Re: MD: chopping off headphone jack
"David W. Tamkin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unfortunately, the new Sony playback-only units don't have an auto-switch headphone/line jack. They are headphone-ONLY. Several people have posted that the same jack acts as a line-out under certain circumstances. But David, NOT on the new Sony players. There are two kinds of "combo" jacks: the kind used on many Sharp models that automatically sense the impedance of the attached device/cable, and change to line/headphone appropriately; and the kind used on many Sony recorder units that can be manually switched between line/headphone by the user. The jack on the new Sony players is NEITHER (caps for clarity, not volume ;)). It is headphone-only, and cannot act as a line out. This is according to Sony. Hope this clarifies. [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: chopping off headphone jack
"David W. Tamkin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First, I'm pretty sure *no* Sony portable playback- only MD unit has ever had a separate line-out. David (and Dave Hooper): Both of you commented on a "headphone/line" jack. Unfortunately, the new Sony playback-only units don't have an auto-switch headphone/line jack. They are headphone-ONLY. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices! http://auctions.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: earbuds
I frequent the MiniDISCussion headphone boards, as well as the HeadWize boards and Headroom's own boards. There is rarely "agreement" on headphones, but there is nearly unanimous agreement on the following hierarchy of earbuds: 1) Etymotics ER4S or ER4P (S for use with a headphone amp, P for use directly from a portable). Not only the best earbud available, but one of the best headphones of any design. $269 2) Sony MDR-E888. Not nearly as good as the Etymotics, but clearly better than anything else. $69 3) A close race: Sony EX70 (not sure, but I think around $40-$50) and Sennheiser MX500 ($20). The EX70 has much better isolation (more of a "plug" type) and therefore better bass, but the Sennheiser supposedly has better overall sound (but no isolation). I'm a big headphone enthusiast -- I own the Etymotics ER4S, Sennheiser 580s, Grado SR-60, and Koss KSC/35, and have auditioned tons of others. I actually purchased the Koss "Plug" and was VERY, VERY, VERY disappointed. The sound was muddy, with boomy, poor bass. I even tried the "fix" for them from Headwize that supposedly dramatically increases sound quality. They were indeed better, but still nothing to write home about. The reviews of the Plug have pretty much agreed with my evaluation. If you only want to spend $20, get the Sennheisers. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Headphone for my MZ-R90
"Nathan White" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know it has been mentioned a million times, but I love the Sony 888's. Can't beat the sound quality, but are a bit expensive. Not to be too contrarian, but you *definintely* can beat the sound quality. The Sony 888's don't even come close to the Koss KSC/35's, and they are much cheaper. __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://im.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: headphones and airplanes
"J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.headroom.com/ I can't get a response from this link. Is it a good one? Sorry, it's: http://www.headphone.com/ Their entry-level is the Airhead: http://www.headphone.com/ProductsAmplifiers/TheAirhead.asp Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: My MZ-R3 works
"PrinceGaz" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why doesn't everyone who has working md equipment tell us about it and see if we can crash the server Gaz, I think your sig is well on its way to doing that... g __ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony MZ-R50
I have to agree that as far as Sony's go, the MZ-R50 is my favorite -- it's a very durable and easy-to-use design. My only complaints: 1) End Search. 'nuff said. 2) The record and eject buttons are exactly the same size, move in the same direction, and are located right next to each other. If you're trying to operate the unit "by touch," it's far too easy to accidentally hit record when you're trying to eject. 3) I wish it were a bit smaller ;-) However, the extra size clearly makes it more durable. 4) Sony stuff is still too expensive. An MZR-50 is $250 even now, while I got my 722 for $140. That said, if I were recommending a portable recorder, I would probably recommend the MZ-R50 or the 722. Not just because that's what I have, but because I really put a lot of time into comparing different units when I bought mine, and I think they're both great units. [Background: I have an MZ-R50 and a Sharp 722. My girlfriend has a 702, and I have good friends with the the MZ-R50 and the 702. In two years, none of us has had a single problem with any of them. The Sony has a well-deserved reputation for being a tank, and the Sharp units have, IMHO, an undeserved reputation for being unreliable -- the early 702's were junk, but the 702-MK fixed that.] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sharp MS-722
For the most part I love my 722, though it is somewhat fragile, physically. Esp the eject lever and mechanism. I've had it since Dec and never see a UOTC error. The irony here is that most people consider the Sharp 700-series to be among the sturdiest, least fragile designs out there, *especially* the eject lever and mechanism ;-) __ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp 722 for under $140 til 10pm!
[Sorry if this went through twice, but I didn't receive the first one...] As of right now, the Sharp 722 is selling for $172.15 with free shipping at Mercata. If you're a first time customer, you get 20% off, making it only $137.72. The more people who buy it, the lower the price will go, and supposedly everyone who buys gets the final "close" price. The sale ends at 10pm PST tonight. This is probably the best deal ever on a portable recorder. Dan (from my work address ;-)) Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
