Hello All, I need a little help creating some mix CDs. This Saturday is my grandfather’s 90th B-day party and I’ve been given the task to play DJ. I’m looking for some suggestions as to what to include. My grandparents are not huge music fans, but they enjoy F. Sinatra, D. Martin, G...
Hello all: Windows XP has been acting funny lately and I would like to reinstall it. I have an extra 40 gig hard drive that I would like to use. I want to add multiple partitions. I think this will make it much easier to re-install XP periodically. I’m wondering what the best way to do...
Hello All, So I am in the process of adding some PVR and media server features to my PC. I need to upgrade my video card and I could really use some help. I am using 128mb integrated video card that came with my Gateway PC. A friend had sold me an ATI Wonder a couple of years ago. However...
Hello everybody, I’m wondering if someone can help me out. The other night I kept my computer running and I shut my monitor off. I do this almost every night and have never had a problem. When I went to use the computer the next morning the screen was black. When I shut the computer down...
Hello everybody, I am interested in purchasing an mp3 player, preferably one for $250 or less. I am also going to use the player for data storage. I frequently find myself using different computers and I will not be able to install software on every new computer I use. Are there any...
So I’m in the process of breaking up with my girlfriend and I’m quite excited that the relationship is over. I think it is time to make a mix tape. But instead of the typical depressed, break-up, bluesy type music I want something a little more upbeat and positive. I’m celebrating more than I'm...
Hello all: For the holidays I was over my girlfriend’s brother’s house and he had these speakers & amp I had never heard of and I haven’t been able to find anything about them on-line. I am hoping that someone here has more info on them. They are called Wizards and they use ribbon drivers...
Hello, I’m looking to upgrade my RAM and I could use some help and suggestions. The reason for the upgrade is that I want to get more into Photo editing and converting VHS tapes to DVD. I’ve also noticed that programs are running slower. A couple of months ago I had to reinstall windows. My...
Hello all, I'd like to run 1-2 speakers into my bathroom. Sound quality is not that important, although I would like it to sound better than the cheap radio I have now. (that shouldn't be too hard ;) The one reason I want to use a speaker powered by my receiver is so that someone would be...
Hey guys, I just picked up Madden 2003 for PSX2 (yeah I know I'm a little behind the times but for $12 used.) I'm not a huge gamer. I rarely have the time to play but I like to mess around. I'm having difficulties tackling. I usually have to let the computer do the work or else I give up...
Hello all, I'm playing around with my set-up and I need some RCA cables. I don't have any lying around, but I do have component cables. Can I use them to transmit regular RCA (coaxial or whatever you call it) audio signals? I know regular RCA cables won't transmit component signals (at...
Hello all, I just started a thread under "A/V sources" regarding hooking up cable. But I wanted to ask a general question here. I've never heard the rear channels when using DPL so I think I must have something hooked up incorrectly. I remember once years ago I was at a friend's house and...
Hello all, I've realized that I don't think I'm getting the best possible performance out of my gear. 1st Cable TV goes from the wall to the cable box to the VCR. From the VCR audio goes to my receiver (Denon 3802) and video to my TV. All the video connections are made with Cable TV...
My parents have a simple set-up. TV, VCR, Direct TV and a DVD player they never use. The direct TV remote also controls their TV, however it keeps losing its memory. Changing batteries doesn't seem to help. I'd like to get them a new remote. But it needs to be really easy to use. Extremely...
Hello all, I hope you can offer some insight into a problem I am having with two monitors. I think I remember hearing that this is a common problem. Ocassionally my parents Samsung TV emits a high pitch sound. My father is partially deaf so he doesn't even notice it. But when it occurs I...
Hello all, I'm interested in the B&W 600 or CDM series, but I'm afraid I might not have enough room between them and my Sony Wega TV. I heard the Sonys are more prone to problems from unshielded speakers than most TVs. My speakers are going to be about 24 inches away from the TV. Will...
Hello all, I’m almost ready to upgrade my speakers and I’m interested in both the B&W 600 series and the CDM 9s. I’ve heard that the CDM line is very revealing. I understand that it will show any flaws in the rest of the audio chain, but what exactly will that mean or more specifically...
Hi all, I need 1-2 new games for my PSX2. I'm hoping you can all make some suggestions based on the following criteria. I am not a very skillful player. I don’t want anything too hard. I don’t have the time or patience to get stuck on the same level. I’m also looking for something with an...
1st big thanks to all who helped me decide what record player to get, especially Sathyan. I was thinking about DJ equipment but I realized that I don't really have the time/money to devote to the hobby. I ended up getting a Sumiko Project 1.2 In my previous posts I was worried about the...
Hi all, I'm looking for a new record player and as my other thread I'm probably going to get a standard budget audiophile player. However, I've always had an interest in being a DJ and creating my own music. I appreciate the skill involved in making a good mix or techno music. I...
Hi all, I want to get a TT and all the required equipment. I'll start by saying that I've searched the archives here and I've been to a lot of other sites (needledoctor,audioasylum, etc) They are all great resources but I'm left with a couple of questions and I value the advice on this board...
Hello all, I'm tyring to get back into vinyl. I have a "Quality" Aiwa -- well that's an oxymoron . I had disconnected it a couple of years ago because I wasn't getting any sound from it. To be more specific it worked but there was no sound going to my reciever. I was all set to bring it in...
Hey all, I'm about to get a MX-500. I've been checking out remote central. But I still have a couple of qustions. What exactly do you have programmed in for your Macros? The main reason I'm getting the remote is for convience, it will be great to get rid of all my other remotes. I'm...
Hey all, I'm just wondering what the difference is between B&K's Reference Series and the 125 Series. Scroll 1/2 down for some info Big difference in price. Is it just due to the 125 watts vs 200 watts? Any thoughts, comments, ideas? The specs are very similiar. Signal to Noise ratio...
Has anyone heard the album yet? I've only read one mixed review. I'm going to get it but I'd like to know if I should rush out and pick it up or wait a little while. If you haven't heard of them, check them out if you like trip-hop ie Portishead, Tricky, Gorillaz, Tom
Hey everyone: I'd like to get into opera. Any good suggestions for some essential albums or good something that would be a good intro the genre? Preferably well recorded SACD. Thanks Tom
Title says it all. I'm looking at either the KEF XQ series vs. B&W either the DM604 or the CDM series. All comments and thoughts are appreciated. Thanks Tom
Hey all, I'm in the process of upgrading my speakers and then adding an Amp. I haven't decided on anything yet, however a lot of the speakers (especially center channel )are rated for power handling of up to 150 watts. I'm looking at amps in the 150-200 watt range. How much damage could it...
Hey all, I'm in the process of upgrading my speakers and I would like to continue to use my Polk M3 as part of my 7.1 system. However they are blown. They are from back in the days when HT recievers only put out 10-20 watts for the rear channels. I would love to be able to use them so I...
Hey everyone, I'm planning on upgrading my speakers this year. Presently I am using a pair of Polk RT10. They are about 6-7 years old and I am happy with how they sound, I just think I can do better. I'm wondering for those who have used them or heard them, what have you upgraded to? How...