I think the Quicktime version controls the basic sound circuit, and I really do think they are trying to protect our speakers, or maybe optimize for AAC. On a lighter note I re-installed iTunes manually downloading from the Apple site. It now only occasionally quits unexpectedly at startup and messes up the fade-outs on a lot of tunes. (skipping or just gaps in the fade) Jim also On Saturday, May 1, 2004, at 10:42 AM, Jim Pacyga wrote: > For kicks, I repointed iTunes at an older library and ran the 4.2 > version on the same machine as the 4.5. Sound volume seems to be the > same. > > Wonder if deeper system level things are to blame. I actually noticed > a big difference from my iBook G3 (using Sound Sticks) to my G4/500 > (using same). The G3 had seemed louder. Doesn't make any sense > though really since the HKs use the USB port and the amplification > comes from the HK - does it? > > jim > > On 29 Apr 2004, at 20:08, James Asherman wrote: > >> >> On Thursday, April 29, 2004, at 10:39 PM, Jim Pacyga wrote: >> >>> If you can't find it, I have the itunes 4.2 laying around on a spare >>> boot HD. >> >> Now that you mention it so do I , but thanks for the offer. >> Jim >> >> >> ---------- >> G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. >> FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. >> Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the >> digest. >> >> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! >> Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> >> >> Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! >> Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> >> >> Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital >> Cameras | >> --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! >> | >> >> MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only >> $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! >> <http://www.macresq.com> >> >> OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - >> http://www.osxfaq.com >> > > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital > Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! > | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! > <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com >