From: "James Jarvie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I have three questions for you Don, and please don't take this as any sort
of criticism or sarcasm, because
it's not meant that way (though it may sound it).
No problem James. But thanks for the qualifiers.
> 1. It's apparent that you are very fond of MP3s and your Expanium (of
which I never heard until you weighed in on this list). My question is: do
you do minidiscs at all? I assume you must because you're on this list. I
can't, however, remember you talking about using MDs personally (though you
seem to know enough about them to suggest that either you do or you have
used them). If you have mentioned using MDs personally and I missed it,them
I apologize.
Absolutely no apologies necessary. The answer is yes. I own a Sharp MD-SR60
but I use it for one VERY specific purpose and that is for the recording of
live music. In fact, I use it so extensively that I am considering the
purchase of one of the "pro" recorders (either the HHB or the Marantz)
because they include so many features of interest to the pro recordist (XLR
inputs, high headroom mic preamp, built in limiter, digital inputs AND
outputs, and so on).
> 2. If you are using MDs as well as your Expanium, then my second question
is: do you find that you have uses
for both, or do has the Expanium taken the place of MDs for you.
Yes, as I hope the above comments made obvious. I use the MD recorder almost
exclusive for live recording. And I use the Expanium for portable personal
audio (CD and mp3 playback).
> 3. Have you listened to any classical music on either (especially
orchestral stuff, though it's more common
to find chamber music than orchestral on MP3s).
Yes. And I have recorded a bit of classical music as well. Some has turned
out well and some...well...ahem.
> I have to admit that your description of the Expanium intrigues me....but
I can't afford more kit right now.
That's ok. Save your duckies for the second generation CD/mp3 playback units
that are just hitting the market now. The Rio Volt and the TDK Mojo are
gonna be KILLER players (with id3 tag support and some other nifty features)
and will cost significantly less.
> Also, just to weigh in on the previous debate. Yes, I have a computer.
No, I cannot burn CDs (older
computer not fast enough - can't afford / justify the cost to get a new
one). Still, I think if we are going to debate this issue, that it must be
granted that anyone considering using MP3s has the neccessary gear, and that
it shouldn't be factored into the cost equation.
Oh, I agree with that James. I just enjoy playing the Devil's Advocate. :-)
Don C.
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