Hi John, I agree - a good analogy - similar to the HDMI mess, which seems to be settling down with HDMI 1.3 for now. However, Onkyo has a component HD radio tuner that also has satellite connectivity as well as Internet radio. The interface is 'future proof' with RS-232 connection for upgradability when newer features or formats are available.Best Regards, Cornell> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: RE: HD radio> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:19:24 +1300> > Very well said Bob. The format wars are further complicated by the fact that> the US is using a different standard from the predominant digital radio> standard in the rest of the world although they are trying hard to get other> countries interested.> > This seems to me like cell phones all over again. The US went down their own> road, but eventually GSM, the world standard, has started to dominate.> > I hope HD Radio dies a natural death, as I don't particularly like the idea> of having to have one radio for the US when I travel there, and another for> the rest of the world. I'm sure people from the US who travel elsewhere feel> the same.> > Jonathan> > > > -----Original Message-----> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Behalf Of Bob Seed> Sent: Saturday, 12 January 2008 10:16 a.m.> To: PC Audio Discussion List> Subject: Re: HD radio> > I wouldn't waist my money on HD radio at this time, as HD radio is still in > the experimental stages of its development. There are still a number of > technical issues that have to be ironed out. In Canada, for an example HD > licences for broadcasters are issued conditionally on an experimental basis > only. If I had my druthers I would purchase a satellite radio before going > HD. When was the last time that you heard an ad on television saying that > the latest model of a given car comes complete with an HD radio? We all know> > what happened to am stereo,it appeared to be a good idea at the time, > however the manufacturers of radio receivers failed to come through with the> > goods, and the system failed. Another example was the Sony beta system, as > the public showed favour towards the VHS cassette. Now we are faced with > another dilemma, blue ray up against yet another competitive format. I have> > had a satelite radio for almost two years now, and frankly would not switch > back. Some times it is best to sit on the sidelines for awhile until such > time that> all of the technical bugs of a given system are ironed out.> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "chris ramsay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:29 PM> Subject: Re: HD radio> > > > i got a sony hd radio and and am very pleased with it> > although it is not the best for am broadcasts it does a better job than > > any> > of the others i tested. chris ramsay> > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Cornell Ligon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:47 AM> > Subject: RE: HD radio> >> >> >>> >> you can get a ton of HD radio info at www.hdradio.com with local listings> >> in a given area.> >>> >> from what I understand from one of my local audio dealers, audiocraft in> >> greater cleveland, most aren't very good for am broadcasts. I'm probably> >> going to get an Internet WI-FI portable and merely paste my icons into it> >> taking it around wherever I go and pluggin into either my comp, home> >> stereo or a pair of portable speakers that I have planted throughout my> >> house, garage and patio...> >>> >> for the cost of an HD, I'd probably go satellite as well. Probably will> >> get sirius online this weekend and listen to at home or work comp without> >> purchasing any hardware, because not necessary to listen to on bus and > >> can> >> access via wife's phone pda in the car via fm transmitter.> >>> >>> >> Best Regards,> >> Cornell> >>> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Subject: Re: HD radio> >>> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:19:38 -0500> >>>> >>> Radio Shack wants $299.00 for the receptor radio they must have quit> >>> selling there> >>> Accurian model. I couldn't find it.> >>>> >>> look to see what Circuit City and Best Buy sells HD radios for. Sony> >>> sells one> >>> much cheaper than Boston Acoustics.> >>>> >>> ----- Original Message -----> >>> From: "Adrian Spratt"> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List"> >>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:33 AM> >>> Subject: Re: HD radio> >>>> >>>> >>>>I don't know how much Radio Shack is charging, but it's likely to be in> >>>>the> >>>> range of $200-$250. I should be clearer about the radio's limitations,> >>>> based> >>>> on the model I bought about two years ago. It's terrible on AM, so > >>>> you'd> >>>> buy> >>>> it only for FM. Also, there are five-second delays any time you switch> >>>> to an> >>>> HD broadcaster, as I believe is standard with HD. However, I also find> >>>> the> >>>> radio doesn't come up right away when I turn it on, and very> >>>> occasionally> >>>> won't come up at all until I unplug the AC adaptor and reconnect it to> >>>> the> >>>> outlet. I have another radio right next to it for the times I want> >>>> immediate> >>>> reception, such as a news broadcast at the top of the hour. But for me,> >>>> the> >>>> pure clarity of the Boston Acoustics HD's musical sound outweighs its> >>>> eccentricities.> >>>>> >>>> To purchase or read reviews of HD component tuners, I would turn to C> >>>> Crane,> >>>> an online and phone-order company that is responsive to queries from> >>>> visually impaired customers:> >>>>> >>>> http://www.ccrane.com/> >>>>> >>>> ----- Original Message -----> >>>> From: "Stephen Guerra"> >>>>> >>>> how much was it> >>>>> >>>> Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist> >>>>> >>>> Independent Living Aids Products for Your Active Independent Life!> >>>>> >>>> 200 Robbins Lane> >>>> Building A, Suite 100> >>>> Jericho, NY 11753> >>>> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313> >>>> Fax: (516) 937-3906> >>>>> >>>> Email your questions to TechSupport Visit Independent Living Aids on > >>>> the> >>>> Web! Visit SoundBytes.com> >>>>> >>>> -----Original Message-----> >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt> >>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:05 AM> >>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List> >>>> Subject: Re: HD radio> >>>>> >>>> The link for that IBicquity webpage where you can locate HD > >>>> broadcasters> >>>> in> >>>> your area is> >>>>> >>>> http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio/hdradio_find_a_station> >>>>> >>>> Although it is a quirky device, I love my Boston Acoustics HD Receptor> >>>> Radio. To my ears, it even sounds better playing non-HD stations than> >>>> other> >>>> tabletop-size radios I've heard. It's no longer available from the > >>>> place> >>>> where I bought it, but my local Radio Shack now sells it. When I was> >>>> there> >>>> last month, they were playing it to the entire store.> >>>> ----- Original Message -----> >>>> From: "Gary G Schindler"> >>>>> >>>> Paul, before you plunk down any money on an HD radio, check to see what> >>>> stations are playing in your area. you can find this out from the> >>>> IBicquity> >>>> site. I haven't bought one yet because the Pittsburgh stations last > >>>> time> >>>> I> >>>> checked have a lousy selection of formats on HD radio. the AM band has> >>>> only> >>>> one station broadcasting in HD. I think you are better off with> >>>> satellite> >>>> radio.> >>>> ----- Original Message -----> >>>> From: "Paul Oeser"> >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List"> >>>> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 9:28 PM> >>>> Subject: HD radio> >>>>> >>>> I'm thinking of taking the plung and trying HD radio. The prices are> >>>> lower> >>>> than they were a year ago. Any one tried it yet?> >>>>> >>>> I still like my XM satellite radio but like to try new radios.> >>>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...> >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...> >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org> >>>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:> >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...> >>> http://www.pc-audio.org> >>>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...> >> http://www.pc-audio.org> >>> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >> >> >> > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more...> > http://www.pc-audio.org> >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1219 - Release Date: > > 11/01/2008 10:19 AM> > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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