Hi folks, My Marantz CDP just died - the player kept spinning the discs and is unable to read them. So, I'm in the market for a new CDP. I'm looking to dish out about $600 for a new CDP. Would greatly appreciate suggestions. I would prefer to buy new. As I live in Thailand, some...

Hi guys, I'm wondering if anyone here owns a Zoom H4 (portable digital recorder) or who is familiar with it. I just bought the Zoom H4 at a music equipment store the other day and had been trying it out recording songs played on my classical guitar. I am experiencing bad results...

Hi all, I need some help diagnosing a problem with my car's audio system. Equipments at Issue I have a MMats P2.5 10" subwoofer installed in my car's trunk (projecting through the rear seat's armrest). The subwoofer is powered solely by a Prism EX-1000.2 power amp. This subwoofer...

Hi folks, My audio knowledge is pretty much limited to home setups and personal portables, so I need lots of help in terms of ideas and suggestions here. Car: Previous generation series 3 BMW, which was purchased in 2005. Current audio system: Standard factory installed audio system...

Hi folks, I need some opinions from our auto experts in this forum. Car: BMW Series 3 (2004 model) Mileage: ~ 24,000 KM (15,000 miles) I brought my car in for a routine maintenance check at an authorized dealer's garage, and was told that I have to change all 4 brake pads, 2 front...

OK, is this dude pulling my leg? And what should I do? I went to the B&W showroom in Bangkok today. I was looking for a pair small high quality bookshelf speakers. The salesperson directed me to a pair of CM1. After listening to the speakers, I was quite happy with the sound quality and...

Ok... Don't laugh, scoff or roll your eyes. But, I'm looking for a laptop that is not too large but yet powerful enough be a decent game playing machine. Yes, I know I'm probably asking for the impossible. But, what if budget is not an issue? (Budget is a concern, but I might actually be...

Yes... and now I have a wallet that is ~$650 lighter, and a grin on my face. This afternoon the idea "just" popped into my head to upgrade my parent's living room stereo. They have this large 32" TV and a tiny Sony Mini system to play their DVDs on. Needless to say, I've never approved...

I'm upset. It's a fairly brand new Tag Heuer Kirium. Less than 2 months old. I knew this would happen sooner or later. But I hoping something along the lines of 1 or 2 years later. Now, everytime I look at my wrist, I have to bear witness to the imperfection resting on it. (OK so...

I'm wondering if anyone could recommend which album to get for this song. It's a bit old... but it only "arrived" into my country this past summer. After searching the web, I realized the song is also called "Mai ya hee" and that the original version was sung by this Romanian (?) boyband...

I admit to being a bit of an Enya fan - although obviously not hardcore since I only became aware of the new album upon browsing the local music store today. However, her new album has left me a bit.... disappointed. Which is a shame because it's been nearly 5 years since her last album. I...

Can people help me redesign my workout routine to bring some “thrill” back into my life? It’s been nearly 1 year since I joined left academia to join the “work force.” I’m quite pleased that I haven’t gained any weight since adapting to my life with a 10-hour-a-day sedentary desk job...

Hey folks, I'm doing some research and need big help in getting info. Basically I need to identify the makers of niche auto parts. Here's the definition of what niche players are: "Suppliers who have been able to develop unique, high-demand products while retaining intellectual property...

I accidently dropped my mini iPod on the concrete pavement last weekend (of course it has to happen when I took off the iSkin). This week, I noted that the battery life on my iPod seems to be much shorter than normal. The iPod battery indicates empty after only 2+ hours of playback. As in...

Question: Is engine braking bad for your car's engine? I recently flipped through my car manual for the first time - 5 months after I bought it. And I noted that the manual actually suggests using engine braking when driving down a decline to help prevent the brake pads from overheating from...

I must be the most un-schooled ipod user out there. But the question is: how does one efficiently transfer a huge itune library from an old computer to a new one? Right now, I tried burning the MP3s (using itune and window media) to blank CDs, but apparently I can't maximize the 700 MB CD...

I’ve been worrying about the health of my bones, especially the spine (neck and upper back), for some time now. I don’t have any problems with these parts of my body right now (haven’t had a doctor check on them though), but I’m concern that I might have problems when I age a bit more. I...

Hi folks, I need help on the following. I read somewhere on this forum that the TBH line-out can serve as an analog line-in (via USB) for a computer. Is this true?? If so, what software would I need to record using: cassette player -> line-in -> TBH -> USB -> laptop (CD Rom Burner)? Is it...

Hi folks, I'm wondering what happened to sgheadphones.com - a headphones forum site based in Singapore. I tried visiting the site after a few months absence and found that the old address is now an ad site.

Hi folks, I have two Spanish handmade classical guitars and need some advice on how to take care of them in Thailand’s warm and humid climate. Recently, on one of my guitar, the ceramic spoke – where the nylon E string is wound – on the tuner cracked, exposing the metal spoke underneath...

Hi all, I'm finally back home in the Big Mango (aka Bangkok). Hopefully, I'll be staying put here for years to come. As such, I'm in the market for a new standalone CDP or DVDP to use as a transport for my CIAudio DAC. Here's the question: Should I get a CDP or a DVDP to use as...

Yes, I've committed Hi-FI heresy by secretly purchasing some earbuds, namely the Audio Technica ATH-CM5. The reason? I'm sick of microphonics, cleaniness concerns and all the extra cable dangling around (I use an external remote with my PCDP and PMD). Because of the hassle, I hardly ever listen...

Seeing a few threads on PCDP and its digital output, I thought I’d post a brief impression on this subject. The Sony D-EJ2000 just came in the mail today, along with a fiber glass toslink and an angled mini-toslink converter I ordered on ebay. The setup is as follows: D-EJ2000 -> glass...

I just got off the phone with my sis who is in California. My parents are not coming to my graduation. My dad got really sick in San Francisco; he and my mom will be going back to Thailand tomorrow. I spoke with my dad. He said he felt fine, but he is getting alot of rashes - all over his...

I'm gonna sound stupid, but what size Hex key would fit the hex screws on the HR-2's front face plate? I wanted to start op-amp rolling. In order to get "inside" the HR-2, one of the front hex screw must be removed. I went out to buy a set of hex keys but none of the the darn keys fit! The...