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Biggest Baddest Spikes Vs Gorgeous Speakers
MarkphdThanks, but the wall is already covered with pictures.That might also require molesting the speaker a bit.So what I am hoping to figure out is a spikey, chunky, but ultimately non invasive desktop solution. 
MIT Cable-Theory of Operation??
If you are trying to justify this hobby from the perspective of a test bench, you may not be in the right forum. 
Industrial Strength Disc Polishing
So far, I would say a quick and easy application of Weiman Metal Polish from Target has handily outperformed an overpriced and unwieldy "Disc Doctor" in restoring a DVD.Now that we have debunked rip off disc cleaners, is there also a quick and eas... 
Industrial Strength Disc Polishing
According to a web article, radio stations have used Brasso, as found for a few bucks in any grocery store.I was not able to find Brasso at our local Target store this morning, but they did have another brass/copper polish by Weiman.Reading the fi... 
Wow Windows Vista sounds sooo much better
Rel I admire your ability to say that.Just wanted to clarify that there is more to the argument than the superiority of the operating system. 
Wow Windows Vista sounds sooo much better
KaczWhat version of Vista is required to achieve this?A quick look at Staples suggests there are several versions, from about $99-250.00Glad to hear this solves all the k-mixer, driver etc problems which continued to baffle and annoy me.I, too, us... 
Industrial Strength Disc Polishing
Here's another idea:Can we use microfiber cloths, as recommended for the most delicate finishes on exotic cars?And a super premium car wax?No residue, no powder etc etc.If this will remove small scratches effectively from a Ferrari, why not a CD? 
Anyone Watching Hi Def Cable TV on a Projector?
In NYC I used Time Warner cable and now I have Cablevision.In both cases, I have paid a few extra bucks to have the HD boxes, and used component video cables to projectors which are older and lower resolution than your machine.In my case the resul... 
The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt
JtgorishAre you the head of US amplifier builders union? 
Industrial Strength Disc Polishing
ElizabethThanks but I am not familiar with this type of thing.More than happy to try and "get good at this" myself if anyone can find reasonably priced supplies to get set up. 
Killer Specs for High End PC in 2006
YyZThanks for the update - sounds like a very nice system you are building.Aside from huge hard drive storage, wireless and networking capabilities etc, does this puzzle boil down to the following:* Latest, greatest video cardand * Maximum RAMBeca... 
HagUSB vs Other USB Interfaces/Devices
Does this mean that even a next generation DAC which comes with a USB input will receive corrupted data unless one also tinkers with the Windows operating system and drivers? 
The Best Midrange in the World Right Now
Further to Shadorne's recomendation of ATC's, has anyone heard both the SCM 7 and the now discontinued SCM 12?Would be curious to hear any thoughts and thanks. 
Up to the Minute: Streaming Bits to Audiophile DAC
Hi Steve and thanks.* So this thing will output SPDIF, but only through an optical output which is not best execution?* Furthermore it is limited to 48khz?* And the whole set up will be prone to jitter?* And whatever problems you would also get fr... 
The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt
Crem1I am experimenting with several at the moment, as I seek to replace my Genelec active monitors, the 1029s with the Behringers and a passive monitor.I have a pair of Radio Shack Presidians, Epos M12's, Epos ELS3's, and ATC SCM7s.The ATC's are ...