From Jim.Hale at FleetPride.com Thu Jun 15 14:46:03 2006 From: Jim.Hale at FleetPride.com (Hale, Jim) Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:46:03 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Message-ID: <6A6AA9DF57E4F046BDA1E273BDDB67727DDCF4@corp-es01.fleetpride.com> I have just started this LP to MP3 adventure. I am looking at replacing my 30 year old Pioneer stereo amp (the right channel has gotten arthritis kind of like its master) First, it turns out very few receivers (it took me two hours to figure out "stereos" are now "receivers")have phono inputs. I found the Yamaha HTD-5960bl and took one look at the back and about passed out. Do I ever feel old! What the hell is optical I/O? I don't think even the starship Enterprise had that feature. My old stereo had inputs for phono, the new fangled cassette tape decks, and one extra for good measure. This Yamaha sucker has XM radio connections, a bunch of decoders, an ipod dock, S-video, etc, etc ,etc. I think there is even an option where you can talk to God and possibly the NSA. I hate to put the Pioneer (aptly named now that I think about it) out to pasture as we have been through a lot together (I just found some of my old original Beatles 45s). It is a sad day when a fella's stereo has to be put down. I'm seriously thinking of just buying the ION. That I can handle (I think). Are you having any success? Jim Hale -----Original Message----- From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:43 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Stuart, Thanks for that link. So far I haven't undertaken vinyl transfers. The cassette tapes went horribly wrong. I experimented a few months ago with different methods and eventually bought a "PlusDeck" unit which is a 5.25" cassette tape unit that mounts in the PC. None of the software works very well so I used to it to feed SoundForge but about the time I got everything figured out with my test batch of tapes I found that the vast majority of my cassettes just don't work anymore! They have a load squeal to them when playing :o( Maybe I'll have more luck with the vinyl - I hope! John B. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan Some time ago there was a discussion about ripping LPs. Just came across this piece of kit for those who still have a lot of old records. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. As a recipient of this email, you are responsible for screening its contents and the contents of any attachments for the presence of viruses. No liability is accepted for any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email. From garykjos at gmail.com Thu Jun 15 15:15:15 2006 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:15:15 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs In-Reply-To: <6A6AA9DF57E4F046BDA1E273BDDB67727DDCF4@corp-es01.fleetpride.com> References: <6A6AA9DF57E4F046BDA1E273BDDB67727DDCF4@corp-es01.fleetpride.com> Message-ID: Hi Jim, The Yamaha HTD5960 does have a phono input on it. See the data here http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/HTIB/HTR5960.htm# It's the top left input jacks. I have a Yamaha receiver that looks to be similar to this one excepting it doesn't know about XM radio or IPOD's. The reason that receivers needed to have PHONO inputs in the past was that turntables put out a lower powered signal than other audio gear and so there was a special "pre-amp" for the phono that was used for the phono input jacks. Many turntables you find now have the pre-amp built in to the turntable. You can also buy the phono pre-amp in a seperate device, a sort of black box which audiofile types supposedly consider better because there is less chance of crossover between circuitry if it's in a seperate box rather than crammed in with other stuff. Don't get blown away by all the inputs and outputs. You only neet to use the ones you have things to plug into and if you plug in one set of cords at a time it's not that terrible. Optical connections are jsut another option for connecting devices. They transmit signals digitally and so there is no loss of quality or pickup of extraneous stuff when you use that method of device interconnection. Optical cords cost more though too. The Yamaha receivers are intended to serve as the hub for a home theater system so there are video as well as audio inputs and outputs on most connections. You do end up with a huge mess of cables after you have it all hooked together. I ordered the USB turntable from Amazon but it is on backorder until August 31 I think it was. I should have it by winter when I would have the time to play with it. GK On 6/15/06, Hale, Jim wrote: > I have just started this LP to MP3 adventure. I am looking at replacing my > 30 year old Pioneer stereo amp (the right channel has gotten arthritis kind > of like its master) First, it turns out very few receivers (it took me two > hours to figure out "stereos" are now "receivers")have phono inputs. I found > the Yamaha HTD-5960bl and took one look at the back and about passed out. Do > I ever feel old! What the hell is optical I/O? I don't think even the > starship Enterprise had that feature. My old stereo had inputs for phono, > the new fangled cassette tape decks, and one extra for good measure. This > Yamaha sucker has XM radio connections, a bunch of decoders, an ipod dock, > S-video, etc, etc ,etc. I think there is even an option where you can talk > to God and possibly the NSA. I hate to put the Pioneer (aptly named now that > I think about it) out to pasture as we have been through a lot together (I > just found some of my old original Beatles 45s). It is a sad day when a > fella's stereo has to be put down. I'm seriously thinking of just buying the > ION. That I can handle (I think). Are you having any success? > > Jim Hale > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:43 PM > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs > > > Stuart, > Thanks for that link. So far I haven't undertaken vinyl transfers. The > cassette tapes went horribly wrong. I experimented a few months ago with > different methods and eventually bought a "PlusDeck" unit which is a 5.25" > cassette tape unit that mounts in the PC. None of the software works very > well so I used to it to feed SoundForge but about the time I got everything > figured out with my test batch of tapes I found that the vast majority of my > cassettes just don't work anymore! They have a load squeal to them when > playing :o( > > Maybe I'll have more luck with the vinyl - I hope! > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan > > Some time ago there was a discussion about ripping LPs. > > Just came across this piece of kit for those who still have a lot of old > records. > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/ -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From john at winhaven.net Fri Jun 16 13:13:44 2006 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:13:44 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs In-Reply-To: <6A6AA9DF57E4F046BDA1E273BDDB67727DDCF4@corp-es01.fleetpride.com> Message-ID: <030c01c69170$9b628e90$6502a8c0@ScuzzPaq> Hi Jim, I haven't had much luck with the automatic song splitting abilities of any software yet. The tape deck works OK but no better than just plugging a boom box into the sound card. So, basically IMO the whole PlusDeck component was a waste of money for just recording cassettes into MP3s. If you want a space saving, integrated way to play cassette tapes then its fine. Haven't tackled LPs yet. John B. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Hale, Jim Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:46 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs I have just started this LP to MP3 adventure. I am looking at replacing my 30 year old Pioneer stereo amp (the right channel has gotten arthritis kind of like its master) First, it turns out very few receivers (it took me two hours to figure out "stereos" are now "receivers")have phono inputs. I found the Yamaha HTD-5960bl and took one look at the back and about passed out. Do I ever feel old! What the hell is optical I/O? I don't think even the starship Enterprise had that feature. My old stereo had inputs for phono, the new fangled cassette tape decks, and one extra for good measure. This Yamaha sucker has XM radio connections, a bunch of decoders, an ipod dock, S-video, etc, etc ,etc. I think there is even an option where you can talk to God and possibly the NSA. I hate to put the Pioneer (aptly named now that I think about it) out to pasture as we have been through a lot together (I just found some of my old original Beatles 45s). It is a sad day when a fella's stereo has to be put down. I'm seriously thinking of just buying the ION. That I can handle (I think). Are you having any success? Jim Hale -----Original Message----- From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:43 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Stuart, Thanks for that link. So far I haven't undertaken vinyl transfers. The cassette tapes went horribly wrong. I experimented a few months ago with different methods and eventually bought a "PlusDeck" unit which is a 5.25" cassette tape unit that mounts in the PC. None of the software works very well so I used to it to feed SoundForge but about the time I got everything figured out with my test batch of tapes I found that the vast majority of my cassettes just don't work anymore! They have a load squeal to them when playing :o( Maybe I'll have more luck with the vinyl - I hope! John B. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan Some time ago there was a discussion about ripping LPs. Just came across this piece of kit for those who still have a lot of old records. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. As a recipient of this email, you are responsible for screening its contents and the contents of any attachments for the presence of viruses. No liability is accepted for any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From bchacc at san.rr.com Fri Jun 16 13:45:38 2006 From: bchacc at san.rr.com (Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:45:38 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs In-Reply-To: <030c01c69170$9b628e90$6502a8c0@ScuzzPaq> References: <030c01c69170$9b628e90$6502a8c0@ScuzzPaq> Message-ID: <4492FC52.4050008@san.rr.com> John: If you own the LP it seems you could download the song from Bear Share or someplace and it wouldn't be illegal since you already bought the song. Then you could get your collection on MP3 without the hassle of the transfer. Rocky John Bartow wrote: > Hi Jim, > I haven't had much luck with the automatic song splitting abilities of any > software yet. The tape deck works OK but no better than just plugging a boom > box into the sound card. So, basically IMO the whole PlusDeck component was > a waste of money for just recording cassettes into MP3s. If you want a space > saving, integrated way to play cassette tapes then its fine. > > Haven't tackled LPs yet. > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Hale, Jim > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:46 PM > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs > > I have just started this LP to MP3 adventure. I am looking at replacing my > 30 year old Pioneer stereo amp (the right channel has gotten arthritis kind > of like its master) First, it turns out very few receivers (it took me two > hours to figure out "stereos" are now "receivers")have phono inputs. I found > the Yamaha HTD-5960bl and took one look at the back and about passed out. Do > I ever feel old! What the hell is optical I/O? I don't think even the > starship Enterprise had that feature. My old stereo had inputs for phono, > the new fangled cassette tape decks, and one extra for good measure. This > Yamaha sucker has XM radio connections, a bunch of decoders, an ipod dock, > S-video, etc, etc ,etc. I think there is even an option where you can talk > to God and possibly the NSA. I hate to put the Pioneer (aptly named now that > I think about it) out to pasture as we have been through a lot together (I > just found some of my old original Beatles 45s). It is a sad day when a > fella's stereo has to be put down. I'm seriously thinking of just buying the > ION. That I can handle (I think). Are you having any success? > > Jim Hale > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:43 PM > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs > > > Stuart, > Thanks for that link. So far I haven't undertaken vinyl transfers. The > cassette tapes went horribly wrong. I experimented a few months ago with > different methods and eventually bought a "PlusDeck" unit which is a 5.25" > cassette tape unit that mounts in the PC. None of the software works very > well so I used to it to feed SoundForge but about the time I got everything > figured out with my test batch of tapes I found that the vast majority of my > cassettes just don't work anymore! They have a load squeal to them when > playing :o( > > Maybe I'll have more luck with the vinyl - I hope! > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan > > Some time ago there was a discussion about ripping LPs. > > Just came across this piece of kit for those who still have a lot of old > records. > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/ > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > *********************************************************************** > The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity > to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged > material. 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No liability is accepted for any damages caused > by any virus transmitted by this email. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com From john at winhaven.net Fri Jun 16 14:58:54 2006 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:58:54 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs In-Reply-To: <4492FC52.4050008@san.rr.com> Message-ID: <004401c6917f$4c36ed20$6502a8c0@ScuzzPaq> Rocky, Good point. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:46 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs John: If you own the LP it seems you could download the song from Bear Share or someplace and it wouldn't be illegal since you already bought the song. Then you could get your collection on MP3 without the hassle of the transfer. Rocky John Bartow wrote: > Hi Jim, > I haven't had much luck with the automatic song splitting abilities of > any software yet. The tape deck works OK but no better than just > plugging a boom box into the sound card. So, basically IMO the whole > PlusDeck component was a waste of money for just recording cassettes > into MP3s. If you want a space saving, integrated way to play cassette tapes then its fine. > > Haven't tackled LPs yet. > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Hale, Jim > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:46 PM > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs > > I have just started this LP to MP3 adventure. I am looking at > replacing my 30 year old Pioneer stereo amp (the right channel has > gotten arthritis kind of like its master) First, it turns out very few > receivers (it took me two hours to figure out "stereos" are now > "receivers")have phono inputs. I found the Yamaha HTD-5960bl and took > one look at the back and about passed out. Do I ever feel old! What > the hell is optical I/O? I don't think even the starship Enterprise > had that feature. My old stereo had inputs for phono, the new fangled > cassette tape decks, and one extra for good measure. This Yamaha > sucker has XM radio connections, a bunch of decoders, an ipod dock, > S-video, etc, etc ,etc. I think there is even an option where you can > talk to God and possibly the NSA. I hate to put the Pioneer (aptly > named now that I think about it) out to pasture as we have been > through a lot together (I just found some of my old original Beatles > 45s). It is a sad day when a fella's stereo has to be put down. I'm seriously thinking of just buying the ION. That I can handle (I think). Are you having any success? > > Jim Hale > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:43 PM > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs > > > Stuart, > Thanks for that link. So far I haven't undertaken vinyl transfers. The > cassette tapes went horribly wrong. I experimented a few months ago > with different methods and eventually bought a "PlusDeck" unit which is a 5.25" > cassette tape unit that mounts in the PC. None of the software works > very well so I used to it to feed SoundForge but about the time I got > everything figured out with my test batch of tapes I found that the > vast majority of my cassettes just don't work anymore! They have a > load squeal to them when playing :o( > > Maybe I'll have more luck with the vinyl - I hope! > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart > McLachlan > > Some time ago there was a discussion about ripping LPs. > > Just came across this piece of kit for those who still have a lot of > old records. > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/ > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > ********************************************************************** > * The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or > entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or > privileged material. 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No liability is accepted for > any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From Gustav at cactus.dk Sat Jun 17 04:18:14 2006 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:18:14 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Message-ID: Hi Rocky and John What a great idea. However, BearShare is file sharing where you never will know what quality to expect. But some Russian sites exist where you for a low fee (typically one US Dollar per album) can download much popular music and often rare albums and singles. I haven't used the services myself because some discussion is going on wether they are legitimate or not - as the artists seem not to receive any share of the fee - or if this is perfectly legal according to Russian law (if Shamil is listening he may be able to add a comment here). But, of course, to download music for private use which you already possess in "hard copy" should cause no problem. I just don't know where to find the time to rip of dozens of LPs and do the post processing, so downloading finished copies for a nominal fee might be an option. /gustav >>> bchacc at san.rr.com 16-06-2006 20:45 >>> John: If you own the LP it seems you could download the song from Bear Share or someplace and it wouldn't be illegal since you already bought the song. Then you could get your collection on MP3 without the hassle of the transfer. Rocky From Gustav at cactus.dk Sat Jun 17 04:30:13 2006 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:30:13 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Message-ID: Hi Rocky and John Forgot the example sites: http://www.allofmp3.com http://www.mp3sugar.com /gustav From Jim.Hale at FleetPride.com Mon Jun 19 10:03:25 2006 From: Jim.Hale at FleetPride.com (Hale, Jim) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:03:25 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Message-ID: <6A6AA9DF57E4F046BDA1E273BDDB67727DDCFF@corp-es01.fleetpride.com> The Roxio media center software seems to do a good job of splitting LP songs into appropriate tracks. Also, if you name the track it does a good job of fetching the album details from the internet using the same database as iTunes. If it misses correctly splitting the song it has a graphical interface that makes it easy to adjust the tracks. I am using the Xitel INport Stereo-to-USB Recording Device to record the LPs. This device, together with the Roxio enhancement algorithms, produce very satisfactory wav files. The true test will be when I start converting my classical collection. I'll keep ya'll posted. Jim Hale I went ahead and bought the Yamaha and am eagerly waiting its delivery. -----Original Message----- From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:14 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Hi Jim, I haven't had much luck with the automatic song splitting abilities of any software yet. The tape deck works OK but no better than just plugging a boom box into the sound card. So, basically IMO the whole PlusDeck component was a waste of money for just recording cassettes into MP3s. If you want a space saving, integrated way to play cassette tapes then its fine. Haven't tackled LPs yet. John B. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Hale, Jim Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:46 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs I have just started this LP to MP3 adventure. I am looking at replacing my 30 year old Pioneer stereo amp (the right channel has gotten arthritis kind of like its master) First, it turns out very few receivers (it took me two hours to figure out "stereos" are now "receivers")have phono inputs. I found the Yamaha HTD-5960bl and took one look at the back and about passed out. Do I ever feel old! What the hell is optical I/O? I don't think even the starship Enterprise had that feature. My old stereo had inputs for phono, the new fangled cassette tape decks, and one extra for good measure. This Yamaha sucker has XM radio connections, a bunch of decoders, an ipod dock, S-video, etc, etc ,etc. I think there is even an option where you can talk to God and possibly the NSA. I hate to put the Pioneer (aptly named now that I think about it) out to pasture as we have been through a lot together (I just found some of my old original Beatles 45s). It is a sad day when a fella's stereo has to be put down. I'm seriously thinking of just buying the ION. That I can handle (I think). Are you having any success? Jim Hale -----Original Message----- From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:43 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Rip your old LPs Stuart, Thanks for that link. So far I haven't undertaken vinyl transfers. The cassette tapes went horribly wrong. I experimented a few months ago with different methods and eventually bought a "PlusDeck" unit which is a 5.25" cassette tape unit that mounts in the PC. None of the software works very well so I used to it to feed SoundForge but about the time I got everything figured out with my test batch of tapes I found that the vast majority of my cassettes just don't work anymore! They have a load squeal to them when playing :o( Maybe I'll have more luck with the vinyl - I hope! John B. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan Some time ago there was a discussion about ripping LPs. Just came across this piece of kit for those who still have a lot of old records. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 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I would feel a little anxious about installing R2 if it were an actual upgrade. Thanks, Joe Rojas IT Manager TNCO, Inc. 781-447-6661 x7506 jrojas at tnco-inc.com From Gustav at cactus.dk Wed Jun 28 14:32:49 2006 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:32:49 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small browser for Win NT? Message-ID: Hi all Firefox is fine, but do you know of a tiny but capable browser for Windows NT that runs JavaScript? /gustav From bchacc at san.rr.com Fri Jun 30 09:30:47 2006 From: bchacc at san.rr.com (Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 07:30:47 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Need Java Updates? Message-ID: <44A53597.1050404@san.rr.com> I have JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2, JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4, and JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 listed in my add/remove programs dialog (as well as Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03). The three update files take up 435 megabytes. I'm getting a bit short of space on this drive. Do I need those update files? MTIA, Rocky -- Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com From bheid at appdevgrp.com Fri Jun 30 12:59:29 2006 From: bheid at appdevgrp.com (Bobby Heid) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:59:29 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Need Java Updates? In-Reply-To: <916187228923D311A6FE00A0CC3FAA30DDF538@ADGSERVER> Message-ID: <916187228923D311A6FE00A0CC3FAA30D3564E@ADGSERVER> I'm interested in the answer too. As just yesterday I noticed in add/remove that I had 3 versions of the JRT. Bobby -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 10:31 AM To: dba-tech Subject: [dba-Tech] Need Java Updates? I have JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2, JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4, and JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 listed in my add/remove programs dialog (as well as Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03). The three update files take up 435 megabytes. I'm getting a bit short of space on this drive. Do I need those update files? MTIA, Rocky From martyconnelly at shaw.ca Fri Jun 30 19:26:39 2006 From: martyconnelly at shaw.ca (MartyConnelly) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:26:39 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Need Java Updates? In-Reply-To: <44A53597.1050404@san.rr.com> References: <44A53597.1050404@san.rr.com> Message-ID: <44A5C13F.9070600@shaw.ca> I had a look on my machine and had 7 updates. 700 Meg They renamed the runtime environment to 5.0 instead of calling it v1.5. at some point. It is now up to 5.0 update 7. explanation of name change http://java.sun.com/j2se/j2se-namechange.html Download latest from this month http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp Sun gives a conflicting version of deleting old versions saying some software may only run against an older version and actually link to that specific version. One program mentioned was a stock broking program like Ameritrade. So you shouldn't delete the older versions. But the newer versions have security upgrades in them! I would remove the older ones as a security risk. As some website could check your machine for an older vulnerable version. http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/5000070400.xml Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software wrote: >I have JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2, JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 >Update 4, and JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 listed in my >add/remove programs dialog (as well as Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE >v1.4.2_03). > >The three update files take up 435 megabytes. I'm getting a bit short >of space on this drive. Do I need those update files? > >MTIA, > >Rocky > > > -- Marty Connelly Victoria, B.C. Canada From bchacc at san.rr.com Fri Jun 30 20:49:20 2006 From: bchacc at san.rr.com (Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:49:20 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Need Java Updates? In-Reply-To: <44A5C13F.9070600@shaw.ca> References: <44A53597.1050404@san.rr.com> <44A5C13F.9070600@shaw.ca> Message-ID: <44A5D4A0.5010109@san.rr.com> Marty: Threw caution to the winds, updated to Version 7, deleted all the others, net gain of about 1/2 a gig disk space. Each one said "used rarely" so I don't think I'll have any problems. If I do, screw 'em. I'll just use some other software. Thanks for the info. Best, Rocky MartyConnelly wrote: > I had a look on my machine and had 7 updates. 700 Meg > They renamed the runtime environment to 5.0 instead of calling it > v1.5. at some point. It is now up to 5.0 update 7. > > explanation of name change > http://java.sun.com/j2se/j2se-namechange.html > > Download latest from this month > http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp > > Sun gives a conflicting version of deleting old versions > saying some software may only run against an older version > and actually link to that specific version. One program > mentioned was a stock broking program like Ameritrade. > So you shouldn't delete the older versions. > > But the newer versions have security upgrades in them! > > I would remove the older ones as a security risk. > As some website could check your machine for > an older vulnerable version. > > http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/5000070400.xml > > Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software wrote: > > >> I have JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 2, JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 >> Update 4, and JSE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 listed in my >> add/remove programs dialog (as well as Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE >> v1.4.2_03). >> >> The three update files take up 435 megabytes. I'm getting a bit short >> of space on this drive. Do I need those update files? >> >> MTIA, >> >> Rocky >> >> >> >> > > -- Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com