MP3 advice

[PGM]

Looking for a compact cheapish one for gym/jogging (don't worry not for me!)

Has to connect to a home hi-fi mini system as no computer access at the moment.

Any recommendations

Thanks in advance
Paul

[fatsteve]

Could be a bit stuffed matie since you'll need some kind of PC to transfer the files over. Unless of course there are players that will take and audio in (either analogue or SPDif and alike) so you can record direct from CD.

Steve

[PGM]

looks like minidisc required then

Thanks
Paul

[robertuk]

Ramesh's quick guide to MP3 players

*Display*
This will display track/artists info.
Some are single line affairs whilst others have
multiple lines which are easier to read .

*Memory*
128MB will mean 4-5 hours /4-5 CDs
256MB 8-10 hours / 8-10 albums.

*Check for built in memory and expansion options *

*Optional Fm Tuner *

*Direct Encoding*

If you have access to PC:

You just put your original CD in and convert to MP3. Then download the tracks via the USB cable.

IF you have NO ACCESS TO A PC:

You requite a MP3 player with DIRECT ENCODING.
You plug your music source (hi-fi/personal CD player)
via the line out to the line in on the mp3 player.
You set the sample rate - higher quality means fewer tracks.

*Connections *
USB 2.0 is much faster than USB 1
(Check your computer )

*PC / MAC compatible*

Where are you going to use it ?
At work/home/friends place ?

Battery performance - As MP3 players have no moving parts , they can consequently give many hours of playback. Check the stated times with your choice of player.

Finally some CD/DVD players are able to playback MP3 digital files.

*ordinary* 128MB MP3 player are available for £60

One with encoding will cost around £100.

Regards

R

PS: If your looking for a decent MP3 converter/player for your PC/MAC I love iTunes. Yes its a free download and works on my PC as well.
www.apple.com/itunes/download/


>> Edited by robertuk on Wednesday 25th February 15:37

[PGM]

thanks robert

[fatsteve]

Paul

Have a look for the WIGO CVM100 256MB MP3 Player www.advancedmp3players.co.uk £139, faily reasonable spec.

This will record directly from the CD player (aux out).

Hope this helps

Steve

>> Edited by fatsteve on Wednesday 25th February 18:04

[PGM]

just what i'm looking for fatsteve, thanks

[PGM]

fatsteve

All looks excellent, but i cannot find about the input for the aux - can you enlighten me

edited to apologise for being such a numptie!

Cheers
Paul

>> Edited by PGM on Thursday 26th February 09:30

[pdV6]

advancedmp3players.co.uk said:

the Wigo offers all the features you would expect on a high end MP3 player including direct encoding

[PGM]