learned so much from others. So I want to ask a questiion (I am not
trying to be a smart ass)
How could you tell from the specifications that it lacks gapless audio
playback?
I see the Xtreamer ultra as a very nice compact piece of hardware
(computer) with the right stuff in it to support the latest HDMI
standard that should play all of the High definition audio plus the
older DTS, Dolby and prologic II material. It is also relatively
inexpensive.
Also is not gapless audio playback a function of the player? I have
used Shaplayer to play gapless DVD-A for the last several years. Other
players like foobar and VLC may play gapless but I have not taken the
time to evaluate them. Perhaps others here might help you with their
experience with those players.
On 3/8/2011 2:08 AM, Kevan2 wrote:
> The Xtreamer sounds awesome but for me the deal breaker is a lack of gapless
> audio playback for any streamer
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: surroundsound@googlegroups.com [mailto:surroundsound@googlegroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Bob Russell
> Sent: Tuesday, 8 March 2011 4:44 PM
> To: surroundsound@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [SurroundSound] Re: Few Little New Year's Presents
>
> Please keep us informed on your progress. xtremer ultra looks
> promising. I am doubtful they can do all they advertise. If they do - wow!
>
> What are you thinking about for an Amp/Reciever/player?
>
> On 3/7/2011 5:42 PM, laserwolf wrote:
>> I've been looking to make the switch to a htpc and finally have found
>> one that I am excited about. Hope to have the below setup in the next
>> couple of months.
>>
>> http://www.xtreamer.net/Ultra/
>>
>> http://www.synology.com/us/products/DS411slim/index.php
>>
>>
>> On Mar 6, 8:19 am, "Lokkerman"<phil.steep...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Flac is the way to go but there are a lot of folks out there that have
> not
>>> got round to media players.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: surroundsound@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:surroundsound@googlegroups.com]
>>> On Behalf Of pj-mckay
>>> Sent: 04 March 2011 09:34
>>> To: SurroundSound
>>> Subject: [SurroundSound] Re: Few Little New Year's Presents
>>>
>>> Wouldn't it be progressive to dispense with optical media for all apart
> from
>>> distribution though? Dont get me wrong; You guys do a fantastic job but
>>> its way too much hassle for me. All I want is my media in file format
> and
>>> playable from a media player. Mine is a PopcornHour C-200 but dont let
> the
>>> name belittle it. It plays my multichannel media fine, and lets me have
> ALL
>>> my collection in one browsable location. No more searching for discs
> etc.
>>> And if Linn are also in the market for networked, streaming music, that
>>> tells me its the future whether via cheapish kit ($400) or esoteric high
> end
>>> suppliers..
>>>
>>> So for me, DVD-A into the drive (or download an iso and mount it via
> virtual
>>> clone), plop it into foobar, convert mlp to multichannel
>>> flac.... 10 minutes later I've an LP in 24 bit, 96KHz, flac on the
>>> network. I see Apple are releasing more hi res music, and I do hope it
>>> catches on and leads the industry to do more file based distribution, at
> a
>>> decent price. I'm no itunes user though, but might have to become one
>>> unless the rest of the players see the potential (and the risk to their
> own
>>> business if they dont follow suit). I
>>> don't even mind some DRM policies limiting it to my use.. so long as
>>> I can get it in the first place.
>>>
>>> Everyone: Keep up the good work meantime but lets keep our options open
> and
>>> start dispesing with optical media as much as we can. At least I can
> grab
>>> some of the conversions and get access to the music somehow.
>>>
>>> ps My real optical use now is only Blu-Ray movies, some DVD films, and
> SACD
>>> (one day we might get them decrytped properly and they can get filed
> too).
>>> Convert CDs to 320k mp3 for the kids zens/ipods, and use the files on
> 2Gig
>>> SD cards in both cars. Stick the CDs in the cupboard for backup, and
>>> similarly with commonly used DVD films for the kids. DVD-A never
> playback,
>>> CDs are only used by the wife, in the kitchen. My vision is for file
> based
>>> music, Hi and Lo resolution, on the network for everyone in the house.
>>>
>>> On Feb 23, 11:15 am, jolson<j.jol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> OK, I read your comment with the info there, didn't go to gearslutz
>>>> tho... :) will check it out.
>>>> Soon people can create copies of SACD's, create (artificial) multi-
>>>> channel SACD's from stereo SACD's, copy SACD to DVD-A, copy DVD-A to
>>>> SACD, copy watermarked DVD-A's to DVD-A...
>>>> BTW, does anyone know if that program to remove watermarks will be
>>>> released to us?
>>>> On 23 Feb, 03:46, VF<vf.surro...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> jolson: "My comment on the avax page has more news, and interesting
>>>>> info, so check it out"
>>>>> :P
>>>>> just saves me having to post the info everywhere...avax comment has
>>>>> link to a thread on gearslutz showing list of working 'current'
>>>>> SACD-R players by friend of mine.
>>>>> laserwolf: r u sure it really works with the Oppo BPP-83? it plays
>>>>> two tracks of a classical orchestral piece?
>>>>> if so....cool, and I can get it added to that gearslutz list....but
>>>>> ofc the goal is to work on EVERY player...and this definitely will
>>>>> happen.
>>>>> maybe bdp-83 works since due to same components as those new sony
>>>>> bd/ sacd players....which all play current gen SACD-R.
>>>>> On Feb 22, 11:42 pm, laserwolf<laserw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Thanks VF for this. I tested the SACD file with the method
>>>>>> described and found that it works on my Oppo BDP-83 Special
>>>>>> Edition. My display shows SACD Stereo on the Oppo and Sony
>>>>>> Receiver shows 88.2kHz sample frequency. I tested in pure DSD mode
>>>>>> and PCM. Now I can finally back up all of my SACD's. Hopefully the
>>>>>> Super Author program will make the process simple as you stated.
>>>>>> On Feb 22, 3:50 pm, jolson<j.jol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Thanks! "As of now, there won't be many SACD players that can
>>>>>>> play back this early SACD-R type." - any player you know DO work?
>>>>>>> On 22 Feb, 00:14, VF<vf.surro...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Here is Pyramix Virtual Studio:
>>>> http://avaxhome.ws/software/software_type/multimedia/Audio_Editing/Me...
>>>>>>>> The main significance of this program (for us) is that it can
>>>>>>>> create SACD images. Thus, anyone can now try out the current
>>>>>>>> generation of 'SACD-R' experimenting.
>>>>>>>> My comment on the avax page has more news, and interesting
>>>>>>>> info, so check it out. Would be cool if anyone wants to do
>>>>>>>> some general experimenting with SACD-R now. Otherwise...just
>>>>>>>> stay tuned :) But I know some russians are eager to do testing
>>>>>>>> so I'm definitely going to let *them* know :).
>>>>>>>> All the best
>>>>>>>> VF- Hide quoted text -
>>>> - Show quoted text -
>>> --
>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
>>> "SurroundSound" group.
>>> To post to this group, send email to SurroundSound@googlegroups.com To
>>> unsubscribe from this group, send email to
>>> SurroundSound-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
>>> For more options, visit this group
> athttp://groups.google.com/group/SurroundSound
>
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SurroundSound" group.
To post to this group, send email to SurroundSound@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to SurroundSound-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SurroundSound
No comments:
Post a Comment