just an fyi... but 4.5 was slow for the first time or two but seems to have returned to a single bounce in the dock on my G4/500. Haven't had a crashes or other bizarre issues to date - so after getting some things recustomized it seems to be stable on my machine (w/ 10.3.3). I think that is right about QT controlling the output levels... On 1 May 2004, at 08:59, James Asherman wrote: > 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 >> > > > ---------- > 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 >