I thought computer audio was popular for convenience...

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Funny- the convenience of my playback system is about the least of my worries. I'm more than happy with volume and maybe track selection. Now if they could record and master better that would be great! And no I don't care about hi-res.

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1 hour ago, Ralf11 said:

Cover Flow is cool - you have to admit that.

I never use cover flow. I just have the track listings and that's all I need.

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29 minutes ago, Ralf11 said:

Cover Flow with a gesture interface would be fun.

 

I mostly use the Playlists or Genius features...

I typically sort by genre and scroll through and find something interesting, or I'll search by artist (group) or composer if I have something particular in mind. I do on occasion use the right click and ad to next to do a running playlist. I have maybe 8 playlist that I really don't play that often but they're a good compilation of my favorites by genre and style, exp. - jazz tracks over 13minutes long, Shostakovitch string Quartets #8.

I have a mid size library of about 5000-6000 albums 40% jazz, 40% classical, 20% random mix of Tribe called Quest to the Melvins.

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1 hour ago, beerandmusic said:

 

I used to browse, but i have found i like to shuffle play more unless i am looking for something in particular...in either case the voice is fastest. 

 

First, i get rid of crap, so only the versions i like to listen to are even in my library.....and again if you are looking for a specific one that has a really hard name to identify it from others and you play it often, add it to a favorites playllist...things don't have to be difficult unless you want it to....just sounds like you are unorganized.

Yea- organization is not the problem, I just listen in a similar fashion as I always have but I don't touch the album or tape or cd. I don't have any crap on my hard drive. I can't stand shuffle!! 

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35 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

 

>>if you don't have any crap, then I am not sure what this was in reference to....

 

if you don't have the "DG crap" or the "older CD rip" in your library, you shouldn't have a problem getting the wrong one?

 

No need to respond..i just thought you had a problem finding the right songs....but if not, no worries.

You're confusing me with Musicophile.

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Never mind 

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I have no interest in voice control of anything (maybe my kids).

I don't find manually putting on a vinyl record a burden or selecting an album with a mouse taxing either. I don't find walking over to my stereo unpleasant, I like to get off the couch every so often. There are many things in life that I wish were easier (oil changes in my car, cleaning the gutters etc.).

The main benefits the computer has brought to my playback are quickly finding an album or composer etc., having my library available in multiple locations and ease of finding and buying music.

I'm not really looking for any improvements at this point. I would like better recorded music and better speakers and room and I'm working on both.

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40 minutes ago, semente said:

Aluminium midrange cone:

Seas L18RNX/P

 

Paper midrange cone:

Seas CA18RLY

 

Magnesium midrange cone:

Seas W18EX001

 

Polypropylene midrange cone:

Seas U18RNX/P

 

I used to really love paper, but I've heard each one of those drivers sound fantastic in various designs, they just have to be used within their limitations, breakups out of the passband and atleast 30db down.

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29 minutes ago, beerandmusic said:

 

that's only because you haven't been spoiled (grin).

I actually find myself playing music more often now that i can just say "play music".

The thing i like the alexa most for though is timers and my todo list....lots of times i would be laying down and think of something, and i would either get out of bed to add it to my todo list, or i would just hope i would remember...now from bed, i just say to add something to my todo list and it emails me.....it has been the feature i like the most.  I also love being able to know both inside and outdoor temp and set thermostat....video conferencing wiht my daughter....and i also use it as both a speaker phone and intercom system.  And i have them all over the house...so i can ask for music, lights, night lights, temp, phone, whether i am laying in bed,in the kitchen, living room whatever.

 

And just before i clicked submit, here is another feature i like that i forgot about....I also love the reminders, that is coordinated with my google calendar, remnding me to deposit my tenants check....

 

 

 

 

wow how did anything get done before Alexa?

I can't say having to press play has slowed down my music listening any.

 

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18 minutes ago, GUTB said:

Human hearing is very perceptive, although much of that accuity isn’t easily described in a conscious manner. We hear even slight differences on volume, very small levels of distortion. Our awareness of noise (wether directly or indirectly) challenges all but the best measurement equipment. Anything in our electronics not related to signal reproduction can negatively impact our perception of audio.

 

Here is the reality: Our hearing is highly overstated especially among the audiophiles.There is a large body of evidence that supports this. Funny how this amazing perception disappears when listening blind.

I've fooled myself many times, believing I heard something and then having a friend control the switching of a component to realize it was my own power of suggestion that had swayed me.

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16 minutes ago, botrytis said:

I am currently listening to the Andrew Jones' special - ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 speakers. They have a treated fabric dome/aluminum mid coax and an aluminum woofer. Are they the highest resolution , etc. speaker - no but they do sound good and just keep me listening and isn't it what it is really all about?

 

My room currently.

I have a similar response to my Diy Continuum speaker. It's probably not among the top 5 speakers I have overall,  but its layed back presentation are hypnotic and fantastic for less then optimal recordings.