I need to split the audio signal outputs (CD, tuner, Computer etc) to different amplifiers in my house, what do I need to do this?
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posted by misterpatrick
on Feb 4, 2011 -
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Audiophile questions: HiFi CD player vs DAC. What benefit is there to a CD player compared to just getting a quality digital/analog converter? What exactly is a quality DAC? Help me avoid audiophile snake oil!
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posted by cotterpin
on Jan 24, 2011 -
15 answers
I have a Droid Incredible and the only minijack it likes appears to like are attached to my iPod headphones (not headset). Does anyone know of a minijack-minijack or minijack-RCA cable that would make it happy?
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posted by ijoyner
on Jan 12, 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 -
22 answers
I would like to upgrade or completely replace a 30+ year old stereo system, but don't know where to start. Previous questions seem to be oriented toward home theater, which is not an interest, or to address details instead of the overall approach.
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posted by Kevin S
on Dec 12, 2010 -
18 answers
Do I need to buy speakers? What the hell is an HU? Can someone hold my hand while I try to get the speakers fixed in this pontiac vibe?
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posted by Think_Long
on Dec 9, 2010 -
6 answers
Why is my car randomly not starting? I just installed a new stereo head unit and I assume it has something to do with the ground...
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posted by lakerk
on Nov 12, 2010 -
4 answers
How can I get rid of the audio interference caused when I use a 12v charger with an mp3 player in my car?
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posted by Popcorn
on Oct 23, 2010 -
10 answers
Can you recommend a reliable & affordable stereo receiver? I had a Sony receiver which worked for a couple of years and then broke.
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posted by pantufla
on Oct 22, 2010 -
21 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of bookshelf or floor stereo speakers that will work well with a 125W amp for $200 or less.
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posted by Alexdan4
on Oct 16, 2010 -
6 answers
TurntableFilter: Distortion within 'table itself requires diagnosis and repair. Troubleshooting ideas and/or audio technician recommendations near Boston, MA much appreciated!
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posted by alexandermatheson
on Aug 17, 2010 -
6 answers
I inherited a NAD 214 stereo power amplifier. I plugged it into power and the lights came on. In order to get it out of the house (spring cleaning) I listed it on ebay for $5 and said it powers up fine. But now it's getting lots of attention and I have people asking me if it works properly.
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posted by bingoes
on Aug 14, 2010 -
16 answers
While driving into work yesterday, the stereo in my car mysteriously stopped working. I was listening to NPR, then ... nothing ... just silence. Help me troubleshoot this problem, or suggest a solution for getting it fixed.
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posted by slogger
on Jul 28, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm going to be renting a car and want to make sure that my iPod can be hard wired into the stereo. Help!
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posted by edbyford
on Jul 12, 2010 -
13 answers
I want to be able to stream music or video straight from my PC to my TV and stereo system. What's the best way to do this? Will a WD TV Live work, or are there other options?
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posted by gchucky
on Jul 5, 2010 -
6 answers
I need a COMPLETE in-dash GPS-Stereo-Mp3 solution for a 2001 Lincoln Navigator to replace the factory soul-crushing CD/Cassette pile of disappointment.
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posted by sandra_s
on Jun 6, 2010 -
10 answers
I keep buying low-end home theatre systems and they keep breaking. Maybe I'm not actually buying the right thing?
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posted by roll truck roll
on Jun 4, 2010 -
12 answers
Where is a good place to look for reel to reel audio tapes? Especially ones with non-music recordings on them.
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posted by tuck_nroll
on Jun 3, 2010 -
5 answers
Where to find a new (or used) preamp that is like an Onkyo Integra P-304, P-306, P-308, P-309, or P-3030?
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posted by bengarland
on Apr 26, 2010 -
1 answer
My older panasonic car stereo/cd player has rca cd-changer inputs but no aux in, is there some way to trick it to use the cd-changer input for an ipod?
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posted by ennui.bz
on Mar 8, 2010 -
13 answers
Based on their good reviews and cheap price, I bought a pair of
JBL Control 1 Pros for my DJ setup at home without realizing they were passive speakers. Any recommendations for a cheap amplifier? I just need some basic reference monitors for my turntables/mixer so I'm a little out of my depth when it comes to wading though reviews on audiophile websites.
posted by cosmic osmo
on Jan 30, 2010 -
4 answers
I have a non-Sport 2007 Honda Fit with a factory radio. It has an Auxiliary-in button on the controls, but no physical aux-input (unlike the Sport, which does). How can I best get my iPod to play through my Honda stereo (with an FM Modulator as a last resort)?
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posted by newfers
on Jan 21, 2010 -
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I'd like to put a system in our master bedroom (<400 sqf) and I'm overwelmed. Receiver/amp, speakers, and my ipod is all I need. I'd like the speakers to be small and wall mounted. I have a recommendation for Paradigm Reference Mini Monitors. Any comparables? Is that a good direction to go in, or should I go the "ceiling can" route?
How'bout the receiver?
Any and all recommendations are welcome.
posted by Mr.Me
on Jan 8, 2010 -
2 answers
Please help me figure out the best stereo equipment setup to hook up to in-ceiling speakers.
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posted by Mid
on Jan 6, 2010 -
4 answers
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?
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posted by misterpatrick
on Dec 10, 2009 -
5 answers
Home amp filter: Shallow cabinet, 5.1-channel, three-input-HDMI, two-zone, good-quality amplifier-receiver -- does it exist?
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posted by rleamon
on Nov 15, 2009 -
2 answers
[Hi-Fi / HT filter] Help me find the right front speakers for my receiver, so that both music and movies sound good !
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posted by madeinitaly
on Oct 14, 2009 -
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I'm getting married in 3 weeks, and I need some sort of stereo for the wedding ceremony to play music from my iPod. It will not be amplified, so it needs to be able to play loud enough to play outdoors for about 60 people, without a massive amount of distortion. Oh, and as a pipe dream, it would be optionally battery operated. Suggestions?
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posted by suburbanrobot
on Oct 1, 2009 -
13 answers
Unpolarized cord used in a device that expects a polarized cord. Device no longer works. Doomed?
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posted by medpt
on Sep 30, 2009 -
8 answers
By 1989 the boombox had established a fairly stable place in the pantheon of pop culture cinema, with the releases of both
Do the Right Thing and
Say Anything. Can you remember seeing (and hearing!) the machine in earlier films? I'm especially interested to learn its earliest appearances.
posted by billtron
on Sep 26, 2009 -
16 answers
I'm on a budget and want to upgrade my audio system. What receiver/speakers I should purchase to get the most for my money?
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posted by vmrob
on Sep 22, 2009 -
24 answers
Is there a bluetooth receiver that will function as a mic but allow me to use my own earbuds?
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posted by boo_radley
on Sep 6, 2009 -
6 answers
I like my vinyl records. I want to make digital files out of them. What are my options ... which don't include a new turntable and, preferably but not absolutely, don't require my computer and stereo to be in the same room? I'm on a Mac.
posted by You Should See the Other Guy
on Sep 2, 2009 -
19 answers
How do I best leverage my mp3 device, considering it is not an iPod?
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posted by Tbola
on Aug 17, 2009 -
9 answers
I found a radiogram on the street. There are two short wires out the back, both stripped about 1/4" bare, and no plug. With regard to polarity, does it matter how I attach a new lead and plug? I'm in the US and will be plugging it in to 110V.
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posted by carter
on Aug 14, 2009 -
12 answers
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 -
24 answers
