Pearl Jam limited edition chrome Pono Player

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  • link93
    link93 Posts: 414
    I like mine as well.
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,513
    I love mine. I'm thinking about buying another one. Just waiting to see when a gen 2 version will be out.
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  • Fixer13
    Fixer13 Posts: 198
    Oh man, the negativity that's in this town sucks.... image

    And, for those that actually like Pono, Fry's is have a good deal right now (half price). I actually still like my Pono and listen to it every day. Balanced cables w/good headphones really make a difference.
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  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    I would like to hear someone's review of Pearl Jam's studio albums released through the Pono store? Is it worth the money to buy the music again? If so, why? Compare and contrast the the mediums of release. I.E the vinyl version of Vitalogy has the best overall sound for that release. For example does the bass line on Why go sound much fuller in hi-Rez compared to CD? Just curious, as I have not taken the plunge into high resolution digital music.
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    I believe I have a pretty good ear (trained musician, etc...)

    I honestly believe once you get to 320kps, you're good.

    Also, I'm not 100% sure a lot of PJ's catalog was recorded on tape. So if the flac file is taken from a digital recording or a digital master, it really defeats the whole point.

    I believe that's why we don't see that many 192 Flac files and if we do, they are the pre-90's recordings.

    I've tried to have my high quality Flac files (Neil Young's Harvest) and I'll downgrade then to a 320 MP3. I'll take people in my car and hit shuffle. Most people can't tell the difference and if they can it's typically in the cymbals.
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    edited December 2015
    JB128716 said:



    Also, I'm not 100% sure a lot of PJ's catalog was recorded on tape. So if the flac file is taken from a digital recording or a digital master, it really defeats the whole point.

    I believe that's why we don't see that many 192 Flac files and if we do, they are the pre-90's recordings.

    This is why I only spend $ on music when it's pressed to vinyl & taken from true analog sources, unless it is pearl jam bootleg or the occasional cd... and with the vinyl im getting a 320 mp3 included 95% of the time... I also still believe in owning a physical product when I pay $ so digital media is not for me personally... otherwise I just hit Spotify or any other of the million free outlets

    Still surprised Neil went digital, even if it is hi res

  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    JB128716 said:

    I believe I have a pretty good ear (trained musician, etc...)

    I honestly believe once you get to 320kps, you're good.

    Also, I'm not 100% sure a lot of PJ's catalog was recorded on tape. So if the flac file is taken from a digital recording or a digital master, it really defeats the whole point.

    I believe that's why we don't see that many 192 Flac files and if we do, they are the pre-90's recordings.

    I've tried to have my high quality Flac files (Neil Young's Harvest) and I'll downgrade then to a 320 MP3. I'll take people in my car and hit shuffle. Most people can't tell the difference and if they can it's typically in the cymbals.

    Nothing less than 320 is what I do now - what I really like are vinyl rips. :glasses:
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,513
    JB128716 said:

    I believe I have a pretty good ear (trained musician, etc...)

    I honestly believe once you get to 320kps, you're good.

    Also, I'm not 100% sure a lot of PJ's catalog was recorded on tape. So if the flac file is taken from a digital recording or a digital master, it really defeats the whole point.

    I believe that's why we don't see that many 192 Flac files and if we do, they are the pre-90's recordings.

    I've tried to have my high quality Flac files (Neil Young's Harvest) and I'll downgrade then to a 320 MP3. I'll take people in my car and hit shuffle. Most people can't tell the difference and if they can it's typically in the cymbals.

    Have you tried the Revealer function on the Pono? I have shiiitty ears and can hear the difference
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    edited December 2015
    I doubt i would notice a difference.

    Maybe some people can which is great but i always think back to when the pono lost to an iphone and other mp3 players in blind tests. (Done by Yahoo Tech)

    the test was with HQ mp3's, headphones (a pretty good model but not TOP notch), and earbuds so not totally expert fielded but enough for me.
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,816
    How do I play my Pono in the car?

    What kind of cable do you need? I tried once and couldn't figure it out
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    do you have an aux input?
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,816
    buck502000 said:

    do you have an aux input?

    Yes next to my USB port... I tried an RCA aux cable
    Didn't work for some reason
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,513
    CROJAM95 said:

    buck502000 said:

    do you have an aux input?

    Yes next to my USB port... I tried an RCA aux cable
    Didn't work for some reason
    Should work if you plug into Ponos headphone output. Try a different auxiliary cable
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  • rafie
    rafie Posts: 2,160
    Anyone else notice that the transfer rate to the internal memory card is horrible? I just bought an external 128 GB card and uploaded a bunch of music there with no problem but when i upload stuff to the internal memory card it keeps getting stuck and crawls at a rate of 355/KBs.
    I also stopped using the pono music world program - kept crashing.
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  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Do not have a Pono - but do you have the latest and greatest firmware software update? Sometimes that can fix bugs.
  • rafie
    rafie Posts: 2,160
    buck502000 said:

    Do not have a Pono - but do you have the latest and greatest firmware software update? Sometimes that can fix bugs.

    What update are you referring to?
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  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Oh - dunno - but I am sure they update software just like a iPod or iPhone - but that's just me guessing
  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,578
    How does this actually compare to something like I'm rocking now a FIo X3 ii?
  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,031
    rafie said:

    buck502000 said:

    Do not have a Pono - but do you have the latest and greatest firmware software update? Sometimes that can fix bugs.

    What update are you referring to?
    A new update notice was sent out from Pono earlier today. It states the update should be downloaded by 1/1/16 (short notice?? :confused: ) Haven't tried it yet but could possibly resolve some kinks
  • hsohi
    hsohi Posts: 1,033
    rafie said:

    buck502000 said:

    Do not have a Pono - but do you have the latest and greatest firmware software update? Sometimes that can fix bugs.

    What update are you referring to?
    They just announced one.
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