I'm a dinosaur who prefers CDs to downloading. Am I sacrificing instruction? Will I need headphones?
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I would say it depends on your download speed. I have VERY SLOW internet where I live. It works great on the computer as an application. However, you may be able to utilize some of the online tutorials better than I. As far as instruction goes, I think you get the same stuff, either way. I did the download and I am loving it.
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James - I have the unit in my office and only use it with CD's. I'll be in my office on Wednesday and will let you know.
996350
No. Only the converse. You would need a laptop probably to record a cd. Also see discription on product page further down
808696
I disagree. I have purchased 24bit music from HDTracks and found that the sound quality was inferior to the same track ripped to FLAC from a CD. I bought Rush "Spirit of Radio" from HDTracks and wound up going back to the FLAC versions I ripped from my 1987 release of Moving Pictures. To assume that just because some music is superior because it was remastered to 24bit will leave you with less money - believe me, I'm a victim. If you have some CD's from the mid-80's to around 1992 you're better off (IMO) ripping them with foobar2000 or EAC to FLAC, WAV, or ALAC. Before buying a 24bit HD version do comparisons of the dynamic range of the original cd against the remaster/rerelease on dr(dot)loudness-war(dot)info. I've actually started trolling yard sales for early CD releases for this very reason, I think you'll be happy you did - I know your wallet will be.
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I believe you can just plug in a thumb drive with music on it or write a CD with music.
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Yes, you'll have to rip the CDs into a music file format like mp3, FLAC, etc. depending on the quality you want, although you say they're on your computer, so you may have already done that. The mp3 format should be adequate for listening on the go. They don't take up much room. FLAC files will work, but they're much bigger and leave less room for more music.
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i only use standard cd-r which has about 75 min per disc so i never played mp3's but i would have to say yes because there is a mp3 symbol on the unit, again i don't use that format at all
331007
"Most music" is still on CD. You can rip to any format you want--and OGG sounds better, and of course is completely free. There are dozens of other manufacturers who support OGG. Why wouldn't I just look there instead of being coerced into ripping in an inferior format?
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Typically, no. You need "CD-R Music" discs (perform a search here on Amazon). This is for copyright reasons. They don't want us having easy digital recording capabilities.Good news: prices have come down, these discs are now somewhat affordable.
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I have to agree I have basic basic, and I have an external drive as well. Gets me where I am going and works I Have the CD DVD player, external and it does a decent job. You can go to best buy or even here at Amazon. a lot less desk clutter and having wireless, none of the giant cords.
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on this one you all ways have to wear those headphones on the time. on all portable cd players like you have now with difftrent brand names will always req. a headphone jack all the time. there are small speakers you can buy to hook up your headphone jack outlet. if you have a radio shack near by ask for one. or they can order you one. -- mark
201577
First I would ask, "Outdated HOW?" Everyone has needs and desires. Many people want to still play CD's such as myself. So to me it is not outdated.
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When you install the software for the Zen (not the stupid Yahoo Music Engine), it'll give you the option of ripping your CD's directly to your player, so yes.
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Yes. You can download from iTunes or use your computer's media player. I use the media player more to add music from CD's.
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One place is HD Tracks. However, you can convert CDs into WAV 16 bit/44.1 for free in iTunes or other programs. The player handles WAV very well, and that's generally high definition enough.
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Thanks for the reply! I will definately start downloading music at a higher format. As for my office, know my co-workers are in the office because I can hear their keyboard clicking as they type, up to 3 cubes away. I really like these headphones, but have decided to play it safe and go with the AudioTechnica M50 instead. Maybe next purchase I'll get the HD555 sens for home or something.
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No CD needed. But you just need to have Bluetooth (a special wireless) your computer. If you don't, you will have to buy an external USB Bluetooth adapter, and it may or not use a CD.