is making the difference. Do any of you use usb3.1 ports and if so, > has it made a difference to your sound quality? That is the only thing I > can think of that would make a difference. Opinions welcome. Walter. > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
improved sound quality, wonder why?
Hi folks. a couple of months back my PC had a power supply problem and also required a new mother board. Trying to find out the trouble took a bit of time as my computer guy ordered the parts and they went missing and he had to re-order. The whole thing took around 5 weeks before I could get my PC up and running again. When I did and played some music through my hi-Fi I was astonished to hear the sound reproduction had dramatically improved, and I don't just mean a little, it is a huge improvement. My computer guy was here this morning for another matter not concerning my PC but another computer I have but I asked his opinion on the improved sound quality. He noticed it right away and felt that although I was playing mp3 tracks at 320kbs, he said it sounded identical to the hd sound on his music tracks, he buys hd definition tracks. I was wondering just why the difference from before and now? Everything is the same, my sound set up has not changed in any way. The only thing that has changed is the power supply and the motherboard. I can't see the power supply impacting on sound quality but the mother board is different. The old one was a Gigabite but the new one is Msi? or is it IMS, I really can't remember but whereas the old motherboard had usb 3 ports, this one has usb 3.1. I'm wondering if this is what is making the difference. Do any of you use usb3.1 ports and if so, has it made a difference to your sound quality? That is the only thing I can think of that would make a difference. Opinions welcome. Walter. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
RE: SoundCloud
Hi. I was asked to check this out from a user point of view and didn't find it accessible. I was asked on behalf of a charity project to play around with pre-uploaded music files and didn't find the free version much use. This guy wanted to upload audio files for the public to play such as info regarding government benefits etc. I'll paste my response to that guy below so you will see my experience. Walter. Hi Glyn. Firstly my apology; I was going through my deleted items, clearing them out when I came across your email. somehow it went straight to my deleted items rather than my in box. I would have replied sooner if I had seen it so sorry about that. OK. This is my initial input regarding the site. The music is displayed clearly and the play button is easy to find and activate but that is where the simplicity ends and the problems begin. Once you have activated the play button and the music plays, there is no way you can use the other play controls because the music drowns out the screen reader and as there is no keyboard short cut keys trying to use them is a hiding to nothing. You have to wait for a quiet passage in the audio before trying frantically to find a control but the quiet period never lasts long enough for you to find what you want. This is the free version and I noticed there is a Pro service but I guess you have to pay for that but there is no way of telling if the pro version is any more accessible than the free version and in any case, the people who would want to play any files you upload would use the free service. As I've said I've only looked at the site briefly and when I discovered getting to the play controls during playback was problematic I didn't go any further. As with WMP, if there were short cut keys such as Control+s for stop or Control+p for pause or control+m for mute or+control +r for rewind then it would be a good service to utilise. It might be you can map the keyboard and create these shortcuts but I'd need to look further into the site and I'll do that as soon as I can. Of course this initial summery is from a blind point of view. People with hearing loss or other disabilities but who have site, or even some partially sighted folk would be able to use it. Unfortunately though if you have no usable sight and in the absence of play controls accessibility then it wouldn't be of any use to them. Nonetheless you have to consider the majority of people who would use the facility and a minority group shouldn't be allowed to veto something because they are disenfranchised; you can please all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time but you will never please all of the people all of the time. This doesn't mean that solutions aren't sought to resolve the disenfranchisement and that might be by linking to another service. I will ask on the tech lists I'm on to see what can be done and will get back to you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Portillo Sent: 16 October 2015 05:09 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: SoundCloud Hello there, Has anyone used a program called SoundCloud with JAWS, and if so, how easy is it to use? I'm needing to start using it and am just beginning to see how it works. Any suggestions would be appreciated. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
RE: Electro Static Headphones
OK, no matter, he's in jail for pedafilia anyway. If you take a large, very large piece of thick card, or even a large oblong of very thin plywood and holde it at each end and begin to bounce it, the middle portion will begin to flex and you will hear the sound it makes. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 28 September 2015 18:22 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Electro Static Headphones No sorry. Rolf Harriss is new to me. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 12:08 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: RE: Electro Static Headphones Hi. I'm no electronic engineer so the best way I can describe Electrostatic speakers (or headphones ) is to compare them with regular speakers we are all familiar with. Your regular speakers use an electro magnet to cause the Speaker cone to vibrate causing the cone to move the air in front of it giving you sound. Generally speaking, the larger the speaker cone the greater the bass response. If you touch a speaker while playing you will feel the vibrations. Electrostatic speakers however don't use a magnet but an electric current to vibrate a panel and this vibration moves the air in front of it and gives you the sound. These speakers are very accurate reproducers of sound but since the vibrating panel doesn't move very much the bass response is very poor and has to be augmented by the use of a subwoofer. I don't know if you have heard of a guy called Rolf Harriss? he used a wobble board in his music; the flexing of that board produced rhythmic sounds and that is the principle upon which electrostatic speakers and headphones work. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 28 September 2015 16:44 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Electro Static Headphones But what's that mean? What do they do differently from regular headphones? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 10:58 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Electro Static Headphones A long time ago, like probably 30 years, I had a pair of Stax electrostatics. They were pricy; I don't remember how much, but certainly nowhere near a thousand. Then again, that was 30 years ago. Yes, they did require a special amp. They even had a special connector that plugged into the amp that came with the phones. And these phones were just wonderful, except for those who want major bass. For folk and classical, they were amazing! And they were light and quite comfortable, but of course, they wouldn't have worked on a pc or a portable device, due to the special connections and power requirements. I didn't even know they made electrostatics any more. Mary --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
RE: Electro Static Headphones
Hi. I'm no electronic engineer so the best way I can describe Electrostatic speakers (or headphones ) is to compare them with regular speakers we are all familiar with. Your regular speakers use an electro magnet to cause the Speaker cone to vibrate causing the cone to move the air in front of it giving you sound. Generally speaking, the larger the speaker cone the greater the bass response. If you touch a speaker while playing you will feel the vibrations. Electrostatic speakers however don't use a magnet but an electric current to vibrate a panel and this vibration moves the air in front of it and gives you the sound. These speakers are very accurate reproducers of sound but since the vibrating panel doesn't move very much the bass response is very poor and has to be augmented by the use of a subwoofer. I don't know if you have heard of a guy called Rolf Harriss? he used a wobble board in his music; the flexing of that board produced rhythmic sounds and that is the principle upon which electrostatic speakers and headphones work. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 28 September 2015 16:44 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Electro Static Headphones But what's that mean? What do they do differently from regular headphones? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 10:58 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Electro Static Headphones A long time ago, like probably 30 years, I had a pair of Stax electrostatics. They were pricy; I don't remember how much, but certainly nowhere near a thousand. Then again, that was 30 years ago. Yes, they did require a special amp. They even had a special connector that plugged into the amp that came with the phones. And these phones were just wonderful, except for those who want major bass. For folk and classical, they were amazing! And they were light and quite comfortable, but of course, they wouldn't have worked on a pc or a portable device, due to the special connections and power requirements. I didn't even know they made electrostatics any more. Mary --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
Audio podcasting
Hi all. I'll try and make this request as simple as possible but it is about a subject I know nothing about so if I display some ignorance then I ask your tolerance. I'm involved with a government funded project that is based around helping disabled people to understand the services that are on offer to help them decide for themselves the level of independence they can handle and the level of help they need and how to get the funding to accomplish this. For those in the UK this deals with the SDss service (Self Directed Support Scotland). The guy in charge would like to provide audio recordings of varying aspects of this service but the problem is where to host them so they are accessible to all. He sent me a link to www.soundcloud.com to check it out for accessibility and when I played the music tracks that were there I as a blind person could not access the other play controls as the music drowned out the screen reader. These controls did not have any keyboard shortcuts so were impossible to hear until the music ended. This would be fine for those who can see a screen but not for those who can't. Does anybody know of a service, some host where these files can be posted and can be accessed by all and that the play controls can be accessed by keyboard commands? Free services would be preferred but at this point anything is of interest. If anyone can help with a place to place these audio podcasts then I'd be grateful for your help. Walter. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
Winamp SQ crosfader
Hi all. Does anybody use the SQ crosfader with Winamp? I've had it for a few years; For the first few years I had it set up fine but then my PC crashed and died. It was two or more years after getting my new PC that I again installed it but rarely used it. Now I'm using it more frequently but I can't remember what are the best configuration settings. Originally somebody suggested the settings I should use and they were fine but as I said, I can't remember what they were and I don't really know what the various configuration elements are supposed to do and I don't want to mess things up too badly by doing the wrong thing. As it stands now, it works but I know it could be a lot better. If you can make any suggestions or let me know how you have yours configured I'd be appreciative. With many thanks. Walter. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
RE: Winamp SQ crosfader
Hi. Thanks. I'll have a play with that. It isn't the easiest thing to navigate, I have to use my Jaws cursor to do so but as I said, I'll have a play. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of dennis Sent: 12 August 2015 18:50 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Winamp SQ crosfader i use it all the time. here are the instructions. you go in to the preesets tab of the configuration, and choose radio, then press the load button, then locate the close button at the bottom of the screen and left click it, then in cross fading tab, move the signal analyze thing down to negative 15, and in the fade on stop skip, check the box that says flush the buffer, then in the advanced tab, uncheck the box that says cross fade tracks longer than, and it should fade pretty close to the parameters of a radio station, On 8/12/2015 12:45 PM, Walter Ramage wrote: Hi all. Does anybody use the SQ crosfader with Winamp? I've had it for a few years; For the first few years I had it set up fine but then my PC crashed and died. It was two or more years after getting my new PC that I again installed it but rarely used it. Now I'm using it more frequently but I can't remember what are the best configuration settings. Originally somebody suggested the settings I should use and they were fine but as I said, I can't remember what they were and I don't really know what the various configuration elements are supposed to do and I don't want to mess things up too badly by doing the wrong thing. As it stands now, it works but I know it could be a lot better. If you can make any suggestions or let me know how you have yours configured I'd be appreciative. With many thanks. Walter. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
RE: Winamp SQ crosfader
Hi. Hmm, I don't know how to do that. I think my version must be a different version from Dennis's version as I can't find the options he mentions; i.e. In Presets there is no radio preset just an edit box and an import button and all that does is give me a list of two file types. I guess it is going to take a few weeks or more to play around withit. and if all else fails I can always set everything to default and start again. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Byron Stephens Sent: 12 August 2015 20:11 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Winamp SQ crosfader Once you get it set the way you want, be sure to save the .ini file so if you have to reinstall again, your settings won't be lost. I've got a file a good buddy who's a broadcaster gave me, and multiple copies of it. - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:08 PM Subject: RE: Winamp SQ crosfader Hi. Thanks. I'll have a play with that. It isn't the easiest thing to navigate, I have to use my Jaws cursor to do so but as I said, I'll have a play. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of dennis Sent: 12 August 2015 18:50 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Winamp SQ crosfader i use it all the time. here are the instructions. you go in to the preesets tab of the configuration, and choose radio, then press the load button, then locate the close button at the bottom of the screen and left click it, then in cross fading tab, move the signal analyze thing down to negative 15, and in the fade on stop skip, check the box that says flush the buffer, then in the advanced tab, uncheck the box that says cross fade tracks longer than, and it should fade pretty close to the parameters of a radio station, On 8/12/2015 12:45 PM, Walter Ramage wrote: Hi all. Does anybody use the SQ crosfader with Winamp? I've had it for a few years; For the first few years I had it set up fine but then my PC crashed and died. It was two or more years after getting my new PC that I again installed it but rarely used it. Now I'm using it more frequently but I can't remember what are the best configuration settings. Originally somebody suggested the settings I should use and they were fine but as I said, I can't remember what they were and I don't really know what the various configuration elements are supposed to do and I don't want to mess things up too badly by doing the wrong thing. As it stands now, it works but I know it could be a lot better. If you can make any suggestions or let me know how you have yours configured I'd be appreciative. With many thanks. Walter. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6125 / Virus Database: 4401/10424 - Release Date: 08/12/15 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
RE: Searching Records
Hi Roger. OK, it depends on how you have your folders and drives set up but if you have a particular drive you know the song is on then go to that drive and open it. Now do a control and E and you will be placed in an edit box. Type in the search term i.e. artist name or song name or album etc and then press enter. You should hear the progress in percentage terms and after the search is complete Shift tab twice to item view and your search results will be displayed. If you know the folder your song is in then just open that folder and do what is described above, your search term will be shorter as there will be less to search. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of roger.so...@virgin.net Sent: 22 July 2015 09:15 To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Searching Records Good Morning Some while ago I put all my music onto an external hard drive. Last night I was asked to play a specific track that I know I have in one of the many, many various artistes discs I have but I just cannot remember which one. A simple search would find it but I just cannot work out how. Some advice would but very much appreciated please. Roger --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
RE: looking for simple digital to analog converter
Hi Andre. I use the Arcam R-Dac. Very simple and high quality although not overly expensive. Has USB connection, Phono connections and also a headphone jack with independent headphone volume controls. It makes a huge difference to the sound from my PC. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: 17 April 2015 08:29 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Cc: National Accessibility Portal mailing list with topics focused on accessibility for users with visual disabilities. Subject: looking for simple digital to analog converter Hi all Looking for a reasonable good but simple digital to analog converter to connect my hifi to my computer. My criteria are the following: One usb port 2 RCA output ports The sound quality must be good. Nothing fancy just that. Can anyone help? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Bowers Wilkins T7 review: The Bluetooth speaker worth waiting for - Pocket-lint
Hi. I read that revue and it could hardly be considered unbiased. The guy states from the outset he doesn't like B W stuff so he is hardly likely to give a subjective revue. It's kinda like somebody saying they hate baked beans and then him being asked to taste and give an honest revue and an impartial comment on which brand of baked beans is best. At the end of the day if you are going to spend a lot of money then you should always audition the equipment first and do so on more than one occasion. The best option is to ask for a home audition because even in the audition room of the dealer, the acoustics will not be the same as your living room or bedroom. If the dealer is worth his salt he should have a demo model or should be able to get one from the manufacturer to let you listen to. I'm currently auditioning the B W PV1 subwoofer. I've had it for nearly 2 weeks now and have given it a good run for it's money and like what i've heard and will buy one. If I had listened to it in the store it most likely would have been through different equipment and as I've said, different acoustics. For the most part, store auditioning is great for narrowing your options until you find something that might be to your taste then you could ask for a home audition. In the end, it doesn't matter how many revues you read, your ears are the best judge of what sounds good or bad to you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 29 November 2014 17:54 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bowers Wilkins T7 review: The Bluetooth speaker worth waiting for - Pocket-lint Well, just to be a devil's advocate, here is a very unfavorable review of the t7. This is basically why I don't put much faith in reviews, unless I know the reviewer and know his/jher taste is like my own, so I can be reasonably confident I will like what they do and dislike what the do. http://oluvsgadgets.blogspot.com/2014/11/review-bowers-wilkins-t7-premiu m-sound.html --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: The difference a subwoofer can make
Hi John. Yes, Arcam do a few dacs but the one I have is the R-Pack USB DAC. With the subwoofer I find that the USB interconnect is better if you use the Chord cable. Without the subwoofer things are a bit clinical but you get great imagery and clarity but as I said, a little too clinical. However with the addition of the sub that clinical characteristic is neutralised and you get the benefit of a solid bass line but also clarity at the top end. The Arcam R-Pack USB dac is their entry level model but is very good, especially when it comes to playing mp3 files. I've compared listening to a CD on a separate CD player with the MP3 file through the dac and there is very little difference. Unless you were doing an A/B test you wouldn't know which one is playing and even then, you might not detect the difference. The Subwoofer is great but the only drawback is setting the default level, that is digital with a touch screen but once set, it need not be touched again ever. It does have a on the fly volume in case you want some extra woomf on a particular track but once the sub is turned off and then turned back on, the on the fly volume control goes back to its neutral setting. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: 28 November 2014 10:34 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: The difference a subwoofer can make Hi Walter, that sounds like a great set up. A well-controlled sub can sound amazing. I have a Linn Sismik with an Arcam amplifier in my living room but I didn't know Arcam do a DAC for a PC. I think I might look into a set up like that myself. Thanks for sharing. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: 24 November 2014 20:27 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: The difference a subwoofer can make Hi folks. I've been auditioning at home the B W PV1d subwoofer. Most people will assume that subwoofers are all about bass and nothing else. Maybe I should describe my set up before going on. My Source is a custom built tower PC. I'm using an Arcam R-pack DAC with a Chord USB interconnect going from the PC to the Dac. The Phonos going from the Dac to the amplifier which is an Arcam Solo Neo are Chord Chameleon interconnects. My Speaker cable is also Chord cables and the Speakers are the B W CM5s plus the B W PV1D subwoofer. OK, Before installing the subwoofer the sound from my system was very good indeed but since the use of the PV1 there has been a profound difference. The CM5s are extremely effective despite being stand mount and their bass response is very good also. However, with the PV1 the sound has a completely different quality and the sound stage has changed out of all recognition. It is a very warm and solid sound and very large. Bass is deep but very well controlled. On Saturday evening I was sitting listening to a few tracks and was playing at a reasonably high level but it sounded powerful but not loud. The thing though that really caught my attention was how wide and high the sound was, it filled the whole wall, in fact it appeared the sound was larger than the room I was in and in truth, although I have good spacial awareness I was unsure where the speakers were placed as the sound was very much forward of the speakers and had great depth. I could tell the vocalist was right in front of me but the drums were behind him and other instruments could be placed accurately. It is very hard to describe to others what I heard but for those of you who have or have had some site, it is kinda like sitting down in front of a 42 inch TV but when you turn it on, the picture looks like a 65 inch screen. The subwoofer has filled out a great more than just an improved bass line but the whole picture has been dramatically altered. When I listen to a radio drama it almost sounds as if the actors are giving me a private show and are acting out right in front of me. I've got to say, I'm mightily impressed with this sub and for those who can afford a good sub, I would heartily recommend it. There is one fly in the ointment though; The sub being digital has a number of settings one can adjust to suit your needs whether it be to match a different set of speakers, if it is for music listening or movie or gaming etc, these settings are not accessible to the blind. However when they are set they are fixed until you wish to change them and even if you turn off the sub and turn it back on, these settings remain. The off and on switch is also digital so you don't really know it is on or off, unless you can hear it but it automatically senses the lack of a signal and turns itself off. It also has an auto switch off facility which I have set to 30 minutes so when I go to bed and turn the amp off, if after 30 minutes it doesn't sense a signal it switches off and switches on again when you turn on the amp in the morning
RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5
Hi. Well, where do I begin. I think I'm very spoiled because I have a 20gig Creative Zen touch mp3 player. This player is magnificent when it comes to sound quality but I'm not able to use it because I can't find the Win7 drivers for the player so I can load it with music. I think it is designed for XP users only. Giving I can't use it I was hoping the DM5 would have good sound reproduction and although it is reasonable at a push, it doesn't compare to the Zen Touch. My disappointment was compounded when I compared it with my mobile phone player which is superior to the DM5 in sound quality. The DM5 spoken menus are inadequate. It tells you the track name but you get very little info of how many tracks you have on the player. For example if I decide to play music by selecting artist then it doesn't give me the number of tracks in any particular artists folder and also when I arrow up and down the list, the reaction time is very slow and that is with speeding up the voice guidance. I'm inclined to just use my mobile for music listening unless I can get a better player that will give me very high quality sound reproduction. Oh, nearly forgot, I have to increase the volume to nearly full to get a good level of volume, it seems the DM5 output signal is a low one. It would seem to me that the player is truly meant as a portable recorder and the music player function is an afterthought. This player has never really been used, I'm just getting to grips with it. I bought it a couple of years ago and it has lay in an equipment box ever since and not been touched but maybe I'll consider selling it. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: 27 November 2014 12:21 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Walter, what is your problems with the music player? I think it have less daisy functions then for music. What makes the music player less appealing to you? On 26/11/2014, salamander22...@gmail.com salamander22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I have never used mine for other than a recorder, it is great for that, I have not spent much time playing with the other features. You spend a lot of money but only use a portion of it. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 9:54 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi thanks for that. Actually, I don't think the mp3 player in the DM5 is up to much. I have a Nokia 2210 navigator and the player in that phone is by far superior. Therefore, I might not use the DM5 as a music player but as it has DAISY capability then that is what I may well use it for. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of salamander22...@gmail.com Sent: 26 November 2014 20:50 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi Walter I think it just uses up to an 8 gb micro sd card, I checked this when I got mine from olympus tech support. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:02 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi folks. Just a quick question about this voice recorder; in your experience, will the DM5 handle a 32gig micro SD card? The manual says I can use a 16gig but I'm wondering if it will see a 32gig card. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 Skype: andries4451 Twitter: smarttalk7 Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5
Hi thanks for that. Actually, I don't think the mp3 player in the DM5 is up to much. I have a Nokia 2210 navigator and the player in that phone is by far superior. Therefore, I might not use the DM5 as a music player but as it has DAISY capability then that is what I may well use it for. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of salamander22...@gmail.com Sent: 26 November 2014 20:50 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi Walter I think it just uses up to an 8 gb micro sd card, I checked this when I got mine from olympus tech support. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:02 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi folks. Just a quick question about this voice recorder; in your experience, will the DM5 handle a 32gig micro SD card? The manual says I can use a 16gig but I'm wondering if it will see a 32gig card. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
The difference a subwoofer can make
Hi folks. I've been auditioning at home the B W PV1d subwoofer. Most people will assume that subwoofers are all about bass and nothing else. Maybe I should describe my set up before going on. My Source is a custom built tower PC. I'm using an Arcam R-pack DAC with a Chord USB interconnect going from the PC to the Dac. The Phonos going from the Dac to the amplifier which is an Arcam Solo Neo are Chord Chameleon interconnects. My Speaker cable is also Chord cables and the Speakers are the B W CM5s plus the B W PV1D subwoofer. OK, Before installing the subwoofer the sound from my system was very good indeed but since the use of the PV1 there has been a profound difference. The CM5s are extremely effective despite being stand mount and their bass response is very good also. However, with the PV1 the sound has a completely different quality and the sound stage has changed out of all recognition. It is a very warm and solid sound and very large. Bass is deep but very well controlled. On Saturday evening I was sitting listening to a few tracks and was playing at a reasonably high level but it sounded powerful but not loud. The thing though that really caught my attention was how wide and high the sound was, it filled the whole wall, in fact it appeared the sound was larger than the room I was in and in truth, although I have good spacial awareness I was unsure where the speakers were placed as the sound was very much forward of the speakers and had great depth. I could tell the vocalist was right in front of me but the drums were behind him and other instruments could be placed accurately. It is very hard to describe to others what I heard but for those of you who have or have had some site, it is kinda like sitting down in front of a 42 inch TV but when you turn it on, the picture looks like a 65 inch screen. The subwoofer has filled out a great more than just an improved bass line but the whole picture has been dramatically altered. When I listen to a radio drama it almost sounds as if the actors are giving me a private show and are acting out right in front of me. I've got to say, I'm mightily impressed with this sub and for those who can afford a good sub, I would heartily recommend it. There is one fly in the ointment though; The sub being digital has a number of settings one can adjust to suit your needs whether it be to match a different set of speakers, if it is for music listening or movie or gaming etc, these settings are not accessible to the blind. However when they are set they are fixed until you wish to change them and even if you turn off the sub and turn it back on, these settings remain. The off and on switch is also digital so you don't really know it is on or off, unless you can hear it but it automatically senses the lack of a signal and turns itself off. It also has an auto switch off facility which I have set to 30 minutes so when I go to bed and turn the amp off, if after 30 minutes it doesn't sense a signal it switches off and switches on again when you turn on the amp in the morning. There is a on the fly volume control but again, it is digital and not accessible but there is a work around. I'm so impressed that I will most likely buy a PV1 provided the dealer can get me a good price which he says he can but even if he couldn't, I'd still get one as I'm so truly impressed. I'm sitting here almost giggling at my confusion when I was listening, I heard sounds from about 3 or 4 feet to the left and right of where my speakers are placed but there is a cupboard on one side and a wall on the other and my brain was telling me, it isn't possible because there is a cupboard there and a wall over there, but my ears are saying, it doesn't matter, we are hearing it come from that location, a bit of most enjoyable confusion. I thought I would give you all the benefit of what I've experienced here Oh!! one final thought, it makes mp3 files sound so very good despite the compression. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Another question about the Olympus DM5
Hi folks. Just a quick question about this voice recorder; in your experience, will the DM5 handle a 32gig micro SD card? The manual says I can use a 16gig but I'm wondering if it will see a 32gig card. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Olympus DM5 question
Hi. When I attach the AC plug I get no notification. I didn't try charging via the usb because if a problem occurs then I have another element to consider, is the fault with the player, the usb connection or my computer etc. The AC was the most straightforward so I've used that but it must be the default setting. When I'm more experienced I will try the usb and no doubt I'll get a notification confirming usb charging, will have to wait and see. Last night I thought; what the hell, and put it on charge again over night. I didn't do anything different as far as I know but in the morning I disconnected it from the mains and turned it on and this time didn't get the three beeps and the voice navigation was working. I won't do anything involved with it until Friday when I'll get sighted help and if the charging indicator shows full then I'll try exploring the player. In between now and then I'll try working through some of the manual and try and make sense of it. However though, it is working, so far anyway. I think though I'll buy a replacement battery just to be on the safe side as they aren't too expensive from Amazon. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: 05 November 2014 11:35 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Olympus DM5 question Walter, the thing to keep in mind is that, when you plug it in, it should say something like a c adapter connection or pc connection. Then depending on your U S B settings, you must either select the a c adapter setting, or it will be selected by default. Then once you here that, you must press enter, it should then speak the promt: press ok to start charging and once you here that you must press the enter key strait away. You might not here any feedback at that point, but its very important you press enter at that stage and no other button, because that dialog will dismiss. What happened to you is that you plugged it in power, but you did perhaps not confirm the charging aspect. Then it run on power only. So then you took it out, and when it turn back on, it gave you free short beeps to confirm that the battery is stil flat. It did not charge and therefore it only work in the wall. On 05/11/2014, Dave McElroy d...@drakelroy.com wrote: Then either replace it or run on ac, your choice. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 3:34 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM5 question Hi. Can't use double AAs, it requires an olympus rechargible battery. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy Sent: 04 November 2014 23:29 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM5 question i suspect that the batteries are simply not able to provide the required voltage. Replace them with regular AA batteries and i am guessing you will be fine. And now i need to get mine out again. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 3:10 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus DM5 question Hi all. This is a tentative inquiry regarding this voice recorder. I bought it around 2-2.5 years ago but apart from a day or two of investigation I have never used the machine. I took the battery from the player and stored it all away for 2 and a half years or more. My interest has once more been rekindled but after replacing the battery, putting it on charge over night for around 8 hours I'm a little confused. When attached to a mains outlet and I then turn on the player I get the start tone and I can using the voice guidance navigate through the folders. Of course as it hasn't been used there is nothing in the folders but the voice guidance does work. However if I disconnect the player from the mains and again turn it on, I once more get the start up tone but around 3 or 4 seconds later I get 3 quick beeps but the voice guidance doesn't work as when it is attached to the mains. I at first thought the battery isn't charging but if that were the case then it wouldn't start and I wouldn't get the start tone so the player must be getting power from the battery. Unfortunately I will have no sighted help until Friday to see what is on the screen but if anybody can tell me what the 3 quick beeps mean and if it is a problem what can I do about it. Hope you can help but if you do need more info, I'll try and get that on Friday. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 Skype: andries4451 Twitter
Olympus DM5 question
Hi all. This is a tentative inquiry regarding this voice recorder. I bought it around 2-2.5 years ago but apart from a day or two of investigation I have never used the machine. I took the battery from the player and stored it all away for 2 and a half years or more. My interest has once more been rekindled but after replacing the battery, putting it on charge over night for around 8 hours I'm a little confused. When attached to a mains outlet and I then turn on the player I get the start tone and I can using the voice guidance navigate through the folders. Of course as it hasn't been used there is nothing in the folders but the voice guidance does work. However if I disconnect the player from the mains and again turn it on, I once more get the start up tone but around 3 or 4 seconds later I get 3 quick beeps but the voice guidance doesn't work as when it is attached to the mains. I at first thought the battery isn't charging but if that were the case then it wouldn't start and I wouldn't get the start tone so the player must be getting power from the battery. Unfortunately I will have no sighted help until Friday to see what is on the screen but if anybody can tell me what the 3 quick beeps mean and if it is a problem what can I do about it. Hope you can help but if you do need more info, I'll try and get that on Friday. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Olympus DM5 question
Hi. Can't use double AAs, it requires an olympus rechargible battery. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy Sent: 04 November 2014 23:29 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM5 question i suspect that the batteries are simply not able to provide the required voltage. Replace them with regular AA batteries and i am guessing you will be fine. And now i need to get mine out again. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 3:10 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus DM5 question Hi all. This is a tentative inquiry regarding this voice recorder. I bought it around 2-2.5 years ago but apart from a day or two of investigation I have never used the machine. I took the battery from the player and stored it all away for 2 and a half years or more. My interest has once more been rekindled but after replacing the battery, putting it on charge over night for around 8 hours I'm a little confused. When attached to a mains outlet and I then turn on the player I get the start tone and I can using the voice guidance navigate through the folders. Of course as it hasn't been used there is nothing in the folders but the voice guidance does work. However if I disconnect the player from the mains and again turn it on, I once more get the start up tone but around 3 or 4 seconds later I get 3 quick beeps but the voice guidance doesn't work as when it is attached to the mains. I at first thought the battery isn't charging but if that were the case then it wouldn't start and I wouldn't get the start tone so the player must be getting power from the battery. Unfortunately I will have no sighted help until Friday to see what is on the screen but if anybody can tell me what the 3 quick beeps mean and if it is a problem what can I do about it. Hope you can help but if you do need more info, I'll try and get that on Friday. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: CDEx Question
Hi Roger. Launch CDEX. Press F4 and shif tab twice to take you to the remote CDDB tab. Tab down and check the box for connecting to the Remote CDDB and then tab to imput your email adress. Not sure if the email address is first or the check box or the other way around but either way after dealing with that, tab to OK and press enter. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of roger.so...@virgin.net Sent: 23 August 2014 14:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: CDEx Question HI All convertecently given a music CD as a present and have now decided to convery it to MP3 format to include in my music library on an external hard drive. Yhe first one I've done for a long while now. I have downloaded and installed the final version of CDEx 1.70, replacing the beta version I've used for a long time now. I opened the program and inserted the first of 3 discs, all seemed well but the details of the artists and song titles didn't appea which means it comes up with Track xx with no name or title. I've completely forgotten how to action this so help would be much appreciated please. Many thanks Roger --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: CDEx Question
Hi Roger. Well, they must have changed things. I said to launch CDEX and press F4 and then shift tab, I made a mistake, you have to control tab twice. When you press F4 you do land on the encoding tab but if you do a control and tab twice you should get there. I'm using version 1.51 and if I have a copy here I can send it. If I get a chance in the next few days I'll try and get hold of 1.70 and compare it with 1.51. Sorry if I confused you in my original reply. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of roger.so...@virgin.net Sent: 23 August 2014 18:43 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: CDEx Question Hi Walter I di that but didn't appear to land where you wanted me. I ended up in Encoding which seems to be part of Options/Settings where I set the bit rate of MP3 files. I can't find a Remote CDDB so is it possible the final version of 1.70 is different from the Beta we've been using for years? Roger -Original Message- From: Walter Ramage Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:16 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: CDEx Question Hi Roger. Launch CDEX. Press F4 and shif tab twice to take you to the remote CDDB tab. Tab down and check the box for connecting to the Remote CDDB and then tab to imput your email adress. Not sure if the email address is first or the check box or the other way around but either way after dealing with that, tab to OK and press enter. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of roger.so...@virgin.net Sent: 23 August 2014 14:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: CDEx Question HI All convertecently given a music CD as a present and have now decided to convery it to MP3 format to include in my music library on an external hard drive. Yhe first one I've done for a long while now. I have downloaded and installed the final version of CDEx 1.70, replacing the beta version I've used for a long time now. I opened the program and inserted the first of 3 discs, all seemed well but the details of the artists and song titles didn't appea which means it comes up with Track xx with no name or title. I've completely forgotten how to action this so help would be much appreciated please. Many thanks Roger --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: re cdex170
Hi. CDEX will rip to Wave or rip to MP3. It will convert from mp3 to wave and wave to mp3. It will also record and save as mp3 or Wave but it doesn't do Og files for any of that, I'm using 1.51. You will need to use Switch or Gold Wave for converting Og files. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: 10 July 2014 17:11 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re cdex170 Hi, is the 170 version very diffent to the beta version. and does anyone know if it will convert ogg files. 151 used to do that, but later versions didn't know. brian. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: a files property question
You need to go into each tracks propperties and change the tags. If you have a large album, that can be very tedious. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Heath Sent: 28 June 2014 20:28 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: a files property question A variant on the thread about cdex. I had the same problem with ripping with Cdex with an album. I manually wrote in the proper information on the tracks themselves but while playing the track with windows media player the information is still the same audio track one etc.. How do I manually replace the information so it shows in the property menu while playing the track? the tracks --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Ghost files
Hi. Possibily but I don't know what that is. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Deb Trevino Sent: 26 June 2014 12:59 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ghost files Maybe a desktio.ini file? - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:41 AM Subject: Ghost files Hi folks. Here's a conundrum for you, well, it is for me. I'll try and explain as clearly as I can but it isn't a problem, just a curiosity. I am ripping about 3,000 CDs and I've done around 850 so far. Now the method I use is 1. I rip the disc and then when ripped I back it up 3 times. So, I will copy all the discs I rip to external drive 1. Then I'll copy the same files to external drive 2. finally I will move the discs I've ripped to external drive 3.I did a property check of the stuff I've ripped so far and was told that the files in external drive 3 was 13,999. External drive 1 and 2 said there were 13,994 files in each drive, 5 files less than external drive 3. The Properties for all 3 drives gave the same number for folders. I then by a process of elimination discovered the folder that had the problem. The folder Carol Kidd has one album in it called All My Tomorrows. When I open this folder there are 11 tracks in there, as there should be. However if I do a property check of the folder it says there are 16 files in the folder. There shouldn't be 16 tracks, only 11. I thought these files might be hidden files and to find out what they were I went to tools and I instructed the computer to show hidden files but when I went to the album folder, there were still only 11 tracks but a property checked still showed 16 files. Does anybody have an idea of why this should be and what are those extra 5 files? Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
For Tom and his Express Rip problem
Hi Tom. I have done a little investigating and have found how to set the programme to provide the information in the fashion you wish. It is complicated and involves writing a string but I've done it and the results are very good. If you would like me to attempt an explanation then let me know and let me know your email address so I can send it to you. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: For Tom and his Express Rip problem
Hi Tom. OK, I'll get that done in a day or two, it is complicated so will have to think how to explain it without making myself sound like an idiot. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 27 June 2014 17:19 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: For Tom and his Express Rip problem Hello Walter: Thanks for offering to do this (I did remember another program I have on here called CD Ripper) so I tried it and it seems to do what I needed it to do! However if you would like to send me the information you have on Express Rip, that also would be great as it'll give me another ripping program to add to my arsenal! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 8:44 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: For Tom and his Express Rip problem Hi Tom. I have done a little investigating and have found how to set the programme to provide the information in the fashion you wish. It is complicated and involves writing a string but I've done it and the results are very good. If you would like me to attempt an explanation then let me know and let me know your email address so I can send it to you. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?
Hi. Not all data base will contain the information you might need. I've just purchased the Porter Wagoner Dolly Parton 6 disc box set. This was released on the 26th of May this year, I got it 2 weeks after the release. However when ripping the discs with CDEX or Express Rip I could get no track info and this was a Bear Family box set. I had to go on the web and find a track list and enter the info manually. It is rather strange because I have some very obscure CDs and the Data Base found that info without trouble. You might find it of interest that Express Rip gives you the option of two Data Bases and if one doesn't get the info, you can then try the other. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 26 June 2014 02:24 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? It's from neither one of those. Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Schindler Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 9:10 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? If it is an MGM, Polygram label it should be referenced. if it is from Time Life, or the mother's best recordings from Jett Williams I wouldn't be so sure. - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 11:17 AM Subject: RE: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Okay...so CDEX _doesn't_ used Gracenote; that's what I was wondering! So I fail to understand why (aafter not having trouble with CDEX giving me the track titles before) why it's doing so now! It well me be that this CD Bboxed set hasn't been referenced, but it seems strange, for it's a Hank Williams collection that was put out probably ten years ago (iI don't remember the exact year it came out) but I thought surely it could be ripped with the track information...but maybe not! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Alexandra Grünauer Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:25 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? CDEx never used GraceNote. You have to install Player.exe to get information from GraceNote that you can also export to CDEx. It is all described here: The url for information and download is: http://www.vuplayer.com/player.php Alexandra -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Peter Scanlon Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:53 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? So if Winamp and CDex don't use Gracenote any more, which ripper/player does? -Original Message- From: Byron Stephens Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 8:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? It could be your firewall is blocking the connection or it's a cd that's not been referenced. - Original Message - From: Tom Kaufman tomca...@comcast.net To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:30 AM Subject: RE: Ripping With CDEX: IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Okay...here;'s the latest: I uninstalled CDEX; then installed a later versionsame results! I DON'T UNDERSTAND! To the best of my knowledge, I am doing everything correctly (I have written my email where it's supposed to go) still..it says audio track 1; track 1...I must be stupid or something, for it seems to work for everybody else! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:14 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Ripping With CDEX: Is It No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? I'm either down to that...or just trying to see what I can do with Windows Media; so far, no luck there as I cannot find something that says srip CD (I have a set of instructions that tell me that control-3 will put me where I need to be for ripping CDs with Windows Media. However I have been through all the tabs and there's absolutely nothing indicating to me that I can rip a CD with this program either! Totally frustrated! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Blackwell, Clifford Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:11 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Ripping With CDEX: Is It No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Maybe delete and reinstall? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc
Ghost files
Hi folks. Here's a conundrum for you, well, it is for me. I'll try and explain as clearly as I can but it isn't a problem, just a curiosity. I am ripping about 3,000 CDs and I've done around 850 so far. Now the method I use is 1. I rip the disc and then when ripped I back it up 3 times. So, I will copy all the discs I rip to external drive 1. Then I'll copy the same files to external drive 2. finally I will move the discs I've ripped to external drive 3.I did a property check of the stuff I've ripped so far and was told that the files in external drive 3 was 13,999. External drive 1 and 2 said there were 13,994 files in each drive, 5 files less than external drive 3. The Properties for all 3 drives gave the same number for folders. I then by a process of elimination discovered the folder that had the problem. The folder Carol Kidd has one album in it called All My Tomorrows. When I open this folder there are 11 tracks in there, as there should be. However if I do a property check of the folder it says there are 16 files in the folder. There shouldn't be 16 tracks, only 11. I thought these files might be hidden files and to find out what they were I went to tools and I instructed the computer to show hidden files but when I went to the album folder, there were still only 11 tracks but a property checked still showed 16 files. Does anybody have an idea of why this should be and what are those extra 5 files? Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Ghost files
Hi. Maybe a possibility but I can't tell as the thing won't identify its self. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 26 June 2014 15:32 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Ghost files I agree with Deb here; all a possibility! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Deb Trevino Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 7:59 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ghost files Maybe a desktio.ini file? - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:41 AM Subject: Ghost files Hi folks. Here's a conundrum for you, well, it is for me. I'll try and explain as clearly as I can but it isn't a problem, just a curiosity. I am ripping about 3,000 CDs and I've done around 850 so far. Now the method I use is 1. I rip the disc and then when ripped I back it up 3 times. So, I will copy all the discs I rip to external drive 1. Then I'll copy the same files to external drive 2. finally I will move the discs I've ripped to external drive 3.I did a property check of the stuff I've ripped so far and was told that the files in external drive 3 was 13,999. External drive 1 and 2 said there were 13,994 files in each drive, 5 files less than external drive 3. The Properties for all 3 drives gave the same number for folders. I then by a process of elimination discovered the folder that had the problem. The folder Carol Kidd has one album in it called All My Tomorrows. When I open this folder there are 11 tracks in there, as there should be. However if I do a property check of the folder it says there are 16 files in the folder. There shouldn't be 16 tracks, only 11. I thought these files might be hidden files and to find out what they were I went to tools and I instructed the computer to show hidden files but when I went to the album folder, there were still only 11 tracks but a property checked still showed 16 files. Does anybody have an idea of why this should be and what are those extra 5 files? Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Ripping With CDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?
Hi. As I write this I'm using two different computers to rip my commercial CDs with CDEX and I am having no trouble, getting all the track and album info required. Don't know where you are getting your information. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 24 June 2014 22:40 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping With CDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hello. Surprised this doesn't seem to have been brought up already but the thread is long and there are loads of messages so I might have missed it. I am going to guess that the reason this no longer works is that the gracenet database is no longer available to the programme. I believe a license fee had to be paid to use the service in the first place, and while I could be wrong about that, the database did change ownership recently, and both Winamp and CDex no longer have access to it. WInamp is no longer being updated as I'm sure everyone knows, and I don't think much is being done with Cdex either. So it's likely that, unless another solution presents itself, you will just have to manually input your track information, or use a different programme. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?
Hi. The version I'm using is 1.51, I don't know if there is a later version but this one works just fine. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 25 June 2014 12:21 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hm, odd. Well, it hasn't worked for me for some time, either. I just figured it went the same way as winamp but I haven't looked into the matter. Has the programme been updated recently? - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 5:30 AM Subject: RE: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hi. As I write this I'm using two different computers to rip my commercial CDs with CDEX and I am having no trouble, getting all the track and album info required. Don't know where you are getting your information. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 24 June 2014 22:40 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping With CDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hello. Surprised this doesn't seem to have been brought up already but the thread is long and there are loads of messages so I might have missed it. I am going to guess that the reason this no longer works is that the gracenet database is no longer available to the programme. I believe a license fee had to be paid to use the service in the first place, and while I could be wrong about that, the database did change ownership recently, and both Winamp and CDex no longer have access to it. WInamp is no longer being updated as I'm sure everyone knows, and I don't think much is being done with Cdex either. So it's likely that, unless another solution presents itself, you will just have to manually input your track information, or use a different programme. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?
Hi. there is but I don't have time to explain as I'm heading for bed. If you want instructions then let me know but basically you launch CDEX then pres F4 and have a look around, you will find a number of tabs for instructing the programme to connect to a data base and for selecting the quality of the rip. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: 25 June 2014 16:21 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Seems to me that there is somewhere in CDex where you have to tell it where to get the title and track info. Then, when you put in a CD, it goes to the site and downloads the stuff. Howard - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 4:30 AM Subject: RE: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hi. As I write this I'm using two different computers to rip my commercial CDs with CDEX and I am having no trouble, getting all the track and album info required. Don't know where you are getting your information. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 24 June 2014 22:40 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ripping With CDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hello. Surprised this doesn't seem to have been brought up already but the thread is long and there are loads of messages so I might have missed it. I am going to guess that the reason this no longer works is that the gracenet database is no longer available to the programme. I believe a license fee had to be paid to use the service in the first place, and while I could be wrong about that, the database did change ownership recently, and both Winamp and CDex no longer have access to it. WInamp is no longer being updated as I'm sure everyone knows, and I don't think much is being done with Cdex either. So it's likely that, unless another solution presents itself, you will just have to manually input your track information, or use a different programme. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Soundbars
Don't know who told you that? but either they don't know what they are talking about or are trying to wind you up, or both. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood Sent: 10 May 2014 09:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Soundbars I hear that soundbars shouldn't be any bigger than your TV screen. - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 4:35 PM Subject: RE: Soundbars Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is remarkable. When it is set up you get a little confused for a moment or two because you hear sounds coming from parts of the room where you know there are no speakers but that is how it works by bouncing sounds off walls and ceiling and it acts just like a surround sound system. The set up procedure is all automated and you are talked through it. It comes with a large subwoofer and it is a really high quality sound. The sound bar can be placed on the wall, or it can sit on the table in front of the TV. This positioning has no ill effect on sound quality due to the technology inside, it adjusts to its position. The Soundbar though isn't cheap but you truly get what you pay for. It isn't large just over a metre wide and about 7 or 8 inches deep. The Subwoofer is Bluetooth and connects automatically when turned on. As I said, it isn't cheap, it is £1,300 in the UK, around $2,100 U.S. You can get cheaper soundbars but they are not so good and the Sonas Soundbar doesn't come with a subwoofer. You can get much more expensive soundbars but you have the rear speaker problem but with the SR1 you don't. The SR1 has a big brother but it is nearly double the price but I don't think the sound quality is any better but you get a number of other benefits but in my view, none that merits the nearly doubling of the price. It is really worth your while going and having a listen and judge for yourself. Walter -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2014 21:59 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Soundbars Hi! Does anyone have one of these? I've not seen one before so perhaps someone could give a description of what a soundbar looks like. I'm getting a bigger Television for the lounge so time to move the smaller 19 inch set I have into the den, I'm thinking about placing this on top of a soundbar, would be near perfect. So does the soundbar just sit on the floor, on a shelf, mounted on a wall or what? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Soundbars
Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is remarkable. When it is set up you get a little confused for a moment or two because you hear sounds coming from parts of the room where you know there are no speakers but that is how it works by bouncing sounds off walls and ceiling and it acts just like a surround sound system. The set up procedure is all automated and you are talked through it. It comes with a large subwoofer and it is a really high quality sound. The sound bar can be placed on the wall, or it can sit on the table in front of the TV. This positioning has no ill effect on sound quality due to the technology inside, it adjusts to its position. The Soundbar though isn't cheap but you truly get what you pay for. It isn't large just over a metre wide and about 7 or 8 inches deep. The Subwoofer is Bluetooth and connects automatically when turned on. As I said, it isn't cheap, it is £1,300 in the UK, around $2,100 U.S. You can get cheaper soundbars but they are not so good and the Sonas Soundbar doesn't come with a subwoofer. You can get much more expensive soundbars but you have the rear speaker problem but with the SR1 you don't. The SR1 has a big brother but it is nearly double the price but I don't think the sound quality is any better but you get a number of other benefits but in my view, none that merits the nearly doubling of the price. It is really worth your while going and having a listen and judge for yourself. Walter -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2014 21:59 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Soundbars Hi! Does anyone have one of these? I've not seen one before so perhaps someone could give a description of what a soundbar looks like. I'm getting a bigger Television for the lounge so time to move the smaller 19 inch set I have into the den, I'm thinking about placing this on top of a soundbar, would be near perfect. So does the soundbar just sit on the floor, on a shelf, mounted on a wall or what? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Soundbars
Hi Dane. When I said the Soundbar is 7 to 8 inches deep I meant from back to front. The height from the table top is only around 2 inches. It comes with booster feet if your TV has a stand so it can sit over the TV stand but you don't need to use these booster feet. If the beginning of the screen at the bottom of the TV is more than a couple of inches from the top of the table then it will be OK. It can even sit on a shelf under the TV as it won't bother the sound quality. To let you know how it is set up; you are provided with a headset, just like a pair of headphones but without the ear cups. You place this over your head like a headphone band. This is connected by a wire, a very long wire, around 15 to 20 feet in length. When you plug it into the soundbar it tells you it is ready for the set up and explains what it wants you to do. When you are ready you press the up volume button and it begins. It asks you to sit in your 1st listening position. When you are there you are to press the up volume button. You then hear various frequency tones of differing sound levels and intensities being first emitted from the soundbar and then the subwoofer. This goes on for around 10 to 15 seconds. When it stops it then asks you to move to your second listening position and again to press the up volume button and the routine is repeated. You do this for 5 listening positions and when it is completed there is a pause for around 20 seconds while the onboard processor calibrates the internal speakers When it has completed the process it thanks you and lets you know you can disconnect the headset. When I did this my first listening position was in the position I would normally sit. The other 4 positions was at the four corners of the room and this gave such a wide sound stage. My living room is 27 feet in length and my listening position is more or less in the middle and the soundbar sitting flat on the table in front of the TV. It was baffling to hear sounds coming from 12 or 13 feet to my left or the same to my right. The sound of a car or a jet taking off across the soundstage was impressive as you heard it travel the length of the living room. The Headset obviously contained sound sensors or mics to allow the sound to be analysed. Would strongly recommend the SR1. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2014 22:49 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Soundbars Thanks for that, I do own some Bose products and as you say, they're not cheap but worth every penny when it comes to the quality of sound out of those things, not as good as the BW system I have but still not bad! Interesting about the placement of the unit, that was something I had been a little concerned about, I don't know how the Bose Soundbar would go in front of my small 19 inch Television, given the measurements you've given I suggest that part of the screen would be blocked so perhaps the TV could sit on top, what do you think? On 10 May 2014, at 7:35 am, Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is remarkable. When it is set up you get a little confused for a moment or two because you hear sounds coming from parts of the room where you know there are no speakers but that is how it works by bouncing sounds off walls and ceiling and it acts just like a surround sound system. The set up procedure is all automated and you are talked through it. It comes with a large subwoofer and it is a really high quality sound. The sound bar can be placed on the wall, or it can sit on the table in front of the TV. This positioning has no ill effect on sound quality due to the technology inside, it adjusts to its position. The Soundbar though isn't cheap but you truly get what you pay for. It isn't large just over a metre wide and about 7 or 8 inches deep. The Subwoofer is Bluetooth and connects automatically when turned on. As I said, it isn't cheap, it is £1,300 in the UK, around $2,100 U.S. You can get cheaper soundbars but they are not so good and the Sonas Soundbar doesn't come with a subwoofer. You can get much more expensive soundbars but you have the rear speaker problem but with the SR1 you don't. The SR1 has a big brother but it is nearly double the price but I don't think the sound quality is any better but you get a number of other benefits but in my view, none that merits the nearly doubling of the price. It is really worth your while going and having a listen and judge for yourself. Walter -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2014 21:59 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Soundbars Hi! Does anyone have one of these? I've not seen one before so perhaps someone could give
RE: Soundbars
Hi Tom. It is like most things in life, you get what you pay for. If a soundbar at $150 improves the sound quality from your TV then I guess it is worthit. each person must decide what they can afford and act accordingly. If you have your hi-fi in your living room where you have the TV then feeding the TV through the Hi-fi will greatly improve the sound quality. I think it should be noted here that Soundbars are designed to give a particular cinematic sound and in my opinion if it is for listening to music seriously then a good hi-fi is the better option. If though it is to use with your TV or DVD then a soundbar is a good investment. If you are going to spend a lot of money then you would be wise to audition the soundbar first by visiting a reputable dealer. There are soundbars to suit every pocket the sound quality will generally match the price. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 09 May 2014 22:59 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Soundbars Oh my goodness! While this sounds like a nice-sounding piece, the price tag is a little high (I hve been thinking of doing something to improve the sound for the television in the living room! I've heard of these soundbars before, but have never heard or seen one! Is there one that would do the job that doesn't have quite the price tag as this one you have described? Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 5:35 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Soundbars Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is remarkable. When it is set up you get a little confused for a moment or two because you hear sounds coming from parts of the room where you know there are no speakers but that is how it works by bouncing sounds off walls and ceiling and it acts just like a surround sound system. The set up procedure is all automated and you are talked through it. It comes with a large subwoofer and it is a really high quality sound. The sound bar can be placed on the wall, or it can sit on the table in front of the TV. This positioning has no ill effect on sound quality due to the technology inside, it adjusts to its position. The Soundbar though isn't cheap but you truly get what you pay for. It isn't large just over a metre wide and about 7 or 8 inches deep. The Subwoofer is Bluetooth and connects automatically when turned on. As I said, it isn't cheap, it is £1,300 in the UK, around $2,100 U.S. You can get cheaper soundbars but they are not so good and the Sonas Soundbar doesn't come with a subwoofer. You can get much more expensive soundbars but you have the rear speaker problem but with the SR1 you don't. The SR1 has a big brother but it is nearly double the price but I don't think the sound quality is any better but you get a number of other benefits but in my view, none that merits the nearly doubling of the price. It is really worth your while going and having a listen and judge for yourself. Walter -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2014 21:59 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Soundbars Hi! Does anyone have one of these? I've not seen one before so perhaps someone could give a description of what a soundbar looks like. I'm getting a bigger Television for the lounge so time to move the smaller 19 inch set I have into the den, I'm thinking about placing this on top of a soundbar, would be near perfect. So does the soundbar just sit on the floor, on a shelf, mounted on a wall or what? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: radio five live
How close are you to the northern Irish border? If you are close enough can you not pick up the dab radio signal? The other alternative is if you have Sky as the sports channels are broadcast on the satellite service. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Bollard Sent: 26 February 2014 11:19 To: pc- audio Subject: radio five live ok friends, i'm back looking for help and advice, i am a bigsports fan, living in the republic of ireland, i listen to bbc radio five live for most of my sports news and commentaries, except for my national sports coverage here in ireland, but i have to listen to radio five live on my radio, whenever i go to the bbc radio five live website for commentary i get a message saying something like due to contractual situations we are not permitted to transmit the present programme so i'm back to listening to steam radio on the A.M band, fading in and out, am i missing something here, is there a way i can listen to commentaries from five live on my laptop, any help will be really appreciated, god bless, travel safely, joe bollard, the republic of ireland. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Wireless speakers
Are you refering to the Bose Speakerbar? If so, the Cinemate SR1 is very impressive but very expensive at £1300. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: 22 February 2014 20:42 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Wireless speakers Talking of speakers and speaker docks has anyone tried any from Bose or Sonus? My father recommends these brands and I will research myself. This is for an upcoming 30th birthday present of mine. Sure there are others and please feel free to share these. But I have heard a Bose Radio and was very impressed with it so much so I am looking into acquiring Bose equipment starting off with wireless speakers. Also has anyone heard of a device from Bose that connects to a TV and supposedly brings the sound to the whole room? Any or all comments are welcome. Thanks! -- Regards Chris --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Wireless speakers
He did ask about sound from the TV. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 22 February 2014 21:21 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Wireless speakers I don't think that's exactly what Chris had in mind smile that system is designed to work with a Television, in affect a small surround-sound unit. On 23 Feb 2014, at 8:17 am, Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Are you refering to the Bose Speakerbar? If so, the Cinemate SR1 is very impressive but very expensive at £1300. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: 22 February 2014 20:42 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Wireless speakers Talking of speakers and speaker docks has anyone tried any from Bose or Sonus? My father recommends these brands and I will research myself. This is for an upcoming 30th birthday present of mine. Sure there are others and please feel free to share these. But I have heard a Bose Radio and was very impressed with it so much so I am looking into acquiring Bose equipment starting off with wireless speakers. Also has anyone heard of a device from Bose that connects to a TV and supposedly brings the sound to the whole room? Any or all comments are welcome. Thanks! -- Regards Chris --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made
Hi. If these speakers are anything like the B W CM5 stand mount speakers or the CM9 floor standing speakers then you won't be sorry. I have always liked B W speakers as they have a vary balanced sound and have a very good bass response, they are also spacious and imiging is very accurate. Ihave the CM 5s to listen to music or radio via my PC and downstairs are the floor standing CM9s which are very impressive. Good luck with your purchase but as it is B W, there won't be much luck needed. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 21 February 2014 22:45 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made Yep folks, I've finally decided what Dock I'm going to buy, I'm after a new one given that I no longer have any IOS devices with 30 Pin connectors though the only problem there is I have 3 units with 30 pin dock connectors, I'd be absolutely raging! if those devices couldn't be put to other uses and were only useless 30 pin docks smile. My decision has come down to the Bowers Wilkins Z2 iPhone dock/airPlay speaker though I warn everyone now, the price for one of these gorgeous things is not cheap, at around $400 but - from what I've heard - its certainly well worth the money spent. The Z2 sports a 9 pin Lightning connector, has an Aux-in socket and can be used with airPlay. I'll write more when the device arrives and I can test it with my Wi-Fi network etc. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: Will Switch Convert MOV Files
Hi. I've looked at the file types in the paid for version and it doesn't list that extention I'm afraid. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 06 February 2014 23:30 To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Will Switch Convert MOV Files Hello List: I got a file today that I was able to put on the computer; problem is, the extension is .mov! It doesn't play that well; I was going to try and convert it to an MP3 file. However, Switch doesn't show it! So does this mean that Switch won't deal with these types of files? I am using the non-pay version on Windows 7-64 bit, with the latest version of Jaws 15. Tom Kaufman --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
RE: DVD Ripping Software Info Wanted
I've looked at this site and it indicates it is only compatible up to XP and as I have Win7, it is of little use. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Laurence Taylor Sent: 05 February 2014 12:49 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: DVD Ripping Software Info Wanted I use DVD Shrink; it's old, but rarely fails. Allows you to only pick parts of the disc (like the main film but miss out the trailer, for example) and choose things like which subtitle or audio track/s you want. ALso, as the name suggests, will if needed compress the video so it will fit on a standard writable disc. See http://www.dvdshrink.org/ . -- rgds LAurence ...Useless Invention: Flavoured suppositories. ---Taglines by Tagzilla (tagzilla.mozdev.org) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
WinEx DVD ripper
Hi folks. Although I'm in no hurry I intend getting a reasonable DVD ripper. I've tried in the past to use Magic DVD ripper but that isn't easy to use. Lots of DVD rippers are not accessible but while doing a search I came across WinEx DVD ripper. There is a free version and a platinum paid for version. I have downloaded the free version but haven't yet installed it because at this moment I have no DVDs to rip. I intend buying the 5 DVD disc series Cosmos and I will want to rip them to my hard drive. I would like to know before installing this WinEx DVD ripper if any of you have had experience of it. According to a web site I found, not connected to the WinEx web site, it is simple to use. The paid for version can defeat DRM but it seems not the free version but that doesn't matter because I don't think the discs I will buy are DRM protected. I really just want to know if the programme is as easy to use as has been stated. If you have used it or still use it could you please share your experience as it would be very helpful, thank you. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Switch, Free and Paid
Hi. The paid for version of Switch gives you the opeertunity to convert between 24 different file types and If I remember around 250 files at one go. I usually use Gold Wave for my bulk convertions so haven't used Switch for a few years. The main times I've used Switch is when I wanted to convert MP4a or MP4b files which Gold Wave doesn't handle. With the free version the file types are limited. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: 03 February 2014 14:50 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re switches Hi, my free version will also do more than five files. so far, up to 12. i still would like to know what etcetera the bought version does. has anyone got it. brian. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Help with Winamp Crossfader please.
Hi to all. Recently I have reinstalled Winamp and also the SQ crossfader plug in. I used this a couple of years ago or more and with reformating etc I never got around to reinstalling it but now I have. Thing is, I forgot what configuration I had on the crossfader plug in. Someone on this list kindly helped out but unfortunately the instructions he sent got lost a long time ago in a motherboard crash. I've done a little playing around but as I don't really know what I'm doing I don't know what is the best settings. I have found there is no save or OK button when I've adjusted the configuration of the plug in, only a close button. I thought when pressed this would save the new settings but it seems not because when I went back they were as they were when the plug in was installed. Anyhow if any of you use the crossfader and have any suggestions as to which is the optimum settings or the settings you use I would appreciate your input. Out of interest, I like a gentle, smooth transition between tracks. If any one can help then I thank you. Walter.
Arcam internet radio accessibility
Hi All. back in July all my electronic equipment including hi-fi, computers, radios, telephones, everything electronic! was fried when my home was struck by lightning. It took around 8 to 10 weeks to get the insurance thing sorted out and buy new equipment. I decided to take the opportunity and upgrade my stuff and I now play my PC through an Arcam Solo Neo mini system with Cord interconnects and cord speaker cable driving the B W CM8 speakers. I have a higher end system down stairs in the lounge but for this room up here it is adequate, in fact very good. It has taken me until now to turn my attention to some of the facilities of the Arcam Solo Neo. This unit has FM radio, DAB radio, A CD player; this CD player is what it says it is, a CD player. It won't play MP3 discs but it has a USB port for a pen drive so it is unimportant that the CD player won't play mp3 discs. It has a power output of 75w per channel and has the ability to feed speaker systems in different parts of the house, if that is your thing. The bit that interested me the most is the internet radio so I set about finding out if a blind, a totally blind person can access it. Via the unit it's self the short answer is no as there is no verbal feedback and the menu system is too complicated to memorise so unfortunately I can't use the main unit for internet radio. The good thing though about it is when you do get into the radio stations you can use your up and down arrows to browse through the stations. However the positive thing is, although I can't access the internet radio via the Solo Neo, I can do so through the arcam internet radio web site. When up and running you can browse stations via location. If you choose this option then you can scroll down through countries which are put into continental blocks. So, if I scroll down to North America I have the choice of Mexico, The United States or Canada. I chose the United states. When in there the list is broken down into states and you are informed by each state how many internet stations are available in that state. For example; Tennessee had 63 stations but Virginia had 129. When you click on the state you want then the list gives the name of the station, what kind of station it is and location. When you click on play you are connected immediately. You can create categories for your favourite stations i.e. news, talk, music or sports etc. and these can be saved in your favourites section. Interestingly what you do on the website is also duplicated on the Arcam unit itself. So when on the website I've so far created two favourite categories; Talk and Country. Now if I could use the main unit I would find these options there also. The website is completely accessible but the Arcam Solo Neo is not. If you have an Arcam product such as the Neo then you have to get sighted help to register it buy inputting the unit number and creating an Arcam account but it is fun not having to search for internet stations on the web where things can be hit or miss. Here you have a list of stations you can connect to with ease. I hope this information is helpful. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Lin out/in discrepancy
Hi all. This is just a fishing exercise to see if anybody has experienced the same problem and if they found a solution. I have a custom built computer and I play my music on my external drives via the PCs line out and into the line in on my Arcam Solo Neo mini system. When I play a CD or use the DAB radio on this system the quality is good and I can play it at a high level. However when I switch the source to the input I use for my PC the volume level is much lower. If I boost the volume to the point I like it but for get to turn down the volume before I move to CD or DAB then I very near blow off my wig. I have all the volume sliders at max in the control panel but the volume is still too low. The only way I have been able to remedy this problem is to use a headphone amplifier and this helps raise the volume but not equalling the CD or DAB volume and I guess since these are integral to the system they are not using a line in source. The piece of kit I'm using is the Arcam R-Pack DAC and headphone amplifier. I tried the line level connection with good quality inter connects but this didn't increase the volume of my PC. I then switched to the headphone output which has volume controls and this helped a lot. Has anyone encountered this problem and if so, did you resolve it and how did you do this? Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: copying audio cd's onto a computer
Hi. You will need an audio ripper such as CDEX, and that is a free programme. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of john riehl Sent: 03 October 2013 18:11 To: pcaudio Subject: copying audio cd's onto a computer I've just purchased a number of old-time radio shows on cd. I want to copy them onto my computer. I tried copying and pasting the files but that did not work. I have Nero burning Rom, but I can't find an option to copy a CD onto my computer. I've done this with XP, but am now using Windows-7. Anybody got any ideas? John riehl 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: BlueRay Players
Hi. I've purchased the Arcam BDP300 Blue-Ray player. It is a good machine, large in dimentions but very high spec and very high in price. Here in the UK it retails at £999. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 23 September 2013 19:07 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: BlueRay Players Hi! This subject is of great interest to me, I've built a Hi-Fi system for the den and I'm still looking around for a decent and flexible Blueray player. I was listening to the tech show on KFWB ad a caller came in with exactly the same sort of question I have, Can You recommend a good BlueRay player? and the answer was a Sony Play Station III. I can understand the presenters thinking here, the Play Station III has plenty of processing power and is updated frequently by Sony, all fair points. Having never seen a Play station III I'm wondering if others have seen them and can perhaps give a brief description, I'm of the understanding that the size of a Play Station III is around the size of a typical set top box, is that right? Can the Play Station be controlled to play Blueray Discs from a remote control unit or perhaps buttons on the front? ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 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
Laptops and audio quality
Hi to all. Last Friday lightning struck my home and wiped out nearly all my media equipment, including my high spec PC and my Toshiba laptop. I will need to replace those and as audio is my main concern I would like to ask the group; in your opinion, which laptop, or laptop manufacturer produces the laptop with the best audio output. I will be playing this through an external sound source such as a Bose soundbar. I live in the UK and I would say the max budget is £1,000. Apart from the sound quality, the processing power would need to be fast as I do a lot of file transferring and downloading. Opinions welcome. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: stereo amplifier
Hi Elizabeth. I think you are going to have to provide a bit more info. What is available depends on so many factors, not least your location. If you are in the US then members from the US will be best placed to help you. If you are in the UK, Australia or New Zealand or south Africa etc then those members will be the best people to advise. In addition what specifications do you require and what is your price range. NAD over the years have become less popular as the quality of the product has declined but there are still some around. Personally I would recommend Arcam if you are in the UK but they are very expensive but the price just reflects the quality. I don't know if Arcam is available in the US or the other places I mentioned but they are easy to get a hold of in the UK but you would need to visit their web site to get a list of dealers. If you went for something like Arcam or any other mid range to high range product you would really be wise to audition the amplifier first. If you are looking for budget amplifiers then Sony, Pioneer, JVC, Marantz etc all do good products. If you are really interested in sound quality then looking for a amplifier with digital inputs would help such as optical or coaxial inputs. If you intend linking your phone to it then I don't really know if any of the amps would have USB inputs. One final suggestion; if you are in the UK then try Richer Sounds as they always have very good deals. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of E. Sent: 24 July 2013 16:09 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: stereo amplifier My old time stereo amp finally died. I want to buy a new amp for my system which takes advantage of new technologies. I have an iPhone and know I can buy an amp with DAC built-in. I want to buy a amplifier rather than buying a little system to which I hook the iPhone through a docking station. My concern is being able to use accessible controls. I have previously liked NAD amps. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Elizabeth 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: cloud player
Hi Ray. I get that message also but it clears in around 10 or 15 seconds. When you go to the normal site, go to the combo box and select MP3 and put in the edit box any artist or track you wish and when you get the results you will find a link to the cloud player there somewhere. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 00:18 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player for some reason I am not finding the cloud player and whenever I visit the main site while the page comes up I also get in a frame internet explorer cannot display the webpage now amazon has come up and I am seeing amazon but I get that Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 22:54 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. OK, if I understand you correctly, you go to .com and sign in and when you sign in you are redirected to .co.uk, is that what happens? If so that is very strange. After I sent my last message I did what I said I would; I went to .com and signed in and was redirected to .co.uk but that is right and proper because I can't download anything from the .com site. Apart from contacting Amazon customer service why not just go to the regular Amazon .com site and sign in. Then when you see the link for the cloud player, click on it and see where it takes you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 01 July 2013 22:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: cloud player Ok this is what happens when I sign at http://www.amazon.com/cloudplayer I get taken to https://www.amazon.co.uk/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8accountStatusPolicy=P1ope nid.assoc_handle=gbflex openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_se lectopenid.identity=htt p%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_selectopenid.mode=chec kid_setupopenid.ns=http %3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.ope nid.net%2Fextensions%2Fp ape%2F1.0openid.pape.max_auth_age=0openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amaz on.co.uk%2Fgp%2Fdmusic%2 Fmp3%2Fplayer%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Ddm_cp_m_redirect%23 I have killed cookies and internet files what else do I need to kill? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA 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: cloud player
Hi. No, you don't have to play anything. You don't have to download the cloud player, it is a part of the Amazon site. What you would need to do is download and install the Amazon downloader because you will need that to download whole albums but you don't need to download anything to play music that is on your cloud player and you don't have to play anything to get to it. Here's my suggestion; Go to www.amazon.com. Sign in and if you are redirected to the UK site, ignore it. Find the combo box where you select the catogory of the items you want to search for, in your case, MP3 downloads. Then tab to the edit box and typen in Tony Christie. You can type in anything; the Beatles, The Eagles etc, it is just to get you to the results page. Once there look for the link that will take you to the cloud player and press enter on it. If you can try that and then get back to us and let us know the result. By the way, have you purchassed any music from Amazon's mp3 downloads in the past? Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 09:47 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player. next 2 questions do you have to play content to download it? If not how? Running JAWS13 on this machine. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 07:48 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. I get that message also but it clears in around 10 or 15 seconds. When you go to the normal site, go to the combo box and select MP3 and put in the edit box any artist or track you wish and when you get the results you will find a link to the cloud player there somewhere. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 00:18 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player for some reason I am not finding the cloud player and whenever I visit the main site while the page comes up I also get in a frame internet explorer cannot display the webpage now amazon has come up and I am seeing amazon but I get that Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 22:54 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. OK, if I understand you correctly, you go to .com and sign in and when you sign in you are redirected to .co.uk, is that what happens? If so that is very strange. After I sent my last message I did what I said I would; I went to .com and signed in and was redirected to .co.uk but that is right and proper because I can't download anything from the .com site. Apart from contacting Amazon customer service why not just go to the regular Amazon .com site and sign in. Then when you see the link for the cloud player, click on it and see where it takes you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 01 July 2013 22:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: cloud player Ok this is what happens when I sign at http://www.amazon.com/cloudplayer I get taken to https://www.amazon.co.uk/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8accountStatusPolicy=P1ope nid.assoc_handle=gbflex openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_se lectopenid.identity=htt p%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_selectopenid.mode=chec kid_setupopenid.ns=http %3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.ope nid.net%2Fextensions%2Fp ape%2F1.0openid.pape.max_auth_age=0openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amaz on.co.uk%2Fgp%2Fdmusic%2 Fmp3%2Fplayer%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Ddm_cp_m_redirect%23 I have killed cookies and internet files what else do I need to kill? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA 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 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: cloud player
Hi. That's good. I hope you have much more success now. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 15:38 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player I had bought tracks from them a long time ago. Got those folks on the phone last night and solved the redirect problem I don't know why or how but when I was last in the UK I linked the 2 but we have it sorted now from that perspective. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 14:06 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi. No, you don't have to play anything. You don't have to download the cloud player, it is a part of the Amazon site. What you would need to do is download and install the Amazon downloader because you will need that to download whole albums but you don't need to download anything to play music that is on your cloud player and you don't have to play anything to get to it. Here's my suggestion; Go to www.amazon.com. Sign in and if you are redirected to the UK site, ignore it. Find the combo box where you select the catogory of the items you want to search for, in your case, MP3 downloads. Then tab to the edit box and typen in Tony Christie. You can type in anything; the Beatles, The Eagles etc, it is just to get you to the results page. Once there look for the link that will take you to the cloud player and press enter on it. If you can try that and then get back to us and let us know the result. By the way, have you purchassed any music from Amazon's mp3 downloads in the past? Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 09:47 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player. next 2 questions do you have to play content to download it? If not how? Running JAWS13 on this machine. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 07:48 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. I get that message also but it clears in around 10 or 15 seconds. When you go to the normal site, go to the combo box and select MP3 and put in the edit box any artist or track you wish and when you get the results you will find a link to the cloud player there somewhere. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 00:18 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player for some reason I am not finding the cloud player and whenever I visit the main site while the page comes up I also get in a frame internet explorer cannot display the webpage now amazon has come up and I am seeing amazon but I get that Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 22:54 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. OK, if I understand you correctly, you go to .com and sign in and when you sign in you are redirected to .co.uk, is that what happens? If so that is very strange. After I sent my last message I did what I said I would; I went to .com and signed in and was redirected to .co.uk but that is right and proper because I can't download anything from the .com site. Apart from contacting Amazon customer service why not just go to the regular Amazon .com site and sign in. Then when you see the link for the cloud player, click on it and see where it takes you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 01 July 2013 22:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: cloud player Ok this is what happens when I sign at http://www.amazon.com/cloudplayer I get taken to https://www.amazon.co.uk/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8accountStatusPolicy=P1ope nid.assoc_handle=gbflex openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_se lectopenid.identity=htt p%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_selectopenid.mode=chec kid_setupopenid.ns=http %3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.ope nid.net%2Fextensions%2Fp ape%2F1.0openid.pape.max_auth_age=0openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amaz on.co.uk%2Fgp%2Fdmusic%2 Fmp3%2Fplayer%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Ddm_cp_m_redirect%23 I have killed cookies and internet files what else do I need to kill? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA 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: cloud player
Hi Ray. No, when you download whole albums either from the site or from the cloud player you still need the Amazon downloader. You can as I understand it download a single track without the downloader but not a whole album, unless you want to download the album track by track. However, if you have the downloader installed then even downloading a single track will launch the downloader but if you don't have the downloader you can only download one track at a time. You don't have to download any tracks though and you don't need the downloader if you are only going to play tracks on the cloud player, you only need the downloader if you want to download a track to your computer, apart from that you can use the cloud player as your music player. You have 5gig free space but you can purchase more if you wish, up to 1TB but that is expensive. In essence, you need never download any music to your computer and in fact any music you have on your computer can be uploaded to the cloud player. I guess you could look at the cloud player as an extra usb drive but without the physical drive but in the long run I think it is expensive but it might be the rout for some. . Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 15:53 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player I did not see the mp3 downloader program which I thought had been rendered obsolete by this cloud thing. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 14:44 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi. That's good. I hope you have much more success now. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 15:38 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player I had bought tracks from them a long time ago. Got those folks on the phone last night and solved the redirect problem I don't know why or how but when I was last in the UK I linked the 2 but we have it sorted now from that perspective. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 14:06 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi. No, you don't have to play anything. You don't have to download the cloud player, it is a part of the Amazon site. What you would need to do is download and install the Amazon downloader because you will need that to download whole albums but you don't need to download anything to play music that is on your cloud player and you don't have to play anything to get to it. Here's my suggestion; Go to www.amazon.com. Sign in and if you are redirected to the UK site, ignore it. Find the combo box where you select the catogory of the items you want to search for, in your case, MP3 downloads. Then tab to the edit box and typen in Tony Christie. You can type in anything; the Beatles, The Eagles etc, it is just to get you to the results page. Once there look for the link that will take you to the cloud player and press enter on it. If you can try that and then get back to us and let us know the result. By the way, have you purchassed any music from Amazon's mp3 downloads in the past? Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 09:47 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player. next 2 questions do you have to play content to download it? If not how? Running JAWS13 on this machine. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 07:48 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. I get that message also but it clears in around 10 or 15 seconds. When you go to the normal site, go to the combo box and select MP3 and put in the edit box any artist or track you wish and when you get the results you will find a link to the cloud player there somewhere. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 00:18 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player for some reason I am not finding the cloud player and whenever I visit the main site while the page comes up I also get in a frame internet explorer cannot display the webpage now amazon has come up and I am seeing amazon but I get that Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 22:54 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. OK, if I understand you correctly, you go to .com and sign in and when you sign
RE: cloud player
I think you might need sighted help to see the download link for the downloader. I do know when I purchase an mp3 file or album I then see the link for the downloader but my tame computer guy saw it before that but it is there. As for Cloud players being the future? In the UK if you wanted 1tb of storage on the Amazon cloud then it would cost £320 per year, that's $486 per year, a lot of money that will never cease and may only go up. If it were a more economical option that would be different. Also, not all cloud storage is accessible for the blind and there is no sign of them becoming so unless there are plug ins and or work arounds. Here in the UK I can get 2 Seagate 4tb USB external drives for the £320 Amazon wants for 1TB of storage and the External drive is much more accessible. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 16:25 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player not the route for some the route for all I am seeing more and more the industry adopting cloud storage and pushing it hard. I see references to the downloader when they discuss amz files but no link to the downloader only the cloud player operator error? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 15:21 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi Ray. No, when you download whole albums either from the site or from the cloud player you still need the Amazon downloader. You can as I understand it download a single track without the downloader but not a whole album, unless you want to download the album track by track. However, if you have the downloader installed then even downloading a single track will launch the downloader but if you don't have the downloader you can only download one track at a time. You don't have to download any tracks though and you don't need the downloader if you are only going to play tracks on the cloud player, you only need the downloader if you want to download a track to your computer, apart from that you can use the cloud player as your music player. You have 5gig free space but you can purchase more if you wish, up to 1TB but that is expensive. In essence, you need never download any music to your computer and in fact any music you have on your computer can be uploaded to the cloud player. I guess you could look at the cloud player as an extra usb drive but without the physical drive but in the long run I think it is expensive but it might be the rout for some. . Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 15:53 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player I did not see the mp3 downloader program which I thought had been rendered obsolete by this cloud thing. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 14:44 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi. That's good. I hope you have much more success now. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 02 July 2013 15:38 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player I had bought tracks from them a long time ago. Got those folks on the phone last night and solved the redirect problem I don't know why or how but when I was last in the UK I linked the 2 but we have it sorted now from that perspective. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 14:06 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cloud player Hi. No, you don't have to play anything. You don't have to download the cloud player, it is a part of the Amazon site. What you would need to do is download and install the Amazon downloader because you will need that to download whole albums but you don't need to download anything to play music that is on your cloud player and you don't have to play anything to get to it. Here's my suggestion; Go to www.amazon.com. Sign in and if you are redirected to the UK site, ignore it. Find the combo box where you select the catogory of the items you want to search for, in your case, MP3 downloads. Then tab to the edit box and typen in Tony Christie. You can type in anything; the Beatles, The Eagles etc, it is just to get you to the results page. Once there look for the link that will take you to the cloud player and press enter on it. If you can try that and then get back to us and let us know the result. By the way, have you purchassed any music from Amazon's mp3 downloads in the past? Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc
RE: issues with the amazon cloud player
Hi. What's wrong with it? I admit I've not used it extensively but I have been able to play music and have downloaded files from it. I have never uploaded files from my system to it though. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kris Hickerson Sent: 01 July 2013 16:23 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player No, I hate the darn thing! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:29 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player that's good to know I thought it was me being fumble fingered. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kris Hickerson Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 02:17 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player Ray, As far as I've been able to tell, it isn't accessible at all. Kris -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 8:00 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: issues with the amazon cloud player First I am getting the impression that the thing is not very accessible am I right? Secondly whenever I try to configure settings the thing takes me to amazon.co.uk why and how do I fix that? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: issues with the amazon cloud player
Hi Ray. Well not knowing exactly what difficulties you are having and not knowing what part of the world you are in I can only let you know my situation. I am in the UK and I'm using Win7 64bit with JAWS 13. When I go to www.amazon.co.uk/cloudplayer I must sign in and once I've done that I then can tab or arrow down and I get all the information that is there. I am told how many tracks are in my cloud player, how many more I can add (my purchased tracks are not added to my total, only tracks I import and I've not done that). I am also told how many genres are in my cloud player, how many artists, albums etc. I can creat play lists or search for a particular track or album and I can either choose to play or download them or only selected tracks. I did have trouble at first trying to download because it seemed I had to go into my tools menu and enable download alerts and once I did that all went fine. From where I stand at the moment I find the Amazon cloud player completely accessible. After I send this mail I'm going to try www.amazon.com/cloudplayer and see if I still get complete access. If you are not in the UK and are trying to download from the UK site then i can understand it not allowing this due to boundary restrictions. I do know if I go to the amazon.com site and try to purchase mp3 files, it won't let me. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 01 July 2013 18:01 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player how have you done that with Jaws because I could not. Also I got a rather uninformative error message when I tried to download the audio and the thing kept wanting me to sign to amazon.co.uk Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 16:20 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player Hi. What's wrong with it? I admit I've not used it extensively but I have been able to play music and have downloaded files from it. I have never uploaded files from my system to it though. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kris Hickerson Sent: 01 July 2013 16:23 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player No, I hate the darn thing! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:29 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player that's good to know I thought it was me being fumble fingered. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kris Hickerson Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 02:17 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: issues with the amazon cloud player Ray, As far as I've been able to tell, it isn't accessible at all. Kris -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 8:00 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: issues with the amazon cloud player First I am getting the impression that the thing is not very accessible am I right? Secondly whenever I try to configure settings the thing takes me to amazon.co.uk why and how do I fix that? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA 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 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: cloud player
Hi Ray. OK, if I understand you correctly, you go to .com and sign in and when you sign in you are redirected to .co.uk, is that what happens? If so that is very strange. After I sent my last message I did what I said I would; I went to .com and signed in and was redirected to .co.uk but that is right and proper because I can't download anything from the .com site. Apart from contacting Amazon customer service why not just go to the regular Amazon .com site and sign in. Then when you see the link for the cloud player, click on it and see where it takes you. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 01 July 2013 22:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: cloud player Ok this is what happens when I sign at http://www.amazon.com/cloudplayer I get taken to https://www.amazon.co.uk/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8accountStatusPolicy=P1ope nid.assoc_handle=gbflex openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_se lectopenid.identity=htt p%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_selectopenid.mode=chec kid_setupopenid.ns=http %3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.ope nid.net%2Fextensions%2Fp ape%2F1.0openid.pape.max_auth_age=0openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amaz on.co.uk%2Fgp%2Fdmusic%2 Fmp3%2Fplayer%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Ddm_cp_m_redirect%23 I have killed cookies and internet files what else do I need to kill? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA 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: Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar
Hi. I don't know where you are located but here in the UK the Bose Cinemate 1SR cost me £1300 but as I have a good relationship with the dealer I asked for and got a %10 discount so it in reality cost me £1170. If you are in the states then Amazon offers the Cinemate 1SR for $1499. The Bose Lifestyle 135 in the UK is £2400 and again on Amazon, is in the states $2400. This makes the Lifestyle 135 cheaper in the USA than the UK when you take into consideration the exchange rate. As I commented on in my original post a lot of the features in the 135 were of little use to me as a blind person but if you want music around the house and the ability to control the base unit from anywhere in the house plus the garden and not forgetting the IPod or Iphone dock then the Lifestyle 135 is the way to go. I don't need any of these features; the only feature I would use is the extra connections but I didn't consider the extra money worth it. I have run a few CDs through the sound bar and it has a very open and spacious sound. When I got it first we ran the adapt IQ for the first time but the next day I ran it again and it made a huge difference. My Hi-fi system consisted of 2 mission 753 floor standing speakers set about 15feet apart and I got a very wide sound stage. Now they are no longer there but the sound bar is giving me as wide a sound stage which is rather strange because I know there is no speakers to the left or right but I'm hearing vocals and instruments from the far right and left and I know there is no speakers in there. If I had surround sound speakers there then my brain would acknowledge that but there isn't. there is just a soundbar measuring 36 inches long by 2 inches thick and 4.5 inches deep. That is with the Sound bar sitting on the TV table, just under the TV. The soundbar can be wall mounted but this does not effect the sound quality, The 1SR's adapt IQ detects it's orientation and as the name in plies, adapts. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: 27 June 2013 10:00 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar can you tell me how much this speaker system costs for both models? - Original Message - From: Alexandra Grünauer al.gruena...@gmx.de To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 4:57 PM Subject: AW: Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar Hi, Walter, Thanks for this very thorough description. I don't intend to buy any speakers right now, but it was interesting to read. Take care Alexandra -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] Im Auftrag von Walter Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. Juni 2013 01:06 An: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Betreff: Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar Hi all. You might recall a while back I asked if anyone had any experience of the Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar as I was at that time contemplating purchasing one. Well I have purchased it and have just got it set up and running this afternoon. It is too early to say if I'm completely happy with it but so far, so good. A couple of points I will make for those who find themselves in a similar situation to myself and are thinking of going down this road. The Cinemate 1SR has a big brother called The Lifestyle 135. This is nearly double the price but in truth it isn't worth the extra expense from my point of view. It really depends on what one wants to do. The Cinemate 1SR is limited to 2 inputs, analogue or digital. The digital has two options, coaxial or optical. The Lifestyle has more inputs around 4 HDMI inputs and I think two analogue inputs of the RCA phono variety plus the optical and or coaxial options. It also has a back lit remote control which is RF rather than infrared as it is with the Cinemate 1SR. Both controls have learning capabilities and can be used as a universal remote. The Cinemate 1SR remote is not back lit. The Lifestyle 135 can run speaker systems in 14 different locations around the home plus can run a speaker system outside the home but these extra speakers are not part of the package and have to be purchased separately. Personally the extra inputs weren't worth the extra money, nearly double the price because I can't use a backlit remote regardless of how clear the display is. I don't want to have speaker systems in 14 rooms, I don't have 14 rooms and I don't want a speaker system in the garden, it would get pinched. So all I would be paying extra money for would be the few extra inputs. Added to this, I would use inputs for mainly listening to music, I understand that HDMI audio isn't very good as it is subject to jitter and that many manufacturers are investing a lot to solve this problem. So all in all I went for the Cinemate 1SR. As things stand my TV has a coaxial out socket and that is wired to the digital input on the soundbar. I have my Laptop
Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar
a little bit of time running it through it's paces but I think I will quickly get used to it and come to enjoy it more and more as time goes by. The Bose Cinemate 1SR and the Lifestyle 135 are very very popular here. The guy from the dealership help me set it up and said they have sold loads of the 1SR and the Lifestyle 135 whereas despite an expensive TV campaign for the Sonus alternative, they have only sold 2. When you feel the speaker array you wonder how it can produce so much sound in such high quality in such a small package? The fascinating thing is, the speaker array can either be placed on a wall or can sit flat on a table and you get exactly the same high quality sound reproduction. The Speaker array knows it's orientation and if I were to lift it and put it on the wall, it senses this and compensates and you get the same sound as before, very clever. I hope this information has helped anyone who might be considering going down this route. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Goldwave help needed
Hi. 1. Go to your start menu. 2. go to all programmes. 3 find Gold wave submenue and press the right arrow. 4. arrow down until you find Gold Wave set up and press enter. 5. arrow down until you find the option you are looking for, it is on my version number 14, the last option. 6. If you decide to check it then when done tab to OK and press enter and that's the job done. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Donald L. Roberts Sent: 16 June 2013 19:34 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Goldwave help needed I guess my question is: Specifically, what are the steps in order to locate this forced screen reader mode or whatever it is called? I don't know where to look for it. The help talks about somewhere in the startmenue. Don Roberts On 6/16/2013 3:59 AM, Robert Doc Wright wrote: I also discovered that you need to use your alternate cursor in order to find force screenreader mode. *** When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in return, It matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming. - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts donald.robert...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 4:50 PM Subject: Goldwave help needed I am using version 5.68 of Goldwave with Window-eyes 8.2 on a windows 7 64-bit system. I continue to struggle so as to be able to use the VU meters. In the Goldwave manual, I found the following but do not understand just where to find it so as to achieve the desired result. Accessibility Interface If a screen reader is active when starting GoldWave, the program automatically changes its interface slightly to be more screen reader friendly. Screen reader mode can be switched on manually by using GoldWave Setup in the Windows Start menu and checking the Force screen reader mode box. The status visual in the Control window becomes a text box that gives the elapsed time, the current status, and the peak levels (in parentheses). The levels are reset whenever playback or recording is restarted. The levels are given in percentages, but tabbing to the text box and pressing D changes it to decibels. Pressing D again changes it back to percentages. Press R to reset the peaks. Press P to pause updates to give time for the screen reader to read it. These keys only work when the status visual has the keyboard focus and the keys have not been assigned Don Roberts 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: Anyone had experience with the Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar?
Hi. I really don't care about surround sound as the way my living room is set up it isn't feasible and I don't have any interest in movies, or TV. I really want it for music. I have a mid to high end hi-fi system and I think the Bose would be a doungrade but it is still a good listen from what I heard but it always sounds different when one gets it home. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 01 June 2013 02:27 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Anyone had experience with the Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar? I've heard it at Best Buy. I love the stereo image, but for surround sound, I prefer a real surround sound system. With 6 actual speakers. Or 8 for 7.1 which you'll need for some Blu-Ray movies. I'll reserve judgment on it since I havn't heard it with an actual movie. All though like I said, I prefer a real system. If we want to go with Bose, if I were you, I'd get at the very least the Lifestyle T20. Hi folks. I for a number of reasons am thinking of investing in the Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar. This item is rather expensive and although I listened to it in the dealers for around an hour, it isn't the same as personal experience. The product with it's Bluetooth subwoofer sounds very good and it is supposedly very simple to configure. If you have heard or had experience using it I'd be grateful for your comments. As I said, it is rather expensive and the model with the higher specs is nearly double the price. I read on review on line about it and it is impressively simple to set up and it can either be wall mounted or lay flat on the table without any deterioration of sound quality. The opinion of the reviewer was it was a bit over priced and the latest Yamaha equivalent was better. Opinions sought and welcomed. Walter. 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
Anyone had experience with the Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar?
Hi folks. I for a number of reasons am thinking of investing in the Bose Cinemate 1SR speakerbar. This item is rather expensive and although I listened to it in the dealers for around an hour, it isn't the same as personal experience. The product with it's Bluetooth subwoofer sounds very good and it is supposedly very simple to configure. If you have heard or had experience using it I'd be grateful for your comments. As I said, it is rather expensive and the model with the higher specs is nearly double the price. I read on review on line about it and it is impressively simple to set up and it can either be wall mounted or lay flat on the table without any deterioration of sound quality. The opinion of the reviewer was it was a bit over priced and the latest Yamaha equivalent was better. Opinions sought and welcomed. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: question
It means you can burn blueray discs. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: 23 April 2013 16:40 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: question Hi list, i have just updated my express burn, and something has come called cd plus blueray. anybody know what this blueray is. brian. 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: re blueray discs
Hi. I don't know where you are located but here in the UK , in the 1980's there was a battle between two video recorder formats; Betamax and VHS. At the end of the day VHS walked away all out winners. Now the battle is between HD (High Definition) and Blue Ray. Both do the same thing, give extremely hi quality video and use multi layer discs but are different formats. Now one can argue till the cows come home which is superior but here in the UK Blue Ray has grabbed the high ground. As Express Burn is produced by an Australian company and they offer a Blue Ray burner then I assume that Blue ray is the dominant format over there. It might be different in different parts of the world, I don't know but despite Blue Ray seizing most of the market here, I don't see many Blue Ray blank discs. In fact, getting blank DVD discs and CD discs is getting a little harder, there is not as much choice as there once was. Since people either stream movies or music or download them and play them via there PC and TVs there is less need for the trouble of burning discs. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: 23 April 2013 18:43 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re blueray discs Hi walter, thanks, but what is special about blueray discs. brian.e 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
Help please with Roxio Easy VHS to DVD converter
Hi Folks. This request is on behalf of my sister who is also blind but knows nothing about computers and her husband, although sighted is totally tech illiterate. They have some VHS videos they wanted burned to DVD, and some LPs and audio cassettes which this programme can do also. To cut a long story short they bought the Roxio easy VHS to DVD converter. It seems though they don't find it easy. They have asked me if I would install the programme and do it for them but as I'm totally blind, I don't know if I would be able to do it, even with the help of my brother-in-law. I've not used any Roxio products and I have no idea how accessible this programme will be. I use JAWS 13 on a win7 system. Have any of you ever used the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD converter and how did you find it to use if you did and would a blind user be able to use it? Your help and any tips would be appreciated, especially by my sister. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
USB DAC
Hi folks. Just acquired a new high spec computer, I say high spec but I think the sound card isn't up to much. I'm considering moving over to using a USB DAC. I've never used one of these things before and I was wondering; Have any of you on this list used one and what was your impression? Also, what DAC would you recommend (I'm thinking here of high end and not budget) and are these things plug and play or is there any software to be installed? Opinions and suggestions please! Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: help with nero 9 please
Just use the unsub address and delete the U and the N which will make it subscribe. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dancing Queen Sent: 14 December 2012 15:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: help with nero 9 please hiya, i want to receive this lists mail via a different email addy, iknow the unsub info's at the bottom of the message but what's the subscribe address please thanks trace - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 7:32 PM Subject: help with nero 9 please Hi We are experiencing problems burning files to dvd or cd using nero 9, we want to burn a largish collection of mp3 files plus the corresponding art work but nero keeps failing, we have tried on both windows 7 home and xp home, it gets so far and fails, any ideas please? Adrien 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: files question
Hi. I had a similar problem around 6 months ago. To get around the problem I used Switch to convert the m4a file to mp3 and it worked. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Bollard Sent: 23 September 2012 09:42 To: pc-audio pc-audio Subject: files question hello, recently i was given a pen drive on which there were 21 m4.a files, i want to change them in to mp3 files, sound forge won't do it for me as it doesn't see them, i have windows seven and media player classic, i'm told i could do it in winamp is that correct? any help will be really appreciated, god bless, travel safely, joe bollard. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5285 - Release Date: 09/22/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: files question
Hi. If you do a Google search you will find the programme easily, it is a very popular file converter and it is free. When you download and install you will have the full version for a trial period. When that period runs out you will be asked if you wish to purchase a license or revert to the free version and you can make your choice which you wish. The free version has limited file association compared to the paid for version but in my experience, the free version does everything I need to do. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Bollard Sent: 23 September 2012 12:07 To: pc- audio Subject: files question thank you walter, where can i get switch travel safely, joe. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5286 - Release Date: 09/22/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Ipods and MP3 files
Hi to all. I have never owned an apple product and as far as computers are concerned I've always worked with Windows. I am however contemplating purchasing an Ipod classic 160gig mp3 player. Since I'm unfamiliar with apple products I have a few questions. If I purchased an Ipod and wished to load it with MP3 music files from my own collection is it a simple matter of copy and paste? Does the Ipod show up on my PC as a removable drive? If this is not the case must I use some sort of conversion tool to accomplish this such as an Itunes file transfer manager and if so, how accessible is it, would I need Jaws scripts. Can I transfer music onto the player and delete files without any connection with Itunes.? I don't want to spend a lot of money and find I am unable to simply transfer files to the Ipod. Your input will be much appreciated. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Help with winamp plug in please
Hi all. A while back someone sent me instruction for configuring the winamp crossfade plug in. Unfortunately I did it once and have since forgotten. I had to have a new motherboard fitted and I thought I had kept a copy of those emails, it seems I didn't. So, if anyone can help me configure the crossfade in plugin I would be grateful. With thanks. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Pogoplug
Hi Folks. I have been recommended by a member on another list to try out Pogoplug. It is a one off price but I don't know how easy it is to use, how accessible it is with JAWS and how reliable and secure it is. Has anyone on this list used this product? Would you recommend it? How easy is it to use etc. If you could answer any of these questions I would be grateful because although the product isn't overly expensive I've never heard of any one using it. Comments are most welcome. Walter. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Prism Video Converter
OK folks. I guess I had better explain this. Someone on this list a while back asked for recommendations for ripping DVDs. I was one of the responders and recommended Magic DVD. Arthur then sent me a copy of Prism and I've installed it and have it up and running. However I've been communicating with Arthur privately about the use of this programme. I have a BBC DVD box set I want to rip to my PC. When I used Prism I got the message it couldn't open the file and the reason might be it is probably encrypted. I then tried with a DVD my PA brought in with her and I tried ripping that with Prism and got the same message. Arthur gave me some advice but that didn't work either and I still get the same message. I have the trial version of Magic DVD installed and that ripped the video my PA brought with her although the quality was garbage, I need to tweak the settings. I'll do that once I decide if I'm going to buy it or not. Magic DVD ripper says they have incorporated inscription busting properties in their programme and they can be updated. I was wondering if perhaps the problems I'm having with Prism is due to the programme not having the ability to negate encryption on the disc and that was the point of my original mail. I couldn't remember Arthur's email address and lazily just did a reply to the mail he posted here forgetting the email would go to the list and not to Arthur alone. It could be that part of the problem I'm having with Prism is my not knowing how to use it properly, the help files didn't give a great deal of help but in truth, I don't know the reason. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 05 May 2012 13:09 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Prism Video Converter With regard to the subject of this message which - according to the subject line - is Prism Video Converter? Well I have it here thanks to a recommendation from this list and I wouldn't be without this tool, probably the best video converting software I've seen on Planet Earth thus far both for Windows and Mac operating systems, so easy to use and accessible. Howdy! Okay, I've missed something so someone explain to me please the subject line when we're talking about something completely different? Magic DVD Copier or Magic DVD Ripper have absolutely nothing whatever to do with Prism Video Converter, Prism converts DVD formats, Magic DVD Copier copies DVD's and Magic DVD Ripper Rips DVD'S to your computer smile. On 05/05/2012, at 9:45 PM, Walter wrote: Hi Arthur. I've tried doing what you said regarding ripping a DVD but still get the error message. I think it might be required to get some kind of plug in to defeat any kind of incription on the disc. Looking at Magic DVD ripper's web page they have the necessary things embedded in their programme to defeat incription and it can be optionally updated. If you have any suggestions or advice it would be welcome. If I could avoid forking out a lot of money to purchase Magic DVD ripper my bank balance would be the happier. Walter. 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: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio
Hi. Why not try the JBL Control 2.4g cordless speakers. The pair I have are phenomenal and I love listening to them, I never get listener fatigue. They should cost around $210 and if you try them out you won't be sorry, they are very small but you will listen to the power and volume that comes from them and then feel their size and disbelieve what you are hearing could possibly come from speaker so small. They also come with wall mounting brackets which allows you to adjust their angle in relationship to your listening position. Walter. -Original Message- From: Kelly Pierce Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio I have a computer at which I mostly edit field recordings I have made and capture and edit audio streams. The speakers I had died and I am looking for a pair of powered speakers that have a neutral sound that I can use to edit, mix and make spoken word recordings. I want to hear quality audio rather than the crappie speakers at the computer store. Yet, I don’t need the fancy $800 studio monitors either. I would appreciate any suggestions for affordable, but good sounding powered speakers for editing spoken word recordings. Kelly To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4912 - Release Date: 04/03/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio
Work with what? I have only had the control 2.4g speakers which are RF speakers, one is active with it's own amplifier and the other is passive. I haven't heard of the On-Tour speakers. I can only say that I am mightily impressed with the quality of JBL and when the day comes to replace my Mission 735 floor standing speakers, I will spend the necessary money to get a high end pair of JBL speakers as a replacement. The Control 2.4g speakers are a perfect match for working with my PC. Incidentally, they also have an input for line in so you don't have to use the RF feature and also it has an output for a sub woofer and I've linked up a 10 inch warfdale subwoofer to work with them but if they were to be used as monitors for editing then there is no need for a subwoofer. Walter. -Original Message- From: Christopher Wright Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 11:06 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio Would the JBL On-tour speakers work? - Original Message - From: walter ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 5:55 PM Subject: Re: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio Hi. Why not try the JBL Control 2.4g cordless speakers. The pair I have are phenomenal and I love listening to them, I never get listener fatigue. They should cost around $210 and if you try them out you won't be sorry, they are very small but you will listen to the power and volume that comes from them and then feel their size and disbelieve what you are hearing could possibly come from speaker so small. They also come with wall mounting brackets which allows you to adjust their angle in relationship to your listening position. Walter. -Original Message- From: Kelly Pierce Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Powered Speakers for Editing Audio I have a computer at which I mostly edit field recordings I have made and capture and edit audio streams. The speakers I had died and I am looking for a pair of powered speakers that have a neutral sound that I can use to edit, mix and make spoken word recordings. I want to hear quality audio rather than the crappie speakers at the computer store. Yet, I don’t need the fancy $800 studio monitors either. I would appreciate any suggestions for affordable, but good sounding powered speakers for editing spoken word recordings. Kelly To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4912 - Release Date: 04/03/12 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4912 - Release Date: 04/03/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: JBL Onbeat Air speaker system
Hi. You won't be sorry about getting JBL. I have a pair of JBL active RF speakers and they are incredible. They are small but so powerful and the quality of sound is unbelievable. I use them with a Warfdale 9 inch sub-woofer and the resulting sound is wonderful and that is linking them to my PC. They also can be driven via line in but I use the RF option and it is surprising how good the sound quality is for such small speakers. In fact I have a high end Hi-Fi system in my living room but the combination in many ways matches and sometimes surpasses the highe end stuff. I'm sure you will enjoy your new purchases as the next time I buy new speakers it will most likely be JBL. Walter.-Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 12:39 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: JBL Onbeat Air speaker system Hi! Just ordered one of these speaker systems, expecting it Monday so I should be able to give you all a good wrap of the device then. This system is Airplay compatible thus you can stream music or video from your Mac, Computer or IOS device to the system, also contains an aux-in jack and a USB port for those people who don't have Airplay devices. Has an iPhone/iPod/iPad compatible dock so you can connect the device directly if you so desire. You're looking at around $200.00 in the U.A. for one of these systems and that to me is a bargain. There is a JBL system above the Onbeat Air called the Onbeat Stream, its a little more powerful and will also allow bluetooth streaming, had I known of the existence of this model then I probably would have bought it, ah well at, at least I can keep saving and its like the old story with the Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus and Expressionist Ultra speakers which worked themselves out in the end smile. I've never owned nor heard - consciously at any rate - a JBL speaker system before, I'm told I Don't know what I'm missing? We'll see come Monday. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4846 - Release Date: 03/02/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Transferring GoldWave License
Hi Danny. Unless it has changed in the last year since I reinstalled Goldwave, you simply install gold wave on your new lap top as normal. It will appear as the trial version but if you still have your licence you input it into the relevant place and you are back up and running. If you purchase a lifetime licence then that is what it is, lifetime. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Danny Miles Sent: 10 January 2012 20:32 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Transferring GoldWave Licence Hi everyone. The other day my GoldWave licence expired and I decided to buy a lifetime licence. However, I've now discovered that I'm buying a new laptop in the next couple of days, so I'm wondering how I would be able to: (a) download the programme to my new laptop without paying for another licence, and (b) transfer the current licence from my old laptop to the new one Any help will be gratefully received. Danny 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: How to convert RAR. files to MP3?
Hi. You can't convert .RAR files to MP3. .RAR files are a kind of digital envelope. It is a compression tool for multiple file types. If you have say 100 files you want to send to a friend, some might be WAVE, some mp3, others might be .AVI or Flac etc. The point is you can compress all these files into one zipped file and in the process it compresses the files to a smaller over all size making it easier and more convenient to upload. To compress and then extract the files you need a programme called either .zip or 7zip or winrar. Windows XP has a built in basic compression tool as does windows 7. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kim kelly Sent: 05 January 2012 22:17 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? I am wondering how to convert RAR files into mp3s. I don't have winrar I can't afford it so is there another program I can use for converting? Thanks. Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. 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: How to convert RAR. files to MP3?
Hi. To compress a number of files, first select them, or it might be a folder as you can compress the folder with the files in it. Then go to your file menu and then arrow up until you find Send To submenu. If you then arrow right, then arrow up, you will find an option calledCompressed zip, press enter here and the files you have selected will be compressed into a zip file. It will have an extension of .zip. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kim kelly Sent: 05 January 2012 23:13 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? OK, Where is this found in WINXP? Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:51 PM Subject: RE: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? Hi. You can't convert .RAR files to MP3. .RAR files are a kind of digital envelope. It is a compression tool for multiple file types. If you have say 100 files you want to send to a friend, some might be WAVE, some mp3, others might be .AVI or Flac etc. The point is you can compress all these files into one zipped file and in the process it compresses the files to a smaller over all size making it easier and more convenient to upload. To compress and then extract the files you need a programme called either .zip or 7zip or winrar. Windows XP has a built in basic compression tool as does windows 7. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kim kelly Sent: 05 January 2012 22:17 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? I am wondering how to convert RAR files into mp3s. I don't have winrar I can't afford it so is there another program I can use for converting? Thanks. Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. 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: How to convert RAR. files to MP3?
That is correct, that is why I said XP had a basic compression tool. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 05 January 2012 23:25 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? I don't think Windows XP has anything built into it that can handle RAR files. You can create and uncompress ZIP files through Windows manager, just check out the File pull down, but not RAR files. I think this is also true with Windows Vista and Windows 7, but I'm not sure about that. On 05/01/12 17:12, kim kelly wrote: OK, Where is this found in WINXP? Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. - Original Message - From: Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:51 PM Subject: RE: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? Hi. You can't convert .RAR files to MP3. .RAR files are a kind of digital envelope. It is a compression tool for multiple file types. If you have say 100 files you want to send to a friend, some might be WAVE, some mp3, others might be .AVI or Flac etc. The point is you can compress all these files into one zipped file and in the process it compresses the files to a smaller over all size making it easier and more convenient to upload. To compress and then extract the files you need a programme called either .zip or 7zip or winrar. Windows XP has a built in basic compression tool as does windows 7. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of kim kelly Sent: 05 January 2012 22:17 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: How to convert RAR. files to MP3? I am wondering how to convert RAR files into mp3s. I don't have winrar I can't afford it so is there another program I can use for converting? Thanks. Kim McNatt-Kelly Alternate email: kim...@samobile.net Skype: richies12 Anyone who wants to get a hold of Richie My Other half, email him at: richandconch...@samobile.net Or: webpol...@centurylink.net We enjoy communicating with anyone who would like to and who needs help with computers and blindness related issues. Take care and have a super day. 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 -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.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
RE: Removing Hiss From Audio
Hi Danny. When in Gold Wave go to the Effects menu and then to filter submenu and then to noise reduction, you will find various options and one of them will work I'm sure. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Danny Miles Sent: 02 January 2012 12:49 To: blindtech; PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Removing Hiss From Audio Hi all. I've recorded a voice track for somebody on my DS40, but you can hear the hiss of the room around me underneath the vocals (no actual noise, jus the hiss of quiet). Obviously this doesn't sound like professional trailers, so I'm wondering if anyone can please advise as to what is causing the hiss to occur and/or how I might remove it using GoldWave (using the smoother functions doesn't completely remove it). It shouldn't be the quality of the mic as I'm using an SM58. Thanks for your help in advance, Danny 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: Winamp, more help, please!
Hi. Barry sent me a link to a different version of the plug in and it worked first time. The plug in from the source I got previously is obviously unstable. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 12 December 2011 07:50 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Winamp, more help, please! Well, none of that should happen. heheh. I've had trouble configuring plugins with non-standard interfaces. THe winamp metroska/mkv one seems particularly suspect and only works about half the time anyway. I'm getting to the point of resigning to the need to use something like VLC for movies, but I don't really know if that's a concern for you or not. I haven't tried the crossfader plugin..maybe I'll give it a go and see for myself..but the spacebar should definitely activate the configure button under just about all circumstances. - Original Message - From: Walter w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:57 PM Subject: RE: Winamp, more help, please! Hi. It is difficult to say. It seems to crash if I do something it doesn't like, there's no patern. I installed the crossfade plugin and have selected that plug in but each time I go to the configure button and press the space bar, after it thinks about it, it asks me if I want to send an error message or not. I' say no then I get the message the programme is not responding and do I want to end it, once I say yes to get out of it, I am asked again if I want to send a error message. Maybe you are right, I need to uninstall and then reinstall. The version Ihave now is the standard but maybe I should select the full version next time. By the way, when I see the configuration button, I've tried various ways to activate it without success. Just hitting the Space bar, pressing the enter key, using the key command Alt+C, I've even Routed PC to JAWS and used the mouse keys, again, still crashed. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 11 December 2011 19:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Winamp, more help, please! Hello Walter. Long-time winamp user here, and I find the programme to be extremely stable. Sometimes though something does seem to happen to the programme and the only thing that will fix it is a reinstall. This happened to me a few times after getting v5.6 or something, but after installing to the latest full version I haven't had this problem. Anyway, out of curiosity, what sort of errors are you getting? - Original Message - From: Walter w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 3:44 AM Subject: RE: Winamp, more help, please! Hi Barry. Thanks for taking the time to explain this. I'm having trouble getting the hang of Winamp, I find it crashes a lot and I get a error message. Once I become more comfortable using the thing then I will venture into the plug in thing. How and where do I install this plug in? What folder does it go into or is it self install? I appreciate your patients. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Barry Chapman Sent: 11 December 2011 01:39 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Winamp, more help, please! Hi Walter, You need to install the SqrSoft Advanced Crossfading Output plugin. You can get it from the Winamp site at http://www.winamp.com/plugin/sqrsoft-advanced-crossfading-output/32368 Once installed, you will need to open the Winamp preferences with ctrl+p, arrow up or down until you get to output, tab to the list of choices, arrow to the Sqrsoft plugin and press enter. In output, you can also tab to configure where you can adjust various crossfading and other parameters. I understand your frustration of learning a new program, but Winamp is the player I use the most. Some of the controls are a little unconventional, but I think once you get to know how it works, you will like it for its simplicity and versatility. Thanks, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: Walter w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 3:40 AM Subject: Winamp, more help, please! Hi everyone. Since I last posted on this subject, I have uninstalled Winamp and decided to go with MaPLEr but I'm having trouble paying for the thing. I think I'll get the problem solved and will use both MaPLEr and Winamp but I have since reinstalled Winamp. I'm a stubborn so so so will do what I can to crack it. I'll read through the JAWS help topics etc but in the mean time, I've set the contents of the library to shuffle mode
RE: Ehh. more winamp help please
Hi Barry, that will be helpful. Unfortunately I tried while in the Playlist editor pressing Control and N to get a new playlist but nothing happened, in fact pressing control and N anywhere got no response. I'm beginning to think I need scripts but have no idea where to find them. One member gave me a blind tunes link but I couldn't find any scripts there. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Barry Chapman Sent: 15 December 2011 23:44 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Ehh. more winamp help please Hi Walter, I think your specific question has been answered, but something you might find useful as a JAWS user is the following. When focussed on the playlist editor: 1. Press Insert+w to get a list of shortcut keys. 2. Arrow down the list to hear each of the keys and what they do. 3, Press escape to close the window. You can also get help about other JAWS and Winamp keystrokes by pressing Insert+h. Regards, Barry Chapman - Original Message - From: Walter w...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 4:52 AM Subject: Ehh. more winamp help please Hello to all. Can someone explain to me how to create a play list in Winamp. I'm using JAWS 12 and EXP home. I am making some progress with this programme, slowly but the help some of you good people have provided has been of great value. I've tried to find something that will allow me to create a play list and the tutorials I've found on the net contain video and the person is using a mouse with something different from Classic skins. They also drag and drop, not something I'm able to do, I know it can be done with JAWS but I don't know how to do it. Their must be a simple way to create a playlist. I've tried many times, I've resorted to banging my head against a wall but that hasn't helped any either LOL. Hope one of you can though. Walter. 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
