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Please reccommend a DVD player with optical out
Howdy Looking for a DVD player with audio optical out for under $200 that I can use to play my CD's connected to my Benchmark Dac1 and I'll also use the same DVD player to play DVD's on the T.V. soon to be purchased flat LCD screen 720p 40 inch. I'll need a DVD player with optical out...- robster
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DVD player question
Howdy- my 5 year old JVC DVD player is crapping out and I need a new DVD player. What should I get,?..my budget is up to $350 new or used. I'll also listen to my music cd's on the DVD player using a Benchmark Dac 1. Sorry but I haven't kept up with the technology of HD DVD or Blue Ray. We...- robster
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Where Can I download higher bit rate songs w/o DRM
Howdy- where do I download higher bitrate music without DRM protection? I read that iTunes has DRM free higher bit rate songs through the EMI catalog. But I can't figure out how to check out those on iTunes. I'll be using a squeezebox and when I download songs from iTunes I have to use...- robster
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Quick question: Computer as source or Imod?
Howdy- please forgive me for not researching past posts,but I'm getting headaches from all the past posts. My question: I currently have a 160gb latest generation Ipod that is my portable source. For a good sounding digital source with my new stereo system is the best route a 60GB Imod-? or...- robster
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Quick question: Computer as source or Imod?
Howdy- please forgive me for not researching past posts,but I'm getting headaches from all the past posts. My question: I currently have a 160gb latest generation Ipod that is my portable source. For a good sounding digital source with my new stereo system is the best route a 60GB Imod-? or...- robster
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FS: 8 ft. pair Analysis Plus Oval speaker cable
FS: a 8 ft. pair of Analysis Plus Oval-Theatre CL3 speaker cable terminated with bannana plugs. New cost was over $195. Asking $45 OBO shipped. Cheers, Robert- robster
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FS: Blue Jeans mini to RCA 1 meter
FS: a mint extremely well made by Blue Jeans cables 1 meter RCA to mini cable,that's 1/8 mini canare plug on one end and RCA plugs on the other end. $15 shipped CONUS. Pay Pal preferred Cheers, Robert- robster
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Imod vs. H140 optical out to iBasso D1 which has best SQ?
Hey will someone please in the near future A/B a 5.5G Imod with the new ALO V2 dock using a amp such as a Xin Reference or RSA Hornet to a iRiver H120 using optical out to a iBasso D1 with headphones like the AKG 701's.. Snagging a H120 on Ebay for $150 and the $250 Ibasso is a very...- robster
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WTB: Grado 1/4 to 1/8 adapter
Howdy- I need a used Grado 1/4 to 1/8 adapter. Holler if you have one to sell. Thanks, Robert- robster
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What's your thoughts on best closed portable cans?
Howdy- regretfully I sold my Senn Hd-25-1's a while back and now I want to get back into portable audio. what closed lightweight portable cans are considered among the best? AKG K81 DJ's and the Senn HD-25's 1's and the 2's ..? are there other closed lightweight cans available I should...- robster
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Name a boombox with Aux. Input
Hiya I need a decent boombox with Aux. input to plug my IRiver H140 into. I've owned a JVC Kaboom but it's too big and heavy. New or old is fine. Thanks, Robert- robster
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Can someone please shorten a stock Senn 580 cable for me?
Hello- can someone please shorten a 10ft. long stock Sennheiser 580 headphone cable and re-terminate with a 1/8 mini plug for me for a fee? Please PM me. Thanks alot, Robert- robster
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WTB: Senn 580 stock cable
Howdy I need a stock Senn 580 cable with 1/8 mini plug. Cheers, Robert- robster
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iRiver H140 battery replacement?
Howdy-can you please tell me if there is a reapir guy or DIY guy for a fee that can replace the battery in my iRiver H140 player? I realize there's a tutorial on the Misticriver site on how to do it,but I really really don't want to do it myself and goof up my H140. Thanks, Robert- robster
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OP amp for LaRocco PRII question
Howdee- I have a LaRocco PRII amp and I would like to install 2xOPA627BP op amps on a Brown Dog adapter,but I'm terrified of soldering and damaging my amp,I have zero soldering experience. Can you please suggest a techie person to send it to for a fee? and where should I buy the op amps? I'm in...- robster
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Right angle mini optical cable where can I buy one?
Howdee-looking for a right angle terminated mini optical cable,any ideas who sells them? I don't want a adapter,cause they may break. Thanks, Robert- robster
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Is there a Rockbox Auto Installer for iRiver H140?
Hello- is there a auto installer for Rockbox for iRiver H140 players for Windows users? I have an Ipod and installed Rockbox using the auto installer found at Ipod Wizard and it was easy to install. I was hoping there is a auto installer for iRiver H140. Cheers, Robert- robster
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RWA Imod vs. H140/microdac/amp
Hello- any idea which sounds the best? anybdoy A/B-ed them? RWA Imod-ed Ipod with portable amp (I'm using a LaRocco PRII with my Imod). or iRiver H140/Microdac/amp ? I'm himming and hawing about buying a H140 and Microdac. My Headphones are AKG 701's,Senn HD-25's w/V2 cable...- robster
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LaRocco portable Dac? what's up w/that??
Howdee- From what I've read,the best sounding transportable/semi-portable rig is iRiver H140 (optical out)/microdac/___amp,correct? But I'm really digging my Imod/LaRocco PRII combo. Will the proposed LaRocco portable Dac work with my Imod via mini cable? Is there another portable...- robster
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Question about LaRocco PRII charging?
Howdee-I just bought a second hand 4-month-old LaRocco PRII with stock nimah batteries how long should I charge it up for,15 hours? Many thanks, Robert- robster
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Replacement cable for SENN HD25-1's,suggestions please
Howdee-well I ordered a pair of Sennheiser HD25-1's today. From reading past posts they sound better replacing the steel cable with a OFC cable. Can someone please tell me if the SENN 580 cable will work easily in the HD25-1's? I realize the Headphile V2 cable will work but is the Headphile...- robster
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XIN SuperMacro IV vs. LaRocco PRII ??
Howdee-has anybody compared the latest XIN SuperMacro IV against a LaRocco (PR II) Pocket Reference II? I realize the XIN SuperMacro IV has only been out for a short time. Cheers, Robert- robster
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Looking for premium mini cable to fit in Headroom minibag
Howdee-I'm looking for a premium mini/mini cable that's flexible enough to fit in my Headroom mini bag,I'm currently using a 6 inch Cardas but I'm looking to upgrade. I would like the cable to fit inside the minibag zippered closed with my RWA Ipod and Xin SuperMacro IV amp. I ordered a RnB...- robster
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Redwine Imod Ipod owners are you using Rockbox?
Howdee-I have a Redwine Imod-ed Ipod using I-Tunes, all my music from my cd collection that I have imported at Apple Lossless. Is there a big enough sound difference for me to make the effort to switch to Rockbox? I'm EXTREMELY techno-challenged.I'm not stupid,computers just don't like me. If...- robster
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Batteries for XIN Supermacro IV ?
Howdee all-I just ordered a XIN Supermacro IV and I'm guesiing it does not come with batteries. It takes 8-AAA's what brand of rechargeables do you reccommend? and are Eveready recargeables o.k.? Cheers, Robert- robster
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