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This one doesn't have a HDMI on it (although the pdf manual shows one with an HDMI out - must be a higher model. I've been in touch with Mike Hurd and I'm going to try out the Behringer interface. Hopefully, it will do dts and dolby digital audio because I've got some dts audio CDs. Thanks all for your replys. And Germikan - I've heard that the beer might be pretty good in your part of the world. Slainte. Hamish

Hi Mike, That's a kind offer. I'd like to try it out before I buy one. I'll send you my email through the pm or contact button. Thanks. Hamish

Hi Mike, I've seen you up on the board here for a long time. And every now and then I get to see Nipigon from 37,000 feet. The receiver has unused optical inputs, so is this how it would go? Hook the optical cable from the receiver optical in back to the Behringer soundcard, the usb from the soundcard back to the laptop and then set the receiver input for optical? Are the laptop soundcard ouputs changed for this or can they remain for speakers/headset? Thanks for the info. I'll look into it. Slainte. Hamish

Stumped on this one. I want to use my laptop so I can get it close to the receiver and have the tunes digitally go into the receiver (Denon 1708). Here's what I've tried so far - Music Match or Windows Media Player, the pc headphone output switched to digital out and a mini plug (1/8") running into the coaxial input on the receiver by using a mini to rca adapter. The receiver coaxial input has been working fine with the coaxial digital output signal from a CD player, so that end seems to be working. What I want to do if and when I get this going, is play the digital stereo signal into the receiver and use the neural surround processor. I've been using this setup as mentioned from the CD player to the receiver and have had some pretty amazing results with the neural setting. Any tips are appreciated and I'll also tip a dram in your honour. Slainte. Hamish

A prayer sent for your sister and your family to have strength through this sensitive time. Take care. Hamish

More to this guy than meets the pie. I remember him well. RIP, Soupy

Hi Steve, I've been doing some listening to The Decemberists as well. It's hard to describe them in print. Lyrically, they're like nobody else. The drummer can do a mean backbeat. Studio production is stellar. This band is one of the nicest surprises to come along in a long while. And they come from Portland, Oregon of all places, not some misty coalsmokey English wold. My favourite tune is Crane Wife 1 and 2. The tune builds from a folky ballad and shifts into a rocker really smoothly. And there's some bass and acoustic riffs in there that are rare ear candy. If you haven't listened to it, Dido's "Safe Trip Home' might be worth your while. She's got a sound that's all of her own. A lot of emotion in some of her tracks. Brian Eno and Mick Fleetwood are on her team, so the production is state of the art. Anyway, I'll check out We the Kings. But first, a trip to see Mr. Glen Morangie. Slainte. Hamish

unless they're made of "Norwegian Wood"

Back to this thread again - anyway, last week, I found a Yamaha Rx-Z1 dts receiver in a pawnshop for $170 (plus tax = $210) This was Yamaha's flagship receiver with 8 x 130 real watts and real specs. I've hooked it up downstairs instead of my Yamaha RX-1300 to the RF3 surround setup. Incredible for home theatre and even more incredible for music. Long time since I've lucked into something like this. Also got a bottle of Glenmorangie for shooting a bride last weekend. And here's to lynnm. Slainte. Hamish

From your posting, Mikey, I see that Dale has strong loving friends and family. A prayer said here for Dale and all of you. Slainte. Hamish

Hey TheEAR, great to see your posts again. Actually, I was thinking about this last night while sitting in front of the woodstove. My earliest hobby was collecting popsicle sticks. When I was 7, I'd walk the streets of Delhi and pick up old popsicles sticks and stash them in bags in my bedroom. One chilly early autumn night, my collection was immolated in the basement fireplace by my parents. Shortly, Christmas arrived with a Lionel O gauge train that led to years of enjoyment until it was ripped off when in storage,in the early 80s. However, I still have my Eldon slot car gear that went through some elaborate scenery setups, was converted to 12 v. and could run the little Revell or Monogram 1/32 slot cars at home. And there was the stamp collecting - with the venerable ancient Mr. Comely introducing me to stamps, then getting the 'on approval' stamp packets from the Gray Stamp Company in Toronto, and Salada Tea also had stamps sometimes (when they didn't have the little porcelain figures). I've still got the original stamp albums. Then the Beatles changed my world and still do. Then in my early 20s, my friend Ron E.got me into the photography with 2 1/4 Rollei and Mamiya TLRS, various 35 mm SLRS, dichroic enlargers, Cibachrome, Ektaprint 2 and colour printing. (Cibachrome was wicked - you could taste the chemicals before you could smell them - they actually had neutralizing tablets before you poured the used liquid down the drain). And from the late 60s on, always the audio gear, which would and still comes and goes although there's a room full of Crowns downstairs somewhere. And bagpipes, which is very much a family matter as my grandfather and greatgrandfather were pipers. As a youth, there were other attractions that didn't mix with piping such as the Beatles, longhair, hitching to Vancouver,PA and lighting systems, so piping became a background fixture. In the early '90s Merv (been gone for awhile) wanted to start a band here in town and sought me out and got me going again. In the years since, I've been to more places and met more people as a result of piping - so thanks to my family and Merv for supporting that pursuit. And then computers - the early music sharing and chatrooms - of which I'm still friends with some of the people who I was fortunate to meet in person, and then the Klipsch forum as a window into the lives of others - ups and downs - comings and goings. And to where I am now - proud to be associated with such a diverse and sensitive group with a common interest. Thanks Klipsch for inviting us in. Slainte. Hamish

ditto to all, HarryO, hoping to see you back and well. All the best wishes to you and your family through this holiday season. Slainte. Hamish

Hi Dave, In the avatar, that's my cat 'Napster' who was born in the sock box in the Millenium year. Slainte (sort of pronounced slang-ah) is a Scottish version of 'Cheers'. My forum name is Myhamish because that is what my Grandfather used to call me. And Hamish for general purposes. I still listen to a fair bit of Genesis - I still think Genesis were at their best when Peter Gabriel was still with them. One of my all time favourite CDs is still "Selling England by the Pound'. Anyway, one o'clock and time for lunch. Cheers and slainte. Hamish - BTW, Trey - "tar and fathers?" - ouch!!

Hi Dave, Welcome to the forum. Nice to have someone new drop in. I had a look at Nazeing's Wikipedia description. Lots of pubs - by the Epping Forest (of note to vintage Genesis fans), some pubs, golf courses, glass works, a few pubs, and the occasional pub. A dram and pint to you. Slainte. Hamish

A couple of weeks ago on TV Ontario (Ontario's version of PBS) on Monday night, there was an episode of Time Team (UK archeologists who do a 3 day dig every episode) where the Time Team went to France to uncover one of the earliest downed Spitfire wrecks that was flown by Paul Klipsch, RAF. Unfortunately, he didn't survive. Here's a link. http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/T/timeteam/archive/2000wierre.html Kind of interesting that the first time I have even heard the Klipsch name outside of audio circles, that it was also a Paul Klipsch. Thank you for your service, Paul Klipsch, RAF. Slainte. Hamish

2 Century Sams given to me by 90 year old retired Presbyterian minister - a kind and gentle man whom I greatly respect and admire. However, next to the humidor, I have my Ardbeg 10 year old, Glenfiddich, McClellands, Springbank, and Glenmorangie. Slainte. Hamish

I was born a James - named after my Scottish born Grandfather, James Galbraith. There is also an Uncle Jim, a cousin Jim (who became Jamie) and assorted other Jims. At Thanksgiving or Christmas, when Grandma would call "Jim"!, we would all heed the call. Hence, I became Hamish to the family at large and Myhamish to my Grandfather. He lived to be 94 and passed away in 1988 (he wanted to see the Maple Leafs win one more Stanley Cup). I play his pipes, which were his Dad's pipes and in a way, he's still there. Proud to be Myhamish. Slainte, Hamish

OB, Thanks for being a part of my life. I hope life is good for you over the bridge. Slainte. Hamish

I hope this isn't too political or turns into a flame. It's just an idea. Anyway, here we go. Let's take the 25 billion that the North American auto industry is looking for and turn it into coupons or rebates (don't laugh). If someone wants to convert a big gas guzzler into a more fuel efficient (made in North America) rebate qualifying vehicle, they could scrap the guzzler and receive a coupon or rebate to buy the new one. So here's the payoff. Gas guzzlers get off the road and the money is used by consumers to purchase new efficient 'green' vehicles. The auto makers could use that money to develop, retool and manufacture the vehicles here in North America, so jobs and unions remain intact and the green aspects are addressed. Peripheral auto industries and support industries would remain intact. Rebates could be proportionate to the size and age of vehicle scrapped and the green quotient of the vehicle to be purchased. Like I said, it's just an idea. Slainte. Hamish

Just thinking back with a smile when lynnm was still with us. "It is meet to recall that the Great Green Heron rarely flies upside down in the moonlight - (Foo Ling ca.311 AD)"So true, Slainte. Hamish

Hello Mr. Thebes, - the Moviemat Store in Renfrew, Ontario has some Heresies.

Congratulations Old Buckster, Cornwalls sound great with geezer rock. Have fun. Slainte - Hamish

Send me a email or pm, Oldbuckster. I might have what you're looking for. Hamish

Wikipedia describes the butterfly effect as: The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly's wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that ultimately cause a tornado to appear (or prevent a tornado from appearing). The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale phenomena. Had the butterfly not flapped its wings, the trajectory of the system might have been vastly different. If Buddy Holly had taken the bus that day, how would things be different? What do you think?

Been batching it all week on beans and pancakes. Count me in - a group hug and a dram to all. Slainte. Hamish