Hi there I do have an FM transmitter that I used for years and years happily.
Mine goes from 87.5Mhz up to 108Mhz and it served me very well till I got the current setup. Regards. Kulvinder Bhogal E-mail: kbhog...@btinternet.com Facetime: kulvinder.bho...@techie.com <mailto:kulvinder.bho...@techie.com> Skypename: bobba2006 > On 22 Aug 2016, at 00:59, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > Always interested to hear about that sort of thing given one of my favourite > hobbies is streaming audio/video about the house. > > There are dozens of similar devices about the place, I saw something similar > to what you described, the dongle plugs into the USB port as yours does and > from there it acts as a Sound Device so you output your Software player - VLC > for example - or set it to a system default sound device. > > The difference with this device and yours is that you use a FM tuner to > receive the output. > > Common place yes I hear you cry but the difference with this USB transmitter > was that the frequency range went down to 76MHZ therefore not all tuners > could easily receive it obviously but there are a hell of a lot of radios and > tuners that do go down that far. > > The obvious advantage of using a frequency below 88MHZ is that its not likely > to enterfere with anything else. > > Quality wasn't as good as other streaming methods I use but still, its better > than nothing at all. > > > > On 22/08/2016 8:22 AM, Kulvinder Singh Bhogal wrote: >> Hi there >> >> If I may just put my pence worth in here and mention a wireless solution >> that I have used for a year or two now and it is a USB digital audio sender >> from Lyndy Electronics, excuse the spelling since it has been a while. >> >> The USB dongle plugs in to any available port and the receiver wires up via >> RCA or quarter or eighth jack in to any amp that you have with the relevant >> connecters on it. >> >> Hope this is of use to those 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 <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >>> >>> That's true it doesn't so you have a clear choice, go vintage and try to >>> integrate the modern standards or just use modern equipment which >>> integrates. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 22/08/2016 6:22 AM, Byron Stephens wrote: >>>> That doesn't help someone who wants to go the other way and go vintage and >>>> use a system like 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" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 1:18 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Desktop computer speakers >>>> >>>> >>>>> I think one of the greatest advances for connecting AVR equipment to a >>>>> computer is probably one of the simplist to understand for the average >>>>> user and that's the HDMI connection, say connect your computer to a HDMI >>>>> input on your modern-day AVR equipment, choose the HDMI output from your >>>>> computer, select the appropriate HDMI input on your AVR system and that's >>>>> it! no multiple leads to connect from your computers sound card or >>>>> device, no multiple settings to worry about and no accessibility issues >>>>> going through a control panel or App of a Sound device. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 22/08/2016 6:14 AM, Andy wrote: >>>>>> Hi again John. >>>>>> >>>>>> God, it's getting even more complicated eh? >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd just love, like yourself, to keep it simple, but it simply isn't >>>>>> going to happen is it? >>>>>> >>>>>> Good quality audio from computers, TV's and interfacing that with AV >>>>>> units or amps has historically resulted in multiple complexities and >>>>>> it's only people like us who may know a little about these things that >>>>>> gain the benefits. >>>>>> >>>>>> One day you will with no understanding whatsoever about technology , be >>>>>> able to play audio from any device through your home system, without >>>>>> even thinking about it. >>>>>> >>>>>> I really couldn't tell you what was the best method of drawing all these >>>>>> threads together and with every year, it's getting even more complicated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Wouldn't it be nice to buy a good computer with high quality sound and >>>>>> you could simply download audio from Itunes or otherwise, listen to it >>>>>> and edit it and post it again without any 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 have to ponder some more. I know desktop >>>>>> speakers for PC are nearly always rubbish but the ones Dane linked to >>>>>> are an exception. But a separate amp or receiver for my PC is a >>>>>> possibility. >>>>>> >>>>>> My PC is in a den too as my wife banned PCs from the living room so >>>>>> instead I've got a high end set up in the Livingroom similar to yours >>>>>> minus the PC. >>>>>> >>>>>> Believe it or not in my PC room/den I used to have 2 PCs with 2 sound >>>>>> cards each going through a sound mixer and then output through an >>>>>> amplifier and stereo speakers. That was in the days when I used to >>>>>> broadcast on internet radio. The 2nd PC was a backup for when things >>>>>> went wrong with my main machine which sometimes happened. Anyway, I've >>>>>> simplified things since then getting rid of redundant equipment. I now >>>>>> have one of the few self-amplified 5.1 systems that can plug into a >>>>>> sound card without an amplifier. I also use a splitter to a little >>>>>> transmitter that lets me use the old-style wireless headphones and >>>>>> portable speakers so I can have audio from my PC in other rooms. The >>>>>> Logitec Z5500 5.1 speakers sound reasonable for their price and age but >>>>>> as they're quite elderly I want something better. >>>>>> >>>>>> I was hoping to keep it simple but if I wanted to keep a 5.1 set up in >>>>>> my PC den you are probably right and I would have to think about an amp >>>>>> or receiver. It would also allow me to get the best out of my small >>>>>> collection of PC-based HD recordings. To be honest though although it's >>>>>> nice having the ability of outputting music in a 5.1 virtual mix like >>>>>> Dolby PL2 I spend less time than I used to doing that and I usually go >>>>>> to the living room for movies in surround sound, so maybe a good stereo >>>>>> speaker set up would do. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've used the external Sound Blaster USB X-Fi in the past. I've always >>>>>> liked the Creative Sound Blaster range and their latest top card is an >>>>>> internal one called the ZX. I use it and it's great! The reason I gave >>>>>> up the external card was it could only handle 5.1 if it was compressed >>>>>> to a lower bitrate. I think when USB3 becomes standard with HDMI out >>>>>> this will no longer be an issue for external cards. Optical toslink >>>>>> connections inherently can't handle 5.1 channels without reducing the >>>>>> sound quality. They are fine for stereo though. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyway, I'll definitely consider the configuration you suggest. I'm even >>>>>> thinking of testing a Sonos Connect (which lives in the Livingroom >>>>>> system) as an experiment and connecting it to my PC. It has a line in as >>>>>> well as out and therefore could carry audio from my PC simultaneously to >>>>>> my room speakers and to the Sonos speakers in my bedroom. If it was >>>>>> successful I could add Sonos speakers elsewhere in the house. It has the >>>>>> added bonus of letting me use Apple Music and Amazon Prime music and >>>>>> controlling it from an iPhone app. I haven't thought this through >>>>>> properly so I'm going to experiment to see if there are any snags. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers >>>>>> >>>>>> John >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andy >>>>>> Sent: 20 August 2016 13:39 >>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>> Subject: Re: Desktop computer speakers >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi John. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sorry for butting into your conversation, but I simply must tell you >>>>>> about my own experiences regarding high quality audio from my computers, >>>>>> before you spend more money on desk-top speakers for your computer, that >>>>>> will most probably end up disapointing you. >>>>>> >>>>>> Firstly, I buy most of my equipment from Richard Sound, in Jamaca >>>>>> Street, Glasgow. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've got a very good friend called Rob Horn who used to work for them >>>>>> but is now self employed and he sets all of this stuff up for me, when I >>>>>> need him. >>>>>> >>>>>> In my livingroom I have a Windows 7 computer, Soundblaster XFy sound >>>>>> card going into an Oncio AV Unit and there is also a 42 inch Philips >>>>>> plasma and Pioneer DVD recorder/player. The 5.1 speaker system is >>>>>> provided by a Quad Light system and although this set up is rather >>>>>> expensive, it's magnificent, particularly because it's bloody loud and I >>>>>> have no local neibours to disturb by the noise. >>>>>> >>>>>> But generally, I don't use this system when on my own with no friends >>>>>> or house guests at home, so I have a second set-up. >>>>>> >>>>>> in my little Den, I have a Windows 7 computer, Soundblaster XFy sound >>>>>> card, going into another Oncio AV unit, but this time the left and right >>>>>> channels are going into a splitter and send out 2 channel sterio to my >>>>>> study and the dining room. I have a spare socket for outdoor speakers >>>>>> but as it's always raining up here, what is the point, of outdoor >>>>>> speakers. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've just purchased an Imac 27 inch and my friend Rob is coming over by >>>>>> ferry next week to plug that into my Oncio unit also. >>>>>> >>>>>> What I'm really saying I suppose John is before you buy stand alone >>>>>> desk-top speakers, consider going down the American way of including an >>>>>> AV unit and USB Sound Card. >>>>>> >>>>>> The Yanks have been doing this for years while we continue to spend good >>>>>> money on rubbish. >>>>>> >>>>>> Both of my systems John give me much joy and of course I use things like >>>>>> Goldwave and Tune-in radio so I can record everything going through the >>>>>> card. >>>>>> >>>>>> If I wanted to, on my JAWS computers, I could pump all of my audio music >>>>>> through the AV unit and send JAWS to little shitty speakers, more or >>>>>> less, such as the ones you are considering. >>>>>> >>>>>> This means that all of my recordings are free of sounds coming from JAWS. >>>>>> >>>>>> I do a lot of recording on my computers and listen to 5 Live and 6 Music >>>>>> as well as Radio Scotland and these days John, the Broadcast quality is >>>>>> very good, so why would I want to listen to all of my hard work, through >>>>>> stand alone cheep speakers. >>>>>> >>>>>> Start thinking about an AV unit, an external sound card, nice speakers, >>>>>> either sterio or 5.1 and a couple 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-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 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 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 speakers >>>>>> >>>>>> 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&W M1 speakers in the past and now there's another >>>>>> model from Kef that shows us a thing or two when it comes to listening to >>>>>> music and good audio quality from your speakers, the Kef Eggs It >>>>>> shouldn't >>>>>> be too difficult for anyone to guess the shape of these speakers <smile>. >>>>>> Like the B&W M1's the Eggs can plug directly into a computer via its USB >>>>>> port but the system also boasts an Optical In digital connection for >>>>>> other >>>>>> devices such as a TV, Digital radio etc and a sub-wooffer out should you >>>>>> need one. >>>>>> I've not had a chance to listen to these speakers here but the review >>>>>> linked >>>>>> to below seems to suggest that a sub-woofer may not be required in most >>>>>> situations and - having heard a lot of Kef speakers myself - that's how I >>>>>> also imagine things http://www.whathifi.com/kef/egg/review >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- >>>>> No virus found in this message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 2016.0.7752 / Virus Database: 4647/12848 - Release Date: 08/21/16 >>>>> >>>> >>> > >
