A LapBand meebee?

batsbrew
i'm going to wait until i can hear it for myself, to decide.
 

One of the interesting questions in the technical community is whether they will use the same masters that are already available elsewhere for Pono, or if everything issued for Pono will be remastered specifically for the platform - which would make an apples to apples double blind comparison of the technical claims impossible (if the player doesn't offer bit perfect digital output, which the initial offering of course doesn't).

OF COURSE,....
you can load any file onto the pono player, so you should be able to easily compare like to like
 
 
i like the idea of marrying this device, with a nice tube amp and excellent speakers, so at least you take one element out of the bottleneck....
the delivery of the analog side.
 
i am lucky enough, to have heard very high end audiophile systems at various times thru my life,
and i can say that true audiophile sound, for those who even care, is a true joy.
 
but folks that listen thru crappy earbuds, are not gonna jump for joy.
 

batsbrew
OF COURSE,....
you can load any file onto the pono player, so you should be able to easily compare like to like
 

You're comparing the player itself to another playback device then, not the stuff they claim is making a difference - i.e. you're comparing the HW not the format.

spacey

craigb

spacey
Me? I don't really "hear" music when I'm in a vehicle so mobile music isn't something that matters to me and
I do know my hearing isn't getting any better so pftt. 

 
So, the best time to listen to one of Bapu's bands is in the car, ya? 

Is that a trick question? Bapu has bands? Am I the only one that didn't know?
 
 
 
 

HERE's ONE
 
Myolpal has the right of it. It's a LapDanceBand.

I was reading a conversation taking place with some very talented pickup winders. One was being complimented and asked questions...he said, "well I've been doing it for over 40 years...started out on my dad's knee and the best advice I can give anybody wanting to get into the pickup winding business is before they buy their first spool of wire get a very good grip on advertising".
 
 

Dunno about Pono. You would be amazed how good current digital audio sounds when played back through a good amplifier and speakers. It's like getting a new music library. Pono will sound like garbage if you plug in a set of $9.95 ear buds. I use AKG K-240's as headphones for my iPod because I've yet to hear really good ear buds. I see them on the shelf for $200+ but I can't be persuaded to buy.
 
How will Pono solve any of this?

I sure don't know if Pono will save anything but I do know
that the underwater example in that video was so funny
it made me hurt. They sure enough blew away those other dudes
with the drawings of an ear and soundwaves. I think they should
contact Neil and get that guy with the crayons to fix up their stuff.
 
 
 
 

spacey
I was reading a conversation taking place with some very talented pickup winders. One was being complimented and asked questions...he said, "well I've been doing it for over 40 years...started out on my dad's knee and the best advice I can give anybody wanting to get into the pickup winding business is before they buy their first spool of wire get a very good grip on advertising".
 
 

No kidding!  I've heard some very smart people say that coming up with a great idea isn't nearly as important as how you intend to market it and that really good advertising can sell just about anything (Budweiper is an excellent example of this - worst tasting beer I've had in 18 different countries, but best marketed).