[jason]

I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

[John Williamson]

On 08/12/2016 03:12, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Someone did something similar a while ago with a unit shaped like a VW
camper.

--
Tciao for Now!

John.

[geoff]

On 8/12/2016 10:26 PM, John Williamson wrote:
On 08/12/2016 03:12, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Someone did something similar a while ago with a unit shaped like a VW
camper.



Would be easier tracking a 16.5 than a 33. Would certainly struggle on
a 45 and be hextremely challenged on a 78, either brick or VW (may lose
traction on the rears and spin, so to speak)....

geoff

[UnsteadyKen[_7_]]

In article ,
says...
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

Radical? A kickstarter project? The concept has been around for over 50
years in various incarnations, the best known one is probably the
SoundWagon:
http://odditymall.com/soundwagon-por...ying-hippy-van

[Mike Rivers[_2_]]

On 12/7/2016 10:12 PM, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project.

Those who haven't studied history are bound to repeat it. There was a
toy from around 1970 modeled after a VW Micorbus that played records.
Not very well, not very gently. Not recommended for your 21st century
collectable (don't open the seal!) phonograph records.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJfauJmup24

--

For a good time, call http://mikeriversaudio.wordpress.com

[JackA]

On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:12:19 PM UTC-5, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Where's the stereo, where's the headphone jack!!??
See, the proper way to market, would be to have Bluetooth, so you could hear in stereo! Plus, you'd would have a street cleaning machine, that would also clean the record while playing!

I should have been an engineer!!!

Jack

[Tobiah]

On 12/07/2016 07:12 PM, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?


It would need to travel slower toward the center. I suppose
it could estimate the needed speed as long as you always started
from the beginning. Otherwise, perhaps it could sense the
current radius.

[Scott Dorsey]

John Williamson wrote:
On 08/12/2016 03:12, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Someone did something similar a while ago with a unit shaped like a VW
camper.

They sold the VW camper ones at the five and dime when I was a kid. They
didn't track properly. They pretty much destroyed the record in one or
two plays. Kids loved them.
--scott

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[James Price[_5_]]

On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 8:11:58 AM UTC-6, JackA wrote:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:12:19 PM UTC-5, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Where's the stereo, where's the headphone jack!!??
See, the proper way to market, would be to have Bluetooth, so you could hear in stereo! Plus, you'd would have a street cleaning machine, that would also clean the record while playing!

I should have been an engineer!!!

Jack

It has Bluetooth.

[Trevor]

On 9/12/2016 3:17 AM, Scott Dorsey wrote:
John Williamson wrote:
On 08/12/2016 03:12, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Someone did something similar a while ago with a unit shaped like a VW
camper.

They sold the VW camper ones at the five and dime when I was a kid. They
didn't track properly. They pretty much destroyed the record in one or
two plays.

Pretty much the same as all the cheap "five and dime" players then,
including many still being sold today as suitable for transferring vinyl
to digital. Putting a penny on the tone arm to make it track anything
has never gone out of fashion for some people! :-(

Trevor.

[[email protected]]

James Price wrote: "It has Bluetooth"


So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

[Nil[_2_]]

On 08 Dec 2016, wrote in rec.audio.pro:

James Price wrote: "It has Bluetooth"

So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

You seem to have a lot of trouble with continuity.

[John Williamson]

On 09/12/2016 03:50, wrote:
James Price wrote: "It has Bluetooth"


So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

If you care about sound quality, this is not a player you would even
glance at. It's especially a problem if you care about the condition of
the record after you've played it. It's a toy for easily impressed kids.

--
Tciao for Now!

John.

[None]

theckmah, the village idiot wrote in message
...
So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

Thank you for reminding everyone that you're still a retarded
dumb****.

KIHFNWAFA.

[JackA]

On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 3:09:45 PM UTC-5, James Price wrote:
On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 8:11:58 AM UTC-6, JackA wrote:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:12:19 PM UTC-5, Jason wrote:
I saw a video for this kickstarter project. I'm still not sure it's not a
gag. How would it have any hope of tracking properly?

http://newatlas.com/rokblok-record-player/46806/

Where's the stereo, where's the headphone jack!!??
See, the proper way to market, would be to have Bluetooth, so you could hear in stereo! Plus, you'd would have a street cleaning machine, that would also clean the record while playing!

I should have been an engineer!!!

Jack

It has Bluetooth.

Oh, I see that now!

Thanks.

Jack - a Day Late

[Scott Dorsey]

John Williamson wrote:
On 09/12/2016 03:50, wrote:
James Price wrote: "It has Bluetooth"

So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

If you care about sound quality, this is not a player you would even
glance at. It's especially a problem if you care about the condition of
the record after you've played it. It's a toy for easily impressed kids.

AND stoned adults.

The question is how far into the last cut it will get before it finally
loses total control and runs off the record. Bets may be taken.
--scott

"If the record won't play through on a Close 'N Play it's too hard to track
and it needs to be recut." -- Mr. Fordham

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[JackA]

On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 10:50:39 PM UTC-5, wrote:
James Price wrote: "It has Bluetooth"


So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

I think James was responding to my comment.

Jack

[[email protected]]

John Williamson wrote: "If you care about sound quality, this is not a player you would even
glance at. It's especially a problem if you care about the condition of
the record after you've played it. It's a toy for easily impressed kids. "


My statement was against the wireless audio
movement in general. WIRED RULES!!

[JackA]

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 8:38:58 AM UTC-5, wrote:
John Williamson wrote: "If you care about sound quality, this is not a player you would even
glance at. It's especially a problem if you care about the condition of
the record after you've played it. It's a toy for easily impressed kids. "


My statement was against the wireless audio
movement in general. WIRED RULES!!

Got Telephone Booth?

Jack

[[email protected]]

JackA wrote: -show quoted text -
"Got Telephone Booth?

Jack "


Be serious Jack - for at least 5 seconds?

[JackA]

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 4:55:03 AM UTC-5, John Williamson wrote:
On 09/12/2016 03:50, wrote:
James Price wrote: "It has Bluetooth"


So frickn what? Most of us that care about
sound quality prefer a physical connection.

If you care about sound quality, this is not a player you would even
glance at. It's especially a problem if you care about the condition of
the record after you've played it. It's a toy for easily impressed kids.

--
Tciao for Now!

John.

35mm film audio (LP) came and went because people really don't care about sound quality.

Jack

[JackA]

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:34:18 PM UTC-5, wrote:
JackA wrote: -show quoted text -
"Got Telephone Booth?

Jack "


Be serious Jack - for at least 5 seconds?

I see (elsewhere) you can make jokes, but I can't?

Jack