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Good micro stereo system?

DLWM — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:00:54 -0800

I'm looking for a cheap (about $200) and compact stereo system for my apartment. Mainly it'd be for playing CD's and streaming audio via my Airport Express. I'm interested in the Onkyo CS-315S, CS-325 and CS-415 units, but I can't for the life of my figure out what the hell the difference is. Does anyone know about these systems, or have any other recommendations? I'm also toying with the idea of getting a cheap powered subwoofer, like the Polk PSW10, to go along with whatever system I get -- thoughts?

How to cheat on the phono input?

geoff. — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 14:01:52 -0800

I have a Pioneer PL-518 turntable and an Onkyo HTS-780, they don't work together. Basically the Pioneer has the left/right audio component cables and a little metal prong thing, it looks to be a ground of some sort. I believe, from my reading, that I need a "phono stage" on my receiver, which I do not have. Is there an inexpensive way of getting these two to work together? I mean, without buying a preamp or another receiver?

Networking with a wireless ethernet bridge

trharlan — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:19:12 -0800

I want to use my new Onkyo NC-500 digital audio receiver, but I don't want to run a cord. Can I use a WET11 wireless ethernet bridge with my existing Linksys WRT54G router (that connects to my XP Pro PC where my music collection is hosted) to make the whole thing work? If you answered in the affirmative, what kind of headaches am I looking at getting everything running and stable?

Onkyo movement samples?

Nelson — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:26:47 -0800

Where can I find online audio samples of onkyo movement music?