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Best Recording of Solo Tambourine
Thanks, Pelv and Honest1. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Pelv, I believe I have the Lemon Piper's doing that song on some compendium CD, although it isn't the highest fidelity, to my recollection. I'll have to check.Honest1, I received nu... 
Best Recording of Solo Tambourine
No, I'm NOT kidding, and I've already gotten three helpful posts at AA in less than an hour. I guess I just don't understand someone who takes the time to say "You're kidding". If you can HELP someone, by all means, SHARE. But simply 'nay saying' ... 
HDMI to DVI adapter?
Unkie jeff-Glad to hear listening and viewing are tickling your fancy. Excellent!Thanks for the hot tip on the HDMI cable! Will-dooski, soon. Sounds like a great idea. One problem for me: the folks who promised me a Pioneer Pro Elite 60'' Kuro job... 
HDMI to DVI adapter?
Unkie Jeff-You are so very right about the best connector being NO connector! I couldn't agree with you more.I'll be comparing the Better Cables Silver Serpent HDMI with a BJC HDMI in a few days or so. We'll see if there is any difference. But I c... 
to ground or not to ground
Great answers Gs5556 and Jea48! Really learned alot! Thanks. Maybe you two electricity mavens can help me on a question I have regarding grounding, specifically the safety equipment ground found in the 3rd prong of a properly grounded ordinary wal... 
HDMI to DVI adapter?
Unkie Jeff-You may have misunderstood my goal with this query. I am NOT interested in the performance characteristics of the connectors ( I assume they screw up the picture, as connectors do in every other application I can think of.) This is all ... 
HDMI to DVI adapter?
Have any of you tried using a DVI cable between two HDMI output and input ports (HD player and TV) with an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor at the input end and DVI-to-HDMI adaptor at the DVI cable's output end versus using a plain HDMI cable (forgetting about... 
Pin Schematic For DIY HDMI Cables?
It's ordered! Can't wait! Thanks for the heads up. $30 bucks for a two meter jobbie. AWESOME! Hope it's a great cable. Should know in a few weeks after TV delivery (which was pushed back by the dealer a week, in a call just minutes ago). I'll keep... 
Pin Schematic For DIY HDMI Cables?
Thanks! I'll keep it in mind, Chadnliz. You may be 100% right. Gonna order a BJC right NOW, in fact. So if you'll excuse me ............ 
Pin Schematic For DIY HDMI Cables?
Damned straight, Timrhu! Thanks for the info and the post. I'm on it after the holidays. Will keep you posted. May order all three brands mentioned and the Audioquest cable, too. You know, have a big shoot-out once my TV arrives in early January. ... 
Pin Schematic For DIY HDMI Cables?
HEY GUYS!You were right and I was wrong! No way will I attempt a DIY HDMI cable, not until I get a degree in digital engineering! Man, oh, man! I checked out the HDMI patent and some very illuminating articles I found using Google. These idiots sc... 
Mapleshade
I have Clearview Excaliburs, the Plus versions from 4 years ago. Very nice, but VERY susceptible to noise from RF and EMI. Don't put them near a TV or other source of noise. A simple copper foil shield might work to eliminate the noisiness, but re... 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
Mr Tennis-Thanks for the kind words. Regarding the question of how to stick with gear for the long term, my solution has been to buy quality on the used market, or if a new piece, buy new and then wait for warranty to lapse, then modify the produc... 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
Shadorne-Thanks for such a nice post. It is most appreciated, especially your kind words. And please let me apologize for being somewhat forceful in my approach previously. I was a little too harsh here and there, and that is simply unacceptable. ... 
Pin Schematic For DIY HDMI Cables?
Thanks Gents!'Goners are the BEST! Hey, you all may be right and it might be useless to DIY this, but why not try? And if it kicks ass, I'll share the design.No, I'm not a techie guy. No EE knowledge, no nothing. Just what I can pick up from you f...