|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
108.223.234.63
In Reply to: RE: New Sony Walkman - $$$$ posted by geezerrocket on August 12, 2015 at 08:08:20
That's what kids ( and most adults ) use for tunes-on-the-go ( and at home ).
Follow Ups:
I have 2 tablets and a new smart phone and I love these mobile devices.
But I also have the Astell and Kern AK100, and I simply do not use the tablets or phone for music anymore. There is just no comparison.
Similarly I have a Kindle paper white and I don't do too much reading on any other device (although I still prefer paper books).
A specialized device is just better for those who care.
And if it _can_ play files it has to play hi-rez files.
Do any Androids meet those requirements? I know iPhones will never have a radio.
Remember that we have really good classical on FM down here.
Warmest
Tim Bailey
Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
There are a number of lesser brands/models that have FM radio built-in (linked below) but you sacrifice other features found in the best phones.
Why don't you just carry a transistor radio if old school mobile FM is that important to you? Or a boombox? ;-)
Old transistor radios for old people
Old boombox for old people
...Including iPhones, but they are not activated.
I think here in Oz a Windows phone is about the only one with FM radio activated.
I rarely listen to the radio so I'm not totally across it.
I have 128GB of capacity on my main phone and 64GB on my secondary phone but not a lick of music on either of them.
Good luck finding what you want.
Cheers.
Smile
Sox
you can get Internet Radio.
I can listen to ABC Classic FM on the net on my desktop in the study through Yamaha MS20S fold-back powered monitors.The ABC use AAC for that and it still sounds better sitting in the study and listening to the bedroom system, a receiver and B&W DM100s, across the hall behind me. Perhaps that's because the speakers in there are B&W DM100s, but I doubt that's the entire picture.
LBNLeast I doubt if many US residents are familiar with what I would regard as good sounding FM. Threads on AA on that subject being part of that view.
And, I have been there with my travelling audio system which I also travelled with it here in Australia. On planes and in hotels, and while walking for exercise.
That system? That US company's 'Traveller pack' :- A class-A amp in a bag, and Etymotics. Plus a DC motor cassette/walkman/radio with variable Freq. spacing, a Portable CDP, and airplane adaptor plugs. Plus powered Sony Spkrs in my suitcase, with a T-ribbon antenna with a 3.5mm plug and a 2-by 3.5mm socket. Spare batteries for the amp.
I now use the MS20s just to listen to videos I am watching on the PC. It was at one time SOP if something I loved was on, for me to switch the MS20s off and walk into the bedroom and lie down in the sweet spot.
Now I just walk in to the bedroom.
I should one day set up more effectively in the study. Probably a rebuilt rcvr fed by the external antenna system, pre-power in/outs added, plus a DIY band-pass P-P sub, maybe even add felt around the MS20S' drivers etc.
The I will be able to AB the two sources. I'm not expecting to change my opinion.
Warmest
Tim Bailey
Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
Edits: 08/12/15
Some internet streaming sources are compressed, but losslessly compressed.
Of course, you do have to PAY for it. Otherwise, in the words of Edward Gorey, "How elegant, how delightful, how gay - to think that one does not even have to pay!"
I've been using this service for about a week now - I'll try to post my impressions so far by EOD tomorrow (probably over on the Music forum).
And I pay for ABC Classic FM through taxes.
I really like not having to chose stuff and being surprised.
I simply want a phone with decent FM sound, once reception is okay.
Warmest
Tim Bailey
Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
For the quality of sound and the ability to play HiRez files. This was not ment for kids but for the Hi End market
Alan
even have trouble spending 400$ on a Pono player.Plus, historically Sony was never able to capture an audiophile market particularly in the US.
They lost the portable audio segment to Apple and now I highly doubt they can regain the market once they used to *own*.
Edits: 08/12/15
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: