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    Posted: November 07 2007 at 06:50
I'm giving it a try.  I see the album art is new for this version.  That makes it comparable to Windows Media Player 11.  Really just a different kind of interface.  Many more stock visualizations if you're into that.  Also free streaming video called Shoutcast TV all better resolution than You Tube, though not "on demand".  (I'm not going to say anything about the porn, shhh!)

It loaded up all my WMAs just fine including the album art.

It doesn't play DVDs.  WMP 11 does, but I don't like the interface.


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WinAMP can play any audio file if you have the plug-ins, from FLAC and OGG, through to WMA and WAV.
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I use Windows Media Player 11 and am happy with it.  Anyone have experience with that and WinAmp? Also does it play wma format digital music files?

I've also tried Realplayer, and i-pod player program.  Prefer WMP 11.

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Points: 2383 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 05 2007 at 07:52
I downloaded 5.5. 30 seconds into the first track I listened to, it crashed. Not exactly a convincing start seeing as how I never had any problems with the previous version I had.
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Points: 89372 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 17:28
I believe it works, Stonie, 'cause you're using XP.  It installs for me fine, but then doesn't run once it is installed.

I presume it's due to lack of Win2K support.
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Points: 28057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 15:24
5.5 works fine with me, James. and I'm using XP.

Milkdrop is cool, but I don't see that much difference from similar visualizations across WMP and WinAmp.

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Points: 89372 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 14:01
I'm presuming 5.5 is XP/Vista only, because it simply won't run under Win2K.  I've always used WinAMP, but because 5.5 doesn't work, I've reverted back to 5.3 again.  I actually use it in Classic Mode, because I made my own skin many years ago and like to use it.

I don't need an MP3 burner on my player either, I use CDex.
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Points: 3089 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 07:57
Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

Originally posted by andu andu wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Originally posted by andu andu wrote:

Being fair to Winamp (except for it's visual design, which I find more or less kitsch), I must say that it does have many of the options which make my Foobar so great. But only if you pay for them... Wink


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Ripping CDs to Mp3? Wink


Yeah - not. Why would you want to do that if you get FLAC, Ogg and others for free. Tongue


Well, there is one reason - my dear MP3 player only accepts MP3 and WMA LOL
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Points: 13244 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 07:47
Originally posted by andu andu wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Originally posted by andu andu wrote:

Being fair to Winamp (except for it's visual design, which I find more or less kitsch), I must say that it does have many of the options which make my Foobar so great. But only if you pay for them... Wink


Such as?


Ripping CDs to Mp3? Wink


Yeah - not. Why would you want to do that if you get FLAC, Ogg and others for free. Tongue
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Points: 7456 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 06:52
I'm very impressed with Winamp 5.5. I backed up all of my files from my mp3 player into it yesterday.It's much easier to use for that purpose than the other players that I have (Foobar,Windows and Creative Labs).

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Points: 18292 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 04 2007 at 02:13
I use Winamp 5.33, don't bother updating it Embarrassed
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I've had my fair share of heated debates ... I've found that often I can make my point more effectively by letting the opposing views stand as they are. In this case people can try out Foobar, Winamp, Milkdrop etc. and make up their own mind. I love watching Milkdrop ... there are hundreds of presets, some are quite artistic, some are funny and hilarious, some aren't good at all IMO. The plugin even has a built-in rating system which you can use to vote out the presets you don't like. And if you're good at Maths you can even create your own presets, which is what some of the VJs do which you mentioned too.
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Points: 3089 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 09:09
Actually I admire your sense of calm and debate Mike, is that typically German or is it just you? Smile
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Points: 21206 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 09:06
^ no problem, the tendency to bash other people's recommendations is common around here. You tend to get a thick skin!
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Points: 3089 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 09:04
1. Well, for example, I keep my Foobar on the default skin, which I like most; it's black and white, I'd say that's pretty sober. The design is also very simple.
2. A light show is a form of visual art, too. There are professional visualisations made by VJs who are video artists, those are great. I found the ones you linked terrible. But I don't say you shouldn't like them, de gustibus non est disputandum.
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1. What do you mean by "sober"? The new Bento skin is very minimalistic.
2. What's the problem with visualisation and arts? They're more like the light show of a rock/metal concert than a work of art.
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Points: 3089 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 08:45
Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I'll never understand how people can be that stubborn. Well, you don't know what you're missing!


I'm not stubborn about anything, it's just that I've an education in arts and my profession is into arts too, so those vizualisations creep my sense of art. Anyway, from what I see, the new Winamp is much better, if it had different (sober) graphics and it if it did not use so many resources, I would applaud it (while keeping my Foobar). I wouldn't even had interfered with the Winamp thread if you hadn't started it by saying all those not having the new Winamp should be ashamed Wink
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Points: 21206 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 08:22
I'll never understand how people can be that stubborn. Well, you don't know what you're missing!
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Points: 3089 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2007 at 08:21
Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I bet you would love it if Foobar hat it.Wink


I'd switch to my old CD player if that happened LOL
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I think that it (Winamp 5.5) is on a par with both Foobar and Creative Labs Organiser (Bundled with my Creative mp3 player.)

Each have different pros and cons. I'm not fussed with the visulisations/plug-ins.When I play music through my PC I;m usually working or surfing on it so visulisations are surplus to requirement.

The tagging and album art sections are impressive though.I feel a bit disappointed that you have to pay for the upgrade to rip and burn CDs in mp3 format when this is standard on most players.

I'm impressed with the media section on Winamp.The free Winamp downloads are an excellent idea.

Edited by Man Erg - November 02 2007 at 07:23

Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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