RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

Just for clarity, would I be able to use my iPhone to access music and other files from this NAS? John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Richard Bartholomew Sent: 22 March 2015 10:20 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: WD My

RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

Hi Dane It's great to see you back again enlivening the list with interesting contributions. I have a ReadyNAS NAS but they changed the browser interface a while back and it is largely inaccessible and so very difficult to configure. How easy is the MyCloud to configure and are the apps

RE: SACD'S

Hi Dane, I didn't realise SAD's could do multi-channel recordings. I have a few BluRay audio recordings which sound great but only one is multi-channal. While they sound great you still have to use a menu system to access them just as if they were BluRay video. I wish there were more

RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

A big feature of the WD MyCloud appears to be the ability to get at files and folders remotely, i.e.: when away from home and using the internet. Is this feature accessible using Jaws and Voice Over? I'm wondering if it is browser based or if there is a dedicated app or how is it achieved? I am

RE: BW P7.

I've got these too. They sound superb. The only disadvantage is that they can get uncomfortable over long listening periods. As stated they are designed for use with portable gismos like the iPhone and sound great but they are not ideal for short journeys as they are quite big. More importantly

RE: listenning on my iphone from my computer

TuneIn Radio is no longer accessible on the iPhone. See recent discussion on Apple-Vis. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Milton Ota Sent: 27 August 2015 00:23 To: mexican...@aol.com Cc: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re:

RE: streaming music from your pc to your iphone

I've just downloaded Monkey Mote. It's very good and surprisingly accessible. But the Winamp version doesn't stream to an Apple device, only the Foobar 2000 one does that. Still, even the Winamp library is accessible in the Pro version which only costs £1.49 so very good. Thanks for highlighting

RE: What was the accessible Personal Clould Solution...

Ah, to answer my own question I think it was the WD MyCloud series. I hope so, I've just ordered a MyCloud EX4. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: 04 September 2015 09:33 To: PC Audio Subject: What

What was the accessible Personal Clould Solution...

Can someone remind me, what was the Personal Cloud solution people were recommending a few months ago based on a NAS drive? I thought I'd saved the emails but can't find them. It might have been a WD brand but I remember it worked well with Windows and IOS devices. Thanks for any help.

RE: Bowers And Wilkins P7 Headphones, Why Shouldn't There Be Luxury Looks, Feel, Build And Sound

I've got the P7's and really like the sound. I take them on holiday but they're a little too big for everyday portable use. The only other drawback is I find them a little tight on the head with prolonged listening. I've looked into headphone amps before, but couldn't find one with a lightning

RE: Electro Static Headphones

I think I had the same Stax Electrostatics as Mary. I hope it's not the same these days, but back then the big disadvantage was that over time the moving plates acquired a charge and would need replaced as they became less effective. It was expensive so I had to sell them after only about 6 months

How to create shares on MyCloud Device...

I'm trying to create a private share to use for my audio books on a MyCloudEx4. I know how to do it in theory but in the Shares section I can't find the 'Add Share' icon. Has anyone else had success with this? I am using Jaws 16 and IE11. John

Arcam Music Boost

I've just ordered one of these to use with my iPhone 6 and B P7 headphones. It's a combined IPhone battery boost case, headphone amplifier and lightning DA converter. The P7s sound great, but they sound even better with a little help. I've been using a FiiO Kilimanjaro portable headphone amp

RE: What happened all the iPhone lightning docks...?

Audio and see if they might have something to suit. Yes, Docks are disappearing as people prefer Bluetooth or Airplay. Deion also have the Cocoon DSD501 still available which you may consider. > On 8 Jan 2016, at 6:12 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > I've been searchi

RE: Arcam Music Boost

Music Boost Clever Man! I ve ordered something similar, the Chord Electronics Mojo which can be used with iPhone, Samsun S6 or even a desktop computer. > On 8 Jan 2016, at 5:46 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > I've just ordered one of these to use with my iP

RE: Arcam MusicBoost adds a headphone amp, DAC and battery pack to iPhone 6 | What Hi-Fi?

A word of caution if you have a 6S as opposed to an iPhone 6. I saw a couple of reports of Amazon customers in the UK where people using the iPhone 6s had extreme difficulty removing the Music Boost once fitted to the phone. Apparently the 6S is fractions of a millimetre wider than the 6 and

RE: Arcam MusicBoost adds a headphone amp, DAC and battery pack to iPhone 6 | What Hi-Fi?

Correction. The iPhone 6S is thicker, not wider, than the 6. It's only 0.2mm thicker, but this is enough to cause problems with certain cases, including the Arcam MusicBoost. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: 08

RE: Best AirPlay speakers 2016 | Best buys | What Hi-Fi?

This looks very interesting, thanks. I've had a detailed look at the cheapest and the most expensive just out of interest. It strikes me as a blind consumer there's always the possibility that some modern design feature might make a good piece of kit unusable. For instance, the Monitor Audio

RE: Audio On The Network

Hi Dane That's interesting. I bought an Asus RT68U and am quite happy with it. I only use it in a basic setup although I know it can do a lot more. I always meant to spend some time with the manual but I haven't got around to it so far. Maybe I will now. This is a rather obvious question. Is

RE: Now I know why music on the Apple TV 3rd Gen doesn't sound sogood...

ws and information regarding the audio for my > 2012 Mac Mini machine but Apple just won t release too much information about > anything else it seems when it comes to audio. > > I m glad you mentioned that about the Apple TV and now I m having second > thoughts about that purchase for m

RE: High Quality Music Streams

At the risk of annoying Dane (LOL) Winamp does a very good job of playing HD files. I've just checked it on a 24bit 9600 sample rate. You have to tick a setting in preferences to allow it. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of

RE: MP3 Problems

Yes, some mp3 files can get corrupted but fixed easily. A common problem is when time indexes get messed up resulting in a file that doesn't play all the way through even though the information is still there. It often happens when several files for audio books are joined incorrectly. I used to

RE: Mobile DAC/Headphone Amps

Hi Dane I'll have to stop looking at your posts to avoid temptation. I just bought one of these. I know I just got the MusicBoost bought the Oppo works with Android and PCs as well and I wanted one with a line level out too. Besides which, the specs and reviews are very good. The range of high

RE: Arcam MusicBoost

is that Apple have a hell of a lot to think about with the upcoming iPhone 7 if they still want to remain in the race. > On 5 Feb 2016, at 5:23 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Hmm, interesting. Sounds like Apple might have been stung into > avoiding a repeat of storie

RE: Arcam MusicBoost

am about to buy an android phone so i may not have enough money for this unit but it sure sounds intresting. / > On 02 Feb 2016, at 17:31, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > I got my Arcam MusicBoost a few weeks ago and I've been meaning to > write about it for a while

RE: Arcam MusicBoost

about these cans is that they don t come with a longer leader for Hi-Fi listening and I m a little surprised that B don t offer one as an optional attachment. > On 3 Feb 2016, at 3:31 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > I got my Arcam MusicBoost a few weeks ago and I'

RE: Arcam MusicBoost

List Subject: Re: Arcam MusicBoost The 6S is slightly thicker due to its tough construction of steel frame, I read this in a review of the 6S a week or so back. > On 5 Feb 2016, at 5:03 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Hi Mary, > I'm surprised too. a lot of cases

Now I know why music on the Apple TV 3rd Gen doesn't sound so good...

I got an Apple TV 3rd Gen a year or so ago to use with MusicMatch and my HiFi. I was really disappointed to discover that it really didn't sound that great even with a HDMI connection. I recently read that for some reason it resamples music from 44.1KHZ to 48KHZ. This is the equivalent to

RE: Arcam MusicBoost

Hi Mary, I'm surprised too. a lot of cases do fit both models. And until I got it I always thought the 6 and 6S were exactly the same size. I suspect it might be a design oversight on the part of Arcam. There's only a 5th of a millimetre difference in the thickness of the phones but that makes all

Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

.and I'm very impressed. I've only had a short time to try it out but I think it's great. The audio with the P7s is quite perfect even just listening to tracks from the Apple Music Service. It's better than the Arcam MusicBoost (which itself is pretty good) but that's not surprising given the

RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

Hi Mary I think you would notice a massive difference. I haven't heard the Oppo PM3s but judging by the reviews they are certainly on a par with the P7s and would sound incredible with the HA-2. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of

RE: Review: Phantom of the flopera, by Rod Easdown.

This was fascinating. I've spent an hour or so reading reviews of the speaker and then of the company, Devialet, that makes them. Their truly revolutionary D200 amp also sounds amazing. Though wouldn't you just hate to buy a pair of these speakers at well over £3000 each and then find the IOS

Arcam MusicBoost

I got my Arcam MusicBoost a few weeks ago and I've been meaning to write about it for a while. First of all the DAC sounds great with the B P7s as you might expect. I mostly listened the music from the Apple Music service so there was a limit to the definition (256 bitrate). However, it

RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

Hi Mary Yes, strange as it seems, there are two digital inputs. The USB A (the bigger one) is for the little lightning connector, and is exclusively for Apple IOS devices. The USB B (the small slot) is for the little connecting cable which has a normal male USB A on the other end and is for

RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

of music! Andre -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: 14 February 2016 07:59 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived... I don't think it's the case anymore that vinyl sounds better than digital

Apple TV 4th Gen

I got the Apple TV 4th gen last week. I had been resisting because the 3rd Gen audio was so poor. I have to say the 4th gen sounds much better. This is based exclusively on my use of the Apple Music service. Maybe it's just down to the better WIFI capacity, I don't know, but the audio sound

RE: Apple TV 4th Gen

Hi Mary Ah well, you've got me there. I should have been more specific. I didn't use the remote to enter any passwords, etc. Most of the set up was done using that handy Bluetooth transfer thing you can do with your iPhone and my wife put in the remaining password. I was only referring to

RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

Hi Mary Excellent description. Just to add that if you want to charge a mobile device then you have to hold in the battery indicator button for about 7 seconds and this will activate the charging function. I haven't used it so I don't know if you can still play music while charging but I've

RE: Airfoil Fir Windows 5

Hi Dane Can Airfoile capture the output of a screen reader like Jaws or Voice Over as well as the music? I often use a wireless keyboard in a different room from my PC and get the audio output on an old-fashioned wireless radio speaker. I'm wondering if I could replace with an airplay one.

RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

t;> got this CD player or that Sound Card", fact is though that its >>> still analogue and - unless you've gone out of your way to buy some >>> top notch gear >>> - and most people don't as they don't walk into Hi-Fi specialist >>> shops >>> - then th

RE: Oppo HA--2 just arrived...

in this unit last if you do not charge the iphone? /A > On 21 Feb 2016, at 14:26, cov...@ccs.covici.com wrote: > > I didtry the charging function anditdoes work,Idid nottry it for very > long,just to test. > > John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > >> Hi Mary &

RE: High Criteria Announces new release of Total Recorder and the introduction of its new video recording edition Total Recorder VideoPro Edition.

Thanks for this. I had the older version too. I've just upgraded from the audio professional to the Vidio one as well as it was only $18. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 22 May 2016 00:39 To: PC Audio

Re: Its Goodbye To An Old And Faithful Product

. That's not to say it's cheap, but it's certainly not the most expensive system of it's type. John Gurd > On 9 Jul 2016, at 6:49 am, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > Yep, seems my Logitech Squeezebox Boom has come to the end of the road as its > not prov

RE: Amazon Echo Alexa

I'm just catching up with this thread. Just to make it clear, the Dot does not have a built-in battery. That's interesting you can get a battery base for it (I didn't know that) but I personally don't think it would be worthwhile. The Dot is fine for speech and books and even casual radio but I

RE: Amazon Echo Alexa

view I read over the weekend it was compared favourably to the Bose Soundlink Mini and I had been thinking about getting the current version of the Bose so perhaps its best to kill some b irds with a stone and just get the Amazon Tap? Will think about it. On 7/02/2017 3:04 AM, John Gurd w

RE: Amazon Echo Alexa

I've got the Echo and the Dot. The nice thing about the Spotify app is that you can pick the device you want to use direct from the app including Echo and even Sonos devices. I use the Echo for catching up with News and radio and I also use it to control the central heating and lights with

RE: FW: BBC Radio URL's

n 1/19/2017 11:26 PM, John Gurd wrote: > So just dug into my archives and found some fish from Dane thoughtfully > provided last July which I am reposting here for the rodless among us > (smiles). Judging from his comment below getting them may not be so simple as > I had hoped.

RE: BBC Radio URL's

I just tried some of these URLs here in the UK and it looks like they no longer work - at least in Winamp. Regards John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: 19 January 2017 12:27 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' <pc-au

RE: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

e list several months ago. > On 17 Jan 2017, at 8:59 pm, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Where do you get the URL for the direct BBC stream? > > Thanks > > John > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audi

FW: BBC Radio URL's

So just dug into my archives and found some fish from Dane thoughtfully provided last July which I am reposting here for the rodless among us (smiles). Judging from his comment below getting them may not be so simple as I had hoped. Thanks again Dane. John -Original Message- From:

FW: BBC Radio URL's

RE: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

Where do you get the URL for the direct BBC stream? Thanks John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Covici Sent: 11 January 2017 05:26 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bit rate settings with Total

RE: BBC Radio URL's

n 1/19/2017 11:47 PM, John Gurd wrote: > I just tried some of these URLs here in the UK and it looks like they no > longer work - at least in Winamp. > > Regards > > John > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of &g

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

Here in the UK I just installed some similar devices Based around the Hive system. It allows me to control my central heating totally from my iPhone. If I leave the house beyond a radius that I set it alerts me if the heating is on or if the heating is off when I re-enter that zone (anything

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 range for my PC but then I realised that particular range need an amplifier. At some point I'll have to replace my elderly Logitec Z5500 5.1 speakers and there

RE: Desktop computer speakers

of cables. John, you deserve it, so be nice to yourself and buy some toys. Very best wishes and kind regards Andy Logue. >From Scotland with love. - Original Message - From: "John Gurd" <j.g...@ntlworld.com> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-au

RE: Desktop computer speakers

effort whatsoever! - Original Message - From: "John Gurd" <j.g...@ntlworld.com> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 4:08 PM Subject: RE: Desktop computer speakers Hi Andy, That's a thought which I'll

RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

Actually, I wouldn't mind so much about the removal of the jack if Apple granted licence to use the lightning connector to others free of charge. As things stand any headphone manufacturer making use of the lightning connector has to pay Apple a fee as Apple holds the patent. That will

RE: So the new iPhone 7 has been announced

Ah, but now with the removal of the 3.5mm jack you'll be able to listen underwater... (smiles) -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL Sent: 08 September 2016 01:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: So the new iPhone 7

RE: Apple Music Challenges Spotify with Playlists

Ah well, Dane, you're making the mistake a lot of people do when you equate new music with Top 40. Personally, I can't stand Top 40 either, but I am interested in experimental, alternative and World music that will never get into the charts, and even very occasionally, jazz and classical. In

RE: Apple Music Challenges Spotify with Playlists

iPhone and started saying how much better Apple Music suggestions were for me. They have playlists the change every day and suggested albums that change every day. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2016, at 10:06 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Ah well, Dane

RE: Apple Music Challenges Spotify with Playlists

12, 2016, at 10:06 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Ah well, Dane, you're making the mistake a lot of people do when you > equate new music with Top 40. Personally, I can't stand Top 40 either, > but I am interested in experimental, alternative and World music t

RE: Apple TV, how's it getting on?

Hi Dane I am embarrassed to say I have done very little with my Apple TV for some months. It kind of got overtaken by the Sonos Connect which I've been using to access my Apple Music account instead as I can also use it for Amazon Prime music too. To be honest I think it sounds better too. I

RE: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

If these are as good as they claim, I'd be sorely tempted even though I've got the original P7's already. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 14 September 2016 18:56 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re:

RE: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

view: They sound better than the original I have the originals myself though one does have to wonder just how good they are if they're selling for the same price as the originals which they are, anyway I've made arrangements to go take a listen myself. On 16/09/2016 3:16 AM, John Gurd w

RE: B P7 Wireless review | What Hi-Fi?

Hmm, I've got a good sounding pair of wireless headphones just now with some great features, namely the Plantronics Pros, but these seem like they ought to be excellent. Don't know if I can justify the outlay but I'm tempted... If you get to hear them let us know what you think. John

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

to that in iOS 10. That was the feature I most wanted as a matter of fact. And then it turned out to be useless. Really disappointing, especially for Apple TV. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 4, 2016, at 9:01 AM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrot

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: 05 October 2016 01:37 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay Hi! Whats the name of that one? That would be something for me if its not extremly expensive? /AD > 4 okt. 2016 kl. 08:37 skrev John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com>: > > I'v

RE: Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones Review | StereoNET

These would definitely be worth a demo. They come over as sit-down, undivided attention headphones given their weight and bulk. Despite the remote cord supplied I can't see myself toting them about in my shoulder bag on a daily commute. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio

RE: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

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...@ntlwor

RE: Desktop computer speakers

with Microsoft on my new Apple equipment, but I've got this funny feeling! Very best wishes. Andy. - Original Message - From: "John Gurd" <j.g...@ntlworld.com> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:32 PM Subjec

RE: Desktop computer speakers

Hi Casey Yes, you can get the ZX today for £99 but I just realised that mine is the ZXR which unfortunately Creative are selling for £199, but I think you can get it elsewhere much cheaper. The difference is that the ZX is really for gaming and uses a pretty good Cirrus Logic DAC for all

RE: Desktop computer speakers

Hi Casey, I don't live in the US so can't tell you but I imagine Amazon might be a good start. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: 24 August 2016 01:56 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Desktop computer

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

I see it uses Ethernet and has no wireless connection. I struggle to get a good Ethernet connection in my livingroom these days. My router is upstairs and I've used a Powerline adaptor in the past but for some reason this is no longer working for me. The user interface is always the issue, I

RE: Sonos Connect:Amp.

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

RE: Sonos Connect AMP.

Hi Dane Regarding your comments on the Sonos Speakers and their limitations. I wouldn't argue. Just a point of clarification: they don't do Bluetooth - none of the range do. I like my Sonos Play 1's which I use in the bedroom, but they would be so much better with Bluetooth. They do play the

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 03 October 2016 12:37 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay Hmm.. interesting point however take a look around you and count just how many AirPlayed enabled devices there are now compared to a few years ago? On 3/10/2016 5:32 PM, John Gurd

RE: Happy Birthday To Me!

Happy Birthday. 21 again? I really wish Apple would support APTX as the brief opportunity I had to hear it at work really impressed me: certainly the best wireless format around. And Xmas is just around the corner. Maybe Santa might bring you some P9s if you’re a good boy and are extra nice to

RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

Maybe you should just ask for a replacement. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 11. oktober 2016 20:28 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: RE: SV: Problems wi

RE: Now I have my B T7 Speaker

I've just been checking out the reviews and they are mostly glowing. I didn't even know B did a BT speaker. I'd be tempted if I didn't have two fairly costly ones already albeit not in this class. I know I might have mentioned it once or twice... Oh, If only Apple did APTX! Then I wouldn't

iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

on their convertor. John Gurd

RE: The New Even Over-Ear Headphones Will Blow Your Mind Without Blowing Your Ears

The concept is brilliant, and obvious when you think of it. It's a fact that as we get older (and I mean from our twenties onwards) our hearing starts to deteriorate. At the very least our ability to hear very high frequencies gradually reduces. Headphones should be tailored to these changes like

RE: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

r with this > > new phone and it's DAC, being better than the power straight out of the 6S. > > I guess I will have to get to it and see what I think. > > Mary > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Oct 18, 2016, at 12:17 PM, John Gurd

RE: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

nce - I'm looking forward to >> connecting these to an iPhone 7 and doing some comparisons with that cheap >> nasty lightning to 3.5MM jack converter . >> >> I like you have a pair of P7's, love the things and - may as well tell you >> now - I'm off to listen to

RE: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

that the experience would be even better with this new phone and it's DAC, being better than the power straight out of the 6S. I guess I will have to get to it and see what I think. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2016, at 12:17 PM, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: &

RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home?

Trethowan Sent: 27 November 2016 02:27 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home? The Echo Dot is the smaller unit right? Does it run on battery power too? > On 27 Nov. 2016, at 6:58 am, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > I just g

RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home?

the last few days, practise makes perfect . > On 28 Nov. 2016, at 1:42 am, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > Yes, it's the smaller unit by far but has all the features of it's bigger > sibling. The Dot can be connected by audio cable to a larger speaker or even > an

RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home?

I just got the Echo Dot to try it out as I already have a Hive home connected system. I can control some lights and the central heating thermostat with it. It's fairly rudimentary but has a lot of potential that I hope will be realised in the near future. I've found it handy for a quick news

RE: The purchase of Any DVD HD

Whose lifetime: the developers, mine, the software itself? I often wonder when the lifetime guarantee of a product is mentioned (smile). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: 01 November 2016 03:53 To: PC Audio Discussion

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

Discussion List Subject: Re: Vifa Copenhagen. Hi! >From what i know you�re living in England. Do you perhaps know a good hifi store in England that has good pricing and can ship to Sweden? Amazon is not always the best. /A > On 3 Nov 2016, at 00:45, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wr

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

at a great rate of knots. On 4/11/2016 6:39 AM, John Gurd wrote: > Hi Anders, > Sorry to disappoint again. I live in Bonnie Scotland, much better than > England except for the weather, and unfortunately the hi-fi shops (smiles). > It's interesting you're asking, coincidently I met someone

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

Hi Anders, No sorry, I've not come across that one. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bob Hicks Sent: 01 November 2016 18:12 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Vifa Copenhagen. thanks Best Regards, Bob Hicks

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

Hi Bob I've heard recordings of Bill Hicks, a very funny American comedian. I see you have the same sir name and being from the US and all I'm wondering if you are any relation. He was a very funny guy if a little near the bone at times. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

got a chance to actually eat of the Haggis! On Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:57:49 -0400, John Gurd wrote: > > That's true, and we have to hunt down a haggis every 25th January and strangle it with our sporrans as a rite of passage before we can celebrate a Burns Supper. All you have to do in Aus

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

me. They don't even make any noise worth sampling as far as I know, never been near enough one to find out and I'm sure going to keep away. On 4/11/2016 10:57 AM, John Gurd wrote: > That's true, and we have to hunt down a haggis every 25th January and > strangle it with our sporrans as

RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af John Gurd Sendt: 10. oktober 2016 09:50 Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List' <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop I've just ordered one of these as well for my PC. My present USb Bluetooth dongle has terrible latency and is u

RE: Plantronics Back-Beat Pros

something with a boom microphone if at all possible. On 12/10/2016 5:28 AM, John Gurd wrote: > Sadly, I'm sending my Avantree adapter back to Amazon because I keep > experiencing dropouts and the range seems only to be a few feet. It's > a great shame because My Plantronics Back-Beat Pros sou

RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

I've just ordered one of these as well for my PC. My present USb Bluetooth dongle has terrible latency and is useless for audio. I got it on Amazon UK for £24.99. John John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09

RE: Can a total operate a Go Pro camera guys

Hi Andy Before you splash the cash it might be worth checking with Guide Dogs that they are okay about recording training sessions. They may view it as a potential distraction and the individual trainer may have reservations about being filmed at work. Hope it works out though, and glad you're

RE: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

I really like the sound of this but I only have IOS devices so controlling it would be an issue for me. It gets good reviews and retails for £699 in the UK. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 13 March 2017

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