Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
o-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 1:38 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Daisy Player > > Daisy Players? I haven't used one of those things in a damn long time. > > Now bef

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
that the repairs could cost as much as the device originally > cost me less than 2 years ago. > > > On 12/09/2016 8:27 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: >> And I wonder why Andrea Sherry doesn't like the Victor. I find it perfect. >> >> P. >> >> >> -Or

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
te: >> And I wonder why Andrea Sherry doesn't like the Victor. I find it perfect. >> >> P. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >> Trethowan >> Sent: Monday, 12 September

Re: Vinyl Studio

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
year. > Matthew > > > On Sep 10, 2016, at 10:35 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > A lot easier to work with I should think if all you're wanting to do is > devote your time and energy to capturing your Vinyl to a collection and from > there?

Re: Vinyl Studio

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
an online database like Discogs, then this would be great. A lot of my vinyl isn't in those cd databases, so if it doesn't link in with Discogs, then hopefully there is at least a section to fill out with the artist title and year. Matthew On Sep 10, 2016, at 10:35 PM, Dane Trethowan <g

Re: Vinyl Studio

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
, then hopefully there is at least a section to fill out with the artist title and year. Matthew On Sep 10, 2016, at 10:35 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: A lot easier to work with I should think if all you're wanting to do is devote your time and energy to capturin

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
Daisy Players? I haven't used one of those things in a damn long time. Now before everyone gets upset I should point out that my view is only a personal one and everyone's circumstances are different. I get all my books these days from Apple's iBooks or I buy from Google or Amazon, I wonder

Re: Vinyl Studio

2016-09-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
easier to work with. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 11 September 2016 05:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Vinyl Studio Hi! I didn't intend trying this App but I'm now very glad I did at least take

Vinyl Studio

2016-09-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I didn't intend trying this App but I'm now very glad I did at least take a look, you can find Vinyl Studio at http://www.alpinesoft.co.uk/VinylStudio/register.aspx You can download a free trial of Vinyl Studio or buy a licence for $29 U.S. which I beleive to be extremely reasonable

Re: accessibility of vinyl studio lite

2016-09-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
Have you installed it? Try it and you'll know. On 11/09/2016 12:47 AM, André van Deventer wrote: Hi folks Just received my NAD PP4 phono preamplifier. Nice little device with USB, moving coil and moving magnet inputs, an auxiliary input for e.g. recording cassette tapes and also an

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
between that and a dock? If they get this wireless charging where somehow the charge is conducted through the air to your device, now that is worth pursuing perhaps. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:21 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Just a lightning con

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
ile charging my phone. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Whilst I don�t travel on planes I do hav

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
heard wrong. /A On 8 Sep 2016, at 02:58, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Hmm, interesting. I have seen AirPlay devices that are around which are in perfect sync with Airplay - that is to say there’s no delay between source and target when streaming - so I thought Apple ma

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
like to buy the new apple watch though. / On 8 Sep 2016, at 00:46, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Indeed it has and no real surprises. The headphones socket has gone to make way for another speaker - thus stereo speakers which should dramatically improve the sound of the

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
e Rode support people would not comment, I suppose I could always go somewhere and test. On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:37:46 -0400, Dane Trethowan wrote: Whilst I don?t travel on planes I do have a hearing impairment -a profound one at that - thus I believe I?m in a position to comment as I hav

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
though. We don't like sudden change but we also resist if we can. We'll continue in the old way if it's not taken away. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
head phone kable. Stuff like that. I agree it's not fare for those that have bought mad expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednes

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced Whilst I don�t travel on planes I do have a hearing impairment -a profound one at that - thus I believe I�m in a position to c

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
ensive stuff that is corded but oh well se la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:46 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: So th

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
listen to books, etc, while charging my phone. > > -Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:38 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: So the new iPhone

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
go somewhere and test. > > On Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:37:46 -0400, > Dane Trethowan wrote: >> >> Whilst I don’t travel on planes I do have a hearing impairment -a profound >> one at that - thus I believe I’m in a position to comment as I have done. >> There are ways aroun

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
d expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se > la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:46 PM > To: PC Audio Discussio

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
it's not fare > for those that have bought mad expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se > la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2

Re: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
and break something like I've > done to my Bose OE2I head phone kable. Stuff like that. I agree it's not fare > for those that have bought mad expensive stuff that is corded but oh well se > la vi. At least they give ya an adaptor. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio

Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
few > days ago as a speck for Dell's new XPSs. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 10:57 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Su

So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
Indeed it has and no real surprises. The headphones socket has gone to make way for another speaker - thus stereo speakers which should dramatically improve the sound of the phone - and that can only be a plus. According to the blurb I read the iPhone comes with two very nice additions, a

Bowers And Wilkins Speakers And Access To Society Of Sound Music

2016-09-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Someone on list bought a Bowers And Wilkins product and asked about their entitlement for 3 months access to the Society Of Sound music programme. I believe I have the answer, you must register your product and from that point you can take advantage of this offer, I’ve just done this with my

Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
vely top end. > > In fact, it is now my main computer speaker for all TTS output etc, via its > line in jack. I also use it in the voice and listening workshops that I run. > > Regards > Tim > > > On 7 Sep 2016, at 9:41 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>

Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
not > have NFC. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 5:38 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Bluetooth Headset > > I th

Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
he Iphone does so i have to get me an > android instead. > THe noise cancellation is good for me as i don’t like the sound from cars > through closed headphones. > /A >> On 6 Sep 2016, at 07:05, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> >>

thoughts on the Zoom H6 Handy Recorder

2016-09-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Think another list member wrote to say that they had one of these recorders. I’d be interested to know what the user of the Zoom H6 thinks of his recorder, I have the Zoom H1 and I’ve been using it for the best part of 6 years now. There are some things to be aware of with the Zoom but those

Re: The MM 550 was replaced with the very much superior PXC 550 Travel headphones. Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
tunity to listen to the B & W P7s, but they have just announced a Bluetooth-capable version of these. Time will tell which has the better sound, but for on-the-go listening plus Noise Cancellation, the PXC 550 are an excellent all-rounder option. On 6 Sep 2016, at 3:05 PM,

Re: The new look Garage Band for Mac

2016-09-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
I have tried to play around with it for a year ago but didn’t had the strength to go through it. I guess its time for me to take the plunge and get it. But doesn’t it come with the new release of OSX Sierra? /A > On 2 Sep 2016, at 23:12, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@i

Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
I received a pair of Sehheiser MM550X cans today and I’m suitably impressed though everything isn’t roses with this system, there’s nothing much to complain about really as I regard the gripes I have as minor irritations to be aware of so as such they will be left to last. The

Re: Go Pro for a blind guy

2016-09-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
As a footnote to my last post on this. Good luck with your Guide Dog and its a bonzer idea of capturing the experience with video, wish the technology had been as affordable and portable 26 years ago . > On 4 Sep 2016, at 3:54 AM, Andy wrote: > > Hi all. > > I'm

Re: Go Pro for a blind guy

2016-09-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
I’ve not gone around recording video but two things do come to mind. You talk of audio and video as they’re two different things? A video camera records audio usually as far as I know with the vision so audio and vision are of the same thing. Surprisingly the humble smart phone does an excellent

IFA 2016: Sony targets golden ears with gold plated Hi-Res Audio range

2016-09-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
These products from Sony look very nice but I do wonder whether Sony - once again - have entered the audio race in a losing position? 36 years ago Sony were onto of the world with the introduction of the Walkman but since that time they’ve just relied on the name to sell their product whilst

The new look Garage Band for Mac

2016-09-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
An exciting new look for the Garage Band App and its even more accessible than I remember it being. The new Garage Band App is available from the Mac Apps store for about $8 I think it is. Anyway connecting to my Casio Piano wasn’t a problem and the connection is through USB. I was able to find

Re: need high quality recording app

2016-09-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
lled >> something else? >> >> On Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:00:49 -0400, >> Dane Trethowan wrote: >>> Have you tried Voxee? It records up to 48K and - last time I tried it - the >>> App was very accessible. >>> >>>> On 2 Sep 2016, at 4:58 PM, Jo

Re: need high quality recording app

2016-09-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Have you tried Voxee? It records up to 48K and - last time I tried it - the App was very accessible. > On 2 Sep 2016, at 4:58 PM, John Covici wrote: > > Hi. I am in urgent need of a high quality recording app -- one where > I can have 44.100 sample rate or higher and

Re: Article: High-end music player has a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian inside

2016-08-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
as Razberry pie on > it. Way too cool homy. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 1:53 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Su

Re: Article: High-end music player has a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian inside

2016-08-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
al Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 27 August 2016 17:54 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Article: High-end music player has a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian > inside > > Now my mout

Audio from the Cambridge t650 DAB+ Tuner

2016-08-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Its pretty good actually so what better way to hear it for yourself than to download a recording of the Monkees Special as aired on Magic Australia this weekend. The file is reasonably large - DAB+ Radio is compressed as is without me adding to the load - so the file is FLAC encoded. No fancy

Article: High-end music player has a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian inside

2016-08-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Now my mouth is watering and I wonder just how much use one without sight could get from one of these things? Given the support from the manufacturer - and the fact that each component is well documented along with open source - I reckon we'd be in for a good chance.

Re: Trying to contact someone

2016-08-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
Don Roberts On 8/25/2016 5:24 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! Sorry for breaking list moderator rules but perhaps someone on this list can hel, if so could they get back in touch privately. I'm looking to contact a Mr Brent Reynolds, we lost contact around 11 years ago, last heard of living

Trying to contact someone

2016-08-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Sorry for breaking list moderator rules but perhaps someone on this list can hel, if so could they get back in touch privately. I'm looking to contact a Mr Brent Reynolds, we lost contact around 11 years ago, last heard of living in Atlanta. Thanks.

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
lay >> (name of album) on Spotify; if it finds it it'll play it through the Echo; I >> use that and like it; thanks. >> >> Peter >> >> -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan >> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:46 PM >> To: PC Audio Discussio

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
I’ve never bothered with Apple Music so I’m wondering can it play Music offline as Spotify can? > On 25 Aug 2016, at 10:21 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: > > Hi, > I'm happy with Apple Music as well. > Wish many of those services could be better at guessing what you mean when > you

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
it if you have Spotify then. /A On 22 Aug 2016, at 21:39, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Actually there’s some good news on the Spotify and computer front, you can access spotify on a Mac though not through the native Spotify App, there’s a very good piece of software that ac

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
Exactly and there's never been an argument about that, the question was asked what the difference between the two services was and I related the experience of Apple Music and Spotify that a friend of mine had. On 25/08/2016 8:02 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I am not sure. But as long as

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
ere is nothing comparable on the market at the moment. A good stereo PC set may be the way to go. John -----Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17 August 2016 19:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Desktop computer speake

Re: online audio

2016-08-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
it download to your computer I also agree I haven't used itunes in about 2 months. not only that but it is really klunky on windows. thanks Hank On 8/23/2016 8:51 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Your’e hit on the main reason why I’m happy not to use an iPhone for mainstream music listening these days. I’m

online audio

2016-08-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
dio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 9:38 AM > Subject: RE: Desktop computer speakers > > > The information on these speakers is really interesting. I've never heard of > the egg series. It got me wondering about the 5.1 Egg set ra

Re: SV: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
se digital services has many really old tunes. For that you can use Youtube as many entusiasts puts up all kind of need old stuff. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 22. august 2016 20:14 Til: PC Audio Discussio

Re: SV: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
lution of Spotify Hi! Well, its not all because of that. I don’t have the money right now. Not sure if they have more music than Apple Music. /A On 22 Aug 2016, at 19:58, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Sounds like a classic case of cutting off your nose despite your face to m

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yes we sure will before too long but I’ll give up my coffee any day for Radiotunes and Spotify. > On 23 Aug 2016, at 6:34 AM, Mary Otten <maryot...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Ouch! I'd go broke. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 22, 2016,

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
iOS it's still a very >>>> complicated matter to use with an ordinary pc. >>>> Shame on them. >>>> Therefor I whent appleMusic. >>>> >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> -Oprindelig meddelelse- >>>> Fr

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
$5 per cup at the most yep. > On 23 Aug 2016, at 6:22 AM, Mary Otten <maryot...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Coffee must be seriously expensive in Australia! > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 22, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net&

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
i Dane, >> Although spotify seam to work nice on Sonos and iOS it's still a very >> complicated matter to use with an ordinary pc. >> Shame on them. >> Therefor I whent appleMusic. >> >> Brian >> >> -Oprindelig meddelelse- >> Fra: Pc-au

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
the offline music? > > also on the pc do you know where it stores it offline content? > > > On 8/22/2016 10:49 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> Up to 320K >> >>> On 23 Aug 2016, at 1:37 AM, Steve Jacobson <steve.jacob...@visi.com> wrote: >>> >>

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
e music than Apple Music. > /A >> On 22 Aug 2016, at 19:58, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> Sounds like a classic case of cutting off your nose despite your face to me >> , to each their own. >> >>> On 23 Aug 2016, at 3:50 A

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
gt; Best regards > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 22. august 2016 20:00 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Emne: Re: The evolution of Spotify &g

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
ood as that but no go here. > Just my choice. > I use apple music instead. > /A >> On 21 Aug 2016, at 22:08, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> Hi! >> >> If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good >&

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
Up to 320K > On 23 Aug 2016, at 1:37 AM, Steve Jacobson <steve.jacob...@visi.com> wrote: > > Dane, > > What does Spotify support for bit rates now? > > Best regards, > > Steve Jacobson > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-aud

Re: Speaking of batterys?

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Given the battery is a lithium-ion battery it would be pretty standard there. The problem is the molding on the battery to fit the Victor Reader shell. You could try and get cheaper batteries but where these type of batteries are concerned you could be inviting absolute disaster. I'm sure

Re: SV: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
d iOS it's still a very complicated matter to use with an ordinary pc. Shame on them. Therefor I whent appleMusic. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 21. august 2016 22:09 Til: PC Audio Discussion List &l

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
of you who still, like me, have equipment that has stood the test of time, smiles. Regards. Kulvinder Bhogal E-mail: kbhog...@btinternet.com Facetime: kulvinder.bho...@techie.com <mailto:kulvinder.bho...@techie.com> Skypename: bobba2006 On 21 Aug 2016, at 22:33, Dane Trethowan

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
which isn't enough. Of course I know you can do artists and albums etc. But if I just want a genre playing in the background while I can't necessarily access the phone, I think I'll still keep radio tunes. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21, 2016, at 1:08 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@inter

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
the sx1980 from pioneer or the marantz 2500. And there is a dealer here in vancouver that sells and repairs all that stuff. I've fallen off the wagon by design. - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> To: "PC Audio Discussion List&qu

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Wouldn 't have a clue, I know you can't see it but who cares! so long as you can hear it offline. On 22/08/2016 6:53 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: is it protected mp3's On 8/21/2016 1:51 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: MP3 On 22/08/2016 6:37 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
MP3 On 22/08/2016 6:37 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: what file format does it use? On 8/21/2016 1:35 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Certainly. On 22/08/2016 6:33 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: also can you download playlist to desktop fore offline content

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
listening to? Evan -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 4:08 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: The evolution of Spotify Hi! If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good while - and you like your music just the way you want

Re: The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 4:08 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: The evolution of Spotify Hi! If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good while - and you like your music just the way you want it and not how your local radio

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
t some point I'll have to replace my elderly Logitec Z5500 5.1 speakers and there is nothing comparable on the market at the moment. A good stereo PC set may be the way to go. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17

The evolution of Spotify

2016-08-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! If you've not taken a serious look at the Spotify Music platform in a good while - and you like your music just the way you want it and not how your local radio station wants it - then take a good look at the modern Spotify. I won't go into all the changes I noticed since I last saw it

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
like the SL Mini and stuff like that don't have enough channel ceperation. The OEI headphones thankfully do a bit more. So yeah there's that too. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:57 PM

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
f all the > things I've heard in person I loved Bose. From what I've heard JBL is epic > too. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 4:08 PM > To: PC Audio Discu

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 10:30 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Desktop computer speakers I can’t comment on the 5.1 desktop speakers, I neve

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
Of course when we talk today's modern desktop computer speakers all that crap about Sound Cards and accessibility goes right out the Window - thank Goodness for that - as the speakers have their own sound device built right into them which can be directly controlled from Windows, Mac, LYNUX

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
nothing comparable on the market at the moment. A good stereo PC set may be the way to go. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17 August 2016 19:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Desktop computer speakers Hi!

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
t; From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 17 August 2016 19:20 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Desktop computer speakers > > Hi! > > It seems the mainstream speaker manufacturers are entering the computer >

Re: The Best Apple HomeKit Siri-Enabled Devices And Accessories | Redmond Pie

2016-08-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17 August 2016 23:56 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: The Best Apple HomeKit Siri-Enabled Devices And Accessories | Redmond Pie What can SIRI do for you in your home? The article linked to here provides some answers plus recommending some

Casio PX5 Keyboard initial impressions

2016-08-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I received this on Thursday afternoon and was shocked, the box was nearly as tall as I am. The PX5 is a full electronic piano but it offers so much more and so I will write - from time to time - more notes on what this piano is capable of. Firstly the PX5 is truly portable, it comes

***SPAM*** Casio Privia Pro PX-5S Review | KeyboardMag

2016-08-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
Review along with demos. Will send further notes shortly. http://www.keyboardmag.com/combo---do-all/1191/casio-privia-pro-px-5s-review/29374

The Best Apple HomeKit Siri-Enabled Devices And Accessories | Redmond Pie

2016-08-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
What can SIRI do for you in your home? The article linked to here provides some answers plus recommending some hardware devices to get you started. I’m going to take a look on Google shortly to see exactly what’s available in Australia - if anything -. >

Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! It seems the mainstream speaker manufacturers are entering the computer desktop speaker market in droves and its probably about time too given the low quality of computer speakers these days. We've discussed the B M1 speakers in the past and now there's another model from Kef that shows

Casio Privia Pro PX-5S Review | KeyboardMag

2016-08-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
So this is the piano I've finally decided to buy, review along with demos. http://www.keyboardmag.com/combo---do-all/1191/casio-privia-pro-px-5s-review/29374

NVDA, a wonderful Windows Screen Reader

2016-08-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
Exactly and I'll tell you why. There's a page at radiotunes.com which allows the premium user of radiotunes.com to add their favourite radiotunes.com channels to radio players which include Hardware players such as the Squeezebox players from logitech, Players from Sangean, Denon and Yamaha

Airfoil For Windows

2016-08-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I seem to recall a fello list member having some issues with Airfoil. A new update has just been released it seems so perhaps that list member - if he hasn't already done so - might like to apply the Airfoil Software Update now on offer. This is easily done, launch Airfoil and

Laser launch a Qualcomm Allplay compatible Wi-Fi adapter for speakers - Ausdroid

2016-08-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
This little device could be a streaming audio game changer. http://ausdroid.net/2016/08/10/laser-launch-qualcomm-allplay-compatible-wi-fi-adapter-speakers/

Tutorial: Windows 10 Connect App: How To Cast Android Display Wirelessly To Your PC | Redmond Pie

2016-08-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
Now this looks most interesting and I wonder if I'll be able to get it to work with my Windows 10 machine and my Samsung Galaxy S6? http://www.redmondpie.com/windows-10-connect-app-how-to-cast-android-display-wirelessly-to-your-pc/

Sangean WFT-3D Tuner

2016-08-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
I got the chance to play with one of these tuners. Note the model number is slightly different if You're in Europe, take away the D at the end. If you have a Hi-Fi system and you've thought about upgrading your old tuner to a DAB Tuner and Internet radio then the Sangean WFT-3D could be

Re: Now There is a Router for Your Bluetooth Devices Too!

2016-08-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yeah well I don't . On 8/08/2016 1:01 PM, cov...@ccs.covici.com wrote: I get 403 forbidden when going to the link. Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Absolutely fantastic, about the only phrase that comes to mind to describe this device. http://thegadgetflow.com/por

Now There is a Router for Your Bluetooth Devices Too!

2016-08-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
Absolutely fantastic, about the only phrase that comes to mind to describe this device. http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/cassia-hub-the-bluetooth-router/

Changes that make the Sangean DDR66 more accessible than ever before

2016-08-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
Having now used this all-in-one music system for nearly two days I've made some remarkable discoveries about the radio and perhaps Sangean are listening to feedback from customers, I sincerely hope this to be the case as what I've found is truly promising for the future of Sangean products.

Sangean Tabletop Radios, we've come full circle

2016-08-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
I mentioned the Sangean DDR66 to the list about a week ago, The DDR66 is the second from the top in Sangean’s Tabletop radio range and has been with us since April of this year. The product is sold outside the United states and boasts an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet bursting with features

Re: Double Twist

2016-08-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
much did the app cost? /A On 4 Aug 2016, at 20:21, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Okay, had some time up my sleeve so thought I'd take another look at Double twist and before we go any further I've purchased the full version of this extremely versatile audio media player/m

Re: Double Twist

2016-08-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
I don't recall exactly, don't think it was any more than $10. On 5/08/2016 7:10 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Now we talking! This could be something for me who is a big fan of airplay. How much did the app cost? /A On 4 Aug 2016, at 20:21, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>

Double Twist

2016-08-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay, had some time up my sleeve so thought I'd take another look at Double twist and before we go any further I've purchased the full version of this extremely versatile audio media player/manager Android App. For those fans of AirPlay I managed to start streaming to my AirPlay devices

Review: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air review: The Brits have done it again

2016-08-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Nice, very very nice! http://www.techhive.com/article/2990570/speakers/bowers-wilkins-zeppelin-air-review-the-brits-have-done-it-again.html

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