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> From: Micah Sheveloff for WIRC Media <wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com>
> Date: January 5, 2010 9:55:26 AM EST
> To: scott (AT) satelliteguys (DOT) us
> Subject: Olive and THIEL Team Up to Introduce Networked HD Music System
> Reply-To: wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com
>
> Olive and THIEL Team Up to Introduce Networked HD Music System
> Olive+THIEL unifies the convenience of a consolidated music library, superb sound quality and IP-based multi-room HD music streaming in a plug-and-play solution
>
> The Olive+THIEL project combines the expertise of two companies devoted to high-end
> audio by creating an elegant integrated system, combining source, amplification, and
> loudspeakers in a complete high performance package that eliminates set-up confusion for
> consumers. The Olive+THIEL system is all-digital, streaming music over Ethernet in HD quality and with perfect synchronization, directly into THIEL's IP-based SCS4D high-performance speakers. For a multi-room music experience, users can very easily add an additional pair of SCS4D speakers per room.
>
> Based on Olive's flagship 4HD music server, the unique Olive 4HD server can store 6,000 CDs or 20,000 24-bit HD music tracks in lossless quality. A built-in touch-screen LCD allows users to find and play their music with ease, and an iPhone™ app that allows an iPhone™ or iPod® touch to act as a remote is available at no charge. Music can be easily copied to the hard drive via the built-in CDRW drive (which can in turn burn playlists for the car), or from a networked computer (either PC or Mac). There is also an HDMI interface allowing for connection to a TV.
>
> "Olive and THIEL share a mutual passion for audio perfection at the best possible value," said Dr. Oliver Bergmann, founder and CEO of Olive. "Joining forces on the Olive+THIEL HD Music System allows us to offer a complete HD audio experience at home that maintains the golden-master standard of 24-bit/192 kHz-the same quality used in the studio by high-end recording engineers. Combining source, amplifier and speakers in one system allows us to offer an unprecedented complete sound solution from start to finish."
>
> The new Olive 4HD has been specially modified for digital HD multi-room music streaming via proprietary IP technology and a 4-port gigabit Ethernet switch. This delivers perfectly synchronized sound from the Olive 4HD to up to four pairs of THIEL's SCS4D IP-based self-powered speakers. Additionally, the Olive 4HD has analog and USB digital audio inputs to allow streaming from additional music sources such as television, satellite radio or computer. The Olive 4HD connects to each SCS4D speaker via simple Ethernet cables, enabling easy connectivity anywhere within a home network. No additional equipment or expensive audio cables are required.
>
> With the Olive 4HD, it's a breeze to rip, play and burn music CDs - or import a digital music collection from any networked PC or Mac. Olive also offers a time saving preload service, ripping the user's CD collection onto the Olive 4HD at the factory. The first 100 CD conversions are free.
>
> "THIEL views the Olive+THIEL HD Music System as an important step forward in our quest to give consumers uncompromised sound quality in a complete package that is effortless to set up and operate," commented THIEL president Kathy Gornik. "We wanted to eliminate all of the confusion and techno-babble and just let our customers enjoy listening to their music," Gornik added.
>
> The SCS4D speakers are based on the award-winning SCS4, a time and phase coherent bookshelf-sized two-way speaker that can be placed either upright or sideways with no detrimental effect on sound quality. The SCS4D features a die-cast aluminum baffle and robust cabinet construction with ample internal bracing to reduce enclosure resonances. For the Olive+THIEL HD Music System, THIEL modified the SCS4 to include THIEL zöet proprietary IP-technology which eliminates latency issues that typically plague network-connected systems. Additionally, there is an ultra-high performance DAC and a 200-watt class D amplifier.
>
>
> Hardware by the numbers
>
>
> THIEL SCS4D IP-based Coherent Source® Loudspeaker
> · 6.5-inch coaxial/coincident driver
> · 200W Class D Power Amp
> · Burr-Brown 1792A 24-bit/192kHz DAC in mono mode
> · IP-connectivity with 32-bit DSP
> · 48Hz-20kHz (+/- 2dB) frequency response
> · IR Receiver Input
> · 1-inch thick cabinet walls
> · 8.37 x 17.62 x 11 inches
>
> Olive 4HD HD Server
> · 2TB ultra-quiet hard drive
> · TEAC CDRW mechanism
> Network technology: 4-port Gigabit Ethernet (wired) 802.11n (wireless)
> · Analog and USB Audio Inputs
> · IR Receiver Input
> · Navigation:4.3-inch (480 by 272 pixel) color touch-screen LCD
>
> 1 HDMI output
> · 17.13 x 3.35 x 11.42 inches
> · 13.2 pounds
>
> Pricing and availability
> The Olive+THIEL HD Music System will be available in the US in January for a retail price of $7,900 and will be sold through a selected number of resellers. More information is available at the Olive+THIEL website at www.olivethiel.com or by phone at 1.859.254.9427 (distribution inquiries) and 1.877.296.5483 (product information).
>
> About Olive Based in San Francisco, Olive brings the ease and accessibility of digital music to the home stereo in high-fidelity. Led by a team of music lovers, Olive makes the only Hifi Music Server and multi-room Hifi Players that deliver a music experience without compromises. The result of five years of award-winning design based on customer feedback, Olive products allow the experience of music in true hi-fi sound quality with easy digital music access and elegant design at a compelling value. For more information, please visit www.olive.us.
>
> About THIEL Founded in 1976, THIEL is a privately-held engineering-driven organization that performs research, design, and manufacturing of loudspeakers for the highest quality home music and video sound reproduction. Our products incorporate a variety of technological advancements in driver design, acoustical construction techniques, and crossover design. All our work is directed toward one end: to provide the most realistic sound reproduction possible. THIEL's product range includes surface-mount speakers, in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, customized flat-panel video display speakers, subwoofers, bookshelf and theater speakers as well as THIEL's world famous floor-standing speakers. Prices range from $990 (each) for the SCS4, PowerPlane® and HigherPlane® to the flagship CS3.7 at $12,900 per pair. (www.thielaudio.com)
>
> Trademarks
> Olive and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Olive, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
>
>
> THIEL press contact:
> Micah Sheveloff
> WIRC Media
> 203-795-3141
> wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com
>
> Olive press contact:
> Robert Altmann
> (415) 908 3870
> robert.altmann (AT) olive (DOT) us
>
>
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> From: Micah Sheveloff for WIRC Media <wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com>
> Date: January 5, 2010 9:55:26 AM EST
> To: scott (AT) satelliteguys (DOT) us
> Subject: Olive and THIEL Team Up to Introduce Networked HD Music System
> Reply-To: wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com
>
> Olive and THIEL Team Up to Introduce Networked HD Music System
> Olive+THIEL unifies the convenience of a consolidated music library, superb sound quality and IP-based multi-room HD music streaming in a plug-and-play solution
>
> The Olive+THIEL project combines the expertise of two companies devoted to high-end
> audio by creating an elegant integrated system, combining source, amplification, and
> loudspeakers in a complete high performance package that eliminates set-up confusion for
> consumers. The Olive+THIEL system is all-digital, streaming music over Ethernet in HD quality and with perfect synchronization, directly into THIEL's IP-based SCS4D high-performance speakers. For a multi-room music experience, users can very easily add an additional pair of SCS4D speakers per room.
>
> Based on Olive's flagship 4HD music server, the unique Olive 4HD server can store 6,000 CDs or 20,000 24-bit HD music tracks in lossless quality. A built-in touch-screen LCD allows users to find and play their music with ease, and an iPhone™ app that allows an iPhone™ or iPod® touch to act as a remote is available at no charge. Music can be easily copied to the hard drive via the built-in CDRW drive (which can in turn burn playlists for the car), or from a networked computer (either PC or Mac). There is also an HDMI interface allowing for connection to a TV.
>
> "Olive and THIEL share a mutual passion for audio perfection at the best possible value," said Dr. Oliver Bergmann, founder and CEO of Olive. "Joining forces on the Olive+THIEL HD Music System allows us to offer a complete HD audio experience at home that maintains the golden-master standard of 24-bit/192 kHz-the same quality used in the studio by high-end recording engineers. Combining source, amplifier and speakers in one system allows us to offer an unprecedented complete sound solution from start to finish."
>
> The new Olive 4HD has been specially modified for digital HD multi-room music streaming via proprietary IP technology and a 4-port gigabit Ethernet switch. This delivers perfectly synchronized sound from the Olive 4HD to up to four pairs of THIEL's SCS4D IP-based self-powered speakers. Additionally, the Olive 4HD has analog and USB digital audio inputs to allow streaming from additional music sources such as television, satellite radio or computer. The Olive 4HD connects to each SCS4D speaker via simple Ethernet cables, enabling easy connectivity anywhere within a home network. No additional equipment or expensive audio cables are required.
>
> With the Olive 4HD, it's a breeze to rip, play and burn music CDs - or import a digital music collection from any networked PC or Mac. Olive also offers a time saving preload service, ripping the user's CD collection onto the Olive 4HD at the factory. The first 100 CD conversions are free.
>
> "THIEL views the Olive+THIEL HD Music System as an important step forward in our quest to give consumers uncompromised sound quality in a complete package that is effortless to set up and operate," commented THIEL president Kathy Gornik. "We wanted to eliminate all of the confusion and techno-babble and just let our customers enjoy listening to their music," Gornik added.
>
> The SCS4D speakers are based on the award-winning SCS4, a time and phase coherent bookshelf-sized two-way speaker that can be placed either upright or sideways with no detrimental effect on sound quality. The SCS4D features a die-cast aluminum baffle and robust cabinet construction with ample internal bracing to reduce enclosure resonances. For the Olive+THIEL HD Music System, THIEL modified the SCS4 to include THIEL zöet proprietary IP-technology which eliminates latency issues that typically plague network-connected systems. Additionally, there is an ultra-high performance DAC and a 200-watt class D amplifier.
>
>
> Hardware by the numbers
>
>
> THIEL SCS4D IP-based Coherent Source® Loudspeaker
> · 6.5-inch coaxial/coincident driver
> · 200W Class D Power Amp
> · Burr-Brown 1792A 24-bit/192kHz DAC in mono mode
> · IP-connectivity with 32-bit DSP
> · 48Hz-20kHz (+/- 2dB) frequency response
> · IR Receiver Input
> · 1-inch thick cabinet walls
> · 8.37 x 17.62 x 11 inches
>
> Olive 4HD HD Server
> · 2TB ultra-quiet hard drive
> · TEAC CDRW mechanism
> Network technology: 4-port Gigabit Ethernet (wired) 802.11n (wireless)
> · Analog and USB Audio Inputs
> · IR Receiver Input
> · Navigation:4.3-inch (480 by 272 pixel) color touch-screen LCD
>
> 1 HDMI output
> · 17.13 x 3.35 x 11.42 inches
> · 13.2 pounds
>
> Pricing and availability
> The Olive+THIEL HD Music System will be available in the US in January for a retail price of $7,900 and will be sold through a selected number of resellers. More information is available at the Olive+THIEL website at www.olivethiel.com or by phone at 1.859.254.9427 (distribution inquiries) and 1.877.296.5483 (product information).
>
> About Olive Based in San Francisco, Olive brings the ease and accessibility of digital music to the home stereo in high-fidelity. Led by a team of music lovers, Olive makes the only Hifi Music Server and multi-room Hifi Players that deliver a music experience without compromises. The result of five years of award-winning design based on customer feedback, Olive products allow the experience of music in true hi-fi sound quality with easy digital music access and elegant design at a compelling value. For more information, please visit www.olive.us.
>
> About THIEL Founded in 1976, THIEL is a privately-held engineering-driven organization that performs research, design, and manufacturing of loudspeakers for the highest quality home music and video sound reproduction. Our products incorporate a variety of technological advancements in driver design, acoustical construction techniques, and crossover design. All our work is directed toward one end: to provide the most realistic sound reproduction possible. THIEL's product range includes surface-mount speakers, in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, customized flat-panel video display speakers, subwoofers, bookshelf and theater speakers as well as THIEL's world famous floor-standing speakers. Prices range from $990 (each) for the SCS4, PowerPlane® and HigherPlane® to the flagship CS3.7 at $12,900 per pair. (www.thielaudio.com)
>
> Trademarks
> Olive and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Olive, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
>
>
> THIEL press contact:
> Micah Sheveloff
> WIRC Media
> 203-795-3141
> wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com
>
> Olive press contact:
> Robert Altmann
> (415) 908 3870
> robert.altmann (AT) olive (DOT) us
>
>
> Forward email
>
> This email was sent to scott (AT) satelliteguys (DOT) us by wirc1 (AT) wircmedia (DOT) com.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Marques Brownlee
Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
Direct YouTube Link - The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction
The official MKBHD Website!
The MKBHD Store
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
Direct YouTube Link - The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction
The official MKBHD Website!
The MKBHD Store
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iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m44iKsdN1-Q
Direct YouTube Link - NVIDIA RTX Spark launch party!!!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m44iKsdN1-Q
Direct YouTube Link - NVIDIA RTX Spark launch party!!!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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Has anyone subscribed to NBA League Pass for 2026-27 and try to link their account to NBA.com to stream League Pass? I purchased it for 2026-27, and when I linked, I got a message saying success, but then I receive an error that my linked subscription does not include the preseason games for NBA League Pass. Is that how it has always been? I know satellite doesn't have the preseason games on the NBA League Pass channels, but I thought that I was able to stream the preseason once I linked my account on NBA.com?
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
S
wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
S
OMG to freaking funny
You're no fun.
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
www.apple.com
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
You should have looked in the APP STORE instead.
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Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.
You have a different offer that is free for a shorter timeframe which is different than the one that I and bnewt saw without defining the promotion period as I sent the question to DISH Care via Facebook Messenger and this is the response I got back 20 minutes ago.