New Winamp version 5

For all you music lovers out there.
I downloaded the new Winamp 5 this morning and I have to tell you IMHO it's the best yet my ears have listened to bar none.
That includes Media Player from Microsoft and a few others I have tried.
It needs no enhancement whatsoever.
Looks snazzy too.
I scanned for spyware with Ad-Aware (latest update) and no spyware
I suggest uninstalling any earlier versions of Winamp before installing version 5.

http://www.winamp.com/

Daddad

 

Thanks, Daddad!
I've been using WinAmp for a long time as my default player, and each new version seems better than the last. Appreciate the heads up!

Johanna

 

Let us know how you like it Lady.
Sure beats anything I have heard yet.

For a man who is in the autumn of his life, my ears are still acute and as good as a younger person.

"Don't knock Old Age, Pray you Reach it"

Daddad

 

Johanna and Daddad--

I use audio/visual files very seldomly, so this may be a very stupid question, but for some time Winamp has been very complimentary about its version 2.91 and still offers it--almost implying the casual user will be happier with it than the newer versions.
Any reason for me to leave 2.91 behind finally?

 

Well Jim, I can't speak for Johanna but this new one blew my ears off with fidelity I had not heard from version 3.
The stereo separation is great in version 5 as opposed to the meager performance in version 3.
I think IMHO, they got it right this time around.
I have a handful of MP3's that I use as test vehicles for testing players and ALL of them came through like Gangbusters.
I am using a Turtle Beach sound card instead of a Creative Audigy.
So far, I have nothing but praise for that Turtle Beach sound card.
It shakes hands well with Winamp 5

Daddad

 

Downloaded and installed WinAmp 5 last night, and was as pleased as Daddad. Excellent sound quality, still easy to use. I chose the "classic" skin, after browsing through 48 pages of options. Good grief, don't these kids have anything better to do? I wanted to get the Pro, but it seems unavailable? The free version said it could rip and burn but a 1X and 2X speed. Huh? I don't need that! I'm willing to plunk down my $15 bucks. I've always liked WinAmp, and it doesn't seem to fight with XP, so I'm anxious to try the new features. I'll be waiting for the Pro!

I often use WinAmp with Shoutcast. A friend of mine broadcasts, and there are dozens of internet stations to choose from (I'm partial to Big Blue Radio- Audiocandy)

btw, I upgraded from 2.91, too. I forgot I had, and discarded 3.3. I don't remember why now, but it was a problem, so I went back to the earlier version. Go ahead with the upgrade, WJim, if you don't like it, dump it and go back!


Johanna

 

I've just installed and re-installed it, and as smart as it is, my crossfader doesn't work.

Anyone else got this problem?

HB.