Sad wee things about this hobby of ours that makes us smile...

[Gazjam]

Digital and vinyl guy here, over the years I've seen a lot of tbings come and go; kit you regret selling, stuff glad to be rid of!
Sometimes its the little things you miss and for me it was when I switched to Roon music server over Logitech software.
I Iove Roon, great interface, Tidal integration all that Jazz.
To me its as good as it gets.
BUT...

My Logitech Transporter has 2 very groovy displays which when running LMS I had set up to track information, time remaining etc.
With Roon they cant be used other than a basic level meter, so I switch displays off.
What I REALLY miss though is these:
http://www.auao14.dsl.pipex.com/Transporter_scaled.jpg

Sad wee hifi things that make you smile?
Next release of Roon (1.3) will use tbe screens for all the track info, and more importantly the VU meters.

Told you it was sad, but hey...all part of the experience, right? :)
Am I the only sad bugger who likes the daft things like this?

Whats yours?

[Lawrence001]

Reminds me of my Accuphase E302 I miss those meters. And the sound.


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[Macca]

volume controls that light up and rotate when you change volume using the remote control

I used to have a big Rotel that did that but no-one seems to do them anymore.

[killie99]

I didn't realise you get get Roon to control a Transporter - is it really worth $500?

[Gazjam]

I didn't realise you get get Roon to control a Transporter - is it really worth $500?

To me, without a doubt. :)

Easy to say 'its just software', especially given free players like Foobar and even LMS for Squeezebox that does the same thing on paper and plays your music, I get that...but given all the additional functionality Roon has, its User Experience and how good it sounds its so much more.
Its the best sounding server software I've heard, noticably better than LMS 7.9 and when my Trial ran out I debated spending money for something on paper I already had, but the sound quality won out.

Everyone has their own take on what works for them of course, but for me how you access your music collection, the actual experience of exploring and enjoying it is a very important part of a digital audio setup too?
Roon is to me the best in this business by a country mile, and thats coming from an ex Jriver guy and someone using LMS with Ipeng on the Ipad as a controller.
Ipeng controlling LMS was fantastic, but it doesn't come near what Roon does.

For me its as good as this very important part of the audiophile experience gets.
Nowadays I want stuff that 'just works', and Roon is just that.

Softwares constantly being developed, its here for keeps and worth every penny.

[nthall]

Gear that doesn't require a remote control to do anything.

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[tlscapital]

My hobby since a teen is music. The crate digging for original records to discover and collect came very quickly after. My expenses input in phono systems came later with time, financial abilities and the desire to play my records with justice in sound. I still can be very "anthropological" with my records as to pay attention to any detail on a record from the matrix to a credited name change from one issue to another that might tell a story behind the pressing variations. Even most other collectors find that rather pointless. Not "wee sad" me ! I find there is more to music than sound...

[Macca]

Rocker switches that have LEDs embedded in them. That's pure class.

[Joe]

Rocker switches that have LEDs embedded in them. That's pure class.

Ah yes. My Exposure amps have those. Handy to check if you've left them switched on by mistake too.

[Macca]

Ah yes. My Exposure amps have those. .

Lucky!

[ReggieB]

I used to love the buttons on my Teac VRDS 7. The were very industrial - reminded me of the large tape systems I used in a vibration laboratory in the 80s. Such a shame when the draw mechanism died.

http://img.canuckaudiomart.com/uploads/large/127670-teac_vrds_7_cd_player.jpg

[Macca]

Yep, white buttons that illuminate are the best type.

I like orange power on lights too. A power on light should always be orange, manufacturers take note.

[hermit]

My Yamahas have some pukka buttons:

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p753/neradi/Yamaha%20System/IMGP0023_zpsekilgetv.jpg

[southall-1998]

The Rega Planet MK1 CD Player has lovely looks. Well, to my eyes anyway! Gotta love the ''chargrilled'' pattern on the top.

S.

[Ian7633]

volume controls that light up and rotate when you change volume using the remote control

I used to have a big Rotel that did that but no-one seems to do them anymore.

My MF A3 does that, like reving up the star ship Enterprise

[alphaGT]

Old stereo receivers from the 70's with their long FM dials, weighted chrome knobs, and real tiny light bulbs inside. No lamps needed during a late night session, they filled the room with soft light. Those had class.


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[Simon_Nottingham]

An analogue tuner with an analogue and digital display. I had a Sansui T80 - it might still be in my mum's garage.

[Gazjam]

Old stereo receivers from the 70's with their long FM dials, weighted chrome knobs, and real tiny light bulbs inside. No lamps needed during a late night session, they filled the room with soft light. Those had class.


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This. :thumbsup:
So many late night listening sessions with my Amstrad receiver and Ram speakers...just that slight glow in the dark room telling you all was ok...