Hi,    I'm a huge music fan and have been a head-fi member for a while, but am not as tech capable as others.   My wife and I are renovating a new (to us) house and need to make some decisions about audio options.  I've enjoyed head-fi and learned a lot, but tend to get mired in...

Hi, I've been reading here on the issue (and searching), but think I need some help on the basics. Generally, I'm looking for the most sensible way to get decent sound out of my laptop into (1) headphones while traveling; and (2) out to an AUX In to my solid state receiver and speakers for...

(you)? http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/310785467.html One of you guys may love that job?!

Hi, I'm trying to buy another set of Etymotic ER-4P canal phones since I lost mine. I already have 4P to 4S cables and a pocket amp. I recall folks talking about later versions that may have had better design features (braided cord? less noise when you touch the wire?). I'm looking at a...

Hi, I lost my Ety 4ps! I've searched everywhere and figure they're either in some hotel, somewhere in my house to be found later, or they were in my wife's minivan when some bozo went into the UNLOCKED (grrrr) minivan in our driveway and stole her change and CDs. In any event, I'm flying...

Hi, I recently bought a Toshiba 3960 that was modded for two channel sound. When I put in a CD, the thing vibrates pretty badly (you can feel vibration when you put your hand on top) but seems to play OK. Shouldn't the player be able to play CDs w/o vibration? I imagine it may be hurting SQ, but...

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I reviewed the info you suggested and spoke with the guy at JNCS and came up with at least one change. This process is a little challenging in that I really don't have time to learn it and build it myself, but wanted to take some steps toward better quieter components...

Hi, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a new computer system. Toyed with the idea of building my own, but I just don't have the time and expertise. So, I ordered a system from JNCS.com using their online configure feature and some advice on the phone. We want this desktop system to use...

Hi guys-- I have the iAudio X5 and am interested in mounting a holder for it in my car (2000 BMW 5 series) and having it serve as an auxiliary source for music. Actually, I expect it that I would only listen to it and my radio. Currently, my car has a OEM head unit, an OEM in-dash cassette...

Here's another try at the same question: Using EAC on my computer and a store bought CD, I've learned how to automatically grab song titles from freedb, extract the songs from the CD, and then compress them to FLAC files. Can anyone tell me how to do that and also organize the songs with...

Hi Guys-- I asked a similar question before, and have now bought an X5 and learned a bit since. I still have some questions and hope you can help. I'm using EAC to extract tunes from my CD collection to my laptop hard drive and have it set for secure mode. Folks here taught me how to use...

Awesome guys--I assume that the line out on the sub pack somehow separates the left and right channel. Now that I think of it--that's what a headphone plug does--never mind!! Thanks, for the responses--can't wait to share the music. M

Hi, I'm heading to a lake vacation with family and just learned that they have a stereo system in the house, but that the CD player is "broken." Can anyone give me some real basic pointers on how I should attempt to use my X5 as a music source to be played through the existing stereo receiver...

I have an X5. I plan to use it almost exclusively for music playback, with some recording of the sweet thoughts and voices of my two boys 4 and 7. Although I think it would be cool to have a few pictures or album covers on it--that feature isn't important to me. I also dont plan to watch any...

... for listening to a Grateful Dead concert, of course! But seriously, the Dead frequently segued from one song to another, or played songs in suites--and the segues were some of the best part. It kinda ruins the concert to have a gap. Mike