Hi all, Somewhat odd question I suppose. I have an NAD3566BEE receiver and find that the supplied remote control does not give me fine level of volume control I desire. The receiver is capable of fine volume control directly, just not via the remote. I welcome any advice! TIA

Hi all, My little Sony NW-S706F is just a little too small capacity-wise, so I'm looking to upgrade. 8Gb plus would be nice. Being an aging curmudgeon, most of my music is purchased on CD and encoded to ATRAC in Sonicstage. What can I say, I like gapless, and in the majority of instances...

Hi Folks, I'm trying to source a decent portable AM radio for my brother. Specifically, he wants to be able to listen to AM 1116 kHz (Australian Sports Radio - SEN). He is easily pleased, and his short-list of features are good reception and solid tuning. His current radio (brand...

Hi guys, I just picked up a pair of Sony EX51s for some upcoming air travel. Fiddling around with the supplied silicone sleeves, it appears me ears can tolerate either a small or medium - somewhere in between would be ideal though That said, I don't find the stock sleeves particularly...

Well, after many months of vascilating, and eagerly anticipating an "iPod killer", I have conceeded that the darkside isfor me, and an iPod is in my future. Onto the questions: As a PC user, would there be any advanatage in opting for the HP branded iPod? Anecdotal reports suggest HP...

The folks over at iPod Lounge seem to think highly enough of the "scotch tape fix" that they have posted a news article to help spread the word. For those in the know, just how successful is this "fix"? I have read conflicting reports as to whether this actually addresses the problem or not.

I realise it is probably too early to gauge, but do you suspect that the HP-branded iPods will be plagued with audio defects much like the 4G Apple iPods? Is there any hope that these newer units have been subject to tighter quality control??

Hello, Let me be frank with you all - I have no real knowledge regarding compressed audio formats and DAPs. I have been trying to learn some things, and am becoming slowly familar with the jargon. Please be patient with me! Here is my situation: I would like to purchase an iPod - not...

Hi folks - particularly NYC folks! I am planning my maiden-voyage to NYC, a mere 8 months after setting foot in lovely Philadelphia. The purpose of my trip will be to bolster my winter wardrobe, so as a NYC virgin, I am seeking some advice on the best places to go shopping. If it helps...

It's funny how threads appear dealing with the very topics you had been mulling over in recent days. In a similar fashion to the recent, and very interesting thread What are the most 'analog' sounding CD players? , I thought I might start a similar discussion. Specifically, if I wanted to...

Hello! Hopefully someone has some experiences that they can share with me. Basically what I am looking for is a company that provides cheap and reliable calling cards, which will enable me to ring friends and family in Australia. So far, I have been looking at companies such as Big Zoo...

I had the pleasure Saturday evening just passed. The venue was fabulous, an old theatre on the outskirts of Philadelphia - The Tower Theatre from memory. We were seated in the balcony, and had a splendid view of the stage which was arranged with a 4 piece string section on a riser typically...

Hi everyone, I am trying to put together a basic but enjoyable system for a small apartment. So far, I have picked up an NAD C740 receiver and plan to get my hands of a 541i CD player in a couple of months. For the time being, I will be running a PCDP through the C740. My question is...

Hi everyone, I am just starting to psych myself up to go looking for minisystems. I have looked at a number of threads regarding this topic, which have just left me more-or-less confused From what I can gather, the NAD L40 is widely regarded as being a superior product/package, but is it...

Well, in about 3 weeks I will boarding a big plane in Melbourne, Australia with my backpack, bike, CDs headphones, clothes and a few other assorted things that I manage to squeeze in. My destination is Philadelphia, where I will be working at the University of Pennsylvania. This will be my first...

Locals of Melbourne-town (Australia, not Florida sorry ): Factory sound are having a stocktake sale, 27th -31st December. I received a flyer with the following items: AKG K-55 RRP $79.00 Sale $49.00 AKG K141M RRP $249.00 Sale $185.00 Beyer DT770 RRP $399.00 Sale $279.00 I'm not sure...

I am looking for comments/impressions/comparrisons of the sound quality of these two portable headphones. I realise the PX-100 is open while the PX-200 is closed - would it be correct to assume that the same drivers are used in both? I will be using these for portable use without an amp -...

For those of us in Australia: I made an enquiry with the Australian distributor for Sennheiser regarding PX100/200 availability. They are expecting both models in stores in time for Christmas. The will be available from JB HiFi in Melbourne, but I am not sure about other areas. I neglected to...

Would anyone like to comment on this? I have heard bad reports from friends regarding the Sony MZ-R70 and R90 with respect to recording. ie: very easy for the recording head/lens (?) to slip out of alignment. Furthermore, there appears to be oodles more problems reported with Sony portable MDs...

Do you think it would be a good idea? It would be a great source of information that gets repeated ad nauseum on the main boards. Some FAQs that come immediately to mind would be: Are Sony MDR 7506s and V6s the same? Are Sony MDR V600s and V6s the same? Where do I get Beyer pads for my...

Hi Folks, For the last few days I have been seriously contemplating taking the plunge into portable audio. Up until now, I have only ever had a Sony Walkman (cassette) which rarely gets used now as it is too bulky and impractical. Minidiscs have taken my fancy over PCDPs, for the obvious...

Hello! Being a curious Australian, I did a search for CD1700s on yahoo shopping - something I don't normally do. Anyways, yahoo only returned one hit, but it looked like a goodie for those of you who may be in the market for some new and not-too-pricey headphones. They are on sale for...

Following on from what Dark Angel raised in another thread, does anyone have any information regarding the 7509s. All I have found is one review that seems to suggest that they are not re-badged V900s (assuming that the V900s are as woeful as the V600s), but rather a "significant step up in...