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More => Old Versions => Media Center 17 => Topic started by: JimH on February 20, 2012, 06:46:39 pm
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We've been lucky, I guess.
The Absolute Sound did a four part series in which the writers used JRiver MC to test. They came up with a few very controversial findings, but we've seen a lot of activity as a result. The last issue (March) had a summary. MC was named "Best of the media organizers" and "If you could buy just one...." Sort of like winning a couple of Grammy's for us.
Computer Audiophile did a very detailed article on MC17. They had done one on MC14 a few years ago, and it set off a round of news and forum activity about MC. As a result, I think, we picked up a lot of support from audiophile manufacturers. It affected our sales very visibly. This one should also have an effect. Chris Connaker, the owner and founder of computeraudiophile.com is a very knowledgeable, hard working guy who puts out a lot of good material. And he's a fellow Minnesotan! Here's the latest article:
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/JRiver-Media-Center-17-Detail
Last month, at CES, Monster Cables showed a special version of our player with some very innovative wireless speakers. Up to four zones over a simple wireless networks. Not yet released but should be soon.
AVForums included MC in a comparison of HTPC Software:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-entertainment-pcs/1572299-htpc-software-comparison.html
Some great third party skins and remotes, too. Thanks.
Our new friend, Cookie Marenco, of Blue Coast Records (http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/) has introduced JRiver's DSD capabilities to a few industry leaders. Thanks, Cookie!
Best Sound for Lowest Cost at CES -- Calyx used JRiver Media Center (http://www.avguide.com/blog/ces-2012-report-steven-stone-digital-products?page=2).
We've been included in ad hoc discussions about setting standards for playback of DSD on devices. Cookie sent us this link today:
http://positive-feedback.com/Issue59/dsd2.htm
And my Samsung Galaxy Note was delivered on Saturday.
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=69176.0
Thanks for your help. I hope you have a nice evening (or morning or noon).
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Wow, that's fantastic! (And the exclamation mark doesn't mean surprise, it means enthusiasm).
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I can't imagine how many man-years of work are in MC and the code it builds on. For the loudspeaker/audio hobbyist, MC with built in DSP and VST support is in a class by itself. Multi-amped speakers with digital XO and digital correction are now practical and affordable. Do try this at home.
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And my Samsung Galaxy Note was delivered on Saturday.
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=69176.0
Sweet. Now you don't have to worry about finding a big HDTV for the living room (http://www.thetechblock.com/articles/2012/samsungs-super-sized-galaxy-note-changed-my-life/). A penny saved! ;) ;D