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    Speaker Setup with Notebook

    Looks like a nice setup you'll have. Instead of the M-audio boxes, have you considered the Echo Indigo? It's a PCMCIA card. The Indigo DJ has a line out and headphone out. I got an original indigo from Ebay for a nice price. Doubles as a carrier and a headphone amp. I didn't like to deal...
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    New soundcard/DAC/amp for my laptop

    how about the EMU 0404 usb, M-Audio or Edirol USB/Firewire options, or any other USB or FW solution? Seems like any of them will work. You would also have budget left over to find a good amp (using the sound card as a DAC) to drive your headphones. The real question is, do you want to carry...
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    Bedroom setup - sound card/receiver/speakers/sub

    Adding a sub will give you the most noticeable difference in sound, especially if you like a solid bottom end to music (and the R15s have weak bass). The movies will certainly benefit from it also. I'm in a similar situation, and that's the route I'm going to take. Next, if you still have...
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    Thinkpad options

    Ah, I misread your original question. I don't think the Indigo adds any more functionality than the 0404. If you want to carry a laptop/headphones setup around with you, the Indigo will be far better than the 0404. An alternative to the Indigo is the Headroom Total Bithead. USB powered...
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    auto on/off - relay controlled? Audiosource amp-100

    Quote: Originally Posted by SysteX Are you sure you have the Amp-100? If you do, it has a selector to switch off that function. It's called "Auto On"--you currently have it set on "Auto", and to disable this you need to turn it to "Normal". The selector should be on the back of the amp...
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    Can someone help me out with my casework?

    What about an engineer friend? If not do it for/with you, at least to get an introduction to the shop staff? The shop at the school I go to is usually very helpful with these things.
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    auto on/off - relay controlled? Audiosource amp-100

    Thanks for the reply. I wasn't trying to remove the power-on delay. That, I will keep. The Audiosource has a "feature" where it turns itself on and off depending on whether it detects an audio signal. Problem is, during quiet parts of music or movies, it will not detect sound, and shut...
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    auto on/off - relay controlled? Audiosource amp-100

    The auto on/off clicking has been bothering me on the Audiosource Amp-100, and I was wondering if I could easily fix it myself. The reviews will explain what I mean. My best guess is that it's controlled by a relay. If so, can I just bypass it? Again, if so, what is the best, safe way to...
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    Anyone know how to crack open ex71's?

    sounds tough. why not just use the ex71s?
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    Thinkpad options

    I think you'll find your amp or monitors to be just fine in a dorm (if you don't mind lugging them back and forth, that is. Neighbors won't mind the noise, might even enjoy it, or will just tell you to can it). True, you absolutely don't want to lug around the 0404. I have the original Indigo...
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    Budget Speaker Setup... HALPMEH

    Quote: Originally Posted by uraflit My 5.1 system takes up too much space Do you mean desk space, or floor (sub) and rear space? These speakers are huge compared to "computer speakers" OTOH, i got a pair of these and I'm thoroughly enjoying them, despite losing a battle for...
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    M-Audio firewire 410

    I can only answer one of your questions, as I was looking at the same unit. The 410 does not decode 5.1 or any surround sound signals, but it can pass through to something that does.
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    Optical or Firewire?

    I see a macbook or macbook pro in my near future, and I'm looking for a DAC. Would either firewire or optical out be a better choice? FW seems more flexible, with multiple input/outputs (I have my eye on the m-audio products) but optical seems to make for a cleaner setup, with a dedicated DAC...
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    Echo Audiofire2 and Audiofire4 to be released soon

    $200 and $300, from a quick Froogle search. I kinda want one.
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    Rant: Klipsch Promedia 2.1

    Sorry to hear about that, after going through all the trouble to get them. I have the 2.1s also, and mine have been great to me. I've seen the Klipsch forums where everyone complains about things not working, but most forums about specific manufacturers are like that. Apple computer forums are...
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    Listening Chairs

    Consider getting a good work chair- I find myself listening most while I'm working at my desk, and this standard dorm chair is killing my back. A few of my friends have saved up for Steelcase chairs (they make office furniture) and they love them. I'm looking into it too. And also, consider...
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    Help me decide: hd555 or sr60

    heh. I was in a similar situation a few months ago and chose the 555's. They're great, but I wasn't blown away until i got (built) an amp. And I just bought the SR-60s from the forums, and waiting for shipping.
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