Dusty Chalk

I'm going to throw an iota of information that hopefully will clarify: on linux, there are two things -- the operating system, and the window manager. You remember when you had dos, and you had to start up windows from the command line? And then it got moved to autoexec.bat? It's sort of like that. So they're usually referred to separately, although they're usually distributed together.

Yes, absolutely. Unfortunately, I know very little about it myself, but I will be doing this as well, and it's not hard. There's several boot-from-able CD's and/or DVD's that you can download and burn, if you want to try the different variants non-destructively. They're called live CD's or live DVD's. I have about 6 or 7 different ones. Someone on here...user "devwild", apparently...recommended Ubuntu/Kubuntu for their "live" CD's/DVD's. User "amb" also seems to be an avid linux user. See this thread. There was a link to dualbooting somewhere on microsoft.com, but I don't know if that's what you're looking for in terms of tutorials. You may just want to search on dualboot linux windows. I'm going to be doing it on two separate drives as well, but I'm 99.44% positive it can be done on one drive.

I have a feeling a recabling will help in that area. Not completely fix it to your liking, but at least to the extent that humanflyz describes.

Yeah, I figured that, what movie? I know it's not Billion Dollar Baby.

Doesn't who die? What is this a reference to?

Fun? This is annoying...how do I set a thread on 'ignore'? Moderators who take advantage of their moderating abilities for selfish purposes are no better than...well, you know...

A lock that requires 5 keys?

...but you're not starting your own library.

Excuse me for being blunt but, how much?

Does he smoke?

Beyer DT250? Beyer DT231? (not sure if this is current production or not) Beyer DT660 Koss Pro 4AAT (or is it 4AAAT) and other variants of the 4AA The 880's are semi-open. So are the Sony MDR-7506/-V6. I thought one of the other models (DT990/DT931) was closed, but it appears not...I wonder what I have? ...hey! When did Beyer start making a headphone amp?

I've heard nothing but good things about MB Quart speakers. Also, I've had experience with Pioneer aftermarket speakers which I liked, and a Clarion OEM system in my current vehicle which I avidly adore. I was actually thinking of upgrading it, but after hearing some other systems (a custom Lexus job) at a place that sold and installed Focal speakers, I decided I didn't want them messing up my car. It actually sounds really good for my purposes, and I'd be hard pressed to improve it.

Yeah, really, what's up with that? The X-Ray, too.

He's probably pissed because he got a MOT tag, and isn't managing his business well enough to be turning a profit.

Thanks for that. I'll look at the caps. It's too bad it don't have a "capacitance" reading on my little ol' ratshack multimeter...

According to this page, it contains the following feature: So ... yeah, looks like I'm getting one of these to replace my cheap US$20 ratshack player which I was planning on giving to my mom. (She had my Sony, but I want that back.)

I'm sorry, I meant: does it convert PAL to NTSC (I.E. will it play a PAL disk to a NTSC television)? Never mind, I'll google...

I don't know about that -- a friend of mine showed me the difference between a quality line doubler and true HD, and unless it was Late Night with Jay Leno or the sports desk on ESPN, I could not tell the difference. Films, CGI animation, TV shows like CSI, ER, etc. were indistinguishable.

But still NTSC only, right? I'll be anticipating your comments as well. I am curious about a nice universal player. I've heard good things about the Oppos, but only as entry level.

Yeah, I'm fine with New Damage. And I didn't lose my avatar, so I don't know what you're talking about (but then again, I don't keep mine locally). Thanks again for maintaining this site!

Anyone have any impressions of the Silverstone EB01 USB DAC? I've already looked over at Head-Fi, but I'd rather hear a synopsis of all y'alls' opinions.

You can't listen to multi-channel SACD's on one pair of K1000's...but two pair, now you're talking. And yes, you'll need some sort of prepro to redirect the 5.1 to 4.0 channels. So: no, absolutely not, I would not get a multichannel SACD player to play multichannel audio on K1000's. However: I would recommend getting a SACD player for the higher fidelity. I listen to my SACD player exclusively two channel, and it's worth it, even if occasionally. Here's the thing: Sony has an inside edge on SACD's, so for entry level, they're impossible to beat. For CD's, I would still use an external DAC. This is my setup.

Compared to what? MHO: I don't have any problem putting things on the edge of something (like a dresser etc.) if that situates them in the room better. I had my speakers above my computer monitor and aimed downwards for nearfield listening (and they were Spendor S3/5's, so they were designed for nearfield listening), and I think that was a good setup.

...if not more (functionality). I concur -- a PC would be the best. That said, if you stick with a DVR, get one that has a built-in DVD burner.

I've got two words for you: duct tape.