Topic: Archos Gmini: This could be what I've been looking for...

[Rick]

Sounds good so far....

[jctibbitts]

am i retarded or does this only record mp3?  does it have optical ins?

FORMATS - Supports MP3 playback (30 to 320 kbps) - WMA playback, high and mid bitrate - WAV (PCM) playback. MP3 recording (selectable 32 to 192kbps CBR - real-time encoding from audio source). Copy JPEG images all types of files through CompactFlash interface into Gmini.


from :  http://www.innovative-gear.com/argm120mp3pl.html

[Rick]

Input is S/PDIF via 1/8" connector and you can record WAV with a firmware update.

[timP]

and even though it isn't listed on the box, it comes with the SPDIF adapter...made the guy open it and check first

[cpclark]

this thing sounds really tempting, wish i had the loot, its running around 300 right

[Rick]

$218.00 shipped... pricewatch.com

I might have to grab one of these too.... Anyone know were to get a RCA > 1/8 mini digital cable?

[JasonSobel]

Anyone know were to get a RCA > 1/8 mini digital cable?

I ordered one last Friday to test it for bit-accuracy and all that.  I am under the impression that it comes with an rca -> 1/8" for use with the S/PDIF in.  I'll let you know if I'm wrong on that one and it doesn't come with one.

[greenone]

It does come with one according to the manual, but I'm wondering if your typical Radio Shack cable RCA>mini is 75-ohm or not...

[JasonSobel]

I'd guess that the RCA -> 1/8" cables at radio shack are analog cables, and are not 75-ohm.  but that's just a guess.  if I'm happy with the unit, I'm planning on making a right-angle RCA to mini 75-ohm cable.  it doesn't take too much soldering skills to put a cable together

[Sharky]

do you need a preamp for it? or can you get away without one?

[greenone]

True, they're analog cables, but from others' experiences elsewhere on this board, RCAs will work in the short run even if they're not 75-ohm...and video cables, which *are* 75-ohm, work just fine - I use a $6 Radio Shack cable on my home decks rather than a $20 "premium quality" digi-cable.

Either way though, this sucker looks promising...and easier to 'forget' in your pocket and 'accidentally' bring into a venue than a DAT. No, seriously, it's an mp3 player. And these are ear buds. Really!

[Rick]

Either way though, this sucker looks promising...and easier to 'forget' in your pocket and 'accidentally' bring into a venue than a DAT. No, seriously, it's an mp3 player. And these are ear buds. Really!

I've seen it with my own two eyes!.

Security to a girl in front me at a show: "What's that?"
Girl: "MP3 Player"
Security: "Ok"

I wonder how long before they ban mp3 players from shows....

[timP]

it comes with the basic red/white/yellow RCA plugs> mini...
I have a Denecke AD-20 with optical and SPDIF outs, and have been using it's optical outs in my IRIVER...
It seems to have a mini SPDIF out on it...does anyone know where I can get one? (RadioShack?)

[Brian Skalinder]

I wonder how long before they ban mp3 players from shows....

Probably not long.  Some venues/acts are banning cell phones now because of the cameras in them.  I'm not worried about it - I don't attend many big-ticket arena concerts where this kind of thing may happen.  And even so, it's small enough to sneak in, anyway.

[Rick]

it comes with the basic red/white/yellow RCA plugs> mini...

Is the yellow for video? wow.