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Thanks. If rg6 will work, I'll use that. I'm still confused about the mz rating , though. One cable was rated to 2300mz and another to 3ghz. Could there really be a noticeable difference?

Sorry, I didn't mean wireless. I just meant the wire is cheap, so I'll run it now and it will be there if I want a networking system in the future. So rg59 is better for audio and video than rg6? Thanks KrisM

Thanks for the reply. I'm already planning on a couple of cat5 runs from the computer to the stereo area, but I don't want to get into spending too much money on a networking "system" right now. I figured the wire is cheap, so I'll run it while the walls are open and if I build a proper...

My pre-wiring is almost done but I'm not sure about RG6. I need to run RG6 for satellite, but I am also thinking of running some from my computer room for audio/digital audio and for video/high-def video. My walls and ceiling are still open, so this is the time to do it. I really don't need a...

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I'm at the pre-wiring stage of a basement reno and need to decide on rear speakers. With my old 5.0 set-up, I had them on small shelves, at about 7' from the floor and slightly behind the couch. With the new set-up I need to put them in the ceiling since there is not proper wall space for...

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking I'll base my measurements close to what my 32" tv on a stand was sitting at. I don't want to go too high, just in case I change my mind and decide to build or buy a stand for it. If I had the new tv now I'd put my plugs where they were needed, but I'm going to...

Thanks. How close is too close for the jacks? And what is a normal height for a 50" tv on an 8' wall? KrisM

I am currently doing some reno work in my basement and will be adding some plug-ins. I will eventually be buying a flat screen tv in the 50" range and would like to have the wiring for power and a/v in the wall. What height should the boxes be at? KrisM

Just watched it last night and I really enjoyed it. But there was a problem with the first 30 minutes or so. The audio from the center speaker was terrible. It sounded like VHS audio going from the hifi track to the mono track back and forth. It cleared up and sounded great for the rest of the...

I picked up the CD version for $15CDN at Futureshop. They didn't have the Dualdisc. It will probably be in the $25 range here anyway. I haven't listened to disc 2 yet, buy the first one rocks. Too bad about the copy protection, just makes it harder for me to make a Foo compilation. Not that it...

I wouldn't call myself a hardcore fan, but I own all of their albums, and a few downloaded concerts. I would get Vs if I were you. I picked up Rearview Mirror and Lost Dogs on vinyl awhile back and have really been enjoying Dogs. You might want the proper albums first though. I've been...

That's too bad Bobby. I don't know about where you are, but my local library has a huge music collection, blues included. A good way get yourself familiar with what you like. Regards KrisM

My essentials list would be pretty close to John Lee's but I would drop Johnny Lang and add Muddy Waters, Little Walter and T-Bone Walker. What artists have you enjoyed so far? It's fine for us to recommend Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton and the like, but if you're enjoying the more modern...

It looks like you have everything covered. I would make sure they look at the ductwork and furnace if any water got in there. Regards KrisM

I've done flood restoration in the past, and if the carpet got wet with clean water(as opposed to sewer or grey water), it can be saved as long as it is dried properly and quickly. It can't be left for any amount of time or else you can have mold problems. The underpad must be replaced. I've...

I picked up a copy of this on vinyl a while back and it is indeed a very cool package. So is III. I also found a near mint, $1.00 thrift copy of In Through The Out Door. It didn't have the outer brown paper bag with it, but I went back a few weeks later and the brown bag was stuffed between a...

Tom, how big of an area did you have to cut out? If it is a large area, you might want to consider cutting 24 1/2 inches. If you take a sheet of drywall that is 48 inches and cut it in half you end up with 2 peices that are 24 inches. When you put the new drywall on, you'll have a 1/2 gap from...

I have to agree Jon. I don't care what a band does as far as 'selling out'. I either like the music or I don't. But with Metallica, they themselves put down others for doing videos,ballads and using 'hit' producers. Then they go ahead and do it themselves. Black is o.k. It just doen't measure up...

If your budget is $100, you should go used. Maybe I'm wrong, but from what I've read, there are not decent new tables at $100. I used a newer, borrowed Sony table($150CDN) that was just junk. It played records, but it didn't work well and the build quality was terrible. I found a used Marantz...

You will love Fully Completely and Road Apples. Day For Night is great too, but I find it a little different than the albums before it. It is a little darker. I love it, but it took me awhile to get into it. For me, after Day For Night, the albums are still good, but they don't measure up to...

I had fried turkey once, and it was excellent. The only problem is with the gravy. With no drippings, there is no way to make decent gravy. I have also done the brine method and it works great, too. I also cook the bird breast side down, and turn it over towards the end of cooking. The breasts...

I bought this shortly after my last post and haven't really had a serious listen yet. I did get through most of the stereo tracks last night(while doing other things). They do sound better than I expected, although the reverb on some tracks is just too much. The packaging is terrible, really...

Did any Canadians Pick this up? I'm curious if it is released here yet and pricing. My Beatles collection is pretty complete except the earlier years. I'm leaning towards buying this. Regards KrisM

I went to buy the Walmart version with the bonus CD and they had a fullscreen version with CD, but the widescreen version without.:thumbsdown: They were priced the same($24.99CDN). It sounds to me like they are rewarding people for being stupid. "You don't know what OAR is? O.K., here you moron...

I've recorded dish audio before with a home CD recorder and never noticed any SCMS flag. Like Brian, I've done the same with DVDs and sometimes had flag problems. Worst case, you have to use the analog outs. Obviously you have to deal with D/A and A/D coversions, but I've been happy with the...

Thanks Kris I will. I think I've been through seven copies of this album over the years. No need to add a new one that really doesn't add anything. Regards KrisM

Has anybody bought the AC/DC Back In Black disc? If so, is it worth it? Thanks KrisM

Yamaha makes CD recorders that have excellent editing features(track fade-in, out, track divide, combine etc) with a built in hard drive. They aren't cheap, but I love my CDR-HD1300. I haven't burned any vinyl yet, but it works great for burning CD copies of single layer SACDs. The reason I...

That's terrible. I kinda(but not completely) know how you feel. A few weeks ago my wife had a miscarriage at 3:00 in the morning. Then two days later my dad had a heart attack. He survived, but there were serveral hours when I couldn't find out what was going on and whether or not he was going...