Please i need some help...my computer randomly went off today so i started doing some troubleshooting. Then when i reboot foobar2000 couldn't find ASIO device so i opened up the case and the Essence St was so hot...i mean hot enough to invoke a reflex. My computer usually stays on 24/7 and...

Somebody please say it aint true.!!!! Somebody please tell me Foobar2000 doesn't do dynamic range compression on my beloved lossless music.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression   Please say it  aint true.....please....please.....

Hi guys, i finally setup my essence st+the h6 and truly the sound is great with the promedia ultra 5.1 but my intention is to build my 7.1 system around the essence st &h6 so i'm here seeking help... is it possible for me to simply connect my 10gauge speaker wires from the multi-channel RCA...