RE: Echo Tap hands free update

2017-02-16 Thread Rick Alfaro
My Tap finally got this update yesterday here in the US. Best, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:36 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> S

RE: bluetooth speaker recomendations

2016-09-25 Thread Rick Alfaro
it out. http://amzn.to/2cDdoYE Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Covici Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:57 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: bluetooth speaker recomendations Hi. What are people

RE: Bluetooth headset?

2016-05-07 Thread Rick Alfaro
got a new Onkyo receiver that exhibits this problem. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2016 8:01 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Blu

RE: recommendation for a low-cost digital recorder?

2016-04-03 Thread Rick Alfaro
Olympus has a few models with talking menus. In fact, someone was selling an Olympus DM4 on one of the buy sell trade lists just a couple of days ago for $100. I personally own a DM4 myself and it's a terrific little recorder and extremely accessible. Best regards, Rick Alfaro

RE: Set Top Box MINIX Neo X8 Further Progress

2016-03-11 Thread Rick Alfaro
to have any of these memorized. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:08 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Set Top Box MINIX

RE: Sony Android TV Was Apple TV 4th Gen

2016-02-17 Thread Rick Alfaro
Mary, I'm using the Kodi screen reader on my Windows PC but as you mentioned, it doesn't work under Android which is a bummer. I've heard plans are to get it working but not holding by breath for that one. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio

RE: Sony Android TV Was Apple TV 4th Gen

2016-02-17 Thread Rick Alfaro
like flys so finding good streams with the latest movies has become a chore now. I have a feelling that they are being hunted down and being forced to shut down but not sure. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of

RE: Apple TV 4th Gen

2016-02-16 Thread Rick Alfaro
in, unfortunately, that's the way it is due to the HDCP (hd copy protection) present on any of these media streamers which is required by any of the services that offer movies and copy protected music. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc

RE: New Apple TV: Anyone Have One?

2015-10-27 Thread Rick Alfaro
Not yet as they just were made available for pre-order yesterday. I have one of the 64gb models on order and should have it by next week hopefully. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent

RE: Universal Remote Controls

2015-05-15 Thread Rick Alfaro
Windows app. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 5:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Universal Remote Controls Hi! Does anyone have one of these tools? I've

RE: New Telstra Corded Phone, Dreadful Thing

2015-05-03 Thread Rick Alfaro
One brand to check if you don't mind the price is Polycomm. Their big market are corporate teleconference phones and systems but they do make a couple of home office oriented models that are really solid with fantastic speaker phones. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message

RE: Integrating Home And Mobile Phone

2015-05-03 Thread Rick Alfaro
. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2015 9:09 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Integrating Home And Mobile Phone Does exactly as I said apparently

RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

2015-03-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
on the MyCloud. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Richard Bartholomew Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 6:45 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio Very interesting to read

RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

2015-03-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Agreed, the router can also be a big factor. I recently replaced my Asus rt-n16u with a NetGear R7000 also referred to as the NightHawk which also has some terrific ratings. It performs like a champ. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun

RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

2015-03-20 Thread Rick Alfaro
Totally agree here. I recently purchased the 4tb model to replace my old DLink nas that bit the dust and the difference in speed is impressive. The interface is great as long as you use the html interface. I paid $$180 for it from Amazon and it's been well worth it. Best regards, Rick

RE: WD My Cloud For Storing Audio

2015-03-20 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi, as long as you use the MyCloud's web interface, it's fine and very useable. The MyCloud Windows app isn't so great however in terms of accessibility. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent

RE: apple tv voice over audio problem

2014-12-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Mary, I'm not near my Apple TV right now, but if I'm not mistaken, there's an audio setting in the settings menu somewhere. I believe that by default it is set to auto. What happens if you set it to the optical out instead of auto? Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From

RE: apple tv voice over audio problem

2014-12-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Ahhh, sorry missed that part. Knowing that I'd say it probably has no affect but I'd give it a shot anyhow. Wouldn't hurt. If it was running to the AV receiver I'd say try game mode if your receiver had one but in the case of a sound bar, I'm at a loss. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original

RE: Facetime On Your IOS Device

2014-10-05 Thread Rick Alfaro
That is the headset that I currently own and use. The sound is excellent both incoming and out-going. It also works well with Siri but does not announce incoming caller ID if that matters. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc

RE: Plantronics Voyager Pro HD Headset Was FaceTime On Your Audio Device

2014-10-05 Thread Rick Alfaro
and the out going audio sounds very very good, full bodied and clean. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, October 5, 2014 2:27 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Plantronics Voyager Pro

RE: Plantronics Voyager Pro HD Headset Was FaceTime On Your Audio Device

2014-10-05 Thread Rick Alfaro
have using BT 4.0 (mostly speakers) connect so much faster and sound better than the older ones using 2.1 or 2.0. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, October 5, 2014 5:42 PM To: PC

RE: Facetime On Your IOS Device

2014-10-02 Thread Rick Alfaro
desirable. Is there such a setting in the FaceTime app? I couldn't find one. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2014 12:39 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject

RE: I need help with a headphone model.

2014-09-29 Thread Rick Alfaro
John, Does the Legend has it's own announcement of incoming caller ID? By this I mean not from VoiceOver but the headset's own voice announcing the incoming call, either number or name. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-25 Thread Rick Alfaro
Which app are you using that allows you to specify the DLNA output device? I'd like to check it out. Have to also check File Browser and see if it supports this. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 4:44 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: DLNA Devices So what are your favourite DLNA Apps? I have a couple, one of the most frequently

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 5:11 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: DLNA Devices I'm looking at the App now, looks very nice and exactly what a file

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
too optimistic but I do believe this is coming soon. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 4:54 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: DLNA Devices I

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
even after giving it a chance with a Nexus 7. Some iPhone apps support ChromeCast but not very many. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 2:11 PM To: PC Audio

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
Notice I said the next generation of the Apple TV, not the current. If the next generation will support third party apps as is rumored, the chances of DLNA support is quite high so I disagree. I do agree however that the current gen will probably never see it. Best regards, Rick Alfaro

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
just as it is now possible on IOS third party apps to access DLNA devices. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 4:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: DLNA

RE: DLNA Devices

2014-09-21 Thread Rick Alfaro
to an Apple TV currently. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 4:37 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: DLNA Devices Hi! I've always been fascinated with Media

RE: Olympus DM4

2014-05-14 Thread Rick Alfaro
FYI, if you look in the Daisy folder, as I recall, they have a fully accessible manual in Daisy format. My battery is currently dead at the moment so I can't check but I do recall the manual was quite helpful for many of the features of the DM4. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message

RE: Olympus DM4

2014-05-06 Thread Rick Alfaro
this recorder is that it uses a rechargeable battery very similar to a cell phone battery where my preference is standard triple or double a batteries. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: Apple TV

2014-02-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Is the XMC media center accessible? Last time I tried it the answer was no because it used all bit mapped graphics but this was under Windows. Is this really accessible under Linux? Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 2/23/2014 12:42 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: The Apple TV is a separate device from

Re: Apple TV

2014-02-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
to is what is on the Apple TV menus and anything else Apple decides to add in the future. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 2/23/2014 4:54 AM, Gary Wood wrote: Well I did get Voiceover, and I was able to find a lot in the menus. I will have to get back with all of you when I find out more. I feel

Re: Apple TV

2014-02-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
to understand the code which can be a challenge sometimes as well. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 2/23/2014 2:15 PM, Gary Schindler wrote: As a new Apple TV user myself, my biggest complaint is that I haven't found out how I can get voiceover to repeat information I may want repeated, say a code

Re: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
and I haven't upgraded any of the speakers because the system sounds just the way I like it. It's a better experience watching a BlueRay movie here in my living room than in the movie theater except for the iMax ones of course. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 2/22/2014 2:05 AM, Dane

Re: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
have afforded it. They were just a little too far out of my budget. Their best attribute IMHO is their transparency. Very natural sound with fantastic imaging. I'm glad to hear they are making another push into this market over here. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 2/22/2014 2:19 PM, Dane

Re: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
. It was amazing and very sorely missed. Those days are gone I think. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 2/22/2014 2:36 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: I heard the Bowers And Wilkins yesterday morning, I listened to their 3 airPlay models, all of which were superb! I listened to some floor standing

Re: My Denon AVR2113 Surround-Sound ReceiverAmazing What You Discover

2014-01-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
That's awesome. It's such a great feeling to be able to have full control over something like a receiver and not have to depend on counting button presses and memorizing menus. Glad to see you decided to check and were successful in finding it. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 1/23/2014 10:14

Re: accessability of the YAMAHA RX-V773WABL 7-Channel AV Receiver with WiFi Adapter

2014-01-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 1/22/2014 3:39 PM, Jim Ruby wrote: Anyone have or used this YAMAHA RX-V773WABL 7-Channel AV Receiver with WiFi Adapter? Is the android app accessible? If there is a receiver out there that is accessible from android app and or pc web browser I'm interested

Re: accessability of the YAMAHA RX-V773WABL 7-Channel AV Receiver with WiFi Adapter

2014-01-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
of the features. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 1/22/2014 4:46 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: That's just way cool man. It's totally accessable! Is this a multichannel thing though? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Wednesday

Re: accessability of the YAMAHA RX-V773WABL 7-Channel AV Receiver with WiFi Adapter

2014-01-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
of screen layouts so does take some patience to use sometimes. Best Regards, Rick alfaro On 1/22/2014 5:33 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi there! For all those looking for access to your AV Receivers? Here's an App which tops them all. I know of the Denon Remote App which is spoken of below however

RE: Grado SR60i headphones | Stereophile.com

2013-10-14 Thread Rick Alfaro
They are headphones to be specific. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 10:53 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Grado SR60i headphones

RE: Grado SR60i headphones | Stereophile.com

2013-10-14 Thread Rick Alfaro
As I recall, I'm pretty sure they rested on your ear, not surrounding them. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 8:16 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE

RE: Grado SR60i headphones | Stereophile.com

2013-10-13 Thread Rick Alfaro
a real following. Some folks really like that ear bleeding type of sound. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:38 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Grado

RE: Grado SR60i headphones | Stereophile.com

2013-10-12 Thread Rick Alfaro
I'd be interested in knowing what you think of these cans once you have had a chance to try them. I had a pair at one time and returned them. I won't say why right now because I don't want to sway your opinion. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc

RE: Grado SR60i headphones | Stereophile.com

2013-10-12 Thread Rick Alfaro
a more balanced natural sound. Let us know how you like or dislike them. (lol) This was several years ago so my pair wasn't the I version but I can't imagine they would change the characteristics too much because they certainly do have a following. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message

RE: accessible free sound recorder

2013-09-09 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi, go to www.nch.com and follow the links to their product called WavePad. It's very accessible and easy and intuitive to use. HTH Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: Monday

RE: accessible free sound recorder

2013-09-09 Thread Rick Alfaro
Sorry to hear that. There used to be a free version at one time so it must have been discontinued. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Colin Howard Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 7:32 PM To: PC Audio

RE: LS7 OR LS100?

2013-09-08 Thread Rick Alfaro
file. HTH Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2013 5:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: LS7 OR LS100? Will the ls14 or any other reasonably priced

RE: LS7 OR LS100?

2013-09-08 Thread Rick Alfaro
Are you aware of any Olympus dictation recorders that also have voice guidance? I'm familiar with all of the DM and LS series but none of those are true dictation recorders. I'd love to find one with voice guidance is one exists. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc

RE: Plextalk Pocket firmware upgrade released

2013-09-05 Thread Rick Alfaro
Is there a noticeable difference with the symantha voice? Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of tim cumings Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 11:48 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Plextalk Pocket

RE: Plextalk Pocket firmware upgrade released

2013-09-05 Thread Rick Alfaro
I wonder what they mean by higher quality TTS? Release notes don't say if it's a totally different engine or just higher bitrate of the current engine. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Blackwell, Clifford

RE: Rogue Amoeba - Under The Microscope Blog Archive Airfoil for Windows 3.5 With System Audio Capture

2013-07-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
The link works just fine here. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:11 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Rogue Amoeba - Under The Microscope Blog

RE: Denon AVR2113 Surround-Sound receiver, Accessible Via An App

2013-06-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
AVR3311. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 7:27 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Denon AVR2113 Surround-Sound receiver, Accessible Via An App Hi! Here's

RE: surround receiver

2010-12-03 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi Paul, sorry for the delayed response. The Harmony remote I have is the model 659. I actually have 2 of them and once set up, it is very accessible. You just have to make sure not to not get one of their touch screen models but I believe they have several models that are all button based. I

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi Mary. Currently, movies that can be streamed via their watch instantly streaming service are all in Dolby 2.0 which is straight stereo. I would add however that the sound quality is very good and if you have a surround sound receiver, it will play as Dolby ProLogic which does indeed add quite

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
I have a Denon AVR3311CI and can confirm that you can definitely set up or make changes via a web interface from a computer. However, not everything is available via this interface but most of the stuff is. The Oddisy setup that is done with the included microphone is not available from the web

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
Mary, For the most part, the newer receivers are pretty much menu driven with some having dedicated buttons for certain things either on the remote and or the front panel. Once you get them set up however, and memorize some of the more commonly used buttons on the remote, it isn't too bad. The

RE: For Winamp users

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
You need to disable the check for updates option under the Winamp preferences. Once you do this, you won't get stuck any more. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:52

RE: Skype not closing in Windows 7

2010-07-09 Thread Rick Alfaro
Nolan, There is a work around for this if you want to do it. First close down Skype. Navigate to the skype.exe file under your program files folder and bring up the properties for it. Go under the compatibility tab and check the compatibility mode box and set the OS to Vista and click ok. Now

RE: Veronica FM transmitter

2010-06-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Don, If you can get a model number, you should be able to get the info you need from: www.veronica.co.uk You can also contact them via their web page and ask your questions. I never did get one but when I was considering it, I contacted them via email and they were very responsive and eager to

RE: pandora with screen reader?

2010-03-17 Thread Rick Alfaro
Another link that seems to be a lot more useable with Pandora is: http://www.pandora.com/on-the-go I think sighted help is still needed to sign up. --Regards, --Rick alfaro --rick.alf...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc

Re: Olympus DM520

2009-10-13 Thread Rick Alfaro
there was not, so I'd have to say probably not. The other thing I'd like to know is would there be a way of doing line in recordings? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:47 AM To: PC

Re: Olympus DM520

2009-10-12 Thread Rick Alfaro
? Can't seem to find any good data. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from

Re: netflicks?

2009-09-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
play epasodes without playing the 700 minute season all at once. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

Re: Opinions on Good ID3 Tag Editor

2009-05-25 Thread Rick Alfaro
Ford wrote: Hello, I'd like to clean up some of the details on some of my music files and was wondering what folks found to be a good accessible program to do this. Kelly To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- --Regards, Rick Alfaro

Re: Fw: Free audio program from Giveaway web site

2009-05-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
I just downloaded it and installed it out of curiosity. This audio editor is far from being accessible IMHO. it does have some hotkeys but the interface is a nightmare. RA On 5/23/2009 11:28 AM, Bruce Toews wrote: No, it's a program from a totally different company that I've never heard

Re: converting an .m4b file to MP3 without using iTunes in Windows XP

2009-05-15 Thread Rick Alfaro
any luck with m4a files? Goldwave doesn't really like them. My winamp player plays them but that's all I can do with them since I'm not a mac or ipod person. P -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent

Re: converting an .m4b file to MP3 without using iTunes in Windows XP

2009-05-14 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi, I was able to convert some m4b files to mp3 with GoldWave. On 5/9/2009 1:47 PM, Ann wrote: Hi folks, Does anyone know how to convert an M4b, which is some kind of, I think, Apple extension for audiobook to an mp3 file? I know that, theoretically, iTunes can do this, but it doesn't work

Re: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device

2009-05-08 Thread Rick Alfaro
So how does a blind user go about selecting music from the Linksys device? I'm sure there is probably a remote that comes with it but the trouble I ran into with a similar device called the Roqu SoundBridge, was that selecting folders or tunes was all done via a display while controlling it

Re: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device

2009-05-08 Thread Rick Alfaro
Most of the NetBooks I have read about including the one I own seem to have a RealTek chip set. I haven't tried hooking mine up to a stereo system, but the output sounds decent through headphones and the microphone actually sounds quite good for what it is. I have the Asus 904HA. RA On

Re: Streaming Audio to a Non-Networked Device

2009-05-06 Thread Rick Alfaro
Steve, I went through this very thing, trying to find a good but fairly accessible way to stream media to my fairly high end home entertainment setup in our living room and never found anything I was truly pleased with. Last year I decided to go the way of a pc with XP installed on it and

Re: 8gb Sansa View

2009-04-11 Thread Rick Alfaro
John, What you see on their list of supported players is it. Keep in mind that it is an open source project with no real funding to speak of, so all development is done by folks that are volunteering their services. It takes them time to develop versions for any of the players they support.

Re: 8gb Sansa View

2009-04-10 Thread Rick Alfaro
John, If you go to www.rockbox.org you will find info about what players work with RockBox and of course you can also get the software there in addition to instructions on how to install it. RA On 4/9/2009 10:18 PM, John Chilelli wrote: Oops? I forgot to mention that the software version

Re: The New Netbooks

2009-02-28 Thread Rick Alfaro
FYI, the Asus EEE netbooks also use Realtek. RA David Tanner wrote: I won't go so far as to say that all are using RealTech audio software, but I have seen MSP, Samsung, and the Dell Mini 9; which all seem to be using the same audio software. This seems to limit your options for audio

Re: net books with jaws.

2009-02-28 Thread Rick Alfaro
Well, you don't need a replicator. All of the netbooks that I am aware of have 3 standard usb 2.0 ports except for the HP Mini that has 2. You can just plug your full sized keyboard into one of the usb ports. RA Peter Alan Smith: psmit...@post.harvard.edu wrote: Can one just plug the

Re: The New Netbooks

2009-02-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
Just to add to this a bit, the Asus EEE pcs also use the RealTek sound. My particular model the 904ha can also go up to 7 hrs plus with screen brightness turned all the way down. It has a 6 cell battery and the Asus Hy bread engine also offers a super turbo mode that will over-clock the

Re: The New Netbooks

2009-02-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
There is a podcast that someone did on the Asus 904ha. You can find it at www.blindcooltech.com. Just do a search for Asus on the main page and you should find it. Although the podcast wasn't put together all that well, you can see the netbook in action, using GoldWave for recording and

Re: PTP1 and the Victor Stream query.

2009-01-07 Thread Rick Alfaro
Now that I have had my Stream for a while I can comment regarding music playback. I love my Stream, so make no mistake there, best $300 I have spent in a long time and I understand that music playback is not the primary function of the Stream. having said that, I did a side by side

RE: Zoom recorders especially the H4

2008-05-17 Thread Rick Alfaro
Try www.blindcooltech.com There are some casts on there by Neal Ewers and others on the H4 and H2. Warmest regards,   Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G. McFarlane Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 2:29 PM

RE: Creative Zen mp3 players

2008-05-17 Thread Rick Alfaro
. Warmest regards,   Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K. Gillard Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:19 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Creative Zen mp3 players HI, I just received my ZENNstone 2GB

RE: Zoom H2 Accessibility

2008-03-27 Thread Rick Alfaro
or doing dictation. The Zoom H2 is really for doing some serious recording, where sound quality is your top priority. I have both a DS50 and an Edirol R09 and use them for totally different things, so to me, comparing them is like apples and oranges. Warmest regards,   Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: or not? Concerning Michael Lang

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Alfaro
My God, that is absolutely horrible news. He will be missed for sure. He was a great person and a wealth of knowledge. My prayers go out to Michael and his loved ones. Warmest regards,   Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: MMM-Is there any difference?

2008-01-26 Thread Rick Alfaro
for the mic with a switch on it to pause and start recording. If that isn't important to you, then the other models are identical with different memory sizes. Personally, I like having the 1GB of storage, but that of course is just personal preference. Warmest regards,   Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: The advantages of flak?

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hello. In the case of Flac files, what purpose does the cue file serve and is it automatically generated when ripping from cd to flac? Warmest regards,   Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent

RE: New flash recorders from Sony and Marantz

2007-10-03 Thread Rick Alfaro
more subject to mistakes being made. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 5:51 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: New flash recorders

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-20 Thread Rick Alfaro
of the music separately from that of a software synth. Thanks for the assistance. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List

RE: new rechargeable ready to go:

2007-09-18 Thread Rick Alfaro
them to stores, then I don't get it. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of albert griffith Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 7:55 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: new rechargeable

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-18 Thread Rick Alfaro
... --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 10:54 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x Ok here goes I'll

RE: new rechargeable ready to go:

2007-09-18 Thread Rick Alfaro
on regular NIMH chargers. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of albert griffith Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 5:00 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: new rechargeable ready

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-18 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hmmm, yes, I recall seeing that number but didn't know it controlled the overlap time. I'm going to play with it and see. Thanks for the tip. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doc

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-16 Thread Rick Alfaro
Dave, many thanks. I'm off to grab it now. Sounds like the perfect solution. I'll let you know how it works out here. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave McLean Sent: Sunday

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-16 Thread Rick Alfaro
,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 5:16 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x I don't think it is worth downloading

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-16 Thread Rick Alfaro
an external synth of course. Other than that, it is an awesome plug-in. Not a problem though as I just switch to the cross fade plug-in when I am going to do strictly listening like in another room or something. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From

RE: How does one Cross-fade in Winamp 5.x

2007-09-15 Thread Rick Alfaro
Dave, Definitely, very interested as long as I don't have to use 2 running copies of Winamp to do the cross fading. I would appreciate the link. Thanks much. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Braille CD-Rs

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Alfaro
Yes, generally speaking that is true but I'll never forget the spool of cdrs I bought once a few years ago where the little raised circle was actually on both sides. Talk about annoying! (grin) I think I wound up giving them to one of my kids. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL

RE: Freecorder toolbar and accessibility

2007-08-22 Thread Rick Alfaro
on, especially if they are able to add Skype recording which isn't particularly important for me but I know it is definitely something many folks want. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian

RE: Winamp and .asf files

2007-08-21 Thread Rick Alfaro
Yes, those file types are in the list of supported ones. --Warmest regards,   --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Pietruk Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 7:41 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE

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