Hi. I like to jog with a Sony sports discman. These are not made anymore but I can buy "refurbished" ones. What is the real story behind refurbished components? Are they clean? What exactly goes on when a product is refurbished? Why is a product refurbished in the first place? I would...

Hi. I received a Sony D-25 CD player and want to treat it right. I have a question about opening the lid on the unit. There is a button marked "open" on the top. After pressing this button, the lid opens part way. The lid is meant to be manually opened the rest of the way, correct? There...

Hi. I've always wanted one of the vintage Sony PCDP that everyone raves about. However, I never wanted to buy used. Now, at ALO, I have an opportunity to buy a new one, fresh in the box. Can one of these SonyD25s power a large headphone, like the 650? Why does the Sony not come with the...

Hi. My Sony sports discman is skipping all of a sudden, after 3 1/2 years. I keep it on the lowest skip protection. It has never done this before. Do you have any idea why it's doing this?

Hi. The Sony sports headphones I have been using are guaranteed to short out within a few months. I always lose sound in one ear. Why does this happen? I'm wondering if I use some Senneheiser px-100s while jogging if they will last much longer if not indefinitely. Can anyone offer any thoughts?

Hi. There is a new, Sangean portable am/fm radio out now, for sale at JR Electronics. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions. It boasts a 200 mm AM ferrite antenna, for "unmatched am reception." It is a stereo portable, about the size of a large paperback. It goes for about $85. It looks...

Hi. I have a lot of portable radios and CD players. Many of them I will not use for at least a year. Is it safe to leave the batteries in, or should I take them out?

Hi. I just ordered the new, Sangean HDR-1 table top HD radio. I would like to have a remote controlled table top radio like this that I can place far away from the computer. I am hoping that this radio gets the usual Sangean good reception, and that I receive plenty of HD stations to experiment...

Hi. I've noticed that my home CD player sounds somewhat better after about 15 minutes of playing. Does a CD player need to be fully powered up to reap the benefits of warmup, or does a CD player remain warmed up in standby mode?

Hi. A few months ago I bought a new, Sangean DT200V. It works great. However, I've gone to the CCrane website and learned that there is a new, improved model, the DT200VX with "improved AM reception." I wonder if anyone here has had a chance to compare the new model to the old one, and...

Hi. Which of these radios is better? I am interested in the most profound AM/FM reception possible in this price range. Reviews, tips, advice, and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi. I was listening through my speakers last night and they just did not sound as good as my Senheiser 650s did. Do you agree that a good pair of headphones will almost always sound better than speakers?

Hi. In my CD player's owner's manual there is a page dedicated to "remote-control codes." For example, "clear all" has a code of 20-57. What does this mean? The manual says that the codes in italics on this page in the owner's manual refer to buttons on my supplied remote control. If I try to...

Hi. I'm having a problem with my Arcam CD73; I get a "no disc" message. The problem seems to go away if I simply leave the unit on all the time, without a disc in it. I can turn the display itself off so all I see is the soft glow of the power lamp. Does this harm the unit?

Hi. As soon as the unit arrives at the shop, I will be buying a brand new Arcam CD192. What is the best way to burn this unit in? Should I just listen to CDs naturally and let the process happen by itself? Does the unit need to be burned in at all?

Hi. I will be upgrading from the Arcam CD73T to the Arcam CD192. What differences will there be in terms of sound quality?

Hi. Compared to the price of a pair of great loudspeakers, headphones, no matter the pair or brand, are pretty cheap. Are they going to be a weak link when listening to expensive sources and amps?

Hi. I want pull the trigger on the Eton E5 and I wonder if any forum members own one or have experience with one. What I'm looking for is superb AM/FM reception, and a fun toy to play with. I am hoping that the buttons and controls provide an interesting contrast to the typical Sony and Sangean...

Hi, My sports walkman CD player that I jog with has a problem with the headphone jack. I have to arrange the headphone jack, twist it around, so that I hear complete sound. Is there a way to clean either the jack itself or the line out on the PCDP? I want to emphasize that the problem is not...

I remember 9/11, 2001. I was stationed outside, away from all information, while the events were going on. Except for one thing: I had my trusty Sangean DT 200V. With it, I was able to tune in to NBC TV and listen to all the events while they happened. This post is in praise for the portable...

Hi. I'm interested in both of these fine, portable units. How do they compare? In terms of being fun to use, getting AM stations, and FM reception, is there a clear winner?

Hi. I love portable radios. Does anyone own the Sony SRF-M37V? How is its sound, selectivity and sensitivity on FM and AM?

It seems that for 2006, Sony only prepared two models, both similar: the 330 and the 430. I think this may be because Sony realized that all a good PCDP needs after all is a little more power per channel, 15 mW, and a simple, AA battery. The gumstick, attachable batteries and the recharging...

Hi. I'm wondering if the top of the line Sony D-NE920 sounds better than the 15 Mw per channel Sony D-NE330 out of the headphone out. Has anyone listened to both and been able to compare the sound? I will only be listening to the units through the headphone out. Can anyone help?

Hi. C Crane keeps pushing their CC Mini Radio release date ahead. They say they want to make it the best radio they can, with the best sound and reception, and won't release it until it's perfect. The current release date is July, 2006, but still no news. I am really looking forward to this...