Sony SRSX99B Proves the Company Can Still Make A Quality Product

2017-04-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
I received the SRSX99B speaker this morning and here are my first impressions. The speaker looks like a very small Retangular prism type 80s Boombox but perhaps better built then any of those units, premium metals wood and plastic are used in the construction. The front of the speaker is covered

Re: MacX DVD Ripper Pro

2017-04-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
See my earlier eMail on this topic. On 5/04/2017 7:26 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! BUt how is the accessibility for Voiceover users. This sounds like something i would concider since i have a lot of dvds to rip. /A 4 apr. 2017 kl. 19:36 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.

MacX DVD Ripper Pro

2017-04-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
I’ve been using this software with the Mac for some time so I was most excited when I was told that a Windows version is also available. This software is probably the most versatile Ripper/Copier utility of DVD’S I’ve yet com across - no not Blu-Ray -. Installation onto my Windows 10 system was

Streaming with the times

2017-03-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
If you use technology then one rule certainly applies, "Use and keep updated or stagnate and fall behind", so I'm beginning to see with trusted technology I've been using here for audio and video streaming. Trusted it may very well truly be however various pieces of equipment such as the B A7

Re: best way to play/stream music through a house?

2017-03-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
I'm glad you mentioned the echo, as I now have both Google Home and Amazon echo assistants, I believe that - if streaming through your house is your thing - then a Google assistant is certainly worth having. You can use your Google Home Assistant to stream to Chromecast compatible devices and

Re: best way to play/stream music through a house?

2017-03-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
analog setup, an old numarc mixer with a generic soundcard going to my computer but that would have to change to stream throughout the house and I know it. I like the idea of Cast To I'd not heard of it! On 3/31/17, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Okay, so how would one

Re: best way to play/stream music through a house?

2017-03-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay, so how would one stream high quality FLAC files and so on with echo? On 31/03/2017 10:16 AM, Humberto Rodriguez wrote: The best way is using Echo. Humberto -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Godridge Sent: Thursday,

Re: best way to play/stream music through a house?

2017-03-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
You've plenty of options. AirPlay is getting rather old now and - as you'd rather stay away from iDevices - then AirPlay is really a No Go option given you want to play FLAC and the like. Perhaps it might help if you could give us a rundown of equipment you currently have or you think you

Re: What is Bixby and is it like Google Assistant? | Android Central

2017-03-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
ntly isn't using the new > Viv technology Samsung recently purchased from the original Siri creators. > That is coming some time down the track. > > Tim > > On 30 Mar 2017, at 10:41 am, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > This may be the very reason

What is Bixby and is it like Google Assistant? | Android Central

2017-03-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
This may be the very reason why one would want to invest in the new Samsung S8 when its released. > http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-bixby > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in

amazon Alexa Remote Control

2017-03-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! The best thing I've ever done to fully enjoy the experience with the Amazon Echo devices I have is to have gotten remote control units for each, they arrived today - had to import them - and I've just paired the first to my Standard Echo device. The remote is much more than a remote as

Re: Software-defined radio - InstallGentoo Wiki

2017-03-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Waiting for the arrival of the RTL Dongle. On 28/03/2017 6:15 AM, The Wolf wrote: please do On 3/26/2017 3:33 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: A damn good read for anyone who is considering the journey into SDR territory, I’ve just installed the Wavesink App for Android - SDR - and am now off

Software-defined radio - InstallGentoo Wiki

2017-03-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
A damn good read for anyone who is considering the journey into SDR territory, I’ve just installed the Wavesink App for Android - SDR - and am now off to purchase the compatible RTL dongle, will let the list know how I get on. > https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Software-defined_radio

Re: itunes error, 11,222

2017-03-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! The best thing anyone can do at this point - if at all possible - is to uninstall iTunes and use another piece of software to play audio. I've been working on a clients computer for a good while trying to fix problems with iTunes and - if it weren't for the fact that its required in

Re: SV: SV: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions

2017-03-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 23. marts 2017 13:59 Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: Re: SV: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions The Bose Soundlink - or Bose Soundlink III given its proper name - is a bigger unit than the Mini and thus I don't compare t

Re: SV: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions

2017-03-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
SoundLink Bluetooth 3 which is better suited for music. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 23. marts 2017 08:33 Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: I

Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions

2017-03-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
> Hi! > NOt yet. > I was going to do that but something went wrong so i have to try that again. > /A >> 20 mars 2017 kl. 13:23 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: >> >> Have you tried using the Hands free Speakerphone facility yet? If you've >

Re: Best olympus accessible recorder.

2017-03-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
I’m ancient I’m sure, still using my Olympus DM4, threw away the DM7 just yesterday. > On 22 Mar 2017, at 6:58 am, tim cumings wrote: > > The 14 is no longer available. > > > > On 3/21/2017 1:34 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: >> Saddly the 14 doesn't have neither XLR and

Sound Forge Pro 11.0, Windows 10, SOLVED - Error 0x80131700

2017-03-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Some of you may have seen this error message pop up when you've tried to start Sound Forge Pro 11.0 on your Windows 10 machine, I had this problem myself so went to look for a fix. The error is caused by Windows update disabling some .net Framework services and, the page linked to here

Re: sound input on the mac mini

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
gt; wrote: > > I shall have to do that. I haven't had Sierra that long, so I have a lot to > learn about how Siri in general works on the Mac with respect to audio. > > > -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan > Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 4:56 PM > To: PC Audio Dis

Re: sound input on the mac mini

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
machines, and if I plug in a USB microphone for Siri, will Siri recognize it right away or do I have to go into some settings to select the microphone? -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 4:24 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: sound input on the mac

Re: sound input on the mac mini

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
. It's one of those headsets with a plug for the microphone and a plug for the headphone part. Of course if the socket does nothave enough power then he will have to take the other route. André -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane

Re: sound input on the mac mini

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
for the headphone part. Of course if the socket does nothave enough power then he will have to take the other route. André -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 9:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re

Re: sound input on the mac mini

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Yes, the input socket is a line-in standard and - unlike some Windows sound cards - doesn't provide power either so you have some alternatives at your disposal, I'll give you a link with more details at the bottom of this eMail. A microphone can be used with this socket but it needs to

Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
Have you tried using the Hands free Speakerphone facility yet? If you've tried it then can other people hear you clearly? On 20/03/2017 11:03 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Well i have this little beast. Its really great for that size. /AD 19 mars 2017 kl. 10:55 skrev Dane Trethowan <g

Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions

2017-03-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
for something so small like Dane said. On 3/19/2017 8:03 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Well i have this little beast. Its really great for that size. /AD 19 mars 2017 kl. 10:55 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: Hi! I saw the Bose Soundlink Mini II for the first time today and

Re: Bose Soundlink Mini II: Initial Impressions

2017-03-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
style system. Let alone an epic Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 system. On 3/19/2017 5:55 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! I saw the Bose Soundlink Mini II for the first time today and I came away satisfied with what I'd heard. I owned the original Bose Soundlink Mini speaker which I thought to be very good

Re: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
to make adjustments if they know where the issues are. Thanks for the info. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 March 2017 20:50 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

Re: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
, john Gurd wrote: I really like the sound of this but I only have IOS devices so controlling it would be an issue for me. It gets good reviews and retails for £699 in the UK. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 13

Re: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
AM, john Gurd wrote: I really like the sound of this but I only have IOS devices so controlling it would be an issue for me. It gets good reviews and retails for £699 in the UK. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan

Re: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 13 March 2017 18:35 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer > > Hi! > I have a Rotel T14 Tuner/Network Streamer here and I do plan to write a > detailed review o

Rotel T14 Tuner Network Streamer

2017-03-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I have a Rotel T14 Tuner/Network Streamer here and I do plan to write a detailed review of this fantastic device when I have more time. Meanwhile I wrote some notes on the Rotel T14 to a friend which I think are worth sharing with the list I’ve mentioned the new Rotel T14 tuner I bought?

Re: Does This Exist?

2017-03-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
Good question. There are online services which seem to be professional outfits which will do professional translation of your MP3 to text. There is however another service I found where you can upload a file and have the service collate a text file for you, a translation of your MP3 to

TECSUN Radios Tecsun S-8800 Review | TECSUN Radios

2017-03-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Another Tecsun radio is soon to be released and - if the initial reviews are anything to go by - Tecsun have finally managed to get the AM sensitivity issue which has plagued most Tecsun models right. I don't get pleasantly surprised much these days but the review linked to below did

Re: how on earth do you play/record this audio stream?

2017-03-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
Very odd! When I clicked on the link I heard Donald trump's address to the Congress . On 10/03/2017 12:10 AM, Colin Howard wrote: Greetings, Almost soon as I returned on the link, the piece played. In case it is of any signifficance, I am using FireFox on a Windows7 64-bit home premium

Chromecast built-in - Audio

2017-03-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! For those who would rather the convenience of Chromecast built-in to a speaker system then follow the link below. advantages? No need to buy a separate Google Chromecast Audio unit, just use the Google Home App to Setup your Chromecast Speakers and sstream music etc to them by selecting

My obsession

2017-03-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep I do believe I have one, talking to Amazon Echo devices, my Samsung Galaxy S6 with Google Now Launcher and - as of today - the new Google Home. For those living outside the US the Google Home provides more localised information than Amazon Echo at htis time, Google Home uses your Google

Re: DTS Play-Fi: Wireless audio streaming for Android | Wren Sound Systems Wren Sound Systems, LLC

2017-03-07 Thread Dane Trethowan
al Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 03 March 2017 14:37 To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: DTS Play-Fi: Wireless audio streaming for Android | Wren Sound Systems Wren Sound Systems, LLC Hi! t

DTS Play-Fi: Wireless audio streaming for Android | Wren Sound Systems Wren Sound Systems, LLC

2017-03-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! today I started the upgrade of the Hi-Fi system in the Den and the first component arrived that being the Rotel T14 DAB/FM/Network Player. I'll be writing a review shortly for the list though it won't be for a while as the T14 is a piece of comprehensive music kit. What I would like to

Re: Upgrading Sound Forge: now very well may be the right time

2017-03-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
though. On 3/2/2017 5:12 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Received an eMail regarding an upgrade from Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 - which I currently own - to Sound Forge Pro 11. The offer is a tempting one, save $200 off the standard upgrade price, normally $399.00 US now $199.00 US, go figure

Re: Upgrading Sound Forge: now very well may be the right time

2017-03-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Until 9 March. On 3/03/2017 2:37 PM, Hamit Campos wrote: How long is this offer valid for? That's cool. I didn't get anything though. On 3/2/2017 5:12 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Received an eMail regarding an upgrade from Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 - which I currently own - to Sound Forge

Upgrading Sound Forge: now very well may be the right time

2017-03-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Received an eMail regarding an upgrade from Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 - which I currently own - to Sound Forge Pro 11. The offer is a tempting one, save $200 off the standard upgrade price, normally $399.00 US now $199.00 US, go figure .

Re: ripping converting and copying/backup DVD'S using a Mac

2017-03-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
Well I'll be the ug, what is it? On 28/02/2017 7:58 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! And the website? /A 28 feb. 2017 kl. 00:20 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: Many years ago I used an App called DVD Master Pro for the Mac. That App has long gone and been replaced by a

Amazon Voice Remote

2017-03-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
Oh and another thing I forgot to mention. I ordered 3 Amazon Voice remote controllers - one for each Echo - though the Voice Remote works with other Amazon products such as the Amazon Fire TV I think its called. The Voice Remote isn't available in Australia anywhere it seems so I had no

Amazon Echo and Google Home

2017-03-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! First the good news for those living in Australia, the Google Home is officially available so I just ordered one which I expect to be here early next week. I know we've discussed the Amazon Echo extensively on list as there are members absolutely enjoying having chats with Alexa, Dot

ripping converting and copying/backup DVD'S using a Mac

2017-02-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Many years ago I used an App called DVD Master Pro for the Mac. That App has long gone and been replaced by another called MacX DVD Ripper Pro for around $30 US. This App does pretty much everything one would expect from a fully fledged DVD Ripping suite If you just want audio MP3 form your

Re: Bluesound app

2017-02-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
the accessibility question. If anyone on > this list owns or has tested Bluesound, I'd be grateful for an accessibility > assessment. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Monday, F

Re: Bluesound app

2017-02-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Looks quite a nice unit and I particularly like the way its been designed around high res and lossless file types. I don't actually have this unit but - from the web page linked to below - I believe I can answer most of your questions. Yes, you can stream from your computer to the device.

You want music?

2017-02-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Tried sending this earlier to the list but I don’t think it made the journey. If you’re looking for music whether it be Vinyl HD Audio or accessaries then go to http://acousticsounds.com/store ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will

Re: Amazon Echo Tap Hands-Free

2017-02-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
7/2017 9:40 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: this function - as discussed on this list - features in the "What's New With Echo" newsletter which I'm sure all Amazon Echo users receive, worth the look, heaps of useful stuff within.

Re: Amazon Echo Tap Hands-Free

2017-02-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep really! On 19/02/2017 6:32 AM, Singing Sparrow wrote: really. On 2/18/2017 1:03 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: As a Echo user you should automatically receive it. On 18 Feb 2017, at 4:58 pm, Singing Sparrow <sunsh...@abe.midco.net> wrote: where can you subscrive to this news

Re: Amazon Echo Tap Hands-Free

2017-02-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
As a Echo user you should automatically receive it. > On 18 Feb 2017, at 4:58 pm, Singing Sparrow <sunsh...@abe.midco.net> wrote: > > where can you subscrive to this newsletter? > > > On 2/17/2017 9:40 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> this function - as dis

Amazon Echo Tap Hands-Free

2017-02-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
this function - as discussed on this list - features in the "What's New With Echo" newsletter which I'm sure all Amazon Echo users receive, worth the look, heaps of useful stuff within.

Radio Station WWV | NIST

2017-02-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
They’re going off air for a time next week so read all about it here. > https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/radio-stations/wwv > ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the

Re: Echo Tap hands free update

2017-02-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
dots do. One thing I noticed about the tap though it when it first starts playing the volume can be lower and some times it clips the beginning audio a bit. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, February

Re: Echo Tap hands free update

2017-02-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
about the tap though it when it first starts playing the volume can be lower and some times it clips the beginning audio a bit. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:36 PM To: PC Audio

Re: Echo Tap hands free update

2017-02-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
;pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: RE: Echo Tap hands free update My Tap finally got this update yesterday here in the US. Best, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:36 PM

Echo Tap hands free update

2017-02-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
This arrived here, I had another look at the Tap settings and found the option to enable the Hands Free mode right under the Battery status on the HTML web page Just to summarise again for those who don't know. The Echo Tap is different from the Main Echo and the Echo Dot in that - by

Re: Echo Tap initial impressions

2017-02-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 7:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Echo Tap initial impressions Yep good question and I'm not exactly sure of the answer either. One thing I can

Amazon Echo Tap

2017-02-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I believe there are some list members from the UK who have the Amazon Echo Tap. A friend of mine living in teh UK would like to know where other UK residents managed to get an Echo Tap from? Friend tells me that they're not readily available? I wouldn't know of course given that I'm

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
on the base of the echo. -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 1:15 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa the Echo Dot you mean? You can't attach a battery to the big echo as far as I know. On 14/02/2017 4:28 AM, Donald L

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
read that these batteries come in various sizes. An acquaintance bought one which purports to deliver nine hours of play time on the original Echo. Don Roberts On 2/13/2017 10:15 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: the Echo Dot you mean? You can't attach a battery to the big echo as far as I know

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
the Echo Dot you mean? You can't attach a battery to the big echo as far as I know. On 14/02/2017 4:28 AM, Donald L. Roberts wrote: Since I already have an Echo as well as I tap, I plan to buy one of those batteries which one can attach to the Echo. In this way, I'll be able to take the

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Mitchell, what's the sintax? is it play album blue by Joni Mitchell or what? I assume amazon has quite a bit of music... I'm a classical fan as is she so we'll be doing quite a bit of sintax messing i think... On 2/13/17, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Something else for ev

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
Something else for everyone to try who owns an Echo Tap - if you haven't tried this already. - Say to Tap "Current Battery Status" and Alexa will tell you the battery status remaining in a percentage. On 13/02/2017 3:04 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Ok, thanks. I have a ue megaboom, and a Oontse

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
cambridge Audio make some fantastic stuff, I have one of their Digital Radio tuners and I've heard their DAC units often enough. I very much like the Tap and - like you - I've invested in more expensive units however the Tap is a nice all-in-one general purpose tool, the sort of thing you'd

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
om I think they called it from ultimate ears. Or maybe it was just the boom. So not getting up into the B category, more along the lines of speakers that are closer in price. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2017, at 7:09 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: I should also add

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
the button in front (not on the top) this is the button you press when you want to tell Alexa to do something. Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 6:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussio

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
al Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 6:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa Well its good news so spread it around My Tap just arrived and I’ve a

Re: Echo Tap initial impressions

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
The article I linked to earlier gives quite a bit of information. On 13/02/2017 1:44 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: Mary: That actually is a good question as I don't even know when it is doing an update! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On

Re: Echo Tap initial impressions

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep good question and I'm not exactly sure of the answer either. One thing I can certainly tell you is that updates are downloaded automatically but I don't think you're notified when your device is updating or has updated. I'm sure I've seen an Update Firmware link on the Amazon Echo home

Echo Tap initial impressions

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
I think the first thing that struck me about the Echo Tap was how well it prejects sound about a room given the size of the device which is smaller than the Amazon Echo itself. I have the Tap sitting on the kitchen table now where I can clearly hear it even at very low volume, I'm in the

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
io [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 6:00 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa > > It will be! coming in September > > > > On 13/02/2017 9:52 AM

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
ly people with Android phones can take advantage of this app? I have an Iphone, so if this be the case, maybe I'm out of luck...or have I misread what this is saying! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
ly thing I can say is that I'm hearing reports that it does drain a little more of the battery! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2017 3:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List &l

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
It will be! coming in September On 13/02/2017 9:52 AM, Tom Kaufman wrote: That's too bad! Hopefully the Amazon Echo will be supported in Australia soon! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday

Re: Echo Dot Paired To Bluetooth Speakers/Headphones

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
stereo speakers or a wired connection to a stereo receiver or amp. The blue tooth is nice, but one big advantage to the Dot is being able to get a stereo signal. - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> To: "PC Audio Discussion List&qu

Echo Dot Paired To Bluetooth Speakers/Headphones

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
Something nice I noticed when I paired my Amazon Echo Dot to my B T7 bluetooth speaker. I can easily ski backwards and forwards between tracks using the Transport buttons so if your Bluetooth device does have transport buttons then you’ll most likely to be able to use these along with Voice

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
, Tom Kaufman wrote: Dane: I think you're probably right on track; at least that would also be my guess as well! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2017 3:16 PM To: PC Audio

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
ssage- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2017 3:16 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa > > Yep, will keep an eye on that, I don’t suppo

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
Re: Amazon Echo Alexa > > I believe I just read that the Tap is getting a hand's free update that > might make it even more user friendly. > - Original Message - > From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" &

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
thanks, I’ll chase that one up. > On 12 Feb 2017, at 7:25 am, Clifford Blackwell <ceblackwe...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Could be. I think I saw the info on theverge.com, but I can't remember for > sure and I didn't read beyond the headline. > - Original Message -

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
t for you. Let us know about the sound quality and > look for the firmware update. > - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, February 11,

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
Wow! My Tap comes tomorrow. On 12/02/2017 6:21 AM, Clifford Blackwell wrote: I believe I just read that the Tap is getting a hand's free update that might make it even more user friendly. - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net>

Amazon Echo Dot

2017-02-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
I took delivery of mine yesterday and I couldn't be happier with what this device does. Of course - having read a lot of information published about the Echo Dot onlisnt and from other sources plus actually having an Echo myself - I pretty much knew what to expect however I've never seen a

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
check it out just from Nosiness. I don't really need yet another speaker just yet. :) John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 06 February 2017 17:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subje

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
n List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa You can purchase a battery base for the Dot. I haven't wanted to spend the extra money on this though so I can't verify how well it works. - Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.

Hands on review: Zencastr podcast maker

2017-02-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Wonder if anyone has tried this? sounds absolutely arose for quite a variety of different applications, Podcast production obviously as shown in the article but perhaps even recording online meetings where participants are using computers and headsets. >

Amazon Echo Again

2017-02-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Going back to something I touched on earlier in our discussion of everything Amazon Echo. One of the intriguing things for me regarding Echo are the "Sills", modules if you like which allow Echo to perform astounding feats. All those who llove radio Drama should be well catered for I feel

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
it that's a little off the beaten path, it doesn't quite know how to handle that yet! But it's my guess that Amazon will improve on these things; hopefully they will! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday

Re: Using the H6

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
can't pause a recording. You can only stop and then start a new 1. On 2/3/2017 7:13 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Oh yeah, before I forget. If I'm recording something noisey such as a train going by then I turn the levels right down, the levels are controled by their own separate up/down buttons

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
; seems to charge up fairly quickly! Tom -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 3:44 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa And the Tap is the o

Re: Using the H6

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
Oh yeah, before I forget. If I'm recording something noisey such as a train going by then I turn the levels right down, the levels are controled by their own separate up/down buttons and of course you can monitor what the H1 is picking up through headphones. On 4/02/2017 10:19 AM, Andy

Re: Using the H6

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
I don't have the H6 as yet, been meaning to get one for a while though. 'I've had a Zoom H1 for 7 years and I have a couple of Olympus recorders so - whilst I don't have a H6 - I can perhaps make a few comparisons which might be useful. Yes the Olympus recorders do talk and that's convenient

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
al Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 3:44 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa And the Tap is the one you have right? Is that battery powered? On 4 F

Re: Using the H6

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
By H6 are you talking Zoom, Olympus or something else? On 4/02/2017 8:34 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: So folks, how are you all finding using the H6 or even the H5 completely blind? how are ya all dealing with the fact that it doesn't even beep like the Olympus? Also how tricky is it to turn

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
. > On 4 Feb 2017, at 6:13 am, Tom Kaufman <tomca...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Dane: The Dot can be connected to a stereo, but not the Tap. > Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethow

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
[mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 5:25 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Amazon Echo Alexa > > Now that I’ve had mine up and running for a little longer than 24

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
t...but it can do other things like tell you the weather, tell >> you a joke (haven't tried that yet) am sure there's lots of things you can >> ask her to do! >> Tom Kaufman >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On

Re: Amazon Echo Alexa

2017-02-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
her to do! > Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 10:05 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Amazon Echo Alexa > > H

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