Here are 2 excellent powered speaker systems. Each costs $200 and provides much higher sound quality than typical computer speakers. Either of these systems can fill a small-to-medium sized room with quality sound, and both work great with computer sound. Aego-M from Acoustic Energy is a 2.1...

Quote: Originally Posted by lextek I've been playing with and SB3 for the past two weeks. I like the analog out. Anyone have a link to a linear PS? I believe this one will do the trick: http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/Pro...F498004731617F

Quote: Originally Posted by Skipinder Look under, preferences->Core->Keyboard Shortcuts Thanks - I had seen this before but didn't realize I could make them global. It works well.

One reason I'm still using Winamp is that I can control it even if the Winamp window is buried under a dozen other windiws (global hotkeys). I can pause, skip ahead, adjust volume, etc. I never found the ability to do this in foobar2000, but I admit I haven't looked too hard. Is this function...

Quote: Originally Posted by byronyu -I know EAC is supposed to be the best, but i find the WMP interface easy and since i use MCE it's just easier for my library. Beside, with error correction on, would there be a noticable difference? You might want to make sure that WMP is not...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jazz1 Thanks looks like I need a new basestation. The Squeezebox might be a solution but it won't play protected ACC files. Whereas the AE will. IMHO, you should burn all your iTunes-bought tracks to an audio CDR as a backup in case your hard drive...

Quote: Originally Posted by AndreasG Before I buy it, could anyone please answer the following questions: 1. As I understand, the Slimserver software can be synchronized with iTunes. Is there any way that I would still be able to use the iTunes interface for playing my songs when I am...

Quote: Originally Posted by viator122 Do any of you guys find it difficult/annoying to navigate large collections with either the Squeezebox or the Soundbridge? It seems like the screen is pretty small and won't display very many lines at once. I don't have a problem with it. The...

The Squeezebox also has a digital preamp level setting, so you can attenuate the maximum signal level if you want to. This might be good if you go directly to a power amp, so that the max volume won't blow your speakers. I'm another enthusiastic Squeezebox owner. I've got 5 of them and it's...