Re: Web Radio Stations
Another site you can look at which has Playlist Files for - some - radio stations is http://www.mikesradioworld.com Again, not all stations are accessed this way and the content of the site doesn't appear to have been updated in some time. On 24/09/2016 12:22 PM, Andrea Sherry wrote: Thanks heaps for that information. Wasn't aware that this one excisted. Andrea On 24/09/2016 11:50 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: If it is I wouldn't count on its accuracy, you're far better going to a dedicated Web Radio database site such as http://www.vtuner.com where the database is updated frequently. On 24/09/2016 11:43 AM, Andrea Sherry wrote: Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing many stations as .pls files or some such format. Is this still round? Where could something like this be obtained? Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature. Thanks Andrea
Sangean WFT3, The World In A Black Box
The WFT3 is the latest Hi-Fi tuner from Sangean. Sangean have been giving the world wonderful radio sets for the last 42 years and the WFT3 doesn't disappoint. Whilst the WFT3 cannot be described as an Audiophile device the tuner does provide much functionality which makes the tuner a great purchase if you already have a Hi-Fi tuner and are considering upgrading to a tuner able to connect to Internet radio, music streaming services such as Radiotunes and Spotify along with DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio and FM. Owners of a music collection accessible via a computer or Home network - as well as on a USB Stick - will appreciate the WFT3's Music player function. The WFT3 connects as any other Hi-Fi tuner does, through RCA analogue outputs which are then connected to a line-in or Aux-In input of an amplifier and its here that connections become one of the WFT3's great points, along with the standard analogue RCA connections there are two digital connections - coax and optical - for digital connection to a DAC or an amplifier equipped with digital inputs, well done Sangean for including this feature which allows the user to listen to radio or music at the maximum quality possible. Along with the digital and analogue connections you will find a Wi-Fi antenna, RJ45 socket for a wired connection to a LAN and a telescopic aerial for Digital Radio and FM, note the telescopic aerial can be removed and a F connecting cable used if you have an outdoor antenna arrangement. The layout of the controls on the front panel is typically Sangean, a row of buttons on the top row which allow for navigation of menus and special functions and a rrow of memory preset buttons below that though the two rows of 7 buttons do include some extra function buttons which will be described later. One interesting point here is the location of the power on/off button, in most Hi-Fi tuners you will find this button to the left on the front panel but in the case of the WFT3 the power button is the right most button on the top row located just to the left of the large select jog dial, on the left hand side is the headphones socket, the USB memory stick socket and the remote control sensor. When the WFT3 is powered up for the first time the Setup Wizard is run and its from here the WFT3 is connected to your Network, time adjustments made and so on, sighted assistance will be required to navigate through the Setup Wizard but once all settings have been made the user can use the Undok App to search for and browse radio stations, read displayed content of FM/DAB stations and so on. Presets are easily set by holding the appropriate preset button for 3 seconds, the station you're listening to is stored for that preset button and can be recalled by briefly pressing that button. The WFT3 has 30 presets in total, 10 for Digital Radio, 10 for FM and 10 for Internet radio though only the first 5 presets for each band can be accessed via the front panel, all ten presets for each band can be accessed from either the included infra red remote controller or via the Undok Controller App for IOS and Android. The WFT3 is the first Hi-Fi tuner I've seen with a headphones socket and a welcome addition this is, great for private listening. The volume of the headphones con be controlled by two buttons to the right of the 5 preset buttons on the front panel, they control volume down and up respectively, the mute button for the headphones is found to the left of the power button. Like other Sangean Internet connected equipment the WFT3 has various EQ presets which can be set via the menu system or the Undok App, these EQ settings only work through the headphones and not through the Digital or Analogue outputs, the user can also adjust the bass and treble for the headphones manually. The sensitivity of the Digital radio didn't disappoint and the WFT3 started scanning for DAB+ stations as soon as the Tuner was switched to the DAB+ band. The great feature here for DAB+ is that now a user without sight can activate a scan of the DAB+ band with a simple push of a button on the remote controller at any time. I've not yet tested the tuner on the FM band and I'm a little disappointed that the WFT3 doesn't have separate antenna connections for DAB+ and FM bands but this is - after all - not a professional grade Hi-Fi tuner in the class of the Yamaha TD500D or Cambridge Audio 600T So at $400 Australian is the Sangean WFT3 good value? Most certainly. I've deliberately kept this review short and tried to keep it straight to the point, the WFT3 can perform many functions so by all means ask me questions and I'll answer where I can.
Re: Web Radio Stations
Thanks heaps for that information. Wasn't aware that this one excisted. Andrea On 24/09/2016 11:50 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: If it is I wouldn't count on its accuracy, you're far better going to a dedicated Web Radio database site such as http://www.vtuner.com where the database is updated frequently. On 24/09/2016 11:43 AM, Andrea Sherry wrote: Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing many stations as .pls files or some such format. Is this still round? Where could something like this be obtained? Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature. Thanks Andrea -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
Re: Web Radio Stations
If it is I wouldn't count on its accuracy, you're far better going to a dedicated Web Radio database site such as http://www.vtuner.com where the database is updated frequently. On 24/09/2016 11:43 AM, Andrea Sherry wrote: Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing many stations as .pls files or some such format. Is this still round? Where could something like this be obtained? Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature. Thanks Andrea
Web Radio Stations
Seem to recall that some time ago an archive was produced containing many stations as .pls files or some such format. Is this still round? Where could something like this be obtained? Need some files of this sort for my Plextalk Pocket WebRadio feature. Thanks Andrea -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
Re: Onkyo TX-8140 Network Stereo Receiver.
the TX-8140 is a practical piece of equipment, not what I'd be using myself however if you want a feature packed box - and aren't so worried about how everything sounds - then its a reasonable choice,. If you take the other approach - say buy an Amplifier without the bells and whistles this one has - and by some extra equipment such as the Sonos Connect you're going to - not only get better bang for your buck - but also far better sound. There are many good performing budget priced amplifiers out there from the likes of Rotel, Marantz etc that sound very nice, indeed I've spoken about my Rotel RA-10 often here, that's a very basic budget priced Amp but the sound from that is truly amazing. The RA-10 sounds nice with just about anything you'd like to connect to it, a Sonos Connect would sound glorious through the RA-10. The TX-8140 has a few streaming services but you'll get far more choice of streaming and Music Subscription services with a Sonos connect or something similar. And finally taking the approach of having multiple devices means that you can upgrade your sound over time. The TX-8140 for example - whilst it can play digital sources - doesn't have an outstanding DAC - Digital To Analogue Converter - but with my RA-!0 I added a DAC to the system to improve the quality of sound yet again. Anyway something to think about and my two cents worth on the topic. I've had the Rotel now for just over 3 years. On 24/09/2016 2:08 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: Has anyone had any experience with the above mentioned stereo amplifier: that is to say, is the IPhone app for this amp accessible? Thanks all over the place gang.
Re: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4.
No, Sonos Connect is a device on its own though it is controlled by an Android or IOS App. On 24/09/2016 1:50 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hello: That would be the Sonos Connect Amp. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 12:19 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4. Well if you’re talking amplifiers then the answer is a Sonos Connect. On 24 Sep. 2016, at 12:45 am, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hey Gang: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4: what say you. Thanks all over the place. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Onkyo TX-8140 Network Stereo Receiver.
Hi Folks: Has anyone had any experience with the above mentioned stereo amplifier: that is to say, is the IPhone app for this amp accessible? Thanks all over the place gang.
RE: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4.
Hello: That would be the Sonos Connect Amp. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 12:19 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4. Well if you’re talking amplifiers then the answer is a Sonos Connect. > On 24 Sep. 2016, at 12:45 am, Jim Noseworthy > wrote: > > Hey Gang: > > > > Sonos Connect or Apple tv4: what say you. > > > > Thanks all over the place. > > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Re: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4.
Well if you’re talking amplifiers then the answer is a Sonos Connect. > On 24 Sep. 2016, at 12:45 am, Jim Noseworthy > wrote: > > Hey Gang: > > > > Sonos Connect or Apple tv4: what say you. > > > > Thanks all over the place. > > > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Sonos Connect or Apple tv4.
Hey Gang: Sonos Connect or Apple tv4: what say you. Thanks all over the place.
Re: Stereo amp question.
Stereo Amplifiers as components do not - as a rule - access streaming music services by themselves, you get the amplifier and then you need to - not only connect the amplifier to loudspeakers or headphones - but also have an input device connected and there are a few devices that come to mind, the Sonos connect would be a good choice here. If you're living outside the U.S. then another worthwhile device to consider for this sort of thing with a good amp/speaker setup is the Sangean WFT3 which I'll be writing a full review on shortly. On 23/09/2016 9:01 PM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Gang: I am looking for an accessible high quality stereo amp that can access both Apple Music as well as Calm Radio. Is there such an animal out there? Thanks all over the place.
Stereo amp question.
Hi Gang: I am looking for an accessible high quality stereo amp that can access both Apple Music as well as Calm Radio. Is there such an animal out there? Thanks all over the place.
