MD: Sony MXD-D5C and JB940

2001-08-22 Thread Edward Yee
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice on the Sony MXD-D5C and the Sony MDS-JB940. I picked up a D5C for a really good price, and that's why I'm considering keeping it (I actually bought 2 of them...using one, other brand new in box). What really bugs me about the D5C is the lack of a

Re: MD: OT: Sony MZR-900

2001-03-31 Thread Edward
The point I was trying to make was that if you really wanted the panasonic why did you spend £230 on the sony when u could have afforded the MR 200 anyway? - --- "wtf? if u had the money? the panasonic mr200 costs £200 from argos"

Re: MD: OT: Sony MZR-900

2001-03-29 Thread Edward
i've got the r900 as well - just thought I would add my $2's worth you forgot to mention that the battery life is out of this world I have listened to the r900 for almost 2 weeks at about almost 2 hrs a day on ther same charge on the rechareable battery :) -

MD: headphones (resent)

2001-03-19 Thread Edward
bsite (the CD series) , but they were all $150 to $699, which I thought was a bit much for just a pair of headphones, but maybe thats just me :P Or are Sony not the best ppl to buy headphones from? Oh, and btw I need to be able to get the headphones form t

MD: r900 service mode?

2001-03-19 Thread Edward
Does anyone know how to get into the service mode on the Sony MZ-R900 ? Also, does anyone know of a decent web site containing details of the features in the service mode. Thanks Edward. - To stop getting this list send a message

MD: more headphones

2001-03-18 Thread Edward
noise out/stops noise from escaping and annoying ppl near you? ___ {| *..* |} \===/ Thanks Edward - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: MD: April 1st approaching

2001-03-07 Thread Edward
Just a reminder that April 1st (April Fools Day) is fast approaching. I'm happy to consider any and all entries for our traditional MiniDisc Community Page April 1st News Posting. Possible entries:- - Official Creative SB Live Optical card for under 50 - Sony MD with ability to

Re: MD: Copying MD to CD - Hiss Between Tracks

2001-03-01 Thread Edward
When I load the MD to my computer (using Adaptec CD Creator 4 Deluxe) Adaptec CD creator = 100 % SHITE Use something decent such as Nero. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to

Re: MD: capturing.RMM audio files

2001-02-28 Thread Edward
No need - just type http://www.server.com/path/file.rm into address bar in IE then press enter - this works with Go!Zilla as well. (u might have to disable automatic streaming of rm media - look in realplayer options) -=d9=- Change this http://www.server.com/path/file.rm to a

MD: PC titling and track marking for portables

2001-02-28 Thread Edward
There have been several messages on this list about having USB connections to portables to track mark, title etc. An alternative solution is to build your own PC connection, that uses the parallel port to connect to the MD remote socket. Then have software to title and a winamp plugin to

Re: MD: hoontech /wholesale blanks

2001-02-26 Thread Edward
Anyone know any UK sites that sell the hoontech? Also does anyone know of any UK sites that sell Sony 80 min anti-shock minidiscs cheaply? thanks -=d9=- - Original Message - From: "J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 4:24 AM Subject: Re: MD: hoontech /wholesale

Re: MD: MD Drive

2000-04-13 Thread Edward Foster
BTW- both (all) Sony data drives have been discontinued. The last drives were manufactured in 1995. It is still possible to find used and sometimes even new ones on places like eBay. I might mention that the drives cannot write ATRAC audio without a firmware update (EDL is the one people

MD: MD Data

2000-04-03 Thread Edward Foster
New question. Does anybody have any Sony MD Data device (MDH-10, MDM111, etc..)? Please let me know. Thanks, eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: MD: MD Data

2000-04-03 Thread Edward Foster
I'm looking for NT drivers thats all. I thought that maybe the people who own them might have some. Thanks eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: MD: old soundcard topic

2000-04-01 Thread Edward Nigma
I think the terratec DMX is one awesome sound card. I have it hooked up to my HIFI system and it puts a lot of sound cards to shame. It's well worth the $200 IMHO. "To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." --Marilyn vos Savant

MD: Sony Data MD Drivers

2000-03-31 Thread Edward Foster
Hi, I just got a Sony MDM111 (Internal MD Data Drive) adn I need to find some PC drivers for it (specifically NT 4.0). Does anybody have the files, or some sort of link? there is absolutely no info about this drive on the MDCP. Thanks, eD

Re: MD: ATRAC Type-WB

2000-03-12 Thread Edward Foster
I think everybody here would be glad to erceive a copy of this software that you have. It sounds like just the thing that all of us have been waiting for. Please let us (me) know how we can get this for ourselves. Thanks eD - To

Re: MD: Aiwa F70 Urgent

2000-03-08 Thread Edward Foster
Hold DISP for 3 seconds (in stop mode). when "CLOCK SET" is displayed, press MODE. "BEEP ON" will be displayed. Press enter and "BEEP OFF" will be displayed. press STOP. eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing

MD: Sound Cards w/ Optical Output

2000-03-05 Thread Edward Ceaser
cards w/ optical output, and how do their prices compare? thx for any help, Edward Ceaser __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s

2000-03-01 Thread Edward Foster
Hey- refurb isn't so bad. I got an AIWA AM-F70 for only 183.00 (w/shipping) off Onsale.com. It hasn't given me any trouble more than one disc error. I really like this unit, and I've had it for 7 months now, and you still cannot get it new for that price. eD

Re: MD: My Diamond Rio Experience

2000-02-25 Thread Edward Nigma
It is not distorted. Cd's can be gritty and harsh unless you have good equiment. and many cd's are poorly recorded. "To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." --Marilyn vos Savant - To

Re: MD: My Diamond Rio Experience

2000-02-24 Thread Edward Nigma
using good equipment, SACD and Dvd-audio should have the analog warmth afaik. E. Nigma "To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." --Marilyn vos Savant - To stop getting this list send a

Re: MD: MD Bundle 6 recorder problem

2000-02-23 Thread Edward Foster
Could possibly be the discs. Try using a different brand of blank and see if that makes any difference. Also, are you playing the discs back on the same deck that you recorded them on (mds-330 I think)? That also could make a difference. eD

Re: MD: My Diamond Rio Experience

2000-02-22 Thread Edward Nigma
I agree with LAS in the sense that MD and Mp3's involve compression. So do cd's for that matter. Cant wait to get my hands on SACD and DVD-audio. Supposedly, they match the fullness and warmth of LP's. My $.02 E. Nigma "To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must

MD: Sony MDH-10 Data Minidisc Drive

2000-02-22 Thread Edward Foster
Here I am again asking if anyone has an MD data drive that they would like to sell for around $125. I also would like to know if anyone knows of any place to buy one (other than eBay). Thanks, eD - To stop getting this list send a

Re: MD: MZ-R90 and shock protection

2000-02-09 Thread Edward Foster
It would be impossible for the R90 to actually spin the disc slower. If it did, it would not have enought headway to fill the buffer and play music. What it does, is slowly spin up the disc (smooth acceleration) instead of starting it of at full speed. That saves battery juice. So what you

Re: MD: SBlive with Hoontech DB III on Win 2000

2000-02-06 Thread Edward Foster
Win2000 = NT5 Windows Millenium Ed. = win 9x eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: MD: SLINK for interfacing with MD

2000-02-03 Thread Edward Foster
i have a 15 foot link between my computer and my cd carousel. eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

MD: DMX Review

2000-01-17 Thread Edward Nigma
Ok guys got my hands on a DMX today. I have to tell you the card is awesome. Music is clean, and hiss free.The surround sound is awesome. I hoked it up to my home theater sysytem and was blown away. The drivers were upto date, and everything was bug free. And A3d and EAX compatibility simply

RE: MD: DMX

2000-01-14 Thread Edward Nigma
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Does the digital I/O work? How is good is

MD: DMX

2000-01-13 Thread Edward Nigma
Hey guys, I havent been on MD-L for a while but im bak. Great to see some old faces and new ones. I've got a question for all of you. have any of you tried the Terratec Soundsystm DMX. Is it a good card? If anyone can tell me about their experiences with it, I would greatly appreciate it. Ive

Re: MD: Questions re: Audio Outputs on Denon Deck

2000-01-04 Thread Edward Foster
Corrections- Balanced is not digital - Balanced is a type of analog connection. However, an AES-EBU digital connection uses the same XLR cable for transfering. But this does not mean that the two are the same. Unbalanced is also not digital - It is a coaxial analog

Re: MD: Sanyo MDR-4 car stereo

1999-12-22 Thread Edward Foster
If anyone finds somewhere that has them, I know I would certainly buy at least one. I'm sure a lot of people on this list would too. eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL

MD: Sony MDH-10 Data MD Drive

1999-12-13 Thread Edward Foster
Does anyone have a Sony MDH-10 drive that they are willing to sell, or knows where I can get one? eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: MD: mp3 to md quality

1999-12-10 Thread Edward Foster
96kpbs is nowhere near "CD-quality". If you get up to about 256 or 320kbps, then it will be "near CD-quality". eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

MD: Revue: etymotics with portable level, etc.

1999-12-07 Thread Edward Gosfield III
Just got my Etymotics. (4S) I am listening through them to a CD play on my computer as i write this. The isolation from outside noise is amazing. The computer internal CD player headphone output will drive them louder than i can stand to listen. (solo Alto recorder CD) The other strange

Re: MD: Reading between the Crutchfield pages (MD popularity)

1999-12-04 Thread Edward Foster
there are plenty of car MD decks in the pages of the regular crutchfield. sont, jvc, and maybe otheres. i dont remember eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

MD: key combos

1999-10-24 Thread Edward Foster
Now that we are on the subject of key combos- any special ones out ther for the Aiwa AM-F70? eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: MD: Applications of MD Data2

1999-10-08 Thread Edward Gosfield III
Dirty Dingus Magee wrote: I know MD Data technology is incompatible with audio MD units but I believe that if Sony wants to, they could develop a professional type unit that could compete with existing but antiquated technology thereby placing themselves in a favorable market position and

Re: MD: best/favorite headphones

1999-10-07 Thread Edward Gosfield III
Dan Frakes wrote: I read an interview with him once.[...] Since then, they have made sure that any changes/improvements didn't take away from the SR-60s ability to be used with any portable. So you may be right -- I don't know if J.G. was consciously thinking only about portables. But they

Re: MD: best/favorite headphones

1999-10-05 Thread Edward Gosfield III
does anyone have any comments on how a stock Sharp headphone (came with my MT821) stacks up? I haven't had any opportunity to compare. I have a pair of the Sharp phones that came with my 702. I dunno if they are the same ones -- they are the walkman type with ear pads and plastic

Re: MD: balanced lo-Z mono to mini-stereo problems

1999-08-24 Thread Edward Gosfield III
"J. Coon" wrote: Edward Gosfield III wrote: [[...]i am recording acoustic music in a quiet room, not rock concerts through a PA. ;-) I use it for recording acoustic music[...] I have several more expensive mikes [...]including a Sony MS is that the ECM 999, and if so can y

Re: MD: balanced lo-Z mono to mini-stereo problems

1999-08-23 Thread Edward Gosfield III
Thanks for the advice. I'll try connecting one side of the mike to the shield. That was the next thing on my list to try. I will make one of your mikes eventually. But gimme a break -- i don't expect the Panasonic minis to compare to a 451, no matter what a great value they are, and i am

Re: MD: sharp 702/722 headphone/optical/line output

1999-08-01 Thread Edward Gosfield III
Mark Derricutt wrote: One thing that intrigued me on my Sharp 722, was that theres no lineout, just the headphone out. the 702 has 'just' a headphone out too. Mine works just fine as a line out, and can also provide digital optical output (per instruction manual -- optional optical output