Kid Audio wrote: > Hi, > Being that I'm not well versed with the Transporter what exactly does > the TransNav knob control and is it a major problem not having one. > Thanks for any info. > > Kid Audio
Morning Kid! You can operate the original Transporter without using the TransNav knob, either by using its remote control alone or in combination with the Logitech Media Server graphical user interface. The later Transporter SE simply had a circular blanking plate where the knob was without losing functionality. The large central knob does look sexier than the flush blanking plate however. As knobs go, it's pretty unique. You can use it on its own to operate the unit, to control its (digital) volume control, to navigate all menus & sub-menus, & to scroll through your music collection - the selection choice -*accelerates*- as you turn the knob faster. The push-button function built into it allows you to make all your selections. If you have your kit on open display & are as young (& therefore presumably agile) as your avatar implies, you might like to use it, although its utility is reduced somewhat if you have a large library of recordings because the search function (& playlist compilation) is handled more easily through the software GUI. As a piece of ergonomic design it's very clever. As the only mechanical component of a now unsupported unit it is an obvious potential failure point - nevertheless, the knob on the (then Slim Devices branded) Transporter I own which probably dates from 2005/6 (I bought it s/hand in 2009) still works perfectly. Hope that helps. Dave :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Golden Earring's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=66646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=107045 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
