A brief synopsis of the current 'state of the art' might do for starters Rob!
A brief synopsis of the current 'state of the art' might do for starters Rob!
Shian7
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Though it be be broken -
broken again - still it's there:
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- Choshu.
I think a 'Rob's special' sticky for this subject (with pictures) is in order! Like he did with the 'Audiophile output on Mac OSX' thread. What do we say, people?
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All in favour say aye.....AYE!
aye!
Shian7
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Kudakutemo
kudakutemo
ari mizu-no tsuki
Though it be be broken -
broken again - still it's there:
the moon on the water.
- Choshu.
you lot,
what are you like ehh, i only want to know the simplest way to import my music from my laptop onto the ipod, what software should i use etc, come on guys, i know your miles ahead of most of us on here when it comes to digital, but basics for us digi numpties please...
Eh what.....?
I work in the 'digital domain' most days of the week..... I still know sod all!
Shian7
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Kudakutemo
kudakutemo
ari mizu-no tsuki
Though it be be broken -
broken again - still it's there:
the moon on the water.
- Choshu.
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aye!
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I'm Greg.
Aye also as long as it's numpty founded (especially important for me with my very low ignorance status) and accommodates PC users. Many of us don't use a Mac.
I'd love something as Chris has already suggested.
I´d love to read a sticky for morons like me on how I might improve the results I am getting. Please don´t try and teach me - I can fish but I still prefer to go to the fishmonger´s when I´m hungry - just tell me what/how to do it in monosyllabic language and I´ll love you to bits.
KISS (Keep it simple stupid) and yes, just tell us what to do. Please don't explore what we might like to try or offer alternatives. We can always do that sort of thing later as confidence and experience grows. There are alot of audiophile Luddites out here. Please be empathetic and treat us gently, otherwise for me, I'll remain with my vinyl which might not be a bad thing but it doesn't allow me to develop my understanding of the potentials and doesn't allow me to progress/remain up to date.
Bring it on!
Wot Greg sez!
Okey dokey, leave it with me.
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