RE: Question about LS-14 digital recorder

2017-11-12 Thread JOHN RIEHL
. Also, while recording, you can press the F3 function button, and it will place a bookmark for use silently. When power off and on again, the playback speed stays the same. On Sun, 12 Nov 2017 at 20:40, Joe Paton wrote: > Hello John, > > When you start replaying a file, the default state of

RE: Question about LS-14 digital recorder

2017-11-12 Thread JOHN RIEHL
g the recording. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andy Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2017 12:01 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Question about LS-14 digital recorder Hi John. Like another member suggested yesterday, most of these reco

Question about LS-14 digital recorder

2017-11-12 Thread JOHN RIEHL
ything about that in Neil's podcast. Thanks. John

RE: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread JOHN RIEHL
The victor Trekker does have Bluetooth capability. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek Hi! I wonder i

RE: software to tag mp3 files?

2017-11-08 Thread John Gurd via Pc-audio
I've used Tag and Rename for years. It is very rich in features and accessible with Jaws. I can't remember how much I paid for it. http://www.softpointer.com/tr.htm John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowa

RE: A Victor Stream Query

2017-09-01 Thread JOHN RIEHL
Try removing the battery and utting it back in. I've had this happen on occasion and removing the battery and putting it back seems to fix the problem. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Smiling? Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 4:56 AM

Re: Issue with Buzz in Radio Recordings

2017-08-29 Thread John Covici
body please know why this might be happening with two > > devices but not with my phone, even though the radio is digital (so > > it's not a matter of using a mono device)? Also, does anyone know of > > settings/processes that I can run with GoldWave or another piece of > > software to successfully remove everything, or am I just going to have > > to accept things as they are? > > > > Many thanks in advance for any help, Danny > > > > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

RE: looking for laptop info

2017-06-14 Thread JOHN RIEHL
at are a pain to use. All in the name of shrinking size and thickness and the ever present touchscreen. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2017, at 2:10 PM, JOHN RIEHL wrote: > > Hi. One critical thing about laptops for me is the keyboard -- spacing, position of function keys, whether the

RE: looking for laptop info

2017-06-14 Thread JOHN RIEHL
Hi. One critical thing about laptops for me is the keyboard -- spacing, position of function keys, whether there are two controls and two alt keys, etc. So I'd try to get to a local Best Buy to check them out. I would definitely go for a solid state drive. I have a SSD on my home computer and l

Re: problem with blind mice mega mall site

2017-06-04 Thread John Covici
ike a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

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2017-06-03 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
--- Begin Message --- And if it isn't too much of a bother John would like it as well, thanks! -Original Message- From: Gary Ray Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2017 4:41 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Here's Another Nice Site for those Who Enjoy Des

Re: A Goldwave question, Stereo to Mono

2017-05-29 Thread John Covici
out on both > channels. > What can I do about this? > Thanks. > Vinny > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

RE: Samsung Galaxy S8 and Audio

2017-05-09 Thread John Gurd
I saw some good reviews of this phone. If anything could make me jump ship from the iPhone maybe this could. I'll be interested to hear how you get on. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2017 11:

RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-04 Thread john schwery
Evan >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan >>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM >>>>>>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>>>>>> Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on >>>>>>>>>> my purchase. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is >>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>> most respects. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - >>>>>>>>>> having already heard a VR Stream - I was already prepared for this, >>>>>>>>>> a bit of an annoyance one might say so to overcome this I use a >>>>>>>>>> small BUniden hand-held amplified battery speaker I've had for >>>>>>>>>> years, cost me $25 about 7 years ago, pity the Stream doesn't have >>>>>>>>>> Bluetooth but I guess a product can't have everythint. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Now I don't know whether this is my unit in particular but I have >>>>>>>>>> noticed that the downloading of data seems to be incredibly slow >>>>>>>>>> compared to other devices I have on my network, I used the "Check >>>>>>>>>> for Updates" function and - according to that - the firmware is up >>>>>>>>>> to date, well at least the data does get downloaded I guess. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> There's a hell of a lot of functionality packed into the VR Stream >>>>>>>>>> box and a lot of this - such as the Internet Radio, podcasts and so >>>>>>>>>> forth - I won't bother using - given I already have better >>>>>>>>>> solutions >>>>>>>>>> for that sort of thing - but for those who don't the VR Stream >>>>>>>>>> provides a great entry level to the world of Internet Radio and >>>>>>>>>> Podcasting. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Getting online with the Vision Australia library was a snap so I >>>>>>>>>> downlaoded a couple of books. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Again, I have other Apps and so forth which I prefer to use myself >>>>>>>>>> but the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even >>>>>>>>>> though I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web >>>>>>>>>> site its good to know I have a reliable backup. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> --- >>>>>>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >>>>>>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> ** >>>>>>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of >>>>>>> the halfwits in this world behind. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> ** >>>>>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of >>>>>> the halfwits in this world behind. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Tim Noonan >>>>>> Consultant Speaker Coach >>>>>> >>>>>> Phone: +61 419 779 669 >>>>>> Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au >>>>>> Skype: VoiceReadings >>>>>> Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan >>>>>> >>>>>> Coaching & Consulting:www.timnoonan.com.au >>>>>> Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au >>>>>> Gemwater Bottles:www.timnoonan.com.au/water >>>>>> Voice Readings:www.voicereadings.com >>>>>> >>>>> ** >>>>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of >>>>> the halfwits in this world behind. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >> > > John

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-02 Thread john schwery
Hamit, I'm not sure. BSt is mostly American. At 10:02 AM 5/2/2017, you wrote: Are these UK lists though? Cause the Roil Post sounds like a UK thing. On 5/2/2017 6:58 AM, john schwery wrote: Hamit, 2 lists I can think of are BST and The Royal Post. Both are for buying, selling and tr

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-02 Thread john schwery
I prefer to use myself but the Stream is convenient for reading, no doubt about that even though I read all my newspapers these days straight from the web site its good to know I have a reliable backup. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus John

RE: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread JOHN RIEHL
I have the Victor Stream 2nd gen; this is my third. For what I use it for -- reading books -- it's great! I can create .mp3 files of books using K1000 or download talking books or audible books. I don't use the wireless feature. You can connect an external speaker using a patch cord; it works gr

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2017-05-01 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
--- Begin Message --- Hi Dane you can buy a dongle which gives you bluetooth capability. I use mine with aftershokz -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Hi! I just bought

RE: Best olympus accessible recorder.

2017-03-22 Thread JOHN RIEHL
s all over the place. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 8:40 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Best olympus accessible recorder. I've also used the dm-720 and I a

RE: Best olympus accessible recorder.

2017-03-21 Thread JOHN RIEHL
e than the LS-P2 Another benefit of the LS-P2 is that it supports output to Bluetooth speakers and headphones, but the implementation is not very good - for example it only seems to pair with one device at a time, and I couldn't get it working with my Air Pods. Regards Tim On 22 Mar 2017, a

RE: Best olympus accessible recorder.

2017-03-21 Thread JOHN RIEHL
It depends on what you want to do. I'e never used the LS-100. The DM-420 or 520 are, for my money, the best Olympus recorders if you want a recorder but aren't concerned about phantom power, etc. The DM-620 is okay but is less straightforward to operate. The Dm-720 isn't bad either. Again, it depen

itunes error, 11,222

2017-03-16 Thread john schwery
I am new to itunes and I'm using Window Eyes. When trying to subscribe to a podcast from a web site, I get the error, 11,222. I looked up the error, made some changes in IE, restarted my system but I still get the error. Does anyone have a fix for this error? John

RE: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-16 Thread john Gurd
That's a pity. How do you feel about giving some feedback to the IOS PlayFi developers? Quite often Devs will be only too happy to make adjustments if they know where the issues are. Thanks for the info. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.or

RE: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-15 Thread john Gurd
I really like the sound of this but I only have IOS devices so controlling it would be an issue for me. It gets good reviews and retails for £699 in the UK. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 13 March 2017 18

RE: DTS Play-Fi: Wireless audio streaming for Android | Wren Sound Systems Wren Sound Systems, LLC

2017-03-07 Thread John Gurd
I'll look forward to the review of the Rotel T14. Pity about the accessibility of the app on IOS. I need something that can do streaming of HD Audio. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 03 March 2017 14:

changing address?

2017-02-16 Thread john s
How do I change email addresses for this list? Thanks. John

RE: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-06 Thread John Gurd
d as suggested I might. I just assumed it would be portable but inferior in audio quality even to the Dot. Obviously I assumed wrong so I'll check it out just from Nosiness. I don't really need yet another speaker just yet. :) John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-au

RE: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-06 Thread John Gurd
mand playing Chariots of Fire of all things. It didn't last long as military bands are definitely not my thing. I'm not keen on the Scottish Pipes on their own although there is a very excellent pipe-based rock band called the Red Hot Chile Pipers. Sadly, Alexa will always think you wa

RE: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread John Gurd
round or if I'm sitting further away from the Echo and don't want to raise my voice. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 03 February 2017 10:25 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Amazon Echo

Re: Anyone use a Zoom H6 for audio recording

2017-01-31 Thread John Covici
anyone who knows what I'm talking about and can help > >> me set up my Zoom to make a single file of any length. > >> > >> Thanks very much. > >> > >> Very best wishes. > >> > >> Andy. > >> > >> From Scotland with Love. > > > > > > --- > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

RE: FW: BBC Radio URL's

2017-01-24 Thread John Gurd
Sorry Dane, Just ssaw this. The updated list in the link you provided the other day works fine in Winamp. They all seem to be 128kb. I even found BBC Radio Scotland. http://bbcmedia.ic.llnwd.net/stream/bbcmedia_scotlandfm_mf_p John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio

RE: Vinyl Studio

2017-01-19 Thread JOHN RIEHL
Hi, Matthew. I'm interested in converting LPs to digital but don't have a program or the equipment, other than a good desktop. Perhaps we could talk off-line re tips on how to get started; first, hat's a VPI machine? Thanks for your help. John -Original Message-

RE: BBC Radio URL's

2017-01-19 Thread John Gurd
Okay, good luck. I'll have to install VLC myself. Winamp looks to be getting well past it's shelf life. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 19 January 2017 14:24 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subjec

RE: BBC Radio URL's

2017-01-19 Thread John Gurd
I just tried some of these URLs here in the UK and it looks like they no longer work - at least in Winamp. Regards John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Gurd Sent: 19 January 2017 12:27 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List'

FW: BBC Radio URL's

2017-01-19 Thread John Gurd

FW: BBC Radio URL's

2017-01-19 Thread John Gurd
So just dug into my archives and found some fish from Dane thoughtfully provided last July which I am reposting here for the rodless among us (smiles). Judging from his comment below getting them may not be so simple as I had hoped. Thanks again Dane. John -Original Message- From

RE: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

2017-01-19 Thread John Gurd
That's good to know, but I'm interested, how did you get at them in the first place. You know the old proverb about giving a man a fish is good but teaching him how to fish is better (smiles). So long, and thanks for all the fish! Sorry, couldn't resist the Douglas Adams r

RE: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

2017-01-17 Thread John Gurd
Where do you get the URL for the direct BBC stream? Thanks John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Covici Sent: 11 January 2017 05:26 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder Yep, works

Re: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

2017-01-10 Thread John Covici
since and haven't used it much as a result. > > Dean > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John > Covici > Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8:53 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re:

Re: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

2017-01-10 Thread John Covici
adio to listen, for example, to a BBC 6 Music show, and > >>> total recorder professional to record the show. > >>> > >>> BBC 6 music is broadcast at a very high bit rate and I was wondering > >>> if perhaps I'm capturing it at it's best. > >>> > >>> I have had a look within Total Recorder settings to see if perchance > >>> there was a box for adjusting the quality or bit rate of recording, > >>> but I cannot find it. > >>> > >>> Anyone know how I can ensure that I'm recording at the very best > >>> posible quality available to me. > >>> > >>> Thanks in advance. > >>> > >>> Very best wishes. > >>> > >>> Andy. > >>> > >>> From Scotland with Love. > >>> > >> > >> ** > >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of > >> the halfwits in this world behind. > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > ** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: Bit rate settings with Total Recorder

2017-01-09 Thread John Covici
how I can ensure that I'm recording at the very best posible > quality available to me. > > Thanks in advance. > > Very best wishes. > > Andy. > > From Scotland with Love. > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: VLC Still Refusing To Play DVD

2016-12-28 Thread John Covici
an > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

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2016-12-15 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
Christmas explaining the ins and outs of VLC. On 16/12/2016 12:53 PM, John Heath via Pc-audio wrote: -- ** “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.” --- End Message ---

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2016-12-15 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
--- Begin Message --- The subject line says it all is there any kind of instructions for using this player? --- End Message ---

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2016-12-14 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
--- Begin Message --- Hamit! I too have VLC but using windows 7. Do you know how to use the book mark feature? How did you find out all this information about VLC? -Original Message- From: Hamit Campos Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: A 2-part Question Concerning Converting A File To MP3

2016-12-14 Thread John Covici
gt; Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:26 PM > > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > > Subject: RE: A 2-part Question Concerning Converting A File To MP3 > > > > Pardon my ignorance, Jon (and list) but am afraid I don't know how to > > accomplish that!

Re: A 2-part Question Concerning Converting A File To MP3

2016-12-14 Thread John Covici
> Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John > Covici > Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 3:15 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: A 2-part Question Concerning Converting A File To MP3 &g

Re: A 2-part Question Concerning Converting A File To MP3

2016-12-14 Thread John Covici
then > you need to see to which directory and files it is > pointint at. > > HTH > Joe > > > > > Joe Paton > telephone: 01702 543624 > Mobile: 0 7 9 6 7 3 8 2 9 6 4 > web site: http://www.apart.org > > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: How to record phone calls - How-To - PC Advisor

2016-12-13 Thread John Covici
ll night and I tweet all day.” > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: Plantronics Audio 478 USB Headset thoroughly recommended

2016-12-01 Thread John Covici
gt; have a couple of these headsets about the house. > > Great value for money at around $30. > > > > -- > > ** > “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.” > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

RE: Can a total operate a Go Pro camera guys

2016-12-01 Thread John Gurd
27;re getting that dog at last. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Chao Sent: 01 December 2016 14:09 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Can a total operate a Go Pro camera guys Hi, Andy. First, you don't meed a m

RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home?

2016-11-27 Thread John Gurd
ble in the UK so far. If it were I might be tempted to buy a few books from the Kindle store. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 27 November 2016 14:54 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Who's the be

RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home?

2016-11-27 Thread John Gurd
and lighting from either place by voice and it will serve as an alarm clock as well. Incidentally, it also tells Jokes and Interesting Facts on demand. In fact it is quite a good dictionary and calculator too. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-aud

RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home?

2016-11-26 Thread John Gurd
quick news summary, checking my local train service, and for simple questions and even a casual dip into radio such as BBC radio 4. Overall, I like it enough to anticipate getting its bigger brother for Xmas. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]

Re: keeping bluetooth running on the iphone

2016-11-26 Thread John Covici
vast.com/antivirus > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: Recording calls on the Iphone.

2016-11-24 Thread John Covici
ggestions? > /AHi! > FOr mac i use Audio Hijack Pro for recording but i haven’t found any good > apps for recording on the Iphone. > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: using exact audio copy, or another program to convert cd's to flac

2016-11-12 Thread John Covici
gt;> as > >>>> good as possible. I am a huge fan of FLAC, or free lossless audio codec > >>>> files. The file size is a bit larger but the sound quality is supurb if > >>>> you're listening on a good system. Looking online, I saw many people > >>>> mention a program called Exact Audio copy, which has been around for > >>>> years, > >>>> does anyone on here have experience using that? My hope is to convert > >>>> the > >>>> cd's to flac files, and use the cd database to grab the song titles from > >>>> the > >>>> internet. I was thinking of using CDEX, but sadly, i've never been able > >>>> to > >>>> get the CDDB, or Gracenote > >>>> > >>>> servers to find anything. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks > >>>> for > >>>> any ideas folks. > >>>> Chris > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> Joe Paton > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >> > >> > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

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2016-11-12 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
--- Begin Message --- Just started using this player. But I don’t know how to insert book marks so I can keep tabs where I am on long talking book files. Thanks in advance! --- End Message ---

Re: using exact audio copy, or another program to convert cd's to flac

2016-11-11 Thread John Covici
Anyone know anything about this? Thanks for any > > ideas folks. > > Chris > > > > > > ** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: using exact audio copy, or another program to convert cd's to flac

2016-11-11 Thread John Covici
hanks for any ideas folks. > Chris > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Re: Any DVD HD.. was about to purchase..

2016-11-06 Thread John Covici
t; ** > “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.” > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

Accessible analog / firewire mixing board search

2016-11-04 Thread John Chilelli
Hi all, I am in the market for a new analog mixing board with firewire. I have a absolutely wonderful Onyx 820I now, but I am in need of something just a little bigger. If memorary serves, I think the next size up from the 820I is missing something important that was offered on the 820I. I am e

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-04 Thread John Gurd
very tasty. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Covici Sent: 04 November 2016 02:42 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Vifa Copenhagen. Ahh I participated in several Burns suppers, unfortunately it was electronically, so I

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-04 Thread John Gurd
Aw, and here's me thinking of you as the Crocodile Dundee of the PC Audio world (smiles). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 04 November 2016 00:03 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Vifa Copen

Re: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-03 Thread John Covici
Ahh I participated in several Burns suppers, unfortunately it was electronically, so I never got a chance to actually eat of the Haggis! On Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:57:49 -0400, John Gurd wrote: > > That's true, and we have to hunt down a haggis every 25th January and > strangle it wit

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-03 Thread John Gurd
have ducked out of that question on Copanhagen: How can someone be called Dane and not know about Denmark? (smiles). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 03 November 2016 19:43 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subjec

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-03 Thread John Gurd
to go on a shopping spree. Good to know at least someone is benefiting from the massive fall in the value of the pound, even if it isn't me (smiles). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: 03 November 2016 15:

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-02 Thread John Gurd
Hi Bob I've heard recordings of Bill Hicks, a very funny American comedian. I see you have the same sir name and being from the US and all I'm wondering if you are any relation. He was a very funny guy if a little near the bone at times. John -Original Message- From

RE: Vifa Copenhagen.

2016-11-02 Thread John Gurd
Hi Anders, No sorry, I've not come across that one. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Bob Hicks Sent: 01 November 2016 18:12 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Vifa Copenhagen. thanks Best Rega

RE: The purchase of Any DVD HD

2016-11-01 Thread John Gurd
Whose lifetime: the developers, mine, the software itself? I often wonder when the lifetime guarantee of a product is mentioned (smile). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: 01 November 2016 03:53 To: PC Audio Discussion

Re: Best SDR Radios of 2015 and 2016 (so far) | Ham Radio Science

2016-10-27 Thread John Covici
.hamradioscience.com/best-sdr-radios-of-2015-and-2016-so-far/ > > -- > > ** > “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.” > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

RE: Now I have my B&W T7 Speaker

2016-10-23 Thread John Gurd
id APTX! Then I wouldn't hesitate (smiles). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 22 October 2016 18:02 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Now I have my B&W T7 Speaker Cool dude. Way too

RE: The New Even Over-Ear Headphones Will Blow Your Mind Without Blowing Your Ears

2016-10-20 Thread John Gurd
like spectacles are. I bet they cost more than a good pair of specs though (smile). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL Sent: 20 October 2016 12:00 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: The New Even Over

RE: The New Even Over-Ear Headphones Will Blow Your Mind Without Blowing Your Ears

2016-10-20 Thread JOHN RIEHL
Wow! Sounds very cool. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:02 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: The New Even Over-Ear Headphones Will Blow Your Mind Without Blowing Your Ears I would lov

RE: Happy Birthday To Me!

2016-10-19 Thread John Gurd
everyone on the list? Hmmm, still a long time to go, could be a tall order! (smiles) John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 20 October 2016 04:11 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Happy Birthday To Me! Yes

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2016-10-19 Thread John Heath via Pc-audio
--- Begin Message --- Happy Birthday Dane! I love your input to the list; don't always agree with you but I look forward to your opinions and experience. -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:11 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Happy Birth

RE: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

2016-10-19 Thread John Gurd
Thanks Pete, That sounds very promising. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of pete gurney Sent: 19 October 2016 09:00 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...? hi, something worth looking at for those

RE: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

2016-10-18 Thread John Gurd
ps may not be so accessible or even available on the Android platform. But part of me would love to break out of that walled garden called Apple (smiles). John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 18 October 2016 20

RE: iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

2016-10-18 Thread John Gurd
the volume got all that high. Audio can be very subjective. I wouldn't say they were unlistenable, but I did feel the adaptor changed the audio in a way I didn't like. I'll be interested to hear what you think. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun..

iPhone 7 disappointing audio...?

2016-10-18 Thread John Gurd
e on their convertor. John Gurd

RE: Radio: Sangean PRD4W is truly a bargain

2016-10-14 Thread JOHN RIEHL
Is this a battery-operated radio or plug-in? It sounds really good. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 5:53 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Radio: Sangean PRD4W is truly a bargain T

RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

2016-10-12 Thread John Gurd
Hi Brian I seem to have the model 50. I did try removing the other Bluetooth dongle having belatedly realised it could be a cause of interference but it made no difference. Are you getting a good range from yours with no dropouts? John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio

RE: Plantronics Back-Beat Pros

2016-10-12 Thread John Gurd
from her end but she can tell I'm on a mobile. She sounded very clear to me but I noticed the automatic volume control seemed to kick in a couple of times quite abruptly when her voice popped. If you want them for chat I think you could do better. They have no boom mike for this. Regards Jo

RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

2016-10-11 Thread John Gurd
age of the ADPTX format. Also the latency Is very good but I can't get past the short range and dropouts. Don't know if it's faulty or what. I've tried it in a number of ports and even a powered hub but no Joy. Regards John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto

RE: AirPlay Speakers

2016-10-10 Thread John Gurd
I am curious to know if there are any stereo speaker pairs that can do Airplay. Has anyone come across anything like this? John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 08 October 2016 21:18 To: PC Audio Discussion List

RE: SV: Problems with Bluetooth on a laptop

2016-10-10 Thread John Gurd
I've just ordered one of these as well for my PC. My present USb Bluetooth dongle has terrible latency and is useless for audio. I got it on Amazon UK for £24.99. John John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sen

Re: accessible software media player that can bookmark

2016-10-06 Thread John Covici
> Player, but any accessible alternative capable of bookmarking one's place in > > an audio file is what I'm looking for; any suggestions or tips are welcome; > > thanks. > > > > Yours truly, Peter Russillo > > > > > > > > > > -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-05 Thread John Gurd
I just tried Airplay on my Stealth 2 using my iPod 6th gen with Apple Music. Mary you're right, It wasn't as laggy as I thought and it's much better having Voice Over on the device. It even sounded better. I'll use it from now on. :) John -Original Message- From:

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-05 Thread John Gurd
It's the Azitom Stealth Air 2. I got it a few years ago so it's dropped in price on Amazon. It's currently selling for £118. It's not Hi-Fi but sounds pretty good. I use it when I'm exercising in the loft. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio

RE: Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones Review | StereoNET

2016-10-05 Thread John Gurd
These would definitely be worth a demo. They come over as sit-down, undivided attention 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-

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-04 Thread John Gurd
Voice Over on the other. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 04 October 2016 16:32 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: IOS 10 And AirPlay For anyone using an Apple device, there are some Stansel advantage

RE: Bowers And Wilkins Speakers

2016-10-04 Thread John Gurd
e the front 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 Message- From: Pc

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-03 Thread John Gurd
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 either. I use Bluetooth every time. Less laggy for one thing. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.or

RE: IOS 10 And AirPlay

2016-10-02 Thread John Gurd
Surely Apple wouldn't invent a whole system of Airplaying audio using a method different from anyone else to thousands of appliances designed just for it and depended upon by millions of people just to get rid of it? No, that doesn't sound like Apple! (Grin) John -Original Message

RE: Sonos Connect AMP.

2016-10-02 Thread John Gurd
hey do play the music directly from an IOS device using Wi-Fi (but not Airplay) so long as it is from the native Music App. So you can't play music from any other audio app. I use them mostly with Apple Music service, Amazon Prime and Tune-In Radio which is a built in service. John -

RE: Sonos Connect:Amp.

2016-10-02 Thread John Gurd
Connect:Amp has its own amplification stage I can't comment on that side 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-a

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

2016-09-26 Thread JOHN RIEHL
I sincerely apologize to the list; that was an entirely inappropriate message. I still don't think they will be accessible... John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 7:56 PM To: 

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

2016-09-26 Thread JOHN RIEHL
Bullshit. Not accessible I'm sure. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 7:41 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices, Here Are The Details | Redmond

Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

2016-09-25 Thread John Covici
t sound and packs 20 watts of power. It > looks like it's at $109 right now. Here is the link if you want to check it > out. > > http://amzn.to/2cDdoYE > > > Best regards, > > Rick Alfaro > > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-

Re: bluetooth speaker recomendations

2016-09-24 Thread John Covici
s there so make > use of it.O > One Bluetooth speaker I never liked and thought was very much > over rated was the Jawbone Jambox, you can certainly buy better > than that. > On 25/09/2016 10:56 AM, John Covici wrote: > > Hi. What are people recomending for a decent bluetooth

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