Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread Casey
Hi sorry I didn't state this before I live in the united states. So where can I get one of thees cards and how much would I have to shell out for on in the states? Sorry I didn't say that before. a -- Casey

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
As I'm a full-time Mac user I might be able to answer some of these questions. Regarding a drive? The Mac OS will read Windows NTFS formatted and FAT formatted drives however - by default - the Mac cannot write to these drives so - if you need to write to a drive - you'll need something like

RE: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread John Gurd
Hi Andy, I don't use a Mac as yet, but I'm sure you won't have a problem getting your music, MP3's and the like, onto your Mac. I was talking about media like DVDs that's got copyright protection built in. I think the only issue transferring data is that Apple Macs use a different file system

Re: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread Andy
Hi John. Don't frighten me with words such as copywright protection! I've spent a load of cash on my Imac and Macbook pro, and audio, either through movies, books or music is my life. So I'd just hate to face restrictions from Apple that would make life even more difficult for me. A friend

Re: online audio

2016-08-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Ah now that's a good question and that's something I've not tackled before. The advantage for me of having music in my Dropbox is that its also on the computer as well as in the cloud so I have it no matter where I want it and no special music folders are required on my computers, just

Re: online audio

2016-08-23 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
Hello how do you upload your music to dropbox with out having it download to your computer I also agree I haven't used itunes in about 2 months. not only that but it is really klunky on windows. thanks Hank On 8/23/2016 8:51 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Your’e hit on the main reason why I’m

online audio

2016-08-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Your’e hit on the main reason why I’m happy not to use an iPhone for mainstream music listening these days. I’m doing some reflection on the Windows PC side of things as I write. About a month or so ago I did a clean installation of Windows 10 onto the Desktop machine and what do you know, I’ve

RE: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread John Gurd
Hi Andy You're right. It still annoys me that I can't connect all the equipment I want without a lot of rigmarole. Sonos will let me play music from the built-in iPhone app but not other apps such as NatureSpace which has really nice nature/relaxation tracks. A lot of Apple and Microsoft

RE: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread Hamit Campos
Eo Laprte hates that. I've seen it happen. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 11:32 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Desktop computer speakers Hi Andy You're

RE: Desktop computer speakers

2016-08-23 Thread John Gurd
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