Because that’s exactly what they are, the demand for Docks has slackened given the cordless freedom that Bluetooth and other Wi-Fi offerings can achieve that Docks cannot.
> On 25 May 2016, at 10:31 AM, Singing Sparrow <[email protected]> wrote: > > why do you say they are a dying race? > > > On 5/24/2016 7:12 PM, Brent Harding wrote: >> I like my old Klipsch iGroove. I got one of these devices off amazon that >> turns the 30-pin into airplay, it was called the Lario HD Music Receiver. It >> seems like this thing is almost a knockoff of the now discontinued Auris >> Skye, to the point that if I download that app instead, it is compatible for >> setup as much as Lario's app. I wish Klipsch did make something more >> up-to-date because I use this thing with a Winamp plugin called remote >> speakers as well, and it's a high bar for quality to try to reach in the $80 >> range half-off deal I got on Woot back when for the iGroove. It would've >> been worth the $150/160 range it retailed for though. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" >> <[email protected]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 12:36 PM >> Subject: Re: best Ipod Touch Dock >> >> >>> iPod Docks are a dying race so you should be able to get some nice bargains >>> out there. >>> >>> >>> Remember that most iPod docks are of the older 30 pin connector style so >>> you may need a Lightning connector adapter depending on what model of IOS >>> device you're using. >>> >>> >>> Best iPod Dock still seems to be the B&W Zeplin Air but they don't come >>> cheap. >>> >>> >>> Course we're talking about powered docks here and not portable docks. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 25/05/2016 3:30 AM, Singing Sparrow wrote: >>>> What is the best Ipod Doc out there Brand, Model and Price and where can a >>>> person order it. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 5/24/2016 11:38 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>>> Okay to the problem of the broken tab on your remote. >>>>> >>>>> The bottom of the remote comes off in the same way that the bottom might >>>>> come off an older type of mouse when changing the ball, turn the cover >>>>> anti clockwise and you’ll feel it come off and the tab will drop out. >>>>> >>>>> The remote control - if its the same one as comes with all other B&W >>>>> Powered Speakers - should be easy enough to get around, 5 buttons in the >>>>> shape of a cross, 2 buttons either side control track back and forward, >>>>> middle button is your pause button, up and down control volume, the >>>>> slightly indented bottom button is your source - toggles between USB and >>>>> Aux-In mode - and very top button is for power. >>>>> >>>>> I’m not surprised to hear your summary of the B&W Audio as being subtle >>>>> but very desirably so in my opinion. >>>>> >>>>> I had been wondering how you’d been going with this set of speakers and I >>>>> hadn’t forgotten, actually I was forcibly reminded of your speaker set >>>>> yesterday, I’ve finally managed to save enough money to get the B&W A7 >>>>> speaker system so started doing research to find a good price which paid >>>>> off immediately, I was able to find a place that had one model left on >>>>> the floor for sale at 2 thirds of the original price so that’s been >>>>> reserved until I can arrange to go and pick it up and I don’t mind >>>>> telling you all that the pickup day can’t come quickly enough. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 25 May 2016, at 1:40 AM, André van Deventer >>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> For those of you who might still remember – my pair of B&W mm1 speakers >>>>>> finally arrived today. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Getting started was rather straight forward. I simply connected up the >>>>>> two >>>>>> speakers, connected it up to the power supply and plugged in the USB >>>>>> port. >>>>>> Was a bit of a problem finding the power button on the side of the active >>>>>> speaker but when I finally found it by accident, the computer recognised >>>>>> it >>>>>> immediately and installed the windows drivers. It now shows up in my >>>>>> audio >>>>>> devices as mm1. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The two rather small speakers are surprisingly heavy for their size and >>>>>> extremely solidly constructed. There are two buttons on the left side >>>>>> of >>>>>> the speaker for volume control and one on the right side of the speaker >>>>>> which is the power on button. All of these buttons must be physically >>>>>> press >>>>>> so they give tactile feedback. But there is now physicale indication >>>>>> where >>>>>> they are located. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> There is a basic little remote control that comes with the unit which I >>>>>> have >>>>>> not yet used. You have to pul out f small tab that keeps the battery >>>>>> door >>>>>> from closing. I messed up things a bit so the greatest part of the tab >>>>>> broke off! Still have to get the rest out. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The sound that comes out of these little speakers is quite astonishing. >>>>>> However, if you are looking for booming bass and screeching highs as >>>>>> seem to >>>>>> be the case with much of the modern equipment, you are going to be very >>>>>> disappointed. The sound of the B&W is subtle that is the only way I can >>>>>> describe it. All the frequencies are there that you would need. And the >>>>>> sound is wonderfully clear. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Am still running some tests so will get back later if anyone is >>>>>> interested. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Andre >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> --- >>>>>> 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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> ********** >>> Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
