My amplifier/receiver died. I need something inexpensive (~$200) but powerful to replace it. I am not an audiophile but like my music to sound good. Should I get a simple amplifier and an HD radio tuner or troll eBay for a used receiver? I have two sets of speakers plus woofer and need about 100W per channel. Need three or four inputs. Don't need fancy 5.1 or anything. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by misterpatrick on Dec 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Three days, four to six kids, let's learn how to write a radio story. Go! [more inside]
posted by puckish on Oct 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Does anyone happen to have, or know where I can get a recording of a very old Prairie Home Companion featuring (well it's what I'm after it for) a piece about a couple leaving a dinner party with friends, set to Handel's Water Music? [more inside]
posted by opsin on Sep 9, 2009 - 3 answers

What are the most substantive conservative talk radio/podcasts? [more inside]
posted by keith0718 on Jun 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for interesting podcast recommendations from outwith iTunes - comedy, books, current affairs and anything else to satisfy an autodidact who's curious about everything. [more inside]
posted by mippy on Jun 22, 2009 - 21 answers

Posting for a friend:

"I own a Sony ICF-C113V bedside clock-radio that receives television signals from the soon to be obsolete VHF channels (2-13). Does anyone know if there is a clock-radio solution on the market yet that receives the audio portion of the DTV television signals in a clock-radio footprint? I have an iHome which I use as my primary clock-radio for alarms and music (iPod), but would still like the option to listen to television periodically."
posted by ThyroidBob on May 28, 2009 - 9 answers

(Electronics|Stereo)filter: What is causing this infuriating noise in my preamp and how do I fix it? Links to sound files and long list of symptoms in extended. [more inside]
posted by strangecargo on Jan 15, 2009 - 6 answers

I need a manual for a Panasonic VP-8121B AM-FM Stereo Signal Generator. [more inside]
posted by kc8nod on May 29, 2008 - 2 answers

Welke Nederlandse podcasts kun je me aanbevelen? [more inside]
posted by ponystyle on Apr 21, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for the audio equivalent of YouTube. That is, where can I post and share radio interviews at no cost? [more inside]
posted by jurczyk on Feb 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Car Audio Filter: If I have a Pioneer deck that is "XM ready," what other hardware do I need when subscribing to XM Radio? The more basic, the better. And will I need a professional to connect this stuff to my existing deck? Thanks!
posted by jackypaper on Feb 8, 2008 - 4 answers

I want recordings of people communicating over the radio, especially in a military or astronautical context. Gimme. [more inside]
posted by Drexen on Feb 1, 2008 - 5 answers

What components do I need to buy to have a solid stereo system for my home? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Nov 20, 2007 - 19 answers

Has anyone had any success doing radio-quality interviews with Skype or Vonage? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Does anyone know a good linux/freebsd dsp plugin besides the sc_trans one from nullsoft? It does what I need, which is take a list of mp3s and shuffle them, but it won't play nice with id3 tags. [more inside]
posted by cellphone on Jun 4, 2007 - 5 answers

I hook my Ipod to my car stereo using an FM transmitter. Before setting out I'd like to choose a frequency that's not going to compete with local radio stations en-route. Is there a simple list of frequencies likely to be safe from interference? Alternatively has anybody done yet built some kind mash-up website that would give me a frequency for a given journey? I am in the UK but would be interested if this has been done anywhere. [more inside]
posted by rongorongo on Feb 20, 2007 - 19 answers

Listening to This American Life (and motown) keeps me sane at my data entry job. Are there any other podcasts similar to TMI?
posted by Tlogmer on Feb 13, 2007 - 23 answers

Audio Drama Filter: Radio Arcade? [more inside]
posted by joe_from_accounting on Jan 9, 2007 - 1 answer

How do I record a radio program from my tuner to an audio file on my MacBook Pro? (Free copy of Wagner's Ring Cycle to anyone who can help me.) [more inside]
posted by Dasein on Sep 10, 2006 - 12 answers

Why is my Mac G5 picking up radio signals? [more inside]
posted by squirrel on Aug 8, 2006 - 11 answers

I spend most of my work day listening to interview and essay type radio shows on the internet. My favorite, of course, is This American Life. I also love Fresh Air . I've checked out Radio 4 a little, and sometimes I listen to Democracy Now and even more rarely Air America. Keeping in mind what I already like, what else would you recommend I listen to? [more inside]
posted by serazin on Jul 26, 2006 - 41 answers

Where in Northern Virginia should I go for a new, installed car radio? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Jul 18, 2006 - 8 answers

What are the best mini or micro radio tuners? The PAL radio by Henry Kloss is good, but to big. Some thing that can be carried on ones person would be good.
posted by flummox on Apr 17, 2006 - 2 answers

I miss my AM radio. Help me find a unit that actually receives it. [more inside]
posted by verytres on Jan 26, 2006 - 11 answers

I need an efficient and lost cost way to allow my clients to download audio files I have created. I do radio production. 1-4 MB files not unusual. Suggestions?
posted by dcinrhode on Nov 11, 2005 - 4 answers

The factory-installed stereo in my car has stopped playing CDs, and my commute is fairly long, so this is essentially unacceptable. I've looked into getting it repaired, but the whole stereo'll have to be sent away for weeks, and it'll end up costing a bunch. But I've yet to find an add-on in-dash stereo for $200 or less that isn't terribly ugly. [more inside]
posted by Plutor on Oct 17, 2005 - 15 answers

Need a reliable cd burner to burn audio cds for radio show. [more inside]
posted by EvilKenji on Sep 29, 2005 - 7 answers

My friend has a VW Gol (not a Golf). She just had her stereo stolen. The wires that hook into the car's speaker system are fine and dandy. Is there a way to attach a portable CD Player to these wires alone (without replacing the stereo system and using a cd-player adaptor etc.)? [more inside]
posted by punkbitch on Sep 11, 2005 - 7 answers

Sirius subscription: Lifetime, month-to-month, or other? [more inside]
posted by Gudlyf on Aug 5, 2005 - 10 answers

AudioTheatreFilter: I was an avid listener of SciFi.com's Seeing Ear Theatre, but the site has been stagnant for years and I've finally decided it's time to move on. So what's out there in online radio/audio drama? [more inside]
posted by nelleish on Jul 15, 2005 - 3 answers

What are the best tricks, using an audio program like Audacity, for improving a recording of a phone interview where the other guy sounds really quiet, but your voice is loud? What compression/decibal settings are typically best, and what other effects will bring the quiet voice up -- perhaps without making the loud voice much louder? [more inside]
posted by inksyndicate on Mar 9, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm looking for streaming Japanese-language talk or news radio. Specifically, I'm looking for a live feed rather than short clips (the latter of which I seem to find tons of), and preferably low-bandwidth audio-only rather than video. I don't read Japanese, so searching is difficult.
posted by tirade on Dec 5, 2004 - 3 answers

What to do with a Receiver? Someone in my building left a decent Pioneer receiver near the dumpster, obviously hoping that someone would put it to good use. I believe I might be that person, but am not sure what to do with it. I've already got a reliable radio that I enjoy listening to, my record player has it's own pre-amp, and I don't feel a need to add surround sound to the TV (in part because it would mean buying a mess of speakers). But I'm betting someone out there in MeFi land has a clever and novel idea for how it might be employed. [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Nov 5, 2004 - 11 answers

What with all the brouhaha over Howard Stern's move to saltellite radio, I've become interested in this service. But I listen to music almost exclusively on-the-go. So I'd only subscribe if I could listen on an iPod-like device. Are there any small, portable satellite radio receivers? I tried Googling, but I'm too ignorant about receivers to understand the results.
posted by grumblebee on Oct 10, 2004 - 9 answers

What is the best software for a radio station to use when streaming live audio via the internet? Similarly, what piece of software do most individuals use to listen to webcasts? [MI] [more inside]
posted by darainwa on Aug 22, 2004 - 15 answers

I design museum exhibits. Is there an off-the-shelf product that'll broadcast at least 4 channels to 20 or so headphones over a range of not more than a few hundred feet (or some variable distance)? Importantly, the headphones would allow the user to choose which channel to listen to. I'm looking for something far easier than setting up my own FM broadcast station...

There are things that get close, but I haven't seen a single solution that covers all the bases.
posted by warhol on Aug 8, 2004 - 9 answers

Anyone own a Tivoli PAL portable radio? Or have another lightweight, portable radio with audio-in they'd like to recommend? I'm looking for a small little gadget to take on a long trip, to the beach, and other places. [more inside]
posted by josh on Jun 9, 2004 - 10 answers

Are there external wifi-receiver devices I can plug into an iPod? If so, can you please direct me to some choices?
posted by timyang on Jun 1, 2004 - 8 answers