Re: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

2016-10-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
It was a stroke of luck that I came upon this. On 10/10/2016 3:03 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: Hi Dane, Again thank you very much. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 9. oktober 2016 17:31 Til: PC Audio

Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

2016-10-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
Right, here's my USB dongle so it should be easy enough to do a Google search and see where you can buy one, either that or go to eBay where I bought mine. Avantree Leaf Low Latency Bluetooth wireless AptX Stereo USB adapter On 9/10/2016 6:16 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: Dear list, My Lenovo

Re: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

2016-10-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I bought a USB Dongle from eBay for that very same reason though I didn't buy the cheapest one I could fine, I bought one that supported AptX, cost me around $50 I think it was. That's $50 well spent as the audio out of that thing is truly superb. Its easy enough to set up, just plug

AirPlay Speakers

2016-10-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Since we’ve been discussing airPlay quite a bit lately I thought it time to ask the question again, is there a good portable AirPlay speaker still available? I don’t know the exact answer to that question but if you’re talking about a good quality portable AirPlay speaker then I would

FetchTV and Netflix

2016-10-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I've had a FetchTV set top box for well over a year now. This box is not to be confused with an Apple TV or any other Android Set Top Box we've been discussing here, the Box actually runs LYNUX and Open Source code. FetchTV is available in Australia though I don't think its available in

Re: accessible software media player that can bookmark

2016-10-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
VLC has a Jump To command if that's the sort of thing you're talking about along with various shortcuts to allow you to skip in various increments through a file. On 7/10/2016 7:08 AM, Tom Kaufman wrote: But can VLC actually get you from "point A to point B in a file? If so, I've not

Re: SV: accessible software media player that can bookmark

2016-10-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I appreciate your comments and agree but on the other hand - if people choose to use dinosaurs as you so aptly put it - then that's their lookout, in other words don't worry yourself about it all just take full advantage of what VLC and other players have to offer. As you've seen, some

Re: Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones Review | StereoNET

2016-10-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
headphones given their weight and bulk. Despite the remote cord supplied I can't see myself toting them about in my shoulder bag on a daily commute. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 05 October 2016 04:19 To: PC

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones Review | StereoNET

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Since these cans are under discussion I thought I'd go in search of a review and this is an interesting read. Those who know the B P7 cans - as I do - can look at some interesting comparisons between P7 and P9. Should you upgrade? Well in the end that decision is between both you and your bank

Re: Bowers And Wilkins P9 Headphones

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Busy at the moment, I'll have another look a little later on today and let the list know. On 5/10/2016 6:07 AM, Mary Otten wrote: Did that notice have a price? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2016, at 10:48 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Just got notifi

Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
ng to > splash out for the 800 series? Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 04 October 2016 18:47 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

Bowers And Wilkins P9 Headphones

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Just got notification that the Bowers And Wilkins P9 Headphones have just been released, they’re supposed to be the best headphones B have ever released, can’t keep up with the best can you . ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this

Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
en played and I'm not even sure the CM9s > have been fully run in. After the CM series you are talking about the 800 > series but then, you are also talking funny money. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
; fun. Plus, I have a stereo downstairs. If I were stuck using Bluetooth, my >> Mac wouldn't reach there. And if I left my eye device upstairs and went >> downstairs for something, I'd be out of luck if I wanted to use that >> downstairs stereo. Bluetooth won't go that far. &

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
phones for example. >> >>> On 4 Oct. 2016, at 5:37 pm, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: >>> >>> I've got a speaker in my loft called a Stealth Air 2 which has both >>> Airplay and Bluetooth with a rather nifty little remote that lets you > select eithe

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
h won't go that far. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 11:50 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> Yes, you pretty much summed it up and I’ll get to that in a moment. >> I’ve not heard of the speaker you me

Re: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
t speakers I will either have to find something the same size > that will fit the cabinet or get rid of a very expensive and elaborate piece > of furniture. Secretly I would like to go back to floor standing speakers one > day but she will kill me! > > John > > -Original

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
ct either. > I use Bluetooth every time. Less laggy for one thing. > > John > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 03 October 2016 12:37 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Sub

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Still there yes but I'm given to wondering just how long for? On 3/10/2016 1:14 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Well, they don't exactly advertise it, nor is it well labeled. At least it is still there. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2016, at 5:40 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
ed it to control center. And I wish they would put it back. Or at least > wish they would have the flexibility for app developers to include that > airplay functionality right in the main screen of the app. That was the most > convenient I thought. > > Mary > > > S

Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
ide of things from a personal experience. I will say that my other Sonos > equipment i.e.: a stereo pair of the small Sonos Play 1 speakers sound very > good for their size. > > John > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Beha

Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
least wish they would have the flexibility for app developers to include that airplay functionality right in the main screen of the app. That was the most convenient I thought. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2016, at 12:27 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Has anyo

IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Has anyone bothered to use IOS 10 with AirPlay? I'm wondering if you've noticed what I have if you go into the control center and activate AirPlay from there. On my iPhone I only see the option to Mirror to an Apple TV - which I don't have at the moment - and I don't see an option to stream

Re: Sonos Connect AMP.

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Music service, Amazon Prime and Tune-In Radio which is a built in service. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 29 September 2016 12:13 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sonos Connect AMP. Well firstly

Re: Sonos Connect:Amp.

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
. I will say that my other Sonos equipment i.e.: a stereo pair of the small Sonos Play 1 speakers sound very good for their size. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 29 September 2016 19:21 To: PC Audio

Radio World: One of America’s Most Remote AM Sites Signs Off

2016-10-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Perhaps some of you living the U.S. have actually listened to this station at times? http://www.radioworld.com/kbrt

reminiscing Wit Bob Rogers

2016-10-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
For those who like the music of the 50s and beyond - going further back in time - then they may appreciate this programme on from 6 till Midnight Saturday Evening Eastern Australian Time at http://www.2ch.com.au Bob Rogers - your host - has been on the Australian Airwaves sinc 1942 at age 15,

Panasonic Shortwave Receiver DR-22 / RF-2200

2016-09-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Thanks to Google I found a page with a very nice description of the Panasonic RF2200 Short Wave radio, I sent a sample of its AM capabilities to the list yesterday. > http://www.shortwaveradio.ch/radio-e/panasonic-rf2200-e.htm >

Re: Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band Radio

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
[mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 12:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band Radio You mean the radio itself? I first started to be interested in the

Re: Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band Radio

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
ey were introduced. I thought it > was a marvelous receiver for the price. I especially loved the swivel > antenna on the top thus obviating the need to turn the set to receive optimal > signal. > > > Don Roberts > > > > On 9/29/2016 11:27 AM, Dane Tr

Re: Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band Radio

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
You mean the radio itself? I first started to be interested in the Panasonic RF2200 by talking to friends who had owned them in the 70s. I then read a review on the radio which placed it above or slightly equal to the CC EP radio when it came to performance, that’s a huge statement for anyone

Re: Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band Radio

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
ank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona > <hank.smith...@gmail.com> wrote: > > it is so weird not hearing the fading of shortwave radio > > I have allways wondered what a shortwave station sounded like when it was in > the same country > also nice radio nice and basy to! &g

Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band Radio

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
I sampled a station from Wagin in Western Australia - about 2100 miles away from me - and thought I’d share it with you. I sampled this from my new Panasonic RF2200 Vintage World Band radio and by new I mean that I’ve just acquired one, the radio itself is around 40 years old but now its been

Re: SonosConnectAmp.

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
I don’t own one though I certainly will be looking at one in the coming days. The Songs connect gets good write-ups and I’m looking forward to using one for two reasons, I’m looking forward to having a play with the Songs App and I’m looking forward to using the digital output on my system with

Re: Sonos Connect AMP.

2016-09-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
Well firstly and someone may correct me on this, the songs connect needs an amp to run with and I can’t see any logical reason as to why you couldn’t use your Songs connect with your existing 5.1 system, you’d probably want to use a digital connection as a link between the Connect and your

Re: Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices, Here Are The Details |Redmond Pie

2016-09-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 7:10 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices, Here Are The Details |Redmond Pie Things don't stay still for long in the Set Top Box market these days so the first obvious question is how accessible can can

The CC 2E radio, notes

2016-09-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I've had one of these radios for nearly 3 years and I'm always discovering new features and functions, one of these is the "Calibrate" function that calibrates the radio for Medium-Wave reception. so I'll do my best to explain what the calibrate feature does and how to use it. To

Re: How Do I Configure SpotiAmp to Display Song Title and Artist?

2016-09-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Unfortunately I didn't find any third party Spotify players for Windows. For those who have a Mac and are interested in listening to Spotify then here's the URL for the Musicality App. http://getmusicality.com/ Musicality can handle multiple music streaming services and even handles

Re: How Do I Configure SpotiAmp to Display Song Title and Artist?

2016-09-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep there is but its only for the mac as far as I know, not Windows. Since I have a little time I'll do some searching to see if there are any Windows Third Party Apps that handle Spotify. On 30/08/2016 11:01 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Don’t know but there’s another app called

Vinyl Studio Pro, down to work

2016-09-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Finally got some time to work with Vinyl Studio Pro. As list members will recall, I got some time this past weekend to sample a few Vinyl singles in my collection, I didn't have a lot of time at my disposal then so it was a hurried session, sample the singles using a Zoom H1 recorder

Re: Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices, Here Are The Details | Redmond Pie

2016-09-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Pie Given their track record, I'd say not at all. I would love to be wrong. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Sep 26, 2016, at 4:10 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Things don't stay still for long in the Set Top Box market these days so the first obvious question

Re: Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices, Here Are The Details | Redmond Pie

2016-09-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Things don't stay still for long in the Set Top Box market these days so the first obvious question is how accessible can can these things be made? http://www.redmondpie.com/roku-announces-five-new-streaming-devices-here-are-the-details/

Re: Web Radio Stations

2016-09-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, 27 September 2016 9:01 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations There's a problem with doing that, depending on how ya system is configur

Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices, Here Are The Details | Redmond Pie

2016-09-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
Things don't stay still for long in the Set Top Box market these days so the first obvious question is how accessible can can these things be made? http://www.redmondpie.com/roku-announces-five-new-streaming-devices-here-are-the-details/

Re: Web Radio Stations

2016-09-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
There's a problem with doing that, depending on how ya system is configured any attachments to an email list may be considered as virus infection thus some people may not be able to view the attachment On 27/09/2016 6:17 AM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Yes, Please send them to the List, since I

VOIP Telephone Apps

2016-09-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yes, there's a free one for the Mac simply called telephone, you can find it in the Mac Apps Store. The App seems to be completely accessible though I've not as yet got the App working on any of my VOIP lines, most likely cause is that I'm entering data incorrectly as the App isn't too clear

Digital DAB+ Radio Sample

2016-09-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Someone wrote to me privately requesting a sample of our DAB+ Radio system in Australia so thought I may as well make it available for others. Left one of the recorders on for a couple of hours and here is the result. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Cambridge%20tuner.flac

Vinyl Studio Pro, how did it go?

2016-09-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
I didn’t get as much time with Vinyl Studio Pro as I would have liked, had a few other issues to deal with though that didn’t stop me sampling some of the Vinyl, even though I was away from the computers and all thanks goes to the Zoom H1 for making the sampling possible, Just hooked the H1 up

Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

2016-09-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
epic! I've heard it and used it on the soundlink color. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 11:51 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: bluetooth s

Re: Web Radio Stations

2016-09-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
/ -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2016 5:18 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Web Radio Stations Another site I use often - I'm a listener to many st

Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

2016-09-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
I admit to giving up following the Bluetooth speaker market these days as there are literally hundreds and hundreds of Bluetooth Speakers out there in all shapes and sizes for pretty much all budgets so in my view you've really got to ask yourself what your exact needs are for a Bluetooth

Re: Web Radio Stations

2016-09-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
Another site I use often - I'm a listener to many stations in the States is http://www.cbsradio.com/market here you will find a complete listing of CBX radio stations in the U.S. along with "Listen" URL's, Twitter feeds, contact information etc. On 25/09/2016 5:07 AM, Clifford Blackwell

Re: Web Radio Stations

2016-09-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
: Thanks heaps for that information. Wasn't aware that this one excisted. Andrea On 24/09/2016 11:50 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: If it is I wouldn't count on its accuracy, you're far better going to a dedicated Web Radio database site such as http://www.vtuner.com where the database is updated

Re: Web Radio Stations

2016-09-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
If it is I wouldn't count on its accuracy, you're far better going to a dedicated Web Radio database site such as http://www.vtuner.com where the database is updated frequently. On 24/09/2016 11:43 AM, Andrea Sherry wrote: Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing

Re: Onkyo TX-8140 Network Stereo Receiver.

2016-09-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
the TX-8140 is a practical piece of equipment, not what I'd be using myself however if you want a feature packed box - and aren't so worried about how everything sounds - then its a reasonable choice,. If you take the other approach - say buy an Amplifier without the bells and whistles this

Re: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4.

2016-09-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
No, Sonos Connect is a device on its own though it is controlled by an Android or IOS App. On 24/09/2016 1:50 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hello: That would be the Sonos Connect Amp. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane

Re: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4.

2016-09-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Well if you’re talking amplifiers then the answer is a Sonos Connect. > On 24 Sep. 2016, at 12:45 am, Jim Noseworthy > wrote: > > Hey Gang: > > > > Sonos Connect or Apple tv4: what say you. > > > > Thanks all over the place. > > > ** Those

Re: Stereo amp question.

2016-09-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Stereo Amplifiers as components do not - as a rule - access streaming music services by themselves, you get the amplifier and then you need to - not only connect the amplifier to loudspeakers or headphones - but also have an input device connected and there are a few devices that come to mind,

Re: Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its Paces

2016-09-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
thod to > not have the hum at all? > Btw, be looking forward to hearing about the software. > Thanks. > > - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >

Re: The state of Olympus recorders these days

2016-09-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
a smaller field recorder but maybe this will reduce the quality of the > recording. > /A >> 22 sep. 2016 kl. 05:45 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: >> >> Okay, I didn’t know that model had been discontinued, I was able to get one >> so may as we

Re: Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its Paces

2016-09-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
out. > I read a test on it in june and if i could i would afford it. > /A >> 22 sep. 2016 kl. 02:26 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: >> >> Thanks for this, my Aiwa is getting a little old now and I have been looking >> around for a replacement

Re: Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its Paces

2016-09-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
cking via counterwate, > and the phono box is the preamp that you will need. Also these turntables are > dead on for speed. > - Original Message - > From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-aud

Re: The state of Olympus recorders these days

2016-09-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
i, >> wow I thought the ls-14 had been discontinued and replaced by the ls-pII >> which I didn't find to be as good in quality as the 14 to my ears though it >> does finally boast a talking clock setting menu yay for that I guess. As >> always we'll enjoy reading o

Re: The state of Olympus recorders these days

2016-09-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
uess. As > always we'll enjoy reading of your experiences therein. > Robin > > > -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 11:26 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: The state of Olympus recorders these days > >

The state of Olympus recorders these days

2016-09-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
So I have the DM4 and Dm7, soon to be getting the LS14 and Ls100, I use all for different recording applications as some models have strengths whilst others have weaknesses. So I’ve named the four models I’ll be using and I’m wondering are their any other current Olympus models I should be

Re: Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its Paces

2016-09-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
make is quite a setup. > - Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 12:33 PM > Subject: Re: Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its

Re: Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its Paces

2016-09-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Haven't had time to > do the same thing yet. > > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 21 September 2016 06:34 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Putting Vinyl Stud

Putting Vinyl Studio Pro Through Its Paces

2016-09-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep, will be doing that this weekend, have some lost 45’s bought from Vinyl Australia to sample and I’ve got the old Aiwa Turntable prepared and ready, have one of the computers here connected to the line-out of the Rotal Amp which has a truly superb Fono stage built-in. I have both the Mac

Review: Headphones: Sennheiser's newies too clever by half

2016-09-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
Certainly not for me, I'll just keep enjoying my MM550X for the moment . http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/headphones-sennheisers-newies-too-clever-by-half-20160815-gqsmog.html

Re: The MM 550 was replaced with the very much superior PXC 550 Travel headphones. Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
:45 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: I've just read a review on these and they would be an unmitigated disaster for anyone who is blind to use. Firstly the review clearly states that the touch panels - these cans have two - need to be controlled with precise mo

Re: The MM 550 was replaced with the very much superior PXC 550 Travel headphones. Re: Bluetooth Headset

2016-09-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
550 are an excellent all-rounder option. On 6 Sep 2016, at 3:05 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: I received a pair of Sehheiser MM550X cans today and I’m suitably impressed though everything isn’t roses with this system, there’s nothing much to complain about really a

Re: daisy players

2016-09-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
mitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ah no I meant the plextalk pocket. Someone seemed to think it was gone. But > yeah the ET does sound cool. It's just that it's mad expensive. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane

Re: The Best $150 Over-Ear Headphones | The Wirecutter

2016-09-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
fter 5-6 > hours of continuous use. > But I agree with the model; they are a really good headphone choice for a > very reasonable price. Trust me; I've tried a lot of headphones. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >

daisy players

2016-09-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
it on their site. I was just brouzing around on there and saw it. They have it for 300 and something. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 11:49 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.

Re: Plextalk Pocket Linio Talking Book Player

2016-09-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Sherry Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 5:38 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Plextalk Pocket Linio Talking Book Player But that wasn't the question I asked was it? On 17/09/2016 8:19 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hmm, I thought the Plextalk Pocket had

Re: Plextalk Pocket Linio Talking Book Player

2016-09-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Sherry Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 5:38 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Plextalk Pocket Linio Talking Book Player But that wasn't the question I asked was it? On 17/09/2016 8:19 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hmm, I thought the Plextalk Pock

Re: Plextalk Pocket Linio Talking Book Player

2016-09-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
Bu I was making a comment wasn’t I. > On 17 Sep 2016, at 8:38 PM, Andrea Sherry <sherr...@wideband.net.au> wrote: > > But that wasn't the question I asked was it? > > > On 17/09/2016 8:19 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> Hmm, I thought the Plextalk Pocket had been d

Re: Plextalk Pocket Linio Talking Book Player

2016-09-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hmm, I thought the Plextalk Pocket had been discontinued? > On 17 Sep 2016, at 6:17 PM, Andrea Sherry wrote: > > I have purchased and await delivery of this player. > > Is there a list for users of this machine? > > Andrea > > > -- > Though no one can go back and

The Best $150 Over-Ear Headphones | The Wirecutter

2016-09-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep I know how some people feel, some of the stuff talked about here is way beyond a budget and I have to admit to stretching the finances sometimes for something my ears just love. Well perhaps the review linked to here may be your anser to the problem of getting some very good "Bang for Your

Review: RAVPower RP-PB14 Xtreme – The Last Portable Battery You’ll Ever Need?

2016-09-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
Review: RAVPower RP-PB14 Xtreme – The Last Portable Battery You’ll Ever Need? August 27, 2014 RAVPower RP-PB14 Xtreme I’m starting to think I might have a problem. My interest in external batteries may be turning into a fetish, but these energy stores are important to our digital lifestyles.

B P7 Wireless review | What Hi-Fi?

2016-09-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
And here’s another review Bowers And Wilkins themselves put up on their Twitter feed, they must be pretty happy chap’s I should think. > http://www.whathifi.com/bw/p7-wireless/review#node-content-start > ** Those of a

Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

2016-09-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 September 2016 19:21 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original I have the originals myself though one does have to wonder just how

Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

2016-09-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
l P7's already. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 14 September 2016 18:56 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

2016-09-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
be sorely tempted even though I've got the original P7's already. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 14 September 2016 18:56 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headph

Re: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original

2016-09-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
I’ve owned an original Bowers And Wilkins P7 set for around 12 months now I think it is. Like you I would never claim that they’re the best cans around but I reckon they’re damn good all the same so I’ll be making a point of going to my local Hi-Fi store to give these babies a listen. > On 14

The Fire TV with VoiceView from Amazon: An Accessibility Review - AccessWorld® - September 2016

2016-09-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yet another nice set top box alternative which looks to be quite accessible according to the review linked to here, a few spots of bother but its early days and things can only get better one hopes. https://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw170902

Re: Apple TV, how's it getting on?

2016-09-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
think it's due a TVOS update so I'll make a point of reacquainting myself with it and let you know if there's anything of interest. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 13 September 2016 01:56 To: PC Audio Discussion

Re: Lossless Radi Streams

2016-09-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Google is your friend . On 14/09/2016 12:20 AM, Casey wrote: Hi there is know link for these streams so how can we listen to them? Or were you just letting us know that you can find these with google and encouraging us to look for these on our own. Just asking is all.

Re: Recording internet streams on the Iphone.

2016-09-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Remember that whatever you use to rewith form the Internet its most likely you wn't be able to move or copy the recorded file from your iPhone due to the limitations Apple have in place. On 14/09/2016 3:33 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! No. Will do that. /A On 13 Sep 2016, at 01:38, Dane

Lossless Radi Streams

2016-09-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay I’ve been using Google to find Lossless audio streams from radio stations - FLAC in particular - and I’m surprised how many I found. Some are mainstream stations whilst others are Internet only but all! I tried - without exception - are of excellent audio quality. Note that you’ll need a

Apple TV, how's it getting on?

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I know several list members own an Apple TV 4th gen so I'm curious to know how the Apple TV experience is coming along, have there been any major updates or changes? I have an Android Neo box in my ounge which I really love but I am thinking of an Apple TV in the Den now where I have my

Re: Apple Music Challenges Spotify with Playlists

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
so get to view new releases and genres that it thinks you like, based on what it knows about your listening habits. I assume Spotify must do something similar in their discovery tab. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2016, at 6:27 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Seems as

Re: Apple Music Challenges Spotify with Playlists

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Seems as though Apple Music and Spotify are going to be the big players in the Music Subscription business before long. One thing I'm puzzled about though and perhaps someone can answer this, why do Apple Music and Spotify always conce

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
Is that still being produced? On 13/09/2016 8:15 AM, Norma A. Boge wrote: Andrea, Not sure if anyone has yet mentioned the Book Port Plus from American Printing House for the Blind. I just ordered my second unit as the headphone jack went out on my first unit after 6 years of very heavy

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
as you do to know better than that . On 12/09/2016 8:43 PM, Jamie Kelly wrote: Don't forget daisy players also provide the important function with TTS also reading brf, docx and other formats. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane

Re: Recording internet streams on the Iphone.

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
Have you tried oOtunes? On 13/09/2016 2:35 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Since i’ve been both a heavy Iphone and Ipad user i am looking for any program that records internet streams. There’s TuneIn Radio but it wont record a saved show from the swedish Radio nor will Vlc. So are there

Re: Vinyl Studio

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
? /A On 11 Sep 2016, at 20:02, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: I’m using the version of Vinyl Studio for OSX as I write which is also incredibly accessible and easy to use, like the Windows version there are tips at startup to get you on your way and everything is laid ou

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
I don’t think anyone suggesting that library’s won’t be around for a long time to come and as you say library’s play a very worthwhile part in our community, there’s no reason at all why we can’t have library’s running in parallel with other systems and obviously the more systems we have at our

Apple Music Challenges Spotify with Playlists

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
Seems as though Apple Music and Spotify are going to be the big players in the Music Subscription business before long. One thing I'm puzzled about though and perhaps someone can answer this, why do Apple Music and Spotify always concentrate on "New Music", most new music I absolutely despise -

Re: Daisy Player

2016-09-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
t; >> P. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >> Trethowan >> Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 1:38 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>

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