I'm configuring my PC so that I can use my iPhone remote app to control Foobar.   However, what I notice is that the Remote sees EVERYTHING in my library (ie in Windows folders) even though those files are not in Foobar.   This is a problem because  I have all my files as lossless and...

As title, really. I've never used my Sony for video replay, but have a long trip coming up and would like to be able to put some video on there. I'm bewildered by divx, mpeg4, avi etc. I have some Divx files and have loaded them on (through windows explorer) but they aren't recognised. The...

In my collection I have a pair of Sony CD1700s. They were excellent phones. A couple of years ago, for some obscure reason, I snipped the plug off to replace it with a new one. I have never in all that time been able to solder the wires so they have just sat there until I tried, and failed...

Now, I know this may sound crazy coming from someone who has been into this hobby for near 3 decades and got through piles of Stax gear and the like, but my interest in music has re-awakened since I got my Sony NWXA818 and Shure SE530s in the last few weeks. I simply adore the sound. Heck, I...

I've had the Shure E3 earbuds a couple of years now. They only get light use for various reasons (I use Stax at home and don't get out with my portable much!) but I'm looking at changing my setup and possibly upgrading the Shures. They will be used with my home rig, a Sony 818 and iPod. Now I...

I've had a pair of Shure E3 earbuds for a few years now and hardly ever wear them for one single reason: the cable is too long and heavy. I've treied everything from zip ties to Smartwraps and come to the conclusion I really need to shorten the cable. Before I set about it I was hoping...

I have a pair of Shure e3 earbuds for use with my Ipod. They're several years old and I must say I haven't used them for about 6 months. I've got them out to take on summer hols with me and unfortunately the left earpiece has gone quiet. seemingly across the whole frequency spectrum. There's no...

I want t use the optical out of my sound card (Av710) to connect to my receiver and DAC (for headphones). Unfortunately, when I put an optical splitter on the output of my card, the receiver can't lock onto the signal I assume this is a consequence of the power of the signal being reduced. (My...

I'm getting an internal PCI sound card to cut down on the clutter of electronic components in my room which is getting out of hand! I've gone for an EMU 0404 but realise I'm still going to have a jumble of wiring and adapters. There's only a single stereo pair of outputs, on 1/4 inch...

I currently have a Perpetual Technologies DAC which I understand "upsamples" to 96khz. Whatever is happening, I like the sound of it. Long story short, I'm also considering getting a sound card such as the EMU 0404. The technical specs say that it has sample rates of 4.1 up to 192khz...

I've just built a new PC. There is on board audio on the motherboard, and I also have a PCI sound card. For various long winded reasons, I want to operate both at the same time. However, as far as I can tell with Vista, I cannot do this. I have to go into the settings and switch between the two...

Not sure I can make myself clear with this one. I have a cheap motherboard with built in sound, a Chaintech 710, and run Vista. Now, MS claim great things for the sound capabilities within Vista. Read here: http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/wi...es/450038.aspx There are a couple of issues...

I have an "integrated motherboard" (Abit, I believe) with built in graphics. Until recently, I also had an add-on graphics card which provided me with S-Video out. I used this so that I could control Itunes from my sofa, with the display up on my TV. Unfortunately the card stopped working...

It's a long story, but I need to fix a new plug to my Sony CD1700 cable. I have moderate soldering ability. I do feel that although I'd rather attache a 1/8 jack, I'll have to fix a 1/4 because I'm not skilled enough. However the main problem is the Sony wires. Not only are they extremely...

I'm trying to work out the best way to add remote volume control to my Stax Energizer. Could I simply remove the wires from the volume pot, and attache them to a motorised volume pot? I'm sure it could be done. Is anyone aware of a high quality IR controlled motorized pot I could use?

I use Itunes. I have a wireless network and an Airport Express connected to my DAC. My main PC is wired via ethernet to the AEX. When I replay music using my main PC, it is gapless. However, when I use my laptop (effectively I'm just using it as a remote control), still playing through the AEX...

I need to put a new plug on a pair of old Sonys. There's a red, green and black. I assume black is common (barrel?), but can anyone verify this, and which is left and right? Thanks.

My Sony phones need a new plug (long story!). They originally came with a very neat arrangement - a 3.5mm plug that screwed into a 6.3mm adapter, giving the appearance of a single unit, with no clumsy adapter or extension cable required. I have searched high and low but I'm unable to find...

Stupid, stupid me. I have a Stax SRM3 energiser. It was working beautifully. However, lacking remote control of volume I wired it up to my preamp so that I could remotely control the volume. And egged on by someone else, against my better judgement, I decided to play around with the internal...

Does anyone have any informormation on the Stax SRM T1S energiser? There's very little mention of it on any forums or websites. It would appear to have been similar to the T1 but with the addition of balanced inputs and no "pre heat". Was it an advancement on the T1 or did it run concurrently...

I'm wanting to extend the cable on my Stax headphones. However, I do not fancy paying the prices of original Stax cables! I'm quite happy to have a go with a soldering iron. Firstly, does anyone know where I can get the Stax connectors - both male and female? I'm in the UK by the way...

I posted previously about how to add remote volume to my Stax energiser, to enable volume control from the other side of the room (I have multiple seating positions, and will be getting / making an extension cable). I have not found a satisfactory solution. My proposed solution is, rather...

I have a few listening seatd in my room (at my PC, armchair and settee), unfortunately a couple of them beyond arm's reach of the volume control on my Stax energiser. Not normally a problem, except since I use my PC as source with playlists and queued songs, there are varying volume levels. I...

I'm pretty sure that the Lambda Nova Classic earspeaker is not currently in production, but what models is it equivalent to, both present and past? Is it the same as the Lambda Pro Signature?

My headphone rig is PC (Apple lossless files), via Itunes, into Airport Express, into a Perpetual Technologies DAC and then Stax SRM3 enersgiser/Lambda Pro Sig earspeakers. Very nice it sounds too. I do however enjoy tweaking the sound using the Itunes equalizer, primarily giving the bass a...