I have a Mac Mini and I want to be able to set it up so that it will power-off (shutdown) automatically after playing music.  Right now I have Snow Leopard and it does not have a scheduled power shutdown option that I can see.  It will only put the computer into sleep mode.  I would like a...

I have several MP3 audio lectures in a playlist that I'd like to move into the iTunes audiobook section or into a podcast folder. I want to do this because playlist files do not retain the pause when you activate another playlist. That is, you lose your pause in the audio file and you are...

If one burns to an audio disk an iTunes lossless song, is its sound quality on the burned disk exactly the same quality it was on the CD disk from which it was originally ripped to iTunes? Would the burned song be a wave file? Any comments clarifying my thinking greatly appreciated.

I'm very sensitive to high frequencies and I'm interested in a headphone that has smooth and delicate highs. I presently have a Sennheiser HD 580 and while it is smooth in the lower registers it has a bit of hardness in the upper highs to my ears. Would the HD 650 be any better? What about Denon...

I'd like to dump into a file the following thread: Sticky: Recommendations for Best headphones on the market (new and old) How does one do this? It would make it easier to search through it for particular comments. Also, it would facilitate reading. Suggestion appreciated. Thanks

My wife is travelling to South Africa and wants to take a MP3 player but the country operates on 220v AC. My iPOD won't do because if you charge on a borrowed computer you'd lose your downloads as that computer won't have your music files. So the only solutions would be replaceable AAs or...

iTunes says update complete but the iPod says do not disconnect. I disconnect anyway because the disconnect warning never goes away until I disconnect. Is this a problem with my iPod or a general iPod problem. I don't notice any damage. Any comments greatly appreciated.

My Turtle Beach card died. So I need a soundcard with a digital coax out. Surround sound features are not required. What is the cheapest card or device that will give me this?

I practically have all my MP3 music in Windows Media Player library and I want to move them to iTunes. However, it seems iTunes will only import file by file. It will takes ages to do this with hundreds of files. I tried copying the files in block from My Music to iTunes folder which can be done...

Is there any way when you buy an ipod to know what version or generation you're buying? How do you tell the difference between a 3rd generation and a 4th generation? In other words, I need help determining the ipod hierarchy. I'm assuming that the newest model has the best sound and wonder if...

Apple itunes apparently does not permit burning downloaded music to CDs. You can just transfer to their ipod as a portable device. A major disadvantage for me. Is this true for other on-line music sources such as MusicMatch, Yahoo, Rapsody, Napster etc? It's not clear what you can burn. Is it...

I read there was a "blu tack" modification for the Sennheiser HD280. Could someone direct to the posting? Mail4u

I had experienced distorted sound with my X-Can V2 so I replaced the stock Philips tubes with a pair of Russian 6H23s following Nick's instructions. Very easy to do - thanks Nick. But the distortion remained so it wasn't a tube problem. The bass seems to be there but the midrange is very faint...

I have a Denon stereo receiver but would like to get mono sound in both speakers - not stereo fed to them. This would allow the speakers to be put in separate rooms with the full range of sound. Is there any way this can be done by wiring the speakers in a particular way? If this not possible...

In this week's RS flyer there is a new headphone advertised for $49.99. "Ultralight Studio-Quality Stereo Headphones with Titanium elements". Looks like a Koss product. Catalog # 33-1182. Anything on it?

Would these attentuators be good for the ART DI/O as a substitute for interconnect mods? Anyone tried them on the DI/O? I'm finding the volume adjustments on the X-Can a bit too sensitive with the DI/O. FROM HEADROOM SITE Harrison Labs Attenuators 12dB If you find that your amp is...

I'm looking for a DVD player under $600 that can also play ordinary CDs reasonable well. I've done quite a bit of searching and reading reviews but every one pans the CD playing capability although the DVD playback is generally regarded as good. Is the CD playback on these machines just thrown...

I have a slight hearing loss in one ear - 3-4 dbs I would guess. Consequently when listening with headphones the image is slightly off to one side when it should be dead center. I've corrected it by connecting my headphone amp to my Denon 375RD receiver and using its balance control to make the...

My x-can v2 amp has just developed a lot of static in the volume control. I suppose this is due to dust but how do I clean it out? Is there a recommended way - with some cleaning agent? Any advice greatly appreciated.

Just received the Koss KSC 35's. It's excellent! Bass is clean and highs smooth. However, there is a bit of a "bite" to the highs but not annoyingly so. Someone previously said the mids were recessed but I don't find this so. Although very comfortable I have to fiddle with them to get the right...