Rockbox on stand alone DVD recorders?

2007-08-17 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi to all. I have a question that on the face of it might seem silly and show my ignorance but here goes anyway. I intend buying a stand alone DVD recorder with built in Hard drive. Those that have a hard drive I understand have at least a USB in socket. This being the case is it possible to in

RE: GoldWave question

2007-08-22 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. I have 5.2 and assume the commands are the same. Start marker: To move the start marker towards the middle of the track, shift/right arrow. To move the start marker back towards the beginning of the track, shift/left arrow. Finish Marker: To move the finish marker towards the middle of the

RE: start markers in Goldwave

2007-08-23 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Loren. When you open a file and then press CTRL+a the start and Finish markers will move to the extreme ends of the file if they are not already there. You cannot move them any further out than this, you can only move them into the centre of the file. It may be that your Zoom is set at the mi

RE: More Bigger CD Storage

2007-08-24 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Don't know where you are located but in the UK a site that is extremely competitive price wise is www.ukdvdr.co.uk and you will find blank discs of all descriptions. all of the blank CDs I buy are 70or 750. They do international shipping also as far as I know. Walter. -Original Message--

RE: removing scratches from a record-Don't use water

2007-09-04 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. It really depends what is causing the problem. If it is a hardened piece of matter then that's one thing and if large enough, can be removed with your fingernail (gently). If it is a scratch then trying to rectify it yourself may cause further damage and you may have to take the disc to a sp

Identifying the playing surface and non playing surface of a CD

2007-09-11 Thread Walter Ramage
Ok. Here's the best way to identify the playing surface and non playing surface of a CD. Braille readers will be able to use their finger tips but for those who have sensitivity problems use your finger nail but very carefully. Probably the easiest way to do this, if you are doing it for the fir

RE: Identifying the playing surface and non playing surface of a CD

2007-09-11 Thread Walter Ramage
ssage - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:06 AM Subject: Identifying the playing surface and non playing surface of a CD > Ok. Here's the best way to identify the playing surface and non play

RE: sharp stereos

2007-09-24 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. I have never owned a Sharp stereo system but have had some Sharp Hi-Fi separates. I have also had some other Sharp products such as portable mini disc recorders, ghetto blasters etc. I have always found their products of high quality both in build and sound reproduction. If superlative sound

RE: How to best or easiest way to Record Audio Cassettes to the PC?

2007-10-09 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Gail. The best way I have found is to use a programme called Gold Wave. It is relatively easy to use and works well with JAWS. I have used it for a similar purpose as you have in mind. You can download the trial version and if you like it you can purchase a licence which is around $50 Canadia

RE: How to best or easiest way to Record Audio Cassettes to the PC?

2007-10-09 Thread Walter Ramage
Oops, forgot to let you know the web address, sorry. It is www.goldwave.com. Walter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gail Sent: 09 October 2007 20:04 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: How to best or easiest way to Record Audio Cassettes to

RE: How to best or easiest way to Record Audio Cassettes to the PC?

2007-10-10 Thread Walter Ramage
Yes you can. I have recorded stuff from my mini disc recorder onto the hard drive. I simply plugged the cable from the headphone socket on the mini disc and the other end into the line socket on the PC.However, if you do this and your source has a headphone volume control, make sure it isn't

RE: how easy is it for a blind person to replace a record player's needle?

2007-12-29 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Randy. It depends on how dexterous you are. The last time I replaced a stylus was way back in the late 70's/early 80's when I had a record deck. The cheep models I would think would be fiddly but the higher end decks are quite easy, or were. I always used either gold ring or

RE: length of recording

2008-01-13 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. highlight the file you are talking about. Press alt and the enter key to take you to properties. Press control & tab to take you to the summery page. tab to "Advanced and press the space or enter key. arrow down and one of the pieces of information will be the length in minutes and seconds

RE: need converting instructions for gold wave.

2008-01-15 Thread Walter Ramage
If you are converting only 1 file; 1. launch Gold Wave. 2. Press control and O to open a sound window. 3. tab to "look in" and choose your drive. 4. Tab to list and select your file with in the relevant folder and press enter and the file will open and decompress. 5. Once the file is open pres

RE: Simple program for copying cd's

2008-01-24 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. The simplest way to accomplish that which you want is to use Nero or Nero express. On there there is an option to copy the entire disc. It takes an image of the original and when done you simply put in a blank disc and it burns an exact copy. Walter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: cleaning records

2008-02-05 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Randy. If you are referring to vinyl then you can't remove scratches, you can only limit their effects. You should never use water when cleaning vinyl. this produces a sludge that when dry hardens and makes the problem worse. I suggest that you go to a specialist Hi-fi dealer who will sugges

RE: Daisy books onto mp3 players

2008-02-14 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Jason. I don't keep books but have copied a few books for friends and put them into MP3. The way I did it was to use Reel player. I just went to CD options and selected copy. I was asked by Reel player if I was happy for it to import the media files into my documents as MP3 files. I said ye

Reel Player Pain

2006-07-26 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi everyone. I have a frustrating problem I hope someone can help me with. The frustration is borne from my ignorance. I would be grateful if someone would give me precise keystroke instructions to help me solve this. I have the free version of Reel player. I think it is rep10. I also have Wi

RE: external hardrives

2006-08-18 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. Don't know where you live but I am from the UK. I have just in the last few weeks bought a Toshiba 250g external hard drive for ?79 from Curry's and it is very easy to use and it is near silent when in operation. It is simply plug and play and you simply copy/cut and paste. Wal

Help! please

2006-08-27 Thread Walter Ramage
ld be appreciated also. With many thanks. Walter Ramage. ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosio

RE: SpiralFrog

2006-09-11 Thread Walter Ramage
According to BBC radio news this service will only be available in The U.S. & Canada for the time being. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Roger R. Cusson Sent: 11 September 2006 14:08 To: PC Audio Mailing List Subject: SpiralFrog Importance: Hi

Protected files; are they unlockable?

2008-04-13 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Folks. I have a problem. I downloaded 24 files from the Tesco download site. These files are WMA and are protected. I wanted to burn a copy of these files to play on my Hi-Fi CD player. I am unable to burn a disc either with windows Media Player nor with Nero. I am also unable to convert t

RE: Protected files; are they unlockable?

2008-04-14 Thread Walter Ramage
; are they unlockable? Hi Walter, you can buy a program called SoundTaxi, which will break the drm. - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:18 PM Subject: Protected files; are the

RE: Protected files; are they unlockable?

2008-04-14 Thread Walter Ramage
nce you've gotten it you're pretty much set. to get it go to http://www.audioconverter.com Tony - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:18 PM Subject: Protected files

Sound Taxi, a pain in the ***

2008-04-14 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi everyone. Thanks to those who posted with suggestionson unlocking DRM files, I'm grateful. I do have some requests for help though so pleas forgive this longish post. Firstly the purchasing of Sound Taxi was no easy task. I had to get sighted assistance on the last page to confirm the order

RE: Sound Taxi, a pain in the ***

2008-04-14 Thread Walter Ramage
2008 17:17 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sound Taxi, a pain in the *** Hi Walter, you can get the scripts at this site. Just type J for Jaws Scripts, and applications. ftp://ftp.compuconference.com/ - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

RE: Sound Taxi, a pain in the ***

2008-04-14 Thread Walter Ramage
without the scripts. - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: RE: Sound Taxi, a pain in the *** > Hi Abarney. I have downloaded the scripts but once I try to ins

RE: Sound Taxi, a pain in the ***

2008-04-14 Thread Walter Ramage
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RE: mp3sparks again

2008-04-15 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Albert. It is www.mp3fiesta.com. they accept credit card payment also. Walter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of albert griffith Sent: 15 April 2008 17:08 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: mp3sparks again What's the URL for this

RE: Sound Taxi, a pain in the ***

2008-04-17 Thread Walter Ramage
t; Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 5:39 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Sound Taxi, a pain in the *** >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi Doc, >>>>> none of these key strokes work for me. >>>>> - Original Message - >>>>> From: "Doc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>&g

"Switch" & "Tunebite"

2008-04-17 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Folks. Some of you may have noticed a topic lately about Sound Taxi. I have purchased this programme but I'm having accessibility problems and the scripts won't install as I need JAWS 8 or above and I only have version 7. Anyhow, After purchasing Sound Taxi I played around on the net to see if

Automatic downloading

2008-05-15 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Folks. Does anyone know of a programme that allows one to download a number of files at one time. To explain; I download music files from a web site and often the selections I make have 100 MP3 files in the collection. My problem is I have to go through the downloading procedure for each file,

RE: Could someone please try this stream

2008-05-24 Thread Walter Ramage
Have tried it and had no problems. I used Reel player to play it. Walter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Higgins Sent: 24 May 2008 14:15 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Could someone please try this stream Hi listers, Just wonde

RE: can't hear radio 1

2008-06-01 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Audrey. I don't listen to Radio 1 (I've grown up LOL). I have just tried their site and I also couldn't get to listen live. However, I went to their "text only" page and the link was there and it worked fine. I think the problem in part is the BBC are using a new player (I player) They did

MP3VA

2008-07-24 Thread Walter Ramage
This site is a Russian site and like MP3 Fiesta you purchase credit in advance which is added to your account and the cost of any purchases is deducted from your account. There are many differences between Fiesta and VA. The first difference is in the registration process. You will need sighted

MP3Sparks

2008-07-24 Thread Walter Ramage
This is another Russian site but I have had little experience of it. When I first registered I was only able to download one track from the site. On registering I was given a 20 cents bonus to try it out. After that I had some trouble as I couldn't buy credit with my credit card. They state the

An audio file with no extention and isn't recognised

2008-07-24 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi everyone. I have a problem converting a file I have. It was sent to me as an attachment from a friend who in turn received it from some one else. It is a recording from a radio programme. My problem is, it is 2.7mg in size and I wanted to compress it further in order to embed it and send it o

MP3 download sites

2008-07-24 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi all. Some time ago I posted on another list my experience of the music download sites I use. Tiffany Gordon also asked me to let her know what these sites were and wanted to know off list. I spoke to her off list and said that once I get a bit of experience in using them fully, I'd let her kn

MP3Fiesta

2008-07-24 Thread Walter Ramage
This is a Ukrainian site and registration is straight forward and needs no sighted help to do so. Once registered and logged in the site will recognise you each time you visit and there is no need to log in once again. However, occasionally you do need to log in but this is infrequent. You are ab

MP3Raid

2008-07-24 Thread Walter Ramage
I'm not sure where this site is located but it allows you to download thousands of tracks free and some are 128kb. I have downloaded some files from this site for burning to CD but only files of 128kb. There is little I can say about this as once you are there, things are self explanitory. It is

RE: MP3Raid

2008-07-25 Thread Walter Ramage
bit rate is good enough to use on a phone. how man free tracks can you download at once, with it being free, are you limited? Trace - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 24, 200

RE: An audio file with no extension and isn't recognised

2008-07-25 Thread Walter Ramage
and isn't recognised > > A friend of mine downloaded a sound clip from the Dr Who site's text only > version and that one's a strange beast as well, she couldn't open it and > she > sent it to me, when I try to open it I get told that the file format's not > reo

Jango

2008-07-27 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi folks. If you want an on line radio station where you can choose your own play lists and creat your own stations, then try www.jango.com. It's quite free. Walter. Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from th

DVD audio extractor,an accessible one that is?

2008-08-14 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Everyone. I have a brief query. I want to acquire an accessible DVD audio extractor to enable me to record music from the Satellite TV music stations and on to a DVD disc and then rip the audio to my PC hard drive as a WAVE file. I did a google search and the first result that came up was the

RE: DVD audio extractor,an accessible one that is?

2008-08-15 Thread Walter Ramage
o's DVD Audio Ripper for years, and find it quite > accessible with Jaws. I don't know how well it may work with > Window-Eyes, though, but in my opinion, it's faster then DVD Audio > Extractor. > > ~Ann > > > Walter Ramage wrote: >> Hi Everyone. I have

WMA online store and subscription rights

2008-08-19 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi People. I could do with some advice here. I am finding lately that each time I open a WMA file, it plays but about 3 or four seconds later I get the message that it is connecting to the on line store.Once this happens it is very difficult to close down that file although the track still pl

RE: WMA online store and subscription rights

2008-08-19 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Norma. That box isn't checked and it seems each time I launch Media Player I'm immediately taken to the on line store and I also get taken there each time I play a music file. I have no idea why this is happening nor how to prevent it. Walter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECT

RE: WMA online store and subscription rights

2008-08-20 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Norma. You assume correctly my friend, it is 11. I was playing around with WMP last night to see if I could rectify things and ended up making things much worse. Firstly, it was when I launched WMp and then did an alt/T to take me to the tools menu. I didn't get any of the expected menu opti

RE: WMA online store and subscription rights

2008-08-20 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Norma. Just as an aside to my last post; as I expected the problem has reared it's head once more. Fortunately though I'm not redirected to the on line store immediately I launch WMP. However, I am still directed there each time I wish to play a track. Once it does that, it says that (I have

RE: getting size statistics on music folder

2008-09-10 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Doc. Apart from what you say about alt/enter, after that you only need press insert (JAWS key) and the letter B to get all the information you need. Walter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of doc Sent: 10 September 2008 08:10 To: PC Audio Di

RE: Burning audio discs

2008-09-30 Thread Walter Ramage
Don, Launch WMP. the first thing you should hear is; Windows media button. Then: Minimize windo button, Restore down Windo button, close windo button, now playing button, now playing menu button, Library button pressed, Library menu button, Rip button, rip menu button, burn button and then burn me

RE: Burning audio discs

2008-10-01 Thread Walter Ramage
ing audio discs Hi Walter, I wish you had tabbed a few more times, I am anxious to see if you have the start burn tab, thanks, Don - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:22

RE: mp3 fiesta

2008-10-06 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Trace. Yes, I am surprised. As for refilling your balance? It seems they have changed things and as yet, I've not discovered just how to do it. I have sent a message to support and will let you know off list what they say once I get a reply. As far as I understand it, you will get a free $10

RE: mp3 fiesta

2008-10-06 Thread Walter Ramage
01 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: mp3 fiesta Hi Walter, so if I get the free ten dollars under two dollars by next week I'll get another freebie, does this mean I'll never actually need to pay any money in to them? LOLOL Trace - Original Message - From: "Wa

RE: mp3 fiesta

2008-10-07 Thread Walter Ramage
ither as you said they'd changed it and you'd mailled support, any way, when you find out let me know!! OK, I'm disappearing now till tomorrow, don't all shout hurray at once Trace - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: &qu

RE: Step by step instructions please!

2008-10-11 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Donald. Firstly, you will need a cassette player with either left and right phono sockets or a headphone socket. There is a free programme called CDEX which includes with in it a recorder but if you want to split the contents of the tape into separate tracks then you will need an audio editor

RE: Step by step instructions please!

2008-10-11 Thread Walter Ramage
itsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:10 AM Subject: RE: Step by step instructions please! > Hi Donald. Firstly,

RE: looking for free editor

2008-10-12 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Donald. To my knowledge, there are no free audio editors. They will all cost you and the cost varies widely. However there is a trial period with Gold Wave which gives you full functionality for a limited period. If you were able to get your work done with in the prescribed time limit then i

RE: MP3 audio files

2008-11-23 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi John. Firstly, launch Windows Media Player. Next tab until you come to "shuffle" and be sure it is turned off otherwise your files will be played in a random order. Once you have made sure the shuffle is turned off go to the folder where you have your bible files stored and open it. You have

RE: Printing on CD label

2008-12-07 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Peter. On one of my other lists there was a thread about lightscribe discs. There is an accessible programme that allows you to use this facility but I can't remember where it was. If you are really interested then I can trawl my deleted items folder and try and find it for you. I know thoug

RE: Printing on CD label

2008-12-08 Thread Walter Ramage
, what does it do? - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:28 AM Subject: RE: Printing on CD label : Hi Peter. On one of my other lists there was a thread about lightsc

RE: Printing on CD label

2008-12-08 Thread Walter Ramage
information on the lightscribe program too. thanks. - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:28 AM Subject: RE: Printing on CD label > Hi Peter. On one of my other l

RE: Editing Audio

2008-12-10 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. I don't know what you really want to do here. Are you looking for an automated means of changing these file names? If so I don't think there is such a thing. You may have to rip the albums again but making sure WMP is instructed to interrogate the data base for the album details. If you ca

RE: BBC iPlayer accessibility

2008-12-16 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. Of 3 weeks ago, no. The BBC's techno bod was interviewed on "In Touch" and asked about it and he said they were working on it but I think it might still be a work in progress. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]on Beh

RE: Is this possible with Goldwave?

2009-02-06 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. If you open Gold Wave and then press ALT and arrow right (or left) until you find Tools and then arrow down, you will find file merge. Open this and follow the prompts and this will do what I think you wish. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-a

RE: copying audio cd's onto a computer

2013-10-03 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. You will need an audio ripper such as CDEX, and that is a free programme. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of john riehl Sent: 03 October 2013 18:11 To: pcaudio Subject: copying audio cd's onto a computer I've just purchased

Lin out/in discrepancy

2013-10-05 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi all. This is just a fishing exercise to see if anybody has experienced the same problem and if they found a solution. I have a custom built computer and I play my music on my external drives via the PCs line out and into the line in on my Arcam Solo Neo mini system. When I play a CD or use th

Arcam internet radio accessibility

2013-11-23 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi All. back in July all my electronic equipment including hi-fi, computers, radios, telephones, everything electronic! was fried when my home was struck by lightning. It took around 8 to 10 weeks to get the insurance thing sorted out and buy new equipment. I decided to take the opportunity and

Help with Winamp Crossfader please.

2013-12-25 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi to all. Recently I have reinstalled Winamp and also the SQ crossfader plug in. I used this a couple of years ago or more and with reformating etc I never got around to reinstalling it but now I have. Thing is, I forgot what configuration I had on the crossfader plug in. Someone on this list

Switch, Free and Paid

2014-02-03 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. The paid for version of Switch gives you the opeertunity to convert between 24 different file types and If I remember around 250 files at one go. I usually use Gold Wave for my bulk convertions so haven't used Switch for a few years. The main times I've used Switch is when I wanted to conver

WinEx DVD ripper

2014-02-04 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi folks. Although I'm in no hurry I intend getting a reasonable DVD ripper. I've tried in the past to use Magic DVD ripper but that isn't easy to use. Lots of DVD rippers are not accessible but while doing a search I came across WinEx DVD ripper. There is a free version and a platinum paid for

RE: DVD Ripping Software Info Wanted

2014-02-05 Thread Walter Ramage
I've looked at this site and it indicates it is only compatible up to XP and as I have Win7, it is of little use. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Laurence Taylor Sent: 05 February 2014 12:49 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject

RE: Will Switch Convert MOV Files

2014-02-06 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. I've looked at the file types in the paid for version and it doesn't list that extention I'm afraid. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 06 February 2014 23:30 To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Will Switch C

RE: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-21 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. If these speakers are anything like the B & W CM5 stand mount speakers or the CM9 floor standing speakers then you won't be sorry. I have always liked B & W speakers as they have a vary balanced sound and have a very good bass response, they are also spacious and imiging is very accurate. I

RE: Wireless speakers

2014-02-22 Thread Walter Ramage
Are you refering to the Bose Speakerbar? If so, the Cinemate SR1 is very impressive but very expensive at £1300. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: 22 February 2014 20:42 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Wirele

RE: Wireless speakers

2014-02-22 Thread Walter Ramage
ad in mind that system is designed to work with a Television, in affect a small surround-sound unit. On 23 Feb 2014, at 8:17 am, Walter Ramage wrote: > Are you refering to the Bose Speakerbar? If so, the Cinemate SR1 is very > impressive but very expensive at £1300. Walter. > >

RE: radio five live

2014-02-26 Thread Walter Ramage
How close are you to the northern Irish border? If you are close enough can you not pick up the dab radio signal? The other alternative is if you have Sky as the sports channels are broadcast on the satellite service. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-

RE: Soundbars

2014-05-09 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is remarkable. When it is set up you get a little confused for a moment or two because you hear sounds coming from parts of the room where you know there are no speakers

RE: Soundbars

2014-05-09 Thread Walter Ramage
t part of the screen would be blocked so perhaps the TV could sit on top, what do you think? On 10 May 2014, at 7:35 am, Walter Ramage wrote: > Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar > is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is remarkable. W

RE: Soundbars

2014-05-09 Thread Walter Ramage
- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 5:35 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Soundbars Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains

RE: Soundbars

2014-05-10 Thread Walter Ramage
ssion List Subject: Re: Soundbars I hear that soundbars shouldn't be any bigger than your TV screen. - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 4:35 PM Subject: RE: Soundbars Hi Dane. I would re

RE: Ripping With CDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?

2014-06-25 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. As I write this I'm using two different computers to rip my commercial CDs with CDEX and I am having no trouble, getting all the track and album info required. Don't know where you are getting your information. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-au

RE: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?

2014-06-25 Thread Walter Ramage
e: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks? Hm, odd. Well, it hasn't worked for me for some time, either. I just figured it went the same way as winamp but I haven't looked into the matter. Has the programme been updated recently? - Original Message -

RE: Ripping WithCDEX: IsItNo Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?

2014-06-25 Thread Walter Ramage
t there is somewhere in CDex where you have to tell it where to get the title and track info. Then, when you put in a CD, it goes to the site and downloads the stuff. Howard - Original Message - From: "Walter Ramage" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Wedn

RE: Ripping With CDEX:IsIt No Longer Possible To Have Cdex Title Tracks?

2014-06-25 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. Not all data base will contain the information you might need. I've just purchased the Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton 6 disc box set. This was released on the 26th of May this year, I got it 2 weeks after the release. However when ripping the discs with CDEX or Express Rip I could get no trac

Ghost files

2014-06-26 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi folks. Here's a conundrum for you, well, it is for me. I'll try and explain as clearly as I can but it isn't a problem, just a curiosity. I am ripping about 3,000 CDs and I've done around 850 so far. Now the method I use is 1. I rip the disc and then when ripped I back it up 3 times. So,

RE: Ghost files

2014-06-26 Thread Walter Ramage
Message - From: "Walter Ramage" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:41 AM Subject: Ghost files > Hi folks. Here's a conundrum for you, well, it is for me. > > > > I'll try and explain as clearly as I can but it i

RE: Ghost files

2014-06-26 Thread Walter Ramage
ssage - From: "Walter Ramage" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:41 AM Subject: Ghost files > Hi folks. Here's a conundrum for you, well, it is for me. > > > > I'll try and explain as clearly as I can but it is

For Tom and his Express Rip problem

2014-06-27 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Tom. I have done a little investigating and have found how to set the programme to provide the information in the fashion you wish. It is complicated and involves writing a string but I've done it and the results are very good. If you would like me to attempt an explanation then let me know an

RE: For Tom and his Express Rip problem

2014-06-27 Thread Walter Ramage
information you have on Express Rip, that also would be great as it'll give me another ripping program to add to my arsenal! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Friday, J

RE: a files property question

2014-06-28 Thread Walter Ramage
You need to go into each tracks propperties and change the tags. If you have a large album, that can be very tedious. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Heath Sent: 28 June 2014 20:28 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: a

RE: getting a track list?

2009-03-30 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Look up the album on Amazon and you will get a track list, the proper one. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]on Behalf Of john schwery Sent: 30 March 2009 01:43 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: getting a track list?

RE: downloading music files

2009-03-30 Thread Walter Ramage
Try MP3fiesta.com or MP3VA.com, very good and very economical. Walter. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]on Behalf Of Julio Sent: 30 March 2009 06:30 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: downloading music files Hello I would

RE: Goldwave markers editing and playing

2009-05-02 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Peter. I had a similar problem a couple of months ago. Not the exact problem but very similar. I at one time had no problem with markers until suddenly, out of the blue things went wrong. I eventually discovered that each time I launched Gold Wave I needed to Maximize it. I never had to do

Can it be done? How do I do it?

2009-06-03 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Folks. I have a question that has been troubling me for some years but never bothered to ask about it but now I think I would like to know if it can be done and how to do it. When you buy a commercial CD; say of a live performance, the disc has track numbers or index points depending on your t

RE: Gapless Cd creation: Re: Can it be done? How do I do it?

2009-06-03 Thread Walter Ramage
XPburn, a free piece of software, does this too with a specific > option > of gapless track creation in it's wizzard. > > I believe there are JFW scripts for this program and I've a feeling > there's > also a BCT podcast about it, but wouldn't sware to that. &g

RE: Gapless Cd creation: Re: Can it be done? How do I do it?

2009-06-03 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Mathew. I have joined files together with Gold Wave and It seems fine but I have not burned these files to disc as I am at this point experimenting. However, I have ripped CDs with CDEX as one single track as this was determined by the content. On the CD though there are Track Markers, how do

RE: Gapless Cd creation: Re: Can it be done? How do I do it?

2009-06-04 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi Matthew. I don't own Sound Forge but I do have Gold Wave. Your explanation is thorough but as you say, techi and complicated but I do know what you mean that it isn't so daunting once you know how. It is clear there isn't an easy way of doing this so until I can either afford to get the right

RE: High fidelty and turntables today

2009-06-07 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi. In short the answer is yes, you will always get superior quality reproduction from dedicated Hi-Fi equipment. There has been and still is a raging debate between the exponents of Vinyl and CD. For the most part this debate is purely subjective since it really depends on your preferred listen

RE: High fidelty and turntables today

2009-06-08 Thread Walter Ramage
to do the vinyl versus CD test is blind, not knowing which you are hearing. If you do multiple, unpredictable trials of this manner, you will get a more unbiased opinion when you formulate one. Bruce On Sun, 7 Jun 2009, Walter Ramage wrote: > Hi. In short the answer is yes, you will always

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