The last time I bought a stereo, Reagan was president. I don't know if they're even called stereos any more. Please help me figure out what I want and how to set it up.
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posted by The corpse in the library
on Feb 2, 2013 -
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I'm looking to assemble a home stereo for dirt cheap. What do I need to know and how can I get the most ♪ for the least $?
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posted by Scientist
on Dec 5, 2012 -
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I need a new amplifier/receiver for music and TV/home-cinema. I've looked at the Onkyo "network" range, especially entry level around £350-£400, but I am sure I could get my hands on an amp from a few years ago with all the features I desire, and save a bundle. I'd really appreciate your advice.
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posted by 0bvious
on May 8, 2012 -
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What devices/components do we need to store our music library centrally and access it throughout the house? Also, what's a good wireless speaker solution?
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posted by ottereroticist
on Dec 17, 2011 -
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I'm technology speak impaired. Is there a wireless ... thing ... of some kind that we can somehow attach to our old (but terrific sound quality) stereo system so I can stream music to it from my phone or laptop?
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posted by anastasiav
on Nov 25, 2011 -
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I have 300gb of music, a house, several Mac laptops, a Mac G5, a router, two iphones, an ipad, and several external HDs where the music is stored. I would like to be able to play music anywhere in my house, control it wirelessly without the laptops and update libraries as well as all my devices with whatever I like anywhere in the house, without having to drag out the external USB HD to plug into various laptops like I do now. I'm willing to buy equipment to let this happen. Bonus if it lets me move movies onto a USB stick to plug into my nifty new tv. Details under the fold.
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 19, 2011 -
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I found and immediately lost a link the other day that talked about a device that made mp3s sound richer, deeper, perhaps like vinyl (or at least not as compressed as they truly are). It was a rather simple device and the article talked about one brand as low as $150. I don't expect anyone to find the exact page especially as I am not being too descriptive. It was on an audiophile site and was recommended...not one of those 'buy this cheapie/crap product that screws up your music' sort of thing. If anyone knows what I am talking about or has something else that they know that works for improving mp3 sound through stereo, I'm interested. Pardon me for the nebulous post. It is the best my brain can recall. Thanks for your techie/audiophile input.
posted by snap_dragon
on Dec 30, 2010 -
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Sending my music across the room... So I have a 25 year old amp (Technics if it matters) and a record player on the ground floor of one end of my apartment. On the other end, on the second floor, is my computer, which has all my non-vinyl music on it. The music is on an external drive. The computer is an aluminum iMac. Is there a way to get my mp3s to play out of the stereo? Note that at present I have no wireless stuff except a d-link modem and whatever wireless is built into the computer. There are no walls between the computer and the stereo. Please explain it to me as if I was an idiot. A bit more info inside.
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posted by You Should See the Other Guy
on Jul 27, 2009 -
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Once upon a time (the seventies), there existed a Lincoln Majorca live album that stores used to sell stereo equipment. Help me figure out what it was and where it can be found (on CD or mp3).
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posted by phunniemee
on Dec 29, 2008 -
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Is there a wireless headset that will let me listen to beautiful music from my computer as well as make/receive phonecalls on my landline?
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posted by dtgriscom
on Sep 3, 2008 -
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I'm going to be relying on my iMac and the music stored on it for a while. I would like to get a set of speakers so that the computer sounds better. What reasonably-priced powered speakers have folks had success with? I'd rather not get a separate subwoofer. I'd be willing to get a small amp and use my small stereo speakers if all the other options are too crappy. Thanks.
posted by OmieWise
on Aug 7, 2008 -
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Help improve my sound! After listening to some pristine, rich & dynamic music at a friend's studio, I've decided to improve my own setup. The catch? I don't want to spend thousands and have no interest in audiophile snake oil. Recommendations? Details on my existing gear inside.
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posted by aladfar
on Jul 9, 2008 -
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Looking for a home stereo setup that supports internet radio, traditional radio, CD's and MP3's without a computer in the middle.
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posted by rouftop
on May 5, 2008 -
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Does anyone else have problems with their cat attacking the record or the turntable every time they try and play vinyl? She likes that it spins.
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posted by travosaurus
on Jan 12, 2008 -
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I'm setting up a stereo system for a small business but for some reason I can't figure out exactly what I need. Details after the jump...
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posted by ibechase
on Sep 20, 2007 -
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I've lost my hair, I've lost my youth and now it's time for my hearing to follow. recommend a stereo system, please.
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posted by krautland
on Sep 4, 2006 -
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Why don't more songs use total stereo seperation of different instruments? It worked for the Beatles. Why did they use it so extensively when few others seem to have?
posted by riotgrrl69
on Aug 23, 2006 -
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Stereoidiot filter: I recently purchased an older turntable and am unable to connect it to my (newer) stereo. Help!
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posted by huskerdont
on Mar 4, 2006 -
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So, I'm gonna DJ tonight using my 12" PowerBook as the source. I know the mixer requires mono--the question is how to do it. I don't want to ignore the right stereo channel. But do I use a stereo-mono adapter? Stereo-mono cable? Software?
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posted by kenneth
on Jan 18, 2006 -
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i just bought a tivoli system (kloss model 2, extra speaker and cd) and have it on the bookshelf but some questions:
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posted by luriete
on Jan 7, 2006 -
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Are my recording needs met by a Creative Zen Nano Plus? If not, what device would easily allow fairly good recording from an unamplified single point stereo mic onto my computer (Mac) at low cost? Alternatively, anyone know much about small, cheap, portable microphone preamps?
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posted by sirion
on Dec 4, 2005 -
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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.
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posted by Plutor
on Oct 17, 2005 -
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If you had $200-500 you could use in obtaining an entirely new stereo system, solely for the purpose of making mixtapes, what'd you do with it?
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posted by Ash3000
on Aug 14, 2005 -
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I've always played music through my PC & PC speakers, or through a cheap boombox/stereo. I get decent quality through my PC, but I'd really like to separate it out and get some good speakers for just for music. The problem is, I don't exactly know how to go about this.
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posted by devilsbrigade
on Apr 25, 2005 -
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In considering the home entertainment setup for the house I've just purchased, I'm looking for suggestions and advice on going wireless and streaming music from a PC to, well, everywhere. How best to do this? The main PC doing the work can be located anywhere, but I'd sure like some sort of control over what's playing in each of the main locations. Stereo in the living room, maybe some small speakers in the kitchen and upstairs... whatever. Your experience and product recommendations, please.
posted by danwalker
on Dec 27, 2004 -
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My car CD player (a Sony unit, probably about 6 years old) pretty much stutters/skips every CD I put in it, usually 5-10 minutes into the disk. Should I replace it, or try those lens cleaner thingies? Also, if I go to replace it, what's the metric in CD players' model specs that will tell me how well the lens will handle light scratches and/or burned CDs? I guess I could just get a really expensive one, but the only feature I really care about is that it doesn't skip.
posted by luser
on Sep 14, 2004 -
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I just bought a new car stereo that plays MP3/WMA cds. My question: which format is better in the car?
posted by Quartermass
on Jun 10, 2004 -
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Can anyone recommend a tube (valve) amplifier kit in the ~ $500 (US) range? I was going to buy one of the Passion Audio Kit i11 amps but the company that offered them, Rotac in Quebec, quit selling them April 1st.
posted by tommasz
on Apr 22, 2004 -
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posted by jmd82
on Dec 16, 2003 -
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I'm looking for a gadget - essentially a low powered stereo FM transmitter I can plug into the sound output of my PC and broadcast the music on my harddrive to the various clock radios and stereos around my house. I guess a 30m range would be ample (although it does have to get through some pretty thick walls). So far the closest thing I've found are tiny battery-powered transmitters designed to plug into a CD-walkman and sit next to your car stereo while you drive - pretty useless for my purposes. Does anyone out there know of a suitable transmitter? And here's the crunch - do you think it would even be legal in Australia?
posted by Jimbob
on Dec 13, 2003 -
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