Re: MD: "Hesitating" sound

1999-10-28 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Shawn M. Pierce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you do not feel you can do that. i would load Nvidia's reference > drivers, they can be found at www.nvidia.com they are usually the best > drivers around, better than peticular card drivers. All video cards only > replace a few files and make e

Re: MD: SBLive Optical Digital I/O Card

1999-10-28 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Magic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > Sometime ago there was an Optical Digital I/O Card on sale through > Creative Labs Web Site. When I went (through the web) to order it the > page was saying that the current product is out of stock. Did anybody > got a chance to buy one of these and

Re: MD: "Hesitating" sound

1999-10-27 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Magic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm going to take a rough shot at it being the graphics card. Unless you're > running something less than a P150 you should never have skipping in Winamp. I have a PII/350. Never experienced any skipping before, and I've not changed anything in my PC. > T

Re: MD: "Hesitating" sound

1999-10-27 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Christopher Spalding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If it does it on it's own with no corresponding system activity, then i've > got no idea what's wrong - maybe try shutting down some other stuff that's > in memory (like in the taskbar) This is my situation: WinAmp is the only application runnin

MD: OT: Military Service (was: Re: "Hesitating" sound)

1999-10-27 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
PrinceGaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Luca > > -> who's gonna leave in three weeks to serve his 10-month period under the > > Italian Army. :-( > > Hi, > Sounds like fun-- Not! > I can't help but think compulsary military service is a ridiculous breach of > your right to free chouce. It's li

MD: "Hesitating" sound

1999-10-26 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Hi all, I've got a new problem, maybe you can help me. It never happened anything like this before, but it's two days that I'm trying to record some MP3s to my JE530, using an optical connection from my SBLive + Hoontech Optical daughterboard to my MD deck. What's happening is that every now an

Re: MD: Analog recording levels for vinyl?

1999-10-18 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Martin Lazak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A user-settable track marking threshold would be massively cool. > > Right. Sony has this on their modern ES decks, but not on anything > > else, AFAIK. > My JB920 also has this. You can set the threshold in steps of 2dB > between -72bB and 0dB (I ha

Re: MD: Isn't this weird? (BASF MD blank problems)

1999-10-15 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Eric Woudenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My guess: Your MZ-R55 is slightly out of adjustment (FOCUS BIAS?) and > the BASF discs are at the edge of the MD spec. in some aspect. Put > the two together and you get a "no-play" situation unless you hold the > machine at an orientation that bring

MD: Isn't this weird?

1999-10-14 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Hello all, I've bought ten BASF Maxima MDs. I inserted one into my R55, and it won't recognize it as a blank disc. You can hear the mechanism making the MD spin, but it never stops, and no "blankdisc" will ever show on the display. I've tried all ten, and they all show the same symptoms. Then, an

Re: MD: Iomega CD Drive

1999-10-11 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Stainless Steel Rat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You had a faulty individual unit. Philips CD mechanisms are generally > better than Sony's. They are mechanically simpler -- one laser instead of > the three in Sony mechanisms -- which makes them as a whole that much more > reliable. > > I am g

Re: MD: Iomega CD Drive

1999-10-11 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Dave Mabry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There probably isn't a drive made that someone hasn't had problems > with. My experience with this drive and my two friends' experience with > Phillips SCSI drives are good. In general, most drives work pretty well > as long as the computer they are con

Re: MD: Iomega CD Drive

1999-10-11 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Dave Mabry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > According to my sources at Iomega, it is made by Phillips. Stay away from it, then. Luca -> I've had bad experiences with Philips CD-Writers - To stop getting this list send a message cont

MD: OT: OE5 message archive to CDR (was: Re: MP3 to MD (digital..not))

1999-10-11 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
PrinceGaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My inbox has 9447 messages just now, ne1 know how I can archive them > to a CD-R pls-- it's taking several seconds to open my inbox and I'd rather > not delete all your messages. In your D:\Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook Express\ directory, you

Re: MD: SB LIVE

1999-10-07 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Andreas Scriven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey just a quick question ... what is the best way to record mp3's to MD > if i have a SB live with optical hookup. I need something that handles > track marking etc etc. > The software should be easily obtainable and free or shareware. You forgot t

Re: MD: Does Sony MZ-R91/90 accept standard headphone jack?

1999-10-03 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Steve Won <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Or does the remote require the proprietary Sony headphone connector? Are Its hould accept the standard headphone. The R55 already accepts standard headphones, so I guess Sony has dropped its "microplug". Luca -> but check anyway before buying!

Re: MD: Sony MDR-EX70LP in-ear headphones - Where in USA?

1999-10-03 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Takeshi Sasaki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Mohit Goyal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >Thanks for information. Do you (or anyone) perchance know somewhere in the > USA where I can find the Sony headphones? > > > You'd better try it before buying. > My impression was that it fits great but sounds awful. >

Re: MD: Vaio, "gummy" 'phones, etc...

1999-10-01 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Jeffrey Lan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2nd..the sony headphones from sony... the bud with the gummy silicone stuff > that hold it in your ear...what model # is it? I need new phones since the > ones that came with my r50 just broke today (some of the little copper > filaments in the cord snap

Re: MD: Titleing from computer (was digital recordning techiniques)

1999-09-30 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > With the Sony project you get a bonus: syncro recording directly from >Winamp with correct trackmarks and transferring of titles/artist! > Sony portabels: http://www.bazginge.demon.co.uk/minidisc.html THIS IS GREAT!! Too bad that I'm not able to build the circuit m

MD: Sony MDR-EX70LP in-ear headphones

1999-09-30 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
***WARNING: This message is sent privately to Mohit Gohal, and carbon-copied to the MiniDisc List.*** Mohit Goyal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I've recently heard about some headphones Sony is coming out with >that are "in-ear", and they have some kind of flexible "gel" inside >them so they adap

Re: MD: in-ear headphones recommendation?

1999-09-30 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Mohit Goyal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I've recently heard about some headphones Sony is coming >out with that are "in-ear", and they have some kind of >flexible "gel" inside them so they adapt to the shape >of your inner ear. I've seen something like that in a hi-fi store in Milano, Italy. T

MD: BASF

1999-09-30 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Ralph Smeets <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >But BASF and FNAC also use MPO disc. (BASF not always!) I was in Germany last summer, and bought 10 BASF "Maxima" MDs for 29.99DM, which was the cheapest MDs I've ever bought (around $1.60 each). They are made by EMTEC Magnetics Gmbh, 67059 Ludwishafen,

Re: MD: URGENT: Sony JE530

1999-09-26 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
J. Coon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Any known bugs? > > snip > > but if you have a little bit more money get a MDS-JE530 > > I think that is the one he was asking about. I think you are referring > to problems with the Sony 510 not the 530. So I assume the 530 is not affected by

MD: URGENT: Sony JE530

1999-09-25 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Sorry to bother, but I need these informations immediately! How is this deck? Is it good? Any known bugs? What are the differences between ATRAC Type-R and ATRAC 4.5? What's the pitch control? Thanks!! Luca - To stop getting th

Re: MD: digital recording techniques

1999-09-24 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Ian Horsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > PSS. My live-in girlfriend has a Sony MZ-R55 (no guy should be without > one). > > An MZ-R55 or a live-in girlfriend? Obviously a live-in girlfriend *with* an MZ-R55. :))) Luca --> although my R55 has been at the repair center for 3 weeks now, and it's

MD: MDS-JE530

1999-09-24 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
How is this deck? Is it good? What are the differences between ATRAC Type-R and ATRAC 4.5? What's the pitch control? TIA Luca -> I wanna buy one! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" t

Re: MD: Copy-Proof CDs--Again

1999-09-19 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
PrinceGaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Audio CDs that wont play on CDROM drives? That hardly makes them > uncopyable, I'm pretty certain I could copy any analog sauce to CC if I > wish. And since this is md-l, I could make an analog copy to MD too. I also think it would be anti-constitutiona

Re: MD: Copy-Proof CDs--Again

1999-09-18 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Jim Resinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > These potential limitations are part of the AudioLok Red > copy-protection technology being developed by U.K.-based C-Dilla, a > subsidiary of Macrovision whose anti-copy system currently prevents > videotapes, DVDs, and pay-per-view movies from being r

Re: MD: R55 - digital synchro recording?

1999-09-16 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Simon Gardner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Can the R55 do synchro recording (ie. making trackmarks itself based on the > gap between tracks) when using the digital input? Yes > If so, how? (asking on behalf of an R55 owner) Well, the synchro recording switch is on the base of the unit. It works

MD: Sony MDS-S39

1999-09-15 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Anyone can tell me if it's a good unit? I've seen one for what it would be $250 (= 399.000 ITL) in a Milan store. Any suggestions? Impressions? Thanks in advance Luca - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the

Re: MD: Are MD decks preamplified?

1999-09-10 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Ralph Smeets <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hmm... I've got a mini-system to. It's an AIWA and you can change the > sensitivity of the AUX/VIDEO or DAT/MD in... I used this feature to correct > the line-out level of my SB-AWE-64. > > So have a look in your mini-system's manual. > > Unfortunaly, I

Re: MD: Are MD decks preamplified?

1999-09-09 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Simon Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Luca, > you can expect the same sort of level from an MD deck as a CD deck, > ie ~ 1Volt, which should drive your amp without problems. As to why your R55 > was distorted (rather than just too low) is a bit of a mystery, and makes me > wonder if it was not

Re: MD: Are MD decks preamplified?

1999-09-09 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Ralph Smeets <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi, > > it sounds to me as if either VCR/DAT input or your MZ-R55 line-out is broken. > Normally if you connect the line-out of the MZ-R55 to a line-in, it should work > correctly. > I suppose you have a CD player. Try connecting the MZ-R55 to the CD in of

MD: Are MD decks preamplified?

1999-09-09 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Sorry if the question is stupid, but I'm a complete ignorant on the subject. Are MD decks pre-amplified? Can I connect one to my 8-years old Pioneer AP-510 amplifier (I only have left a "phono" input, and a "Vcr/Dat" input). The fact is that I tried to connect my R55 to the VCR/DAT input, but th

MD: Bad experience with my MZ-R55

1999-09-06 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Don't buy a Sony MZ-R55. I've bought one last may. I have not used it much, but it started to act strangely a few weeks ago: 1. recharging the battery has become impossible: after pressing the stop button, the unit auto-shuts off. 2. when using the external battery case, the unit never shuts of

Re: MD: Minidiscs!!!!

1999-09-02 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Wallace Choi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > and maxfire electronics disappeared or something... i was gonna order = > from them... I can't reach maxfire either. Either they're having technical problems with their website or they discontinued their service. If this is the case, it's a big loss. They

MD: Noise cancelling headphones again

1999-09-01 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Has anyone ever tried them in a VERY noisy place, like a subway train or a railway train? I'm interested in this, because I travel a lot by both means, and I'd buy those headphones if they work in an environment like that. Actually, the earbuds that came with my MZR55 are absolutely unusable in a

MD: MZ-R55 problem

1999-08-31 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Hello all, I've got a problem with my MZ-R55. It never happened to me before. When I listen to an MD and for one reason or the other have to stop, I push the "stop" button (what a genius, huh?). Well, after a few seconds of being idle, the unit should shut off, shouldn't it? Mine doesn't. The num

MD: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones

1999-08-31 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
>From the Minidisco.com site: "SONY NOISE-CANCELLING OPEN-AIR HEADPHONES MDRNC5 FEATURES Reduces Noise by 70% (10dB) when noise canceling circuit is switched on Ideal For Travel -- lets you hear music against a quieter background on planes, trains, busses and cars; quiets noisy air conditioner

Re: MD: Avery labels

1999-07-24 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
a little larger than the labels themselves, they won't > go through any printer I've seen... I have never bought them, but Neato labels come both in A4 and US legal format sheets. Luca Somazzi Sciamano nerazzurro http://come.to/sciamano/ &quo

MD: PC program that passes track marks optically to MD

1999-07-23 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
It's probably been asked a thousand times but... anyone knows of any PC program, able to play CDs, MP3 and other sound files AND to send track marks to the MD recorder via the optical cable? Thanks Luca Somazzi Sciamano nerazzurro http://come.to/sciamano/ "Put the hands on yo

MD: Super CD

1999-07-21 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
004 In Italy we say "when the government makes a new law, the people immediately finds a way to bypass it". The SACD will not be an exception. ;-) Luca Somazzi Sciamano nerazzurro http://come.to/sciamano/ "Put the hands

Re: MD: Internet Order

1999-07-16 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Wallace Choi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hhehe btw , did you buy your card from votron ? or somewhere else? >From votron. It was $19 + $12 Shipping to Italy. They are very kind, and reply to emails immediately. > also i was thinking of buying from maxfire because they seem good... quoted > m

Re: MD: Internet Order

1999-07-16 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Sciamano Nerazzurro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Nonly those from Creative and Hoontech exist! Er... typo: I meant "not only those from..." Luca -> trying to create english neologisms

Re: MD: Internet Order

1999-07-16 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Wallace Choi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > also i was thinking of purchasing the I/O card for the SBLIVE! Value = > from > http://www.votronelectronics.com/ anyone used this card before? any info = > would help :) > > Wallace Choi By the way, at the following URL: http://atlas.hemmet.s-hem.chalmers

Re: MD: Internet Order

1999-07-16 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Wallace Choi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > anyways.. i was wondering if anyone has delt with MaxFire Electronics = > (http://www.mfelectronic.com/mfe/index.html) or Minidisco.com? I've dealt with MFE. Great service. They shipped FedEx at very low cost ($10 to Italy), and the packet arrived safe and

Re: MD: Pre- rec MDs

1999-07-15 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Ralph Smeets <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Luca -> who's thinking about other stupid questions to ask to the list > Well somebody has to do it! Then you'll find in me the perfect one! :-) > Ralph -> who considers asking 'stupid' questions an act of inteligence > (if you don't ask you stay st

Re: MD: Pre- rec MDs

1999-07-14 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Moran Bentzur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Luca, Luca, Luca ... > I'm surprised - such a newbie Q from you ? :) Well actually I AM a newbie... I've entered the MD scene buying my R55 just 3 months ago! :-) > Of course you can't write on a pre-rec. > pre-rec are like CDs - they use an aluminum re

Re: MD: Cheap Player only question

1999-07-14 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Da: Paul Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > What are your recommendations for the best CHEAP player only for the > purposes of transferring from one MD to another? Wouldn't SCMS forbid this? ---- Luca Somazzi Sciamano nerazzurro http://come.to/sciamano/ "Put the hands on you

MD: Pre- rec MDs

1999-07-14 Thread Sciamano Nerazzurro
Hello folks! Are pre-recorded MDs different from recordable ones? I mean, would it be possible to record over a pre-rec? Just a curiosity. Ciao! Luca Somazzi Sciamano nerazzurro http://come.to/sciamano/ "Put the hands on your monitor and feel the