These are also available with an upgraded Vifa tweeter: http://philharmonicaudio.com/aa.html

Quote: Originally Posted by estreeter My total crapola Acer netbook works fine as a source for my D4, as it did for the Topaz before I sold it. Try to get something without the annoying fan in that POS Acer, although I didnt notice it once I put my phones on. Have used this rig in hotel...

Maybe someone could try using a sonic jewelry cleaner or one of those UV light wands.

i'd recommend behringer's uca202 for $30. solved my buzzing headphone jack problem and was less noisy than the tbaam for me. also no driver issues, unlike some m-audio offerings. another usb alternative would be edirol, but it's slightly more expensive.

Plenty of reviews here: Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony SS-B1000 5.25" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

If you don't have that many discs to repair, it might be more cost effective to use a mail-in service such as this one: Scratched CD & DVD Disc Repair Machines & Services, Xbox, PS1 & PS2 Video Game Disk Repair Kits and supplies, Repair Damaged & Scratch CD's & DVD's Automatic Music Azuradisc

System restore seems to have done the trick. I'm leaving the settings be for the time being.

Checking device manager again, the sound card shows up as a generic multimedia audio controller, so it seems the drivers still haven't been installed properly.

I basically just f'd up parents' PC, so I need to fix it before school starts. It all started w/my attempt to install a Geniatech USB TV stick, but that didn't go too well either due to flaky drivers and/or flaky USB ports. For some reason, the sound got corrupted. The v5.00b drivers wouldn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sleestack I don't think you are saying anything that is a surprise. The new wave of martial arts and sanctioned fighting has brought out some truly amazing athletes to the world of martial arts. They incorporate many different styles and require someone to...

Form factor's a bit more than my parents would prefer. Anyone have any experience w/Polk RC60i or RC80i? What if I used a pair of Allison Acoustics bookshelves for the front channel?

My folks are in the market for some in-ceiling/in-wall speakers. Any good bang for the buck suggestions (would be greatly appreciated. How's Swans' VR/VX series? What should I use to power the speakers? TIA

Quote: Originally Posted by iDesign I believe that Michael Rabin's recording is among the best of the 24 Caprices. James Ehnes has a solid contemporary recording of the Caprices and I would not hesitate to endorse a recommendation for it. Seconded, Rabin & Ehnes stand out to my...

Quote: Originally Posted by purk I couldn't believe that my prediction was right, but I rather see the Marvs won. Anyway, Miami definitely play a much better defense, plus, Avery Johnson went with Jason Terry instead of Dirk - what a mistake! Of course Miami would doubleteam Dirk...

Quote: Originally Posted by kramer5150 Miami is the better team, even on paper. Too much Shaq / Zoe inside. No one slowed D-wade. Miami role players stepped up. Dallas = way too many 3's and nothing going in the paint. Dallas had no chance. Games 3 + 5 had the most heinous...