Re: MD: Prices of Minidiscs

2000-03-02 Thread Aivar_Grislis
Eoin Maguire wrote: Just thought I'd mention this as it is the first case of Ireland being cheaper than America that I can remember!! What's the price of Guinness over there? - To stop getting this list send a message containing

Re: MD: Sharp 702 issues.

2000-03-02 Thread Aivar_Grislis
Phil Genera wrote (regarding his 702): I don't know what I did, but it works now :) Congratulations! (Now you can get a job as a 702 refurbisher.) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe"

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread PrinceGaz
Hi guys! You don't listen do you. Just remember these simple rules-- Sharp minidisc walkmen esp the 702 will go pants with the UTOC error after a few months, and all Sharp equipment, possibly even all non- Sony equipment has a faulty ATRAC algorithm that turns nice music into electronic junk.

MD: TDK discs

2000-03-02 Thread Gough, Charles K
Hello everyone! Does anyone have any opinion about TDK SG discs? I have several and they seem to be doing a fine job. Just curious! Chuck - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Ralph Smeets
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey- refurb isn't so bad. I got an AIWA AM-F70 for only 183.00 (w/shipping) off Onsale.com. It hasn't given me any trouble more than one disc error. I really like this unit, and I've had it for 7 months now, and you still cannot get it new for that price. eD

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Ed Heckman
At 3/2/00 6:15 AM, PrinceGaz increased the world's knowledge by typing: In addition all non-Sony units lack a feature to manually set the recording position after the already used part :-) I don't know about decks, but you're absolutely right about the portables. Non-Sony units don't have

MD: Sony outlet stores

2000-03-02 Thread J Coon
Someone was asking about the Sony outlet stores.. here is the URL http://www.amulation.com/minidisc/sony_outlets.html The on line outlet http://www.online-sony.com/ The toll free number Call to order: 1-888-747-8246 Sony Prime Outlets at Birch Run

RE: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Wei Zhang
I just wanted to post a warning here about Refurbished Sharp 702s that appear all over Ebay and other auction sites. These "things" have a 30 Day Warranty and are NOT "Factory Refurbished". It's unfortunate for people like the gentleman who has just experience problems with his refurb.

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Ralph Smeets
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 3/2/00 6:15 AM, PrinceGaz increased the world's knowledge by typing: In addition all non-Sony units lack a feature to manually set the recording position after the already used part :-) I don't know about decks, but you're absolutely right about the

MD: Distortion in Mono Mode

2000-03-02 Thread Wayne Loden
I have a Sony MZ-R55 that works great when I record in Stereo, but if I put it in Mono mode to record, the recordings come out distorted, and the distortion increases as the songs I am recording build in volume. I am recording from a soundboard using my "line in" input. Any suggestions??

MD: 140GB CD ready...whow!

2000-03-02 Thread dirk . vael
Maximum PC reports that Constellation 3D (C3D) has developed an optical drive technology call Fluorescent Multi-layer Disc and Card (FMD/C) that can read and write more than 140 GB to a single transparent CD-ROM sized disc. FMD/C uses a laser to activate the fluorescent material contained in the

Re: MD: Micro keyboard for titling

2000-03-02 Thread Timothy P. Stockman
There is your answer ... MD connected to a Palm Pilot I have a Palm III and various MD equipment. At this point, the *only* common connection is IR, specifically, the Palm with send/receive IR and my JE520 and MDS-PC2 will receive it. The Palm will send/receive RS232 and, with the addition of

MD: Perfect Portable (Was: Refurbished Sharp 702s)

2000-03-02 Thread Ed Heckman
At 3/2/00 10:46 AM, Ralph Smeets increased the world's knowledge by typing: I'm under the impression that you haven't met PrinzeGaz yet... He's our 'provoker'. I mean, he just likes discussion to much ;-) I guess not. I noticed his smiley, but I just had to get that off my chest anyway.

MD: Excessive line noise using TOSLINK w/ Xitel

2000-03-02 Thread UberWrensch
Hello all, I'm attempting to record mp3's from my computer to my minidisc via TOSLINK, but the sound coming through has excessive noise. I do not experience this excessive line noise during analog recording, nor when simply listening through my desktop speakers. Computer specs: Win 98

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
* "PrinceGaz" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 02 Mar 2000 | You don't listen do you. Just remember these simple rules-- Sharp | minidisc walkmen esp the 702 will go pants with the UTOC error | after a few months, My 702, which I have had for more than a few months, used three to five hours every

MD: Feedback on Minidisc Mall?

2000-03-02 Thread Ed Heckman
Greetings, I need to order some 80 minute discs. Unfortunately, they're pretty hard to find, especially at decent prices. I've found some at www.minidiscmall.com, but their policies have me a little worried. Has anyone bought anything from them? Are they OK? If not, can you recommend

No Subject

2000-03-02 Thread James Jarvie
From ZDNet - something I have been dying to do (or not): Creating MP3s from your CD collection is a snap with these downloads. You can rip from CDs or record them through your soundcard. http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?24274:2813963 __ Do You Yahoo!?

MD: digital recording from Imac

2000-03-02 Thread Robbins, Geoff
Does anyone have any info on how to record MP3's digitally from an older Imac. I have the 333Mhz. I have been recording through the analog (headphone) output, but was wondering if there was some way to hook up a digital optical cable to the Imac. Thanks, Geoff

Re: MD: digital recording from Imac

2000-03-02 Thread Ian Scott
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Robbins, Geoff wrote: Does anyone have any info on how to record MP3's digitally from an older Imac. I have the 333Mhz. I have been recording through the analog (headphone) output, but was wondering if there was some way to hook up a digital optical cable to the Imac.

Re: MD: Excessive line noise using TOSLINK w/ Xitel

2000-03-02 Thread Francisco Jose Montilla
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, UberWrensch wrote: Hi, I'm attempting to record mp3's from my computer to my minidisc via TOSLINK, but the sound coming through has excessive noise. I do not experience this excessive line noise during analog recording, nor when simply listening through my

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread David W. Tamkin
Ed Heckman wrote, | If Sony made a version of the R50 that had the following modifications, I | would buy one YESTERDAY and tell my friends that they should buy one too: [among the modifications, Ed listed this:] | -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having | to

MD: Aiwa AM-F70 to the rescue

2000-03-02 Thread David W. Tamkin
So I did some editing in my JE520 and ejected the disc, letting the edited TOC get written. It was one of my oldest, most used discs. I put the disc into the W1 and got "C14 error." Same thing in the other slot of the W1, same thing back in the 520, "disc error" in the 500. Damn. I had a

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread brynmore williams
| -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having | to use the jog dial I have been trying to get around the "you're-in-the-middle-of-the-disc and-want-to-start-listening-from-the-beginning-again" problem. The way i do it now (the fastest i have found) is to hit

Re: MD: Battery Box and Sony Mics

2000-03-02 Thread J. Coon
I can't say for sure, but I doubt if it would cause a problem. It looks like a standard electret mike design. Similar to the one I designed, but a comercial version. Take a look at the plans on my web page. "Lynch, Jason JD" wrote: Hi there, I've just had a friend ask me if he could

RE: MD: Sony outlet stores

2000-03-02 Thread Orhan Sancaktar
These outlets only carry computer and monitor parts. I tried calling the 888 number and got a dead end. Anyone know a good place for refurbished Sonys or Sharps other than E-bay? They're selling for more than retail on auction! Thx, Orhan Sancaktar mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread Ed Heckman
At 3/2/00 4:26 PM, David W. Tamkin increased the world's knowledge by typing: | -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having | to use the jog dial You can open and reclose the clamshell, or you can press END SEARCH, PLAY, STOP, PLAY. Yep, you guys are right. I

MD: CD-R problem...

2000-03-02 Thread Jeffrey Lan
hey.. I know i really shouldn't write about those evil CD-Rs on an MD list, but this is the only place i know that's techy enough to help... I just got a new computer (Compaq Presario 7940)with a built in CD-RW...I decided to make some CD-Rs for my friend (doesn't use MD...), but on the

Re: MD: Distortion in Mono Mode

2000-03-02 Thread Magic
Are you only feeding one channel (ie, left channel or right channel only?) If som you need a cable to split the mono signal to feed both channels to get the best signal. You can try decreasing the desk volume and increasing record volume on the R55. In my experience this only happens when you

MD: SONY MZ-R55

2000-03-02 Thread MoparGT1
Hi I am having trouble with my sony mz-r55. When i put it on sync record and try to record a cd, it makes multiple tracks for for one song. what i mean is, that it breaks up the song, instead of just being track 01 the song is 01 and another part is track 02 and the thrid half is the 03

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread Dan Frakes
Ed Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If Sony made a version of the R50 that had the following modifications, I would buy one YESTERDAY and tell my friends that they should buy one too: [only my gripes quoted ;-)] an "automatic" end search when recording And a note explaining why the ever put

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread Mattias Bergsten
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Dan Frakes wrote: The Sony "stick" is the stupidest remote I've ever used. Am I the only one who thinks it's brilliant? I have no problems with changing songs without hitting the stop button, but that might have to do with the size of my fingers. The only thing that

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread Edmund Wong
Am I the only one who thinks it's brilliant? I have no problems with changing songs without hitting the stop button, but that might have to do with the size of my fingers. I've tried other remotes (Aiwa AM-F7, Sharp 721, Sharp 702, Panasonic SJ-MJ70, the newer Sony remote used in the R90),

RE: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Lynch, Jason JD
I'd just like to ask Am I the only person who doesn't give a toss about the End Search button??? I own a MZ-R91 and it really doesn't bother me. I've made heaps of live recordings, copying CD's, compilations and not once has it caused me to lose something. That's my 5 shillings. Jason

RE: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread Richard Lang
For what it's worth I think the stick remote kicks ass too. I have one on my MZ-E25 and I have to admit I do not see why people have hassles with it - I use the thing one-handed all the time. How do I manage this amazing feat? It's easy - I just grab the stick with my hand and use my

Re: MD: CD-R problem...

2000-03-02 Thread brynmore williams
yeah this is off topic but...: i'm a proud "brown person" who proudly owns a md player. brynmore "brown" people - Ed. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

MD: Sharp 702 Refurbs

2000-03-02 Thread Link :-7
Someone asked who can refurbish a Sharp 702 besides Sharp. http://www.sohnen.com They are the b@st@ards reflooding the market with sh|tty 702s. I'm sorry, I try to make a college students living on Ebay selling new Electronics at a legitmate price and with excellent service. My feedback

Re: MD: SONY MZ-R55

2000-03-02 Thread Mattias Bergsten
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I am having trouble with my sony mz-r55. When i put it on sync record and try to record a cd, it makes multiple tracks for for one song. You're doing this over an analogue connection, and there are some pauses longer than two seconds in this

Re: MD: Perfect Portable

2000-03-02 Thread Mattias Bergsten
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Edmund Wong wrote: I mean, it's not that it's unbearable, but it pales greatly in comparison to the others when you factor in ease of use with one hand. Okay, then I guess I AM weird, because I actually prefer it to other remotes I've tried. /fnord

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-02 Thread Dan Frakes
"PrinceGaz" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't listen do you. Just remember these simple rules-- Sharp minidisc walkmen esp the 702 will go pants with the UTOC error after a few months, B! Sorry, but that answer is incorrect ;-) Only the early 702 models had UTOC problems. Subsequent

Re: MD: Sony outlet stores

2000-03-02 Thread J. Coon
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Maybe the 888 number only carriescomputer and

Re: MD: CD-R problem...

2000-03-02 Thread J. Coon
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Check the newsgroups. Do a search on CDR and

RE: MD: SONY MZ-R55

2000-03-02 Thread Tony Antoniou
When using sync record, it not only detects the track marks when recording digitally from a CD, but it also detects silences (or relatively quiet passages) of a predetermined length. If that length is satisfied, then it automatically thinks its another track. This happens regardless of digital

Re: MD: SONY MZ-R55

2000-03-02 Thread CGV1MD
In a message dated 03/03/2000 12:02:43 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When using sync record, it not only detects the track marks when recording digitally from a CD, but it also detects silences (or relatively quiet passages) of a predetermined length. Is this

MD: bad memorex discs?

2000-03-02 Thread Aileen Chen
Hey y'all, I was thinking of picking up a pack of 20 memorex discs for 29.99 USD at my local circuit city(you can buy online too), and I was just wondering if anybody has had any problems with memorex discs? Aileen - To stop

RE: MD: SONY MZ-R55

2000-03-02 Thread Tony Antoniou
I've found that both my R50 as well as my JA30ES deck do that digitally. Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 3 March