MD: JVC MDX3000
Does anyone know a (reputable) place selling the above (I think the model # is correct - it's the single DIN CD/MD head unit). I just bought a 1998 Elantra and my wife actually seems Ok with me getting one. Now it seems that they don't make the things anymore. Any help would me appreciated. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Lincoln / Ford
I am at least a week behind in reading the digests, so forgive me if this has been mentioned before - and forgive me because I know it is off-topic. In the on-going debate about is an Aiwa a Sony, and is a Ford a Lincoln, etc. Larry states that no Ford ever had back-to-back doors (i.e. the door handles are next to each other). I beg to differ. The suicide doors were featured on 4-door Thunderbirds in 1967 and 1968, and I think they were also a feature in 1969. Back then T-Birds had a major body redesign every three years. During the three years, the differences tended to be slight from one model year to another. How is this relevant? Well, my dream car is a 1966 T-Bird convertible with an in-dash MD player added (don't care what the purists say in this respect). Of course, even if I could afford the car (which I can't), I couldn't afford the gas for a 469 cubic inch engine. By the way, Larry, if you are at all interested in my background, though God knows why you would be, send me an off-line e-mail, and I'd be glad to tell you more about myself than you already know. James (who is not a dentist, but visits his regularly) __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Americans
Hey I'm an American...but it's not my fault. It was an accident of birth! If England would let anybody in to live there as the US does - did?, I probably would have moved there years ago. Still, not all Americans are self-centered slobs who think that the world revolves around them...most, but not all. __ 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]
MD: MD at My Radio Station
re: Larry's comments about radio. We actually got rid of the cart machines years ago. We now use boxes called Instant Replay. They announcements or whatever are recorded on them digitally, and played back at the push of a button. The minidiscs are going to be used for programs that are recorded from the satellite for broadcast later in the week, and for locally produced programs. Wait until the people here see how much easier it will be with minidiscs - especially with keeping track of the timing. If the staff here is a bit smart, they will create tracks for each part of a broadcast, thus eliminating any worry in those instances when a cue sheet is not available. And, by the way, although WWFM is owned by a college, it is not a college station. It is very much a professional station, staffed by professionals. Re: Shawn's comment (I think it was Shawn, I deleted the digest): I was the only one here, except for the chief engineer, who has ever heard of Minidisc. Not a soul knew what a minidisc was. I'm having a great time, though. I've gotten about two thirds of my discs titled already. James __ 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]
MD: Radio Station Just Got MD Equipment
Here's a happy thing: this afternoon when I showed up at the radio station where I work part-time (WWFM - classical radio network), the chief engineer pointed out to me the newest piece of equipment - a Sony MDS-E12 MINIDISC deck. There's one in the on-air studio and there will soon be one in the production studio. I'm not sure what he has planned for them; but I suggested, and he seemed to agree, that we could use them instead of DAT (DAT tapes have been giving us some problems) for locally-produced shows, and for recording from the satellite any programs to be rebroadcast at a later date. I'm excited because this unit has a keyboard input so I can bring in my keyboard and title my own discs. Nice to see someone else who recognizes that MD is a terrific format. James __ 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]
MD: Firewire?
I'm almost afraid to ask this, given that most of the people on this list are far more savvy technologically than I, but here goes: Can someone please explain (in simple terms) what Firewire is? Thank you. __ 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]
MD: My New Portable
Greetings to all! I am excited about my new purchase, and wanted to share with you. I just got a Kenwood DMC-J7R (blue) for $130US. It was an open box buy (i.e. someone bought it and then returned it). So far I love it! I bought it primarily because it has a front-load which will allow me to use it in the car through the aux input on my CD head unit. You may recall that I was looking to run an MD changer through that, but Richard advised me that it wasn't going to work. Anyway, beside the fact that this has the slot-in loading, and a nice feel/look to it (I like things simple), it will be a nice change from my MT-15 because I know have a rechargeable LiIon battery and a remote. Also, my MT-15 (which is about 1/2 year old) was starting to worry me a bit: the screws were coming loose, and the unit was making more of a mechanical noise than I remembered. So using this unit will, hopefully, prolong the Sharp's life. If anyone has any info on the Kenwood that (s)he would like to pass along, please do so. James __ 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]
MD: Aux inout
Richard, Thank you for your response. It wasn't the answer that I wanted; but at least I know what my options are. I guess for the time being I'll just keep playing my MT-15 through the aux input. I was considering getting a 722 for the less dangerous front-loading mech if this didn't work out...or I might just wait until I win the lottery and then get a Blaupunkt MD head until and CD changer. Thanks again for the response! James, unfortunately I think the answer, without resorting to complex electrical re-engineering workarounds, is No. Snip Hope this helps:-) richard __ 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]
MD: Sony Portable CDs / Digital Audio
The very first CD player that I ever owned was a portable. It was the (probably original) Sony portable. It was not called a DiscMan at that time. I paid $300 for it. It was a piece of sh!t. The buttons were chrome plated and if you had any carpet in your house or had a sweater on it was a magnet for static electricity (the kind that gave you a shock that knocked you on your ass. This immediately blew the player! Another piece of Sony dreck. That was about 15 years ago. Maybe a little more. But there was already a magazine out called Digital something or other. The editor was a guy whose last name was Green. He was not that young even then, but was ahead of his time. He also published a magazine devoted to laptop computers. They had to change there name because one of the other audio magazines said it was too similar to theirs even though it had the word Digital in it. Larry, I had one of those early Sony portable CD players (although I don't think it was first generation - maybe second or third). I remember the battery unit that attached to the bottom. Heavy, but I didn't mind it. I like the unit, but it got cooked somehow (never knew how). The audio magazine that I remember (unless you are remembering an earlier one) was Digital Audio and Stereo Review. That was later shortened to Digital Audio. Wayne Green was the editor, and also reviewed CDs. He raved over things that I had no interest in - but at least he was excited over it. I remember reading Pohlmann too...but I no longer remember any of what he wrote. James __ 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]
MD: MP3s and Cost
James Jarvie [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Also, just to weigh in on the previous debate. Yes, I have a computer. No, I cannot burn CDs (older computer not fast enough - can't afford / justify the cost to get a new one). Still, I think if we are going to debate this issue, that it must be granted that anyone considering using MP3s has the neccessary gear, and that it shouldn't be factored into the cost equation. I'm going to have to disagree, here. By your own statement, above, you have obviously considered using MP3s, but have already factored cost into the equation. To wit, you yourself say "older computer not fast enough - can't afford/justify the cost to get a new one". And in an earlier paragraph, you note that you also can't justify the cost of the Expanium kit. In other words, you really can't take the cost factor into consideration for your personal debate, and then decry the same factor in the overall debate. - -- Mike Burger You really can't use my example as an argument to disprove what I said. The reason is (and I didn't make this clear): if I could afford to buy a new computer so I could burn CDs, I still wouldn't be burning MP3s. Now if you were arguing the relative cost of CDRs vs. MD - that would work. I am not into MP3s - couldn't are less about them. I still maintain that most people get into MP3s after they have bought a computer, but don't buy a computer so they can download MP3s. Who would want to listen to MP3s anway. MD is so much more wonderful, and so much sexier. JMJ __ 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]
MD: ATRAC Troubles
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I don't know how many people on the list listen to classical music. I have made a number of recordings, Holst's Song of the Night, a piece for violin and orchestra by Respighi and a piece by Massenet for piano and either oboe or bassoon - can't remember are three examples, in which there were moments when the ATRAC just could not encode the music properly. On the first two examples, the problem occurred during an swell in the orchestra. In the third, it was low chord on the piano. Each time, the music came across for a second or two as a noise, sort of as if someone were blowing across a microphone. In none of these cases was I looking for, or expecting to hear, a difference. I heard them while listening casually, and then went back to double check. No need to do an A-B (no facility either), this was plainly not a musical sound. James, Could you document this (precise CD, track and time point, plus a description of the artifact) for our "ATRAC Trouble" page? Thanks, Rick As soon as I get a little free time, I will dig out those recordings and see if I can retrieve the CDs. Should I send this information to you? __ 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]
MD: Question for Don
Here's where we part company. You would never now the difference between my Expanium playing MP3 files and my Expanium playing the original CD. I guarantee it. Inferior sound quality? Nope. Not at all. But then, don't believe me. Just burn a CD full of MP3s and borrow an Expanium...maybe a Circuit City store demo model...and listen for yourself. Don C. I have three questions for you Don, and please don't take this as any sort of criticism or sarcasm, because it's not meant that way (though it may sound it). 1. It's apparent that you are very fond of MP3s and your Expanium (of which I never heard until you weighed in on this list). My question is: do you do minidiscs at all? I assume you must because you're on this list. I can't, however, remember you talking about using MDs personally (though you seem to know enough about them to suggest that either you do or you have used them). If you have mentioned using MDs personally and I missed it,them I apologize. 2. If you are using MDs as well as your Expanium, then my second question is: do you find that you have uses for both, or do has the Expanium taken the place of MDs for you 3. Have you listened to any classical music on either (especially orchestral stuff, though it's more common to find chamber music than orchestral on MP3s). I have to admit that your description of the Expanium intrigues mebut I can't afford more kit right now. Also, just to weigh in on the previous debate. Yes, I have a computer. No, I cannot burn CDs (older computer not fast enough - can't afford / justify the cost to get a new one). Still, I think if we are going to debate this issue, that it must be granted that anyone considering using MP3s has the neccessary gear, and that it shouldn't be factored into the cost equation. __ 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]
MD: More on CD vs. MD Sound Quality
I'm catching up on a week's worth of digests, so bear with me for weighing in late. Larry had stated that it was his belief that most people cannot hear the differences in sound, that it was more psychological. Don replied that he does not subscribe to the notion that people can hear differences. I will grant that there is a psychological inclination to hear differences. We know there is compression going on, so there must be a difference. That being said, I am here to tell you that in some cases, the differences are there and noticeable - even when not listening for them. I don't know how many people on the list listen to classical music. I have made a number of recordings, Holst's Song of the Night, a piece for violin and orchestra by Respighi and a piece by Massenet for piano and either oboe or bassoon - can't remember are three examples, in which there were moments when the ATRAC just could not encode the music properly. On the first two examples, the problem occurred during an swell in the orchestra. In the third, it was low chord on the piano. Each time, the music came across for a second or two as a noise, sort of as if someone were blowing across a microphone. In none of these cases was I looking for, or expecting to hear, a difference. I heard them while listening casually, and then went back to double check. No need to do an A-B (no facility either), this was plainly not a musical sound. I have never noticed any significant differences in jazz or rock. The differences are there in some of the more difficult classical music recordings. Unless you have done this, I don't think you can call your opinion informed. That being said, I still love MD. In those cases where the MD has had a problem, I just made a CDr. In other cases, the MD is fine. Does a great job on vocals and choirs too. James __ 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]
MD: MD Classical Music
If you do a nice digital copy of a piece of Dance, or classical music, to minidisc, you won't hear the difference when comparing it to the original cd. Unfortunately, this is not true. I have made a number of recordings of various types of classical music in which the MD is not as good as the original CD. The type of music and the results have varied, but a few examples: 1. A piece for piano and another wind instrument (I think a bassoon, but it might have been an oboe) where a chord played on the lower part of the piano was not reproduced well at all. It sounds like someone blowing into a microphone. 2. A couple of pieces of orchestral music (one by Holst, one by Respigi) where there are orchestral climaxes; in both cases the MD did not reproduce the sound accurately 3. A classical guitar concerto in which the sound of the guitar is drier than the original recording. This one is, admittedly, more difficult to hear on its own...but I can easily hear the difference when doing an A-B. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of Minidisc (although I am frustrated by the fact that I have to spend tons of money so I can hear them in places where I can easily listen to a CD). I like the features that it offers (editing, titling - although titling is a pain). I also find that for pop/rock and jazz, MD is fine. Even for most classical music (it does a great job on vocal and choral music). For classical music, however, I find that some of the recordings I have made have not been of sufficient quality - and yes, they are digital recordings. James __ 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]
MD: High Quality?
MD can't be beat in some areas, so in that sense it is the best technology available for the situation. But there in the back of my mind is the thought that I'm short-changing the recording. - -steve Actually, I have to agree with you. I have the same feeling sometimes in the back of my mind. Though in my case, I think it's a bit of OCD more than anything else. My rationale is: although, I've always been a discerning listener, I'm not getting any younger, and neither are my ears. Chances are, if I'm satisfied now, I won't become unsatisfied later. Lately, I have been using MDs to record some of my favorite LPs...they are certainly fine for that, as well as for most CDs. And I just don't have the space for many more CDs. The small size of the MD allows me to make recordings that I otherwise would have to love without. I do find, though, that with certain CDs (such as big orchestral works), I tend to also burn a copy to CD at the same time. Basically, I am doing what Sony suggested...using MD in lieu of cassettes. Music that I would have recorded to cassette a few years ago, now goes on MD. __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #853
For that matter it may be possible to restore the complete sound of Bach playing the organ. But why make it more difficult that it has to be. I somehow suspect that there are not alot of recordings extant of dear Johann playing the organ. More's the pity. In the majority of cases, I cannot tell the difference between CD and the ATRAC on my MZ-R90. However, I did a recording with it of some acoustic guitar, where I didn't set the levels properly, and I can hear a difference between the ATRAC and the DAT version. I have found that recording acoustic guitar is one of MDs weak points. The sound is drier...I think because overtones are being thrown out. These overtones are an important part of the music. I also notice a distinct decrease in quality when I start to process the ATRAC stuff with EQ or reverb or dynamic compression, and the like. Why would you want to do that? I would want a recording to sound the way it was originally done. The only reason for my first post on this subject was the statement that MD is High Quality recording. I just don't think so. People today are so spoiled. Go back 15 years to the era of LPs and cassettes. Minidisc sure sounds like high quality to those of us who are old enough to have been music lovers in the pre-digital age. By the way, many of my favorite recordings never saw the light of day in the digital age. The music only exists on LP (or in some cases cassettes). The important thing is the music...not the technology! James __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #812
Well, if you have a true line in on the other end, the impedance is high, which causes the built-in amp to cut out. Then you set the volume to maximum and you have a line out. Maybe that is why the instructions say to play it at 30 (max volume) when playing back through an amp. By the way, after reading through the posts on this topic, I have to qualify my comments. First, what I was describing was on playback (the recordings having been made on either the MT-15 or the Sony MXD-D3). Second, what I was describing was a seeming lack of highs...but in no way did I think that the playback sounded bad...maybe in some cases a little muddy from the lack of high frequencies...but still decent. Third, and I know you'll jump all over this, most - not all - of my listening was in the car. That, obviously, could account for this...except that CDs in played back on my Aiwa CD deck - when it works - don't suffer from a lack of highs. I think that Sharp ATRAC does sound different from Sony's, but I do not categorize it as bad sounding. I think, perhaps, that Sony's is more consistent with my tastes. Now if I could ever - just once - own a piece of Sony equipment that worked properly. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Get organized for the holidays! http://calendar.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #806
Rat, thanks for the reply. Well, if you're willing to go the Linux/FreeBSD route, you can use cdrecord, cdrdao, or xcdroast. Can't do that...I don't know anything about Linux. Have to stick with what I know, since I have precious little time to play as it is. If you are going to stick with Windows then none of the good ones are free, but both CDRWIN and Nero are excelent products and cost around $50 each. I'm not adverse to spending $50 on software. I won't spend much more that that, because I don't expect to use it too ofter - I have a MD recorder you know. Recent versions of xcdroast and both of the Windows programs can skip the image creation step. But I do not know if your machine is fast enough to write discs if you do that. You're probably right. Wish I could upgrade. Just for info, how fast a machine would be needed? And FWIW, an el cheapo Pentium III machine can be had for less than $400. Now that just rubs salt in the wound. My wife would shoot be if I bought another computer. And I can't really justify it, since I use it primarily for cataloguing baseball cards, and it's perfectly fine for that. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Cedric's Question
Cedric a *crit : If so, the only other solution for me (if I don't want to buy a new = stereo) is to buy a digital out soundcard and to record from my = computer, isn't it? Pierre advised you to get an sound card with optical out. That is certainly one good way to go, especially if you are into recording MP3s (as Pierre does). Someone else (can't remember his name) suggested replacing the CD player with one that has optical out. This would be a possibility, assuming that you have a component system. Here in the states one can get a CD deck with optical out for about USD 149.00. May I make another suggestion? What about the Sony portable CD player with optical out? You could make digital recordings from it, and not be replacing a unit that you otherwise are happy with. The Sony CD portable with optical out goes for about USD 139.00 here in the states. By the way, I don't know what MD blanks go for in La Belle France, since the last time I was there was 1993, but Pierre sells blanks through his on-line store. His prices are excellent as is his service. Salut, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: CD Burning Software
Since we're on the topic of burning CDs. In case I want to do something while my MDX-D3 is in the repair shop (again), can anybody recommend a good program for someone who is not all that into this, and doesn't have the time to spending learning? I am running a Pentium 1 machinge, 133 MHz (cps), with 80 MB ram. I don't remember the manufacturer of the burner that I have...it's a shit brand, about 4 years old. I would like something easy to operate, and free wouldn't hurt either. Do any of them allow you to go from one drive to another without first storing the files on you HD? If not, I am going to have problems, because I only have a 2.5 GB drive (partitioned as 2.0 and .5) and there's not alot of room left. Don't have the money to upgrade, and my wife would shoot me if I spent it on the computer instead of the house anyway. Thanks, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #802
And isn't MP3 worthwhile because there are less and less quality songs that's worth our money, as far as mainstream pop/rock is concerned? Or fewer and fewer. Since less is only properly used when speaking of an amount that cannot be quantified. Example: less sugar in the bowl; but fewer Minidisc units on the shelves of your local Circuit City. __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #802
On 3 Nov 2000, at 10:28, las wrote: For quality MP3 digital songs, I think it is fair to pay a small royalty. snip If you [...] plan to copy your CDs to MD and then eliminate your CDs (e.g.. sell them on eBay), this might not be the system for you snip Does anyone else see a flaw here? -- JT No. Larry is saying that if you plan to make master copies of your CDs and sell them you will not necessaruly get the best quality recording from this unit. He is using this as an example, and has not inferred that he supports doing this. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Titling with WinRemote
It's a chore no more if you have WinRemote and a Sony home deck with an IR remote. (and a PC of course :) Martin's program is just "the duck's nuts", I wouldn't title any other way. It sounds like it would be great. Unfortunately, my MD deck and my PC are on different floors, and the deck's lcoation makes it a pain to unhook it. James __ 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]
MD: Why MD?
TO respond to Larry's post about why to use MD, my primary reason for going to MD was storage space. I have over 1,700 CDs. Everytime we have moved, it was a major project to build shelves to store the CDs. In fact, I still have to build another set of shelves in the house that we have been in for over 1 1/2 years. If I started adding more CDs (in the form of CDRs), my wife would freak. That's why I went with MD. Sure the sound quality was an issue for me...but, although I can hear a slight difference on certain recordings in an A-B situation, I don't listen that way, and the sound is great. Sure I was lured by the idea of titling. But that has become such a chore that I haven't really kept up with it. No, I like the size of the medium. And for those of you who rememer back awhile ago that there was a thread that argued sound vs. convenience, I argued for sound. As you can see here, I have revised that position somewhat to say convenience, but not at the expense of sound. James __ 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]
MD: Iomega's new Digital Music Device
Check out this URL. Also be sure to check out the responses to the article...a couple of enlightened MD users responded. http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,2631991,00.html James __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #763
Hey James, I could be interested to have a copy of your Beatles MD compilation... Beatles are one of the best music group of all time ! I don't like all their song (the psycadelic period was not my type...). Maybe you could contact me if you're interested to make me a copy of the beatles or any other '70 to '90 music too ! Regards, Pierre. (email : [EMAIL PROTECTED]) I'd be happy to make a Beatles compilation disc for you. I have everything they released commercially, and alot of outtakes. Just e-mail me privately and we can discuss what songs you like. It will take a little while, though, because I am in the process of completing a few other trades. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 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]
MD: Pierre's Posts
In reading all this flak about Peter posts too much spam vs. I'm grateful for Peter's offers, I think everyone is missing a point that is obvious to me: Peter includes the complete text of what he is replying to (others do this too). The most annoying thing about Peter's posts (to me) is having to scroll through all that stuff that we have already read. By the way, I have been very happy with Peter's prices and service. I recommend everyone who might want to take advantage of his offers to sign up for his mailing list. It is worth the time, and should reduce the posts/adverts. James __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #766
BTW, I know I'm a new guy and mostly just lurk, so maybe I don't contribute and my opinion doesn't matter to some of you. So before you write me back and go "Good, maybe you should just leave," I already realize that, so no need to waste more bandwidth. :) Laters, Brian I for one would arther you stay on the list, whether you contribute or simply lurk. Now, unless you have something meaningful to add, do kindly shut the hell up. I don't like talking to people who turns discussions into these petty comments. Albert What did you major in: rudeness? I realize that larry's comment may have been inappropriate, but anyone who tells someone else to "shut the hell up" does not, in my opinion, belong on this list. James __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #762
Larry responded to my post: Why don't you transfer your CD's to MD? I am in the process of making compilation discs. Right now I'm doing compilations of pop songs from 1964 - 1973 (by year). These are great because the CDs always contain songs that I don't particularly like. Have to get around to doing my Beatles and Billy Joel compilations - although I can't think of a Billy Joel song that I don't like. I'll keep the CDs (or at least most of them) for backup. I am going to put a few CDs on MD and then get rid of the CDs (those discs that I rarely listen to) in order to save space, but I can't see transfering all 1700+ CDs to MD. I do have a CDR on my computer, but I've never been able to get it to work, and I have given up on it. I prefer slot in, but I always have this fear that some day I'm going to have an Md eaten. I had the same fear when I was trying to decide what MD to buy. Then along came the MT-15 with it low price tag and I stopped worrying about the loading mechanism. I do find that the MT-15 is a pain though. Even when I'm sitting in the house, I sometimes have difficulty loading or removing the MD. Unless one is very careful, the MD's shutter tends to get caught on the little metal guides. Forget about doing that in the car. What I often do when commuting is play an MD until the end; then I unplug the MD unit and play a CD or listen to the radio for the rest of the trip. That way I don't have to crash the car while trying to mess with loading the MD. James __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #761
Neil replied to Larry's reply to me: Now having an MD head unit, and previously using a portie and an adapter, I think I'd much rather use a head unit with an AUX in, and a portie Interesting. I kind of agree though. I have over 1700 CDs, so I can't just go MD in the car (where I currently do most of my listening). That's why I would want a MD/CD combo head unit (no need for, or interest in changers). Also, a portie MD is much more manageable than a portie CD player. One word of advice, though, for anyone planning to use a portie MD in the car. I love my MT-15; but for use in the car, the clamshell is a real pain (not to mention a dangerous situation). If I had to do it over again, I'd get a slot-in loader. James (who is really enjoying his compilation MDs while driving) __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #758
Sharp has pretty reliable. Aiwa is not too bad (before you go saying that Sony owns Aiwa, they make totally different products in different plants. I have personally never seen an Aiwa product that is a Sony Clone). Re: Aiwa. I have an Aiwa in-dash CD player. Worst piece of SH!T I have ever owned! I've detailed the problems here before, so I won't go into them again (although now there is a new problem with it). At least it has an aux input so I can play my MD through it. __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #758
Holly's experience reminded me of something stupid that I did (twice). Not that Holly did anything that was less than smart...just her experience reminded me of what I did. I finally decided to stop wasting batteries when playing my Sharp MT15 in the car. I hooked it up to the cigarette lighter with adaptor that I used to use with my portable CD player. Now I know that the unit requires an input of 4.5v from reading this list (otherwise I would never have known that or even thought to ask). Did I check the voltage rating on the adaptor? Of course not. It was 6.0v. The unit played fine for about 1/2 hour, and then it stopped playing and the MD display read "Power ?". Couldn't get it to work again so I gave up. A few days later, I tried again. Again it worked for about 1/2 hour and then stopped working. Finally, I checked the voltage on the adaptor. Must have had a fuse in the adaptor - glad that it did. My Sharp seems no worse for the wear. I am going to go out an try to find a cigarette lighter adaptor that I can use with my MD (Sharp MT-15). I will probably start at Radio Shack (though I hate them) for want of any other ideas. Is there anything else I should know other than 4.5v? Also, will I even be able to find one? Feeling very lucky (and just a bit stupid), James __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #759
Thanks to the comedian Mike Myers, Yiddish has become an "in thing". I wish I was fluent it it. I understand a little and speak even less. A lot of neat expressions. Larry Never heard of him (then again, he probably has never heard of me). Still perhaps a bit of polishing of what is presumablu your mother tongue, i.e. the use of the subjunctive, might be in order before concentrating effort on a new language. __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #738
Back from vacation for over a week, and I am still way behind in reading the digests. It all depends on the type of music you are listening to. Blue sure makes the blues sound good. Red is for the the hot tunes, and Russian . "Mellow, Yellow, That's right Slick" Anyone old enough to recognize what tune that line is from? Green, Irish. and the list goes on G Actually, Jim and Dan, I save my green discs for Christmas music (I could use red too, but I have alot of red discs, and not that much Christmas music on MD - I have tons of it on CD), and my blue discs for blues and jazz. Why? why not? Oh, and I recognized the Donovan text too; but I always thought the word was "saffron". Thanks for setting me straight. By the way, I hated Donovan back in the late '60s; but love him now. James __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #738
Let someone do to him what happened to expresident Reagan's press secretary, Brady and watch how fast (just like Brady's) political convictions change! I think that everyone who has some strong political convection, should be put in the possession of a person who is affected by they that political decision. I agree whole-heartedly with you. I think ever f--g republican in the great (please read the previous word in a tone of sarcasm) US of A that has ever voted against gun control should have a spouse or child blown away by someone and then see if he can justify his stance )of course I don't want to see that happen to anyone - but I'm so pissed off that I have to say that if it did, things might actually change. I hate George W. Bush, but would accept him as president if someone would assisinate him and thus drive the point home (Again, I don't really want to see anyone else deprived of a loved one by some deranged gun-toting individual, but sometimes I think that the only way a god-dd republican will ever learn would be if it happened to his family). Also, in many of the movies being released today, the nudity is the only redeeming quality. Anyway, I like your idea of a MD being provided to all at birth; except I think it should be at a slightly later age, as a rite of passage...say maybe upon beginning first grade. __ 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]
MD: Why Can't I record?
I want to thank those of you who responded. Everyone was of the opinion that it was an SCMS issue that kept me from being able to record. all MDs will allow you to make one original copy from an existing original prerecorded CD. In general CDs are not encoded. The MD becomes encoded when it is recorded (preventing you from making a digital second copy from your original copy of the MD). This is what I thought too. I only tried the one disc, however. I don't know too much about the Denon decks. They belong to the radio station where I work (this is why I want to be able to do this, I want to record music onto minidisc so that I can audition it to see if I want to play it on a future program. The station has a policy against taking CDs home - I do it anyway, but I have to get them right back which is a pain. The full-time staff have time to audtion CDs, but we part-timers don't have that luxury, since we don't have much off-air time). When I come back from vacation next week, I will take the same CD home and try it on my MXD-D3. I wonder if the deck has some sort of setting on it that would prevent it from allowing the music to be copied? I would be really surprised if there was anything on the actual disc. JMJ __ 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]
MD: This is from the Most Recent Crutchfield (e) Newsletter
Set Your Digital Music Free Your PC is an audio gold mine an endless supply of MP3 downloads, MS Windows Media and WAV files, ripped CD tracks, 'Net radio broadcasts, audiobooks, and more. And thanks to a new breed of MiniDisc portable, all your"desktop audio" is now just a single connection and a few clicks away from total freedom and mobility. For some time, Crutchfield has considered MiniDisc to be digital music's reigning versatility champ. We're impressed by a format that's compact, recordable, durable, portable, and affordable, plus easy to edit and simple to use. Now you can definitely add "PC-ready" to that long list of attributes thanks to the introduction of some ingenious MD portable options from Sony and Sharp. Sony's MZ-R70PC MD Walkman recorder allows easy PC-to-MD music transfer via an adapter than hooks up to your computer's primary USB port. It works with standard Windows 98/2000 audio players, and has a built-in D/A converter for sound quality that surpasses many PC sound cards. Organize all your PC audio with the included Voquette Media Manager software (for Windows 95/98/NT); then use its Voquette NetLink adapter (which connects to your PC's sound card and PS/2-type keyboard output) for drag-and-drop PC-to-MD recording. Each of these products represents a significant opportunity for digital music lovers to take their favorite files "to go." __ 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]
MD: Watermaking DVD-Audio
"Watermark could reduce the perceived quality of DVD-A to somewhere between a good MiniDisc and a below-average CD," says a leading classical recording engineer. The above was the lead quote from an article re: the delay of DVD audio because the supposedly inaudible watermarking could, in fact, be heard on the recordings. Here's the URL for the story from AudioRevolution.com, although this is the only instance (I think - since I only scanned the article quickly) in which MD is mentioned. http://www.AudioRevolution.com/news/0800/09.dvdwatermark.shtml What's strange is that none of my MDs sound like buzzing bees (or even bees at rest). I must be doing something wrong. JMJ __ 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]
MD: MD in a back-to-school commercial
Saw an interesting commercial last night (US TV). It was an advert for back-to-school, and it featured different, supposedly indispensible, items for back-to=school flying across the screen. The first item that was shown was a flying minidisc. I doubt whether many of the people watching that commercial would even know what that was; but it definitely looked like a cool thing. Too bad they weren't actually trying to sell MDs. __ 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]
MD: Forgot to Reply
I forgot to add (and forgive me for being a bit behind on these): Sony MXD-D3 works fine Sharp MT-15 works fine (Hope I didn't jinx anything) __ 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]
MD: Can Anyone Help Me?
A loaded question to be sure. Here's my problem. I am trying to record digitally from a DenonDN-C680 CD Player (no optical output) to my Sharp MT-15. I bought a Coax - Optical converter from someone who had advertised it on this list. It seems to be working OK as I see a red light on the cable that is coming out from the unit (optical - mini). I have a digital coax cable that I bought from Sound Professionals running from the CD player into the converter. The coax cable is coming from the digital out (unbalanced) RCA type-jack on the CD player. There is also an XLR type connection, but that doesn't do me any good. The message on the MD unit says "Can't Record". I have tried using the Sync/Enter button with the CD player running or in pause or stop mode (which is how it is supposed to work). I have also tried hitting the record button and then Sync/Enter; or record and then play (as if it were a cassette deck). The message consistently says "Can't record". The only difference is that when I hit the record button, the VU meter on the MD actually shows the recording level - it doesn't record, just shows the level to taunt me. Can anyone explain this to me? I thought I was beginning to grasp all of this, but I guess not. This is why I bought the Sony MDX-D3, though it would be really convenient for me to record from this unit as well. Not to mention that I have spent about $65.00 on equipment to make it work. For $35.00 more, I could have gotten a portable CD player with optical out. Too late now, though. Thanks for your help. James __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #720
Sam's club sells an Aiwa 40 watt X 4 receiver that has and Auxiliary jack right on the front. I'd be really careful about buying an Aiwa head unit. I have a CD/AM/FM head unit (which I bought because of the aux input jack). The aux input jack is the only thing that has not given me trouble so far. The radio reception is horrible. You have to be practically on top of a station in order to receive it (the unit that came with the car was far better). Also, the CD player frequently mis-tracks, and often will not accept a CD or forget that one is playing and will not eject it. I constantly have to reset (which means removing the face-plate - can't do that safely while driving) and then re-enter the time and all the pre-sets. Biggest piece of crap I have ever encountered. __ 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]
MD: Scale Factor Edit
What is Scale factor edit? __ 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: md-l-digest V2 #707
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 19:07:00 -0400 From: "Peter Forest" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Since I'm a quite old now, nearly 40 years old, I'm in love with old song of '70, '80 and some from the '90... They are more easy to find on MP3 Now wait a minute. If you're old at 40, then what am I? I turned 45 on the day you wrote this. Now I am trying to get recordings of songs from the late '60s and early '70s (for my compilations discs) that I can't find. Can anyone point me to a place where I can find them? Two examples: "Will You Be Staying after Sunday" by The Peppermint Rainbow. I couldn't find this anywhere, so I bought a compilation disc and didn't like any of the other songs on it. Also, "My Pledge of Love" by the Joe Jeffrey Group (again, I bought a compilation disc just for this one song - at least it was cheaper). Still looking for "Just Dropped in to See What Conidition My Condition Was In" by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition (available on a Hits CD, but I don't like anything else on the disc - won't buy another disc just for one song). Anyway, I don't do much with MP3 because a) I don't have the time, and b) I haven't found anything that I have been looking for. If I find the time, I moght use it to sample some jazz recordings to determine which CDs I want to buy next. Thanks, James __ 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: Good/Evil and MD Flip Cases
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 19:30:35 -0400 From: "Peter Forest" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Good Thought ! Think you may like this... "Good needs evil if it is to be able to manifest itself. ... Sounds like you've been reading too much Camus. By the way...does anyone know where I can buy MD flip cases like the ones that come with Hi-Space discs? I find these really helpful for information that I just cannot fit on MDs using the titling feature (for instance, with compilations of organ music, I like to identify not only the performer, but the manufacturer and the location of the instrument). I found one place that was selling 2 flip cases for $5.00. Way too much, when I can get two Hi-Space discs in flipcases for that much. Maybe someone who doesn't use cases has some (s)he'd like to sell me. Back to the good and evil thing. MD is good MP3 is bad. But MP3's existence may help keep MD alive and well. There's your connection. James __ 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: Minidiscs at Borders
I stopped in my local Borders yesterday, and was surprised to see they were selling Maxell MD blanks. But I was SHOCKED to see the price! A 2-pack of Maxells for $14.99!!! And 5 packs for $30!!! What gives? Is Maxell overpriced, or does Borders have its head in the sand? JMJ __ Do You Yahoo!? Get 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]
MD: Pleasant Surprise
I was recording a CD recently on my Sony MXD-D3 (is that the right number? it's the CD - MD deck), and I got a pleasant surprise. While recording I decided to title the tracks, so I wouldn't have to go back and do it later. To my surprise, once I hit "name" to enter the titling feature, the track name was right there, and all I had to do was hit "name" again to enter it. What a treat! Of course, it was a Sony disc. :-) JMJ __ Do You Yahoo!? Get 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]
MD: SCMS Stripper
To EWong. Maybe the original poster would have bought the professional equipment, if he had realized that he wanted that feature (i.e. the ability to set the SCMS); but now that he has a MD recorder, doesn't really want to go out and buy another unit. P.S. There are times when one would want to get around SCMS that aren't necessary copywrite infringements. Judge not, lest ye be judged. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get 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]
MD: Kheops
Just wanted you to know that I received my first order of blank discs from Kheops MiniDisc. I received the order very quickly, and am very satisfied. Nice to have a reliable source for blanks, and at good prices. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get 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]
MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD
I listen to classical music on both CD and MD. I would estimate that approximately 1/2 my 1,750 CDs are of classical music. I have never bought a pre-recorded MD (I would like to; but I can't find anything for sale that I want). I have been satisfied for the most part with the way in which the classical music that I have recorded has been rendered on MD. Probably your level of satisfaction depends on the following factors: 1. The type of classical music that is being recorded. I suspect that a symphony by Brahms or Bruckner, with their rather dense textures, would present more of a challenge to ATRAC than would a Beethoven quintet. I have recorded primarily chamber music, Baroque concertos and duets for organ and diverse instruments. These were quite satisfactory. I have found that classical guitar sounds somewhat drier on the MD. Magic had suggested that that was because I was using a Sharp to record, and that Sony was better at recording acoustic instruments such as the guitar. 2. The equipment. This may all be moot if you plan to listen on headphones or mid-brand equipment. You probably should just buy one and see how you like it. I hope this helps somewhat. Please feel free to contact me directly with additional questions. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos -- now, 100 FREE prints! http://photos.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sony Portables with Optical Out
In the US I have seen two different Sony models with optical out. The Wiz (don't necessarily recommend them, but I go there from time to time to browse) has two different Sony models: one for $90 and one for $100. I have never seen a Panasonic model with optical out. __ 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: Titling Errors
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Titling errors? Has anyone ever encountered titling errors (either disc or track title) when playing MDs back on different players? I was listening to one of my discs the other day on my Sharp portable and I noticed that the title was wrong. It was truncated and the letters were garbled! I popped the disc out, put it back in and it got the title right afterwards. Then I noticed at another time a track title was garbled, but was fixed when I started playing the track over! Weird. I've never had this happen on my Sony... Has anyone else ever had this happen? I hope it's not a sign of something more serious looming! I have a Sharp MT-15 portable and the Sony MDX-D3 deck. I had a disc that was recorded and titled on the Sony. When I went to title the tracks that I didn't get around to, using the Sharp, I got the dreaded UTOC error (never had garbled titles, though). After removing the disc and reinserting it, the error disappeared. Sometimes I had to do this more than once. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online and 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]
MD: MiniDisc in the Comic Section
Hi list. The minidisc is the subject of a cartoon in the comic section of today's NY Daily News. The strip is called "Zits" and it revolves around a teenage boy and his world. In the strip, his father is holding a minidisc and says "What's this? Some kind of foreign currency?" The boy responds "It's one of my minidiscs". In the second frame: Dad: "Mini-what?" Son: "Mini-discs! They hold an hour's worth of music and can be rerecorded a million times with no loss of sound quality" Third frame: Dad: "Wow" as they are both looking at the disc. Final Frame: Dad: "Not much room for the album cover art though". Son: "Album what?" Pretty cool. Too bad the son didn't repsond "over an hour's worth of music". Also, I am much closer to the age of the father in this comic than I am to the son. __ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MXD-D3
Hi folks. I just purchased a Sony MDX-D3 on Friday (3 days ago). I got it at The Wiz (I hate that store; but they are convenient geographically, and they had a sale going on). I paid USD 270.00. I haven't had a chance to even take the unit out of box yet; but once I get going with it, I will do some A-B dubbing at normal speed and a 4X, and let you know if I hear any differences. I will also redo those recordings that I talked about last week (made on a Sharp MT-15), in which I heard some definite differences between the CD and the MD recordings (Magic had hypothesized that the Sharp ATRAC did not do chamber music and classical guitar as well as the Sony ATRAC). I probably won't get a chance to do this until next week sometime, since it is Holy Week, and I'll be singing in church Wednesday through Sunday. I will keep you posted. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Golden Ears
Hi. I'm glad that no one took offense at my post yesterday (certainly none was intended...I was having a very bad day at the salt mines). Anyway, others said succintly what I was trying to say. My real point was this: 1) I have heard, in some cases, a slight difference in sound between MD and CD. It's not enough to distract from my enjoyment, and, more often than not, I have to do an A-B comparison to be sure. 2) I love MiniDisc, and I wanted people to know that not everyone who hears a difference in anti-MD. I'm certainly not. Now, just to comment on some of the responses that were posted. From: "Magic" It's interesting to see you have produced evidence of my argument that the different types of ATRAC have their strengths and weaknesses. I have often said the Sony is better for classical and jazz because it reproduces the sounds you describe above much better. The Sharp ATRAC system has trouble with sustained notes such as classical guitar and long bass notes (ie - double bass, cello, piano) but it excels at sharp attack sounds like kick drums, snare etc. - it's brilliant for rock music and dance music. It would be interesting if you could rerecord the same music with a Sony MD and see how you feel they compare. This certainly has been my experience. The jazz and rock recordings I have made sound great. The classical recordings also are fine...but the difference is easier to hear. At present, I have only the Sharp. Soon I hope to have a Sony deck. I will re-record the same music as a test and report back. From: Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't get me wrong -- I'm a huge MD fan. I use my MD player on a daily basis... I just think that people should be realistic about the format. I don't think the difference that I have encountered are significant for my listening. We should be realistic to the point that we acknowledge there are sometimes some slight differences, and move on. What bothers people, I think, and someone else made this point...there's more being said about the differences than are necessary, and that can hurt MD in this world where people's opinions are based on 30-second adverts and sound-bites. From: "Shawn R. Lin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Still, can you say for sure the difference is due to the format itself? Are you able to discount the DAC, analog stage, amp, etc.? No, I can't say that for sure. But I'm a musician, not an engineer, so my comments are based purely on my listening experience. I don't think it is fair for anyone to say MD itself is inferior without doing double-blind testing using the SAME DAC, SAME speakers, SAME amp, with everything identical. You can compare two specific models, but I don't think you can do a direct MD/CD comparison without removing more variables. ..., but still, we cannot conclude that MD sounds better than CD. Agreed...and I'm not in a position to do that (and would rather just enjoy the music in any case). My listening tests were done at the time that I entered the MD world just to satisfy myself that I truly wanted to get into MD (I had a 30-day window in which I could return the unit if I didn't like it). Now, I am too busy enjoying the music to worry about anything other than the possible demise on the medium. It still amazes me that one could reduce the music by 80% and still be left with the great quality that MD provides. I would love to understand how ATRAC accounts for things like overtonesbut I'm really not technical enough to understand it all. Just glad it works. And now for one other questionIs anyone, anywhere selling the Sharp MD-20? Other than on Sharp s own website, it seems to be completely non-existent. I probably wouldn't buy it, since the MD-15 is all that I really need...but I wonder what it is going for...and I love the sexy gold color that will be available in the Asian market. Cheers, JMJ __ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD vs. CD / Golden Ears
I need to react to the comments made in the CD vs. MD comparison (mentioned before; but now as a part of the Circuit City thread). First let me say that it's nice to heat the CC will continue to support MD...when do they start? My local CC has 1 deck (the Sony dubbing deck, and three porties). Now to address the comments vs. the two media. I am a relative newcomer to MD (about six months now). When I first bought my Sharp MT-15, I did alot of comparative listening. Now, I do not consider myself to be a "golden ears" (and resent that people use that term in a duragatory sense to refer to anyone who takes the time to listen very carefully); but I have heard in some instances differences between the two media. The differences I have heard have been noted before: 1. In one chamber music recording, a low chord on piano translated to a sound that more resembled someone blowing across a microphone than the ofiginal chord (this was about 5 seconds - the rest of the disc sounded great) 2. In a recording of classical guitar concerti, the guitar sound was a bit drier than on the original...same for a recording of Mendelssohn trios. I have not encountered a rock or jazz recording in which I noticed a difference. Someone once noted that ATRAC has a difficult time reproducing cymbals. I listened over and over again to an Art Blakey CD, but couldn't decide if I heard a difference or not. Probably should have used a more recently recorded disc..but I figured that it was a tie and I didn't need to waste anymore time on it. Now I doubt I would have noticed this without doing extensive A-B comparisions with quality headphones. My opinion. Yes there is a slight difference. But I still love MD, the sound is great - the features are great, and I will continue to use it so long as the medium exists (and I hope that will be a long long time). But please don't slag someone (i.e. that nice CC chap) for saying that there are slight differences. There are, in some cases - just not enough of a difference to really matter. The real problem is a) that "near CD quality occurs only sometimes ... the rest of the time it is IMHO CD quality, and b) that people hear that MD is almost as good as CD, and say "Why should I invest in something second rate?" The problem is with the person who interprets "near CD quality" as second rate, and not with MD as a format. Sorry for going off...but I wanted to say that. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Skipping
I have the Sharp MT-15, which only has a 10-second buffer. I put the unit in my shirt pocket and it never skips. In fact, I am really enjoying the portability of this format (which was not one of the things about MD that first attracted me). I actually try to wear shirts with pockets on days that I am going to listen to the MD. Also, on the topic of growing tired of favorite recordings...this has happened to me occasionally. Compilations are wonderful, though. And the neat thing about them (and MD) is that you can redo the compilations. Add a few different songs...change the order. Sometimes just keeping it fresh will help. Also, don't be afraid to put a recording away for 6 months. I have found that when you "rediscover" it, it's almost like when you first purchased the disc. I have some discs (many of which are favorites) that I only hear once a year...and even some that I go more than a year between playing. Best regards, James (who is really enjoying his MDs, and thanks everyone on this list for there help in deciding to enter the MD world last November) __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MZR55 for USD 249.99 at the Wiz
Thought this was interesting. The Wiz has an advert in today's NY Daily News, offering the Sony MZR55 for USD249.99. The sale is good until 11 March, and applies to stores in and around NYC (including, New Jersey and Connecticut). Maybe someone in that area has been waiting for just this moment. Regards, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sony MD on Sale at The Wiz
I had some e-mail problems earlier today, so my apologies if this is a duplicate message. I thought this was interesting. The Wiz has an advert in today's NY Daily News, offering the Sony MZR55 for USD249.99. The sale is good until 11 March, and applies to stores in and around NYC (including, New Jersey and Connecticut). Maybe someone in that area has been waiting for just this moment. Regards, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From ZDNet - something I have been dying to do (or not): Creating MP3s from your CD collection is a snap with these downloads. You can rip from CDs or record them through your soundcard. http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?24274:2813963 __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Be Wary of Aiwa Head Units
Just to let you know: be wary of AIWA head units. I bought one last year (CD). One of the reasons I bought it was that it had the aux input. I HATE it! AT LEAST once a week, the unit will either not accept the CD that I am trying to insert, or, occasionally, will not eject the CD that I was playing (sometimes it just stops playing in the middle of the disc as if it no longer recognizes that the CD is still there). The solution is to remove the faceplace and push the reset button. This is not easy to do while driving, so one is usually CD-less until arrving at a traffic light. Of course, doing this also elimates all the preset radio stations and sets the clock to midnight. Also, when the CD is replayed (it automatically goes back to track one and replays after it is finished), the CD skips all over the place - even when standing still. The solution here is to turn off the player and then turn it back on. Oh, and the radio reception sucks. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Who is he kidding when he says (and I quote), "Based on our listening tests, we found that a 128-Kbps MP3 clip (sampled at 44.1 kHz)is almost impossible to distinguish from the music on CD." . Might be true if you are using a pair of $10 2 Watt desktop PC speakers but surely he can't be serious !!! Sorry Michael J. Miller, Editor-In-Chief PC Magazine, your credibility has taken a large dent, as far as I'm concerned. Yeah, I noticed that too. But never having listened to an MP3, I didn't feel qualified to comment on that. Interesting, though, that he suggested using MD to store MP3s. (I wonder where I've heard that before). Still, it's good to see MD mentioned. Also, I noticed that CDNow is offering minidiscs. Not much selection, though, and the price is almost $2.00 more than the equivalent CD. Who is going to buy the MD version and pay almost $2.00 more? For that price, you can buy the CD, copy it to a blank MD and have two copies of the recording. __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Check this out. This what you have been saying all along. http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/story/story_4432.html __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Labels
I haven't tried labeling the spine yet...too small. I considered using colored discs to keep track of what type of music was on the disc, but decided it would be too cumbersome. What I do is print a label using a Word Processor and an Avery label sheet. I put the disc title on it...rarely anything more...I might list the performers if it is a Broadway show, or a small jazz group (e.g. one of the many incarnations of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers). In printing, I color code the label. I print the labels for jazz discs in blue, Christmas music is green, Classical music is black, rock is brown. I don't label the outer case because I rarely get the discs back in the case from which they originally came. Trying to do that would be too stressful for me. Anyway, I hope that this suggestion helps. It's much easier than using coloured discs. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Labels
I'm almost a week behind reading these...just catching up now. To the person (I already deleted the e-mail, so I apologize for not remembering your name) who was interested in labels: I agree with the person who uses labels from computer diskettes or some such label that can be removed easily. I use Avery labels which I obtained at work ...they no longer use them, and there were boxes up for grabs. The neat thing about the Avery is that they are so easy to use with a program such as MS Word. Just tell the program which label you are using and it formats for it. And, of course, they can be removed easily enough. The real reason for this response, however, is to let you know that if you have labels that won't come off cleanly, there is an excellent product here in the states called Goo-Gone. It will remove residue from labels, tape, etc. I use it for many different things (such as removing the tape residue from drum heads that I had to muffle with duct tape as an emergency procedure). Best regards, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Fwd: md-l-digest V2 #509
I don't know, it seems to me like Sony may be placing all it's bets on solid state technology. I really don't have a problem with it as long as it's as easy to use as MD and memory gets into the same price range as a blank MD (not likely to happen any time soon). I guess I would also want the ability to do real time live recording. What it really comes down to is that I still think MD is the coolest, and most convenient and portable medium out there. Just add the ability to store MP3's on the blank MD's with players that will decode them! *I* have a problem with it! I can't afford to switch mediums every couple of years. I have just invested in Minidisc, which, along with my CD collection, is quite sufficient, thank you. Now if the rest of the world wants to go off and enjoy MP3, or next year's big fad, fine. I have neither the need, nor the disposable income, to follow along. Just leave me sufficient blank media and harware for when I need to replace or upgrade and I'll be happy. But I am sick of being manipulated by these damn companies - and will not buy into something that I don't need. Take away the support for MD, and I will guarantee that it will be the last new medium into which I buy. Best regards to all, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD's Future
As many of you may know from my previous posts, I am a new convert to the MD format. Obviously, I want to see it survive and prosper as do all of you. I am amused by the numerous posts that all read something like this: If "Sony reads this"...or "Sony are you listening?" Now we all seem to agree on two additional points (other than wanting the format to survive and prosper), those being: 1) Sony is an arrogant and short-sighted company and 2) Sony's marketing leaves much to be desired. Since we all agree that Sony is arrogant and short-sighted, why would anyone ever dream that Sony would come to this digest and check out the opinions of those who contribute to it? Indeed, why would they even be concerned with those who are already converts? Since we all agree that Sony could use some help with their marketing strategy, why not address these opinions in e-mail or written mail format to Sony itself? They probably will ignore the opinions expressed therein; but at least they will have seen them. Sony is not reading this list. Also, I have never heard an MP3...but if it is worse than MD I'm not interested. MD is sleek (the word sexy was used...I believe appropriately). Also, the MD sound is really good...near CD quality. I wouldn't want to give up anymore than the quality MD offers me. There are some cases where I would prefer to burn a CDR (if I had the equipment) than record an MD because in these particular recordings there is a slight difference. I would be miserable with the MD3 sound. It may be helpful to those who want to check out recordings before deciding to plunk down money on the CD. I, personally, will live a full life without MP3. On a more personal note. To Albert: I have over 1,750 CDs; and probably about 1,000 LPs and about 1,000 cassettes (remember those). I may be an "old geezer" to many of the people on this list (44); but I like to think that I have many good listening years ahead of me. There are two reasons that I own so many recordings: 1) I like a wide variety of music: Classical, Broadway, Jazz, some rock/pop and 2) my tastes have changed over the years so that I have many recordings that I wouldn't have gone out and bought today. But I still listen to them occassionally. There are very few recordings that I feel I can get rid of and not miss them at some point when in the right mood. Most of those I have already gotten rid of. My foray into the world of MD was intended to archive those old LPs onto a more durable medium. There's some great stuff there that will never again be available commercially. By the way, what Boradway shows have you recorded? I would love to get some live recordings..although there's not too much on Broadway these days worth hearing, much less recording. Anyway...have a great weekend all! James On a more personal note __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Tax/Fine on Blank MDs
I found the copyright debate quite interesting...for the first day or two...now I've gotten tired of the discussion (and quite annoyed at those who cannot seem to enter into a debate without being rude or condescending). The topic did make me realize, however, that I really didn't know much about the tax/fine that is included in the purchase price of blank media. I've always known that it was there, and the basic reasoning behind it's being there. But I am curious (although not yellow): How much is added to the cost of a disc? Who gets this money? What are the mechanics of getting this money to the party (or parties) who receive it? Not an issue that keeps me up at night...just wondering. Best wishes for a Happy New Year to all! James __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Update / ATRAC Problem?
Hello all. First, thank you to Ray and Tim for responding to my enqueries re: rechargeable batteries for the MD-15. You may recall, that approximately 3 weeks ago, when I purchased the MD-15 (my first MD unit), I was disappointed with my intial attempts at recording. With the encouragement of many of you, I persevered. I have since made three digital recordings from CDs, and am generally pleased with the results. In general, the only differences I hear between the original CDs and the digitally recorded MDs is a lack of what we used to call some 30 years ago - presence. I still believe it to be a reduction of the overtones that cause this. The actual notes are reproduced acurately, and the timbre seems accurate. Hard to define exactly what I mean by presence - but there is a certain resonance that seems to be on the CDs more than on the MDs. This is more apparent in classical recordings than in rock or jazz recordings. While I don't believe the quality to be 99% as good as CD, I do like the format and its conveniences well enough. In fact, I just bought the Sony CD - MD deck - can never remember the model #, MDX-MD3 or something like that. Have set it up; but haven't had time to try it out yet. Now to my question. One of the pieces I recorded (digitally) on my MD-15 was a work for bassoon and piano by Jules Massenet. Towards the end of this brief work - at about 1:27 into it, there is a chord played on the lower part of the piano. I have listened a couple of times to this chord, and I have to say that it sounds more like noise (almost like the sound of someone blowing slowly into a microphone) than a piano chord. Has anyone ever experienced problems recording chords on the bass portion of a piano? Thanks for your help. Also, thanks for the digest, it's been helpful. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Classical Music Mailing List?
Reading the question and responses concerning the titling of H ndel's "Semele" inspired me to put this question out to the Classical music lovers on this list. I am wondering if there is anywhere on the internet a list similar to this one that it is devoted to Classical music recordings. If so, I would love to know about it. If not, I would consider starting one ... if someone could give me some guidance on how to do it. Thanks, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: My First MD Experience: Update
First...thank you once again to those of you who responded to me, both on-line and off. I wanted to let you know that I have made another recording, and the results were much better this time. For this recording, I made analogue recordings of CDs, played back on my JVC CD player (no digital output on this one - too old), through my receiver (an old Vector Research receiver/tuner that has to be at least 15 years old). I recorded four Elvis Costello songs, two Jethro Tull songs (for the acoustic guitar mailnly, two movements of a guitar concerto, two songs from an Art Blakey CD recorded in the early '60s, and one movement of a sonata for oboe and organ. I was unable to record anything from the cassette which I originally tried to record - but I will as soon as time permits. I listened to the resulting recordings through headphones and through the aux input in my car's in-dash CD player. As I said, the recordings sound pretty good. There seems to be more resonance on the guitars (both Ian Anderson's acoustic, and John Williams' nylon string guitar) than on the first recording I made. I have not, however, had the chance to do a comparison between the MD and the original CD (remembering, of course, that his was an analogue recording); but I will. I also hope to repeat this in a digital mode, once I get the chance. I did have a chance to do a MD to CD comparison on the Elvis Costello and Art Blakey recordings. In both cases, the only difference was in the sound of the cymbals. Especially, on the Blakey recording, the overtones on the ride cymbal began to sound a little like white noise. I went back and listened to the CD...and they weren't all that great on the CD...but definitely a slight degradation on the MD side. Also the crash cymbals had slightly less resonance to them (myabe I'm too picky...I am a drummer). To the credit of the MD, the attack of the stick on the ride cymbal was still discernable. My initial reaction: I am quite pleased. I plan to do a CD to MD check of the guitar concerto and of the Organ sounds. I will also do one more test (digitally, if possible) of some different music. Now to readdress another question that I have re: the Sharp MT-15. I bought two cables: one a miniplug to miniplug to connect the MD to my car's CD player; the other a digital optical to miniplug. Neither seems to work with the MT-15. On the mini to mini, the plug seems to fit fine in the headphone out (no separate line out); but no signal is sent to the CD player. The CD display changes to show that it recognizes the miniplug at its end. When I switch to an old, very thin miniplug cable, it plays OK (although with some hiss). When I tried the digital cable from a DAT machine to the MD's input jack (a single input for analogue and optical), I received an error message that indicated a bad connection. My question: I thought these things were standard. Do I have to go someplace special to get plugs that will work with the MT-15? Any similar experiences? Thanks again, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Mini Plug Dilema
Ralph, the cable I am using is probably analogue. But remember that I am using it to playback the MD player in an analogue mode. I am connecting it to the Headphone output and into my car's CD player's aux jack. I have done the same thing with another miniplug that is a few years old, and definitely analogue. That one works fine. I also have a set of Sony portable speakers with a miniplug connection, and they work with it. It seems silly; but it seems to me with the new, thicker cables that they are selling in the stores now that the miniplug is not making contact. Maybe the plug is slightly tapered and doesn't go in all the way? Also, I had the problem with the same brand of cable with digital optical to miniplug (this time the miniplug connecting to the optical/analogue input jack on the MD). __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Why MD; My first MD experience
First, I need to add my 2 cents on the issue of why MD: Audio Quality or Portablility. For me, portability is not the reason for going MD. I have a CD player in the car, and a portable, and both do me quite nicely, thank you. Audio Quality is, of course,important. But again , if it were the only consideration, I would stick with CDs. For me, it's the conveniences of the format that sold me on it. I like the smaller size of the media (not for portability; but for storage. I want to archive my 1,000s of LPs and many of my 1,000s of cassette recordings; as well as combine favorite CD tracks onto one location. Also, the titling was a big seller. Imagine listening to 74 minutes of 15th - 16th century works, which are all 4-6 minutes in length. Sure would be nice to know what one is listening to without having to compare track #s to a CD insert. I also like the fact that they are rerecordable. nice to know that if I make a mistake, I haven't just added another coaster to my collection. Or maybe I've jst come across a track that I like better than one that I originally put on a disc. Yes, the medium is just more fun and more convenient. That being said, I am real close to abandoning the MD format in favour of CDRs. I just bought a Sharp MT-15 (my first venture into the world of MDs). I made a recording on Saturday with which I am very disappointed. The recording came from a very well recorded cassette. I patched the RCA cables from the cassette into the minidisc input of the MD, and made my first recording. The quality stinks. The recording is of acoustic guitar and vocals. The vocals sound fine (I have worked with these people,so I know their voices very well); but the guitar sounds terrible. All of the overtones seem to be gone; robbing a lovely sounding instrument of its character (I played the recording for the performer who said the guitar sounded like a ukelele). Also, recording is lacks the definition of the original cassette. Now I know that I should have tried a digital recording. But I couldn't. I don't have any equipment (currently) with a digital output). I took the MD recorder to the radio station where I work, and tried it there. The only equipment at the station that had a digit output that would work with the MD was a DAT machine. I tried hooking up the DAT via an optical cable that I bought; but the MD didn't know that the connection was made. I had the same trouble with a mini plug to mini plug cable that I bought to play the MD through the aux jack on my car CD player. My question: Is the compression responsible for the terrible quality recording? Is it that I started with an analogue source (still a bad thing because I want to record many analogue sources as noted above). Audio Quality must be close to a CD or I abandon the format regardless of conveniences. I have about 3 weeks during which I can return this unit; so any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: My first MD Experience
Thank you to Jeff and Rick for your responses. I will try some more recordings as soon as possible, and will post results. After having read this digest for quite some time, I have to believe that the enthusiasm for MDs would not be out there if the results were as I previously described. Some follow-up questions, however: 1. Would it be better to make an analogue recording through my amplifier/tuner, rather than patching from the cassette deck directly into the MT-15 2. Anyone have experience with the Sharp MT-15? Is it possible that in an effort to make a lower cost unit Sharp cut corners on quality (I would have thought that just cutting out the remote and rechargeable battery would have been enough of a cost reduction 3. Would a MD deck yield better results than a portable? If I can satisfy myself (I'm pretty picky when it comes to sound quality), I would still like to stick with MD - CDR is too damn expensive, and, as I said before, not as much fun. One final question: When I plug the Sharp MT-15 into the aux input on my in-dash CD, the sound quality was noticeable worse than with headphones or portable speakers. Any ideas? I had the volume up to 30 (max) on the MD. I did have to use a fairly inexpensive, thin minidisc patch cord. The more expensive one that I bought just didn't register on the MD end - just like the optical to mini-plug cable that I bought. I have to be able to listen in the car, and I can't afford a MD changer (heck, I can't even afford a MD deck yet). Thanks for your responses, and for all I've learned from reading everyone's posts. James __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
