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Remote Control of Itunes
Windows has a remote desktop option that should work. I'm rusty with the XP as I use Win 7 exclusively now.All you need is your Mini's username address for your network. Pick the option in the windows(remote desktop connection) menu to run sound f... 
Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers
I would have suggested looking at Madisound, but it looks as though their sold out. The last time I checked on the SEAS they were around $1500 a pair.I concur with the statements about the F200a drivers. I've been listening to mine for roughly 4 y... 
Is anybody able to use their MusicGiant downloads?
Looks like their still selling music on the site. I have a few of their downloads,I purchased a couple of years ago. I play them through Foobar. 
1 Ipod library, 2 PC's?
Have you tried an alternate player? Such as Foobar, Windows Media or J.River to see if the same problem occurs? You say it has access to the drive, but does it have it to the folder itself? Can you open the music folder from Laptop B and manually ... 
1 Ipod library, 2 PC's?
What type of OS are you using? Is the external drive shared on the network? Does your laptop B have permission to access the music library? Does your ITunes on laptop B map to the same folder as laptop A? If the drive is shared with the network, i... 
eac vs windows...artwork help etc...
If not WMP's ripper, just use Dbpoweramp CD ripper. It will take care of the tags for you and you can rip it to any format you please. It doesn't get any easier. 
Laptop as Music Server - Wear?
"Backing up my music library on my main PC using E-SATA takes under two hours. Backing up using USB2.0 takes 12-14 hours."This is good to know! Just ordered a new 1 TB eSATA/USB drive ($70 after $20 rebate) to use with my system. I have a little m... 
Laptop as Music Server - Wear?
I would think you'll be just fine, though I'm no expert like Al. I stream movies from my laptop over the network from time to time. No problems, no failures as yet. It's been on most of the time for about a year now.All of my PCs including laptop ... 
How to optimize Window 7 with Media Monkey?
If Media Monkey had/ has a WASAPI plug in. It would be as simple as selecting it in your output devices in Media monkey and pressing the play button.FWIW I just recently found out "Windows 7 gets Dolby Digital Plus support in the Home Premium, Pro... 
Firewire to SPDIF
I'll echo Al's comments about the Win 7. A week or so ago I decided to reinstall Vista on my main PC. I dual booted it and Windows 7. It only took me a day to rid myself of Vista for the second time! lolWindows 7 is plain and simply better with ea... 
Asio4all with Emmlabs DAC2
In most cases if the card's driver supports Vista it will support Win 7. Here's another ASIO driver you can try, though it's not free it works well USB-AUDIO 
Asio4all with Emmlabs DAC2
What type of OS are you using for your Music server? Move to Windows 7, buy a hi grade audio card with SPDIF output supporting at least 24/192 or better output. Use a Media player that supports WASAPI. This way you'll know you're getting bit perfe... 
Do I need ASIO for Windows 7 ?
No ASIO required. You can use WASAPI. Several of the popular media players have plugins for it, J.River and Foobar are two of them. 
Help with HP 9000 laptop sound
I wonder if one or a mix of these USB components can be used to improve your sound. 
Ota hdtv audio signal
Yes, it depends on the program being broadcast. I get Dolby Digital 5.1 with most prime time shows.