Recent content by jstigwood

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    Spendor BC1 Amp?

    Ah ok! I was trying them out with a Sony1200es receiver.... Horid! Then an original Pioneer SX737 - Much better! But what to go modern..... with a nice sounding amp (pref smooth sound stage). I'll have a look at the Quad
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    Spendor BC1 Amp?

    Hi there, I have some Spendor BC1's and wondered what AMP (under £500) would be best suited to drive it? Many thanks, James
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    so have you seen an improvement in the lossless stuff? i.e. non stuttering! Yeah yeah... you are doing some IPOD Compression music tests... we all know you are! lol
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    typical Apple!! I created my 2 play lists, 320KB and Lossless... then whilst getting my ipod out of its protective case the 'Home' button kind of cracked and the ipod stopped working!!!!!! - White screen of death! So I re-flashed it, and it was then I noticed the FW update. clight crack nr...
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    One last thing... I guess you can just Sync that "ipod touch" smart playlist? and the Album art work etc should all be recognised ok? regards, Jimmy
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    Ok, That kind of seems logical. Will give it a go tonight! Thanks Guy's for your help.
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    ok, So I Have my so called IPod Touch Playlist. I Rip a CD in Lossless. I then select all the Tracks and "Right" click on them and go to create MP3 (setting the ripping back to 320KB right?) the remembering to go back to Lossless! with the Playlist set to "Live Updating" it should put them in...
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    So.... I create a Smart Playlist I set it to 321KB or less is added. This can be my "I Touch" Library Effectively. If I rip a Cd in Lossless, How do I get that to be added to that Palylist?
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    Perfect! The only Problem there is that that will only work for the MP3's. Because Lossless can range between 900KB and over 1000KB, and you can not select Apple Lossless. 90% of my music is at 320KB, however I am looking to Grow it using lossless. Edit: .>>>>> I guess keep the "smart...
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    Yeah I agree there...... I would have to create a second library then for my lossless stuff to be streamed!!! maybe I wont though if i can only tell a slight improvement. Another thing is I was going to get a DacMagic which I would get more from a Lossless file than a 320KB MP3.... but just...
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    Ah yes !! I had read about this! Yeah seems a bit of a pain.... I guess it maybe the only option! Sort it out Apple!!! to be fair, I not locking the ipod is not a show stopper for me. I take it to work and just have it on my desk. I have a Creative zen stone for gym and cycling.... (more where...
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    Apple lossless stuttering!

    Hi All, I recently bought an Ipod 32G Touch, 2nd edition. All music ripped to 320kb MP3's in Itunes. Ripped a few CDs in Lossless (about 10) and noticed that on the Touch the tracks stutter through out. Did a web search it appears to be a known problem. Switching off the Autolock fixes it! Is...
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    dvd upscale or TV

    Thinking about getting the sony BD550. Watching normal dvd's is it best to upscale into the Panny 42PZ80B or keep it as normal and let the TV do all the upscale work! Thanks
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    Airport Express

    Nice work John! So i go to RP site, save the link, go to Itunes add file, choose the saved RP link. Then create a "Radio" Palylist and add files from the music library. So if I turn on my Main PC, Start Itunes.... then go down stairs and start My Remote Itunes application Go to my newly...
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    Airport Express

    ah ok! thanks for that... I guess the Ipod Touch can sync with the radio stations then? or will they have to be started on the "main Pc" and then just streamed from that?