MD: End of the quirky Aiwa's?
Norbert (indirectly) forwarded this link for Aiwa's English AM-F90 page to me: URL:http://www.aiwa.co.jp/english/exhibi/new_p2001/am-f90e.htm Actually I'm a bit sad to see it, Aiwa's were always somewhat unusual in their feature set (e.g. AGC *AND* on the fly recording level control, program play mode, backlit main body display, etc.) and I thought of them as the real "hacker" (or "MD nerd") machines. So, does this spell the end of Aiwa-unique units? Judging by the initial monthly production numbers (Aiwa AM-F90: 3000 units, Sony MZ-R900: 50,000 units) they must not have very high expectations for it -- or maybe Aiwa's will now be unique by being rare! Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MZ-R50 Test mode
Hello MD enthusiasts, I was wondering if anyone has documented the default bios settings for the MZ-R50 or if someone could take the time to check them for me...My little cousin was playing with my minidisc player and I think I had left it in test mode the night before (I have to put it in test mode to fix a LCD problem, my screen is blank after 3 days unless I go into test mode and turn it off again) anyhow, I turned it on and the laser was clicking beyond the minidiscs specsI took it to sony and they told me it was gonna cost me 80$ for them to retune the bios using the controls...so if anyone out there can save me 80$, i'd appreciate it greatfully! much thanks in advance Respectfully, Richard Braley - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Wot a deal!
Oh, I was most definitely joking. While I've read reports from several satisfied customers, I firmly believe you'd be nuts to let someone else invest a big chunk of your money for two months for a free minidisc player... G -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of JT Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 6:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Wot a deal! On Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Grant Goodale wrote: For those of you who've been waiting to pick up an MD recorder - wait no more! CyberRebate.com is selling the Sony MZ-R37SPPC kit (comes with the USB-analog cable for PC connectivity) for FREE after rebate. That's right, you buy it, you wait a few months, you get your money back! I assume you're joking, but if not, check out this thread for a nice "caveat emptor" on CyberRebate: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40threadid=386400 HTH, Josh - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD to PC?
Hello all, I am new to MD and am currently looking for a portable MD recorder for use in field recording. I am thinking about getting a MZ-R900. Problem is, I would like to be able to transfer my recordings to my PC for further mixing; yet there doesn't seem to be any way of doing this with the available transfer devices (Catch Sound et al.) Does anybody know of a way to transfer data digitally from MD to PC? Thanks for your help, Jake - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: USB Cables???
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Wasn't it on minidisc.org newspage about how someone found a way to use the DG1 with sharp units? I am looking at getting one of those...I already have the AN1 and quite happy with itthe main reason I bought AN1 was because I can use it as a second soundcard...so I can setup winamp to use the AN1 and the system for the regular soundcard that way I wont hear those ICQ "Uh-ohs" on the MD recordings That was one of the big plus and the other was because well it's external so all the noise generated from the PC dont affect it much... I really wanted to get the DG1 at first but since they wouldnt work with Sharps (in my case the 722)...but now they are able to work with some trick I am thinking of getting one...though I have not heard from anyone who said it worksbut I want to try it out myself anyways Anyone know where to get one for cheap? I want the Sony version (I guess the OEM one) since its cheaper because musicmatch isnt included...which I dont need anyway... --icantelu - Original Message - From: "Eric Woudenberg, Minidisc.org Editor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 1:19 AM Subject: Re: MD: USB Cables??? "Chris Moore" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Late last year I bought a Sony R37SP on sale for a good price, and it only came with earphones and nothing else. I was at Target the other day and saw that exact same MD recorder on sale for a much higher price, with one exception. The sign said that it came with a USB cable that allowed you to digitally record MP3 files to MD. My question is what in the world are they referring to, and where can I just get the cable sinc eI already have that recorder? "Chad Gombosi" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Even so I wish I know how to get that exact unit they sell with that package. It must be cheaper than the ones other companies make, and it would *have* to have better sound quality than my terrible soundcard on my PC. "Kenneth Lee" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know sony also make another digital usb to optical converter... just like the one come with the R70PC, only digital. The analog one is selling for $30. no idea how much is the digital one though. OK, so where do you actually buy it? I can't find it on the Sony, or Sony Style web sites anywhere. Right, both the analog and digital USB to MD link that Sony sells with their machines is made by Xitel (see www.xitel.com). The analog one is called the MD-Port AN1, and the digital one is the MD-Port DG1. Both are available from Minidisco (even if you go to Xitel's site and try to buy it, Minidisco handles the sales for them). However, the DG1 has compatibility problems; as far as I can tell Xitel goofed on the design of the DG1 and so it *only* really works with the MZ-R90 and later Sony machines. I notice that Japan-Direct is selling the "CatchSound PC Link" (see URL:http://www.japan-direct.com/shopping.asp?prodid=256) a USB to digital audio out device. I've asked Randy (owner of Japan-Direct) but no word yet on whether it works better than the Xitel device (but it would be hard for it to do worse!). It's the same price as the Xitel part (modulo shipping fees from Japan). By the way, I've used the Xitel MD-Port AN1 (analog version) and it works quite well. It's really quiet and I wouldn't have any qualms whatsoever about using it for high quality MP3-MD recordings. Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: RE: USB Cables???
NChrist [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If the only thing you'd need the new soundcard w/ optical out for is the optical out then I'd recommend the Xitel DG-1 (the digital usb transfer thingy). I have one, it's pretty nice, really eazy to set up and all that jazz and quite simple to use. I don't use it all that much (I have cd players w/ digital out and a cd-r, and on my current 26.4kbps connection I don't download tons of mp3s) but for what it's used for it works very well, and surely not "shady" in the least bit. Most sound cards w/ digital out (as far as I've heard) will not automatically record track marks unless you set it up for the 2 or 3 seconds of silence between tracks, so beware buying a cheap soundcard just because it has digital out. I noticed on Minidisco's site that they say the DG-1 is *not* compatible with MD Decks. Any idea what's going on? Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: End of the quirky Aiwa's?
"Eric Woudenberg, Minidisc.org Editor" wrote: Actually I'm a bit sad to see it, Aiwa's were always somewhat unusual in their feature set (e.g. AGC *AND* on the fly recording level control, program play mode, backlit main body display, etc.) and I thought of them as the real "hacker" (or "MD nerd") machines. So, does this spell the end of Aiwa-unique units? Hi. I have an Aiwa FM70. The backlit controls are neat, but I don't find it an intuitive unit. I like things where you don't have to keep reading the instruction manual to find out what they can do. Every once and a while I can actually make the unit go into the mono mode, just by pure luck. This is a totally subjective opinion, but I just don't think that the sound quality is as good as my older Denon R70 or what ever it is called (Sharp MS200 clone). The Aiwa came with very poor earbuds too. Of course the Denon's original remote arrived from Japan DOA (I substituted one of their diamond shaped LCD remotes-one of the few remotes that actually has a metal case). In a way it is strange that Aiwa should be one of the first to be dropping out of the MD arena. For years their mini systems (even most of the modestly priced ones) featured an input for MD and a TOSlink out. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony R900 vs. R90
I want to get rid of my R90 because of two reasons: 1) no good for live recording (very hard to adjust levels in the dark) 2) Doesn't go even close to loud enough. I set the rec levels as high as they will go, and its still too quiet. I use sony 888 earbuds. Anyone have any recommends? Thanks, YES GIVE IT TO ME HARHARHAHR!!! I MAKE THE JOKE BECAUSE I LOVE. -- -Nicholas Christ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: End of the quirky Aiwa's?
I read online somewhere about Aiwa losing money, so I checked their financial reports here: http://www.aiwa.co.jp/english/index_e.html In a nutshell, Aiwa's first loss in 13 years was experienced in fiscal 1999, and they continued to lose money in the first half of fiscal 2000. Aiwa estimated that it will lose money all the way through fiscal 2000 (ends at the end of March). Shortage of component supply, especially the chips that are key to downsizing equipments, was cited as one of the reasons for the loss. Assuming that this holds enough significance, going for cloning probably relieves them of the pressure of procurement. The F80, for instance, uses Sony ATRAC and Philips A/D D/A converter, seen in the pictures at the bottom of this page. http://www.puwa-net.com/minidisc/mdworld/m-binshi/f80_k.html Leon on 3/23/01 6:57 AM, Eric Woudenberg, Minidisc.org Editor at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Norbert (indirectly) forwarded this link for Aiwa's English AM-F90 page to me: URL:http://www.aiwa.co.jp/english/exhibi/new_p2001/am-f90e.htm Actually I'm a bit sad to see it, Aiwa's were always somewhat unusual in their feature set (e.g. AGC *AND* on the fly recording level control, program play mode, backlit main body display, etc.) and I thought of them as the real "hacker" (or "MD nerd") machines. So, does this spell the end of Aiwa-unique units? Judging by the initial monthly production numbers (Aiwa AM-F90: 3000 units, Sony MZ-R900: 50,000 units) they must not have very high expectations for it -- or maybe Aiwa's will now be unique by being rare! Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: audiobooks and the like
Hello, I was trying to search the list archive but it appears to be offline. Long time lurker first time poster. Anyone have any opinions on the Voquette service http://www.voquette.com/. Their PC audio to minidisc tool/gizmo used to be on minidisco.com a few weeks ago but now it's gone. I'm interested in putting audiobook on my minidisc to listen as I move around NYC. It would also be cool to be able to setup my PC to download online audio newsservices or just interesting web casts. If I remember correctly the gizmo and software combo allowed this. I heard it worked primarily w/ Sharp players which is cool since that's what I have. Anyone? thanks, C.G. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carlos Macedo Gomes _sic itur ad astra_ 1; - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
