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Since when is "compression" lossy? Mp3, ogg, acc etc. "convert" digital audio. Lossless codecs compress; tacky lack of attention to detail on the author's part Slim Devices rock, well, the squeezebox does. I'm using a Saitek Wireless (rf xmitter really) speaker for my son's room, cheap solution and it works okay with good enough sound. I'm actually considering adding an Apple Airport Express to extend my wi-fi network in the house and stream music to an IGroove now that Airport can be used with Windows & Linksys routers. The SlimDevice Transporter is tempting, but then you need another amp and speakers, and it seems overpriced. The Roku Radio is a nice all in one solution, but it must be controlled from the remote via UPnP; the Transporter allows dig. input so it could act as another zone to output direct signal to, but if you connect it via ethernet you accessing your archived library via the Transporter; Ialways prefer the interface and endless options of J. River Media Center. I can browse album covers, make smartlists, make playlists, etc. 2K for a way to move your digitzed files around is a joke. Get a Turion 800$ laptop and then you can have full access to your audio library via J. River Media Center via wi-fi, add an external soundcard & hard wire something to the laptop or add an Airport Express and it will sound like 2K. Dr. C

The Sunfire Premp has been working nicely to archive vinyl using an EMU1212m soundcard. I would, however, like to get a hotter signal with the most optimal method (wouldn't mind a touch more gain from the phono overall for listeing through RF-7s). For recording, I use the Tape out which is independent of the main volume control of the preamp, -10db since it is unbalanced RCA>1/4". I have three options: 1. Use software gain as implemented by the EMU Patchmix software. There is the possability that the digital headroom is not being used (emu is 24bit hardware I think) and "bits are being thrown away". Not sure about all this but the consenus on a few forums was that EMU needs to be asked specifically how they handle their software trim pots. I record currently at 32bit float/44kHz. 2. Get someone to do the prescribed resistor change to boost phono preamp gain. Probably the best option. 3. Use balanced audio cables, XLR main outs of the Sunfire preamp -which are in the main volume circuit of the pre- and use the +4db Pro setting on the EMU. If I get enough gain w/o having to crank the volume knob on the pre, is this a feasible solution, and would the benefits of XLR make it worthwhile. thanks Dr. Cilantro

MAN, I feel oldER....I apologize for not thanking you guys earlier, I got really wrapped up in school last year and time is flying by! I am trying to get a bunch of classes done this summer as well because in the Fall we are expecting our first addition to the family, a baby boy. Anyway, I picked up a ton of stuff...here's a start: Sealed LPs: Leonard Bernstein & NY Phill. - Shostakovitch Symphony No. 5 Op. 47 - ML 5445 Col. Mstwrks Leonard Bernstein & NY Phill. - Vivaldi Concerto C Major for Diverse Instru. (w/ Mandolins)>Concerto D Minor for Oboe, Strings, & Cembalo: Solo Oboe is Harold Gomberg>Concerto in C Minor for Flute, Strings, & Cembalo: Solo FLute is John Wimmer> Concerto in C Major for Piccolo, Strings, & Cembalo: Solo Piccolo is F. William Heim - Col. Mstrwrks. ML 5459 Petter Maag & Philharmonia Hungaria - Schubert Music to Rosamunde - TV 34330 Turnabout Vox Eugen Ormandy w/ Phildelphia Orchestra - Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 7 in E Flat Major - Col. Mastwrks. ML5749 NM LPs: Guido Cantelli w/ Phillharmonic Symphony Orch. of NY - Vivaldi The Seasons Op. 8 - John Corgliano solo violin - ML 5044 Phillpe Entremont - Claire de Lune: A Debussy Piano Recital - ML 5614 VG+-VG++ LPs: 10" 33rpm Jaques Offenbach - Hoffman's Ezrahlungen - Duetsche Grammophon LPE 17049 Pierre Monteux w/ Boston Symphony - Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 - LSC-2239 RCA Red Seal Rubinstein - Mozart Concertos 21 & 23 Conducted by Alfred Wallenstein - LSC 2634 Joef Hoffman plays Beethoven - Everest X-903 (Sonata Op. 2 No. 3 in C Major>Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 in C sharp minor>Rondo A Capriccio Op. 129>Turkish March from the "Ruins Of Athens"Op. 113 transcribed by Anton Rubinstein John Ogdon w. Philharmonia Orchestra cond. by John Pritchard- Rachmaniov Piano Conertos No. 2 In C Minor - ALP 1928 (UK RCA issue? shaded white dog) David Oistrakh with Phillharmonic Orchestra of NY cond. by Dimitri Mitropoulos - Shostakovitch Violin Concerto Op. 99 (First Recording) - ML

I have been listening to a lot of different stuff lately and plan on a morning session of some Beethoven Violin Concertos as well as listing my newest batch of classical here for further orientation. Thanks guys!!!! DC

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Trying to buy a nice camera since baby #1 is on the way! I have for sale: (2) Studio Projects B1 microphones, (2) 20 ft. XLR cables, (2) Zaolla 1ft. XLR>1/4" silverline (solid silver), (1) Atlas mic stand, (2) shock mounts, (2) windguards - 250$ shipped ( A STEAL!) 280$ add (1) micstand www.catuccio.net/studio.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zaolla Silverline 1/4">RCA pair (locking plugs) solid silver interconnect 6ft - 100$ shipped Zaolla Silverline 1/4">RCA pair (locking plugs) 1ft. 20$ shipped www.catuccio.net/IMG_0218.JPG these cables are perfect for use with emu cards, mixers, or instruments (note: they are not balanced configurations) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) VTI audio rack 4 shelves, black, with spikes (pads for wood floors included), like new: VTI BL404 - BL Series 4 Shelf Audio Rack Features: * Accommodates up to 27" TV set and three audio / video components. * Stackable structure and additional shelf can be added to make it a six shelf unit (see related items). * No assembly required. * Cap and adjustable spike color: available in 24K Gold-polished, Black or Silver. Also Silver Grey Poles available with Silver Caps. * Shelves are MDF (medium density fiberboard) with either a woodgrain finish, or powder finish in black * Shelf color: available in Black, Oak or Cherry. * Clearance spacing: bottom of frame to shelf top 9", 7", 7". * Width between sides of poles: 20 1/4". * Maximum weight load capacity: 350 Lbs. * Single shelf weight load capacity: 200 Lbs. * Overall dimensions: 23 3/4" (W) X 20 " (D) X 32" (H) 185$ shipped www.catuccio.net/vti.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lexmark Z705 printer - 20$ shipped Logitech MX 1000 laser mouse & charger - 50$ shipped Sony VAIO PCG-8A1R-DVD-rom/cdrw- coffee shorted system 45$ shipped Linksys BEFSR11 vers. 2 router 15$ shipped AT&T CallVantage Telephone Adapter - 18$ shipped AXIM X51V 624mHz 8gb cfcard & tons of extras - 565$ shipped I have decided to sell my X51V and purchase a Canon digital camera as ours was stolen a few months ago. I am biting my lip because I have put a lot of time and effort into configuring it according to all the great advice on Aximsite.com. With 4 PC's at home I can't justify yet another one which is with me all of the time; to much other stuff needs to get done. WARRANTY (2YEAR LIMITED) IS TRANSFERRABLE (purchased about 3 months ago). The manual states we simply have to inform Dell of the transaction. This x51v is near mint; clean screen and no marks or scratches & you get a TON of extras. includes: * Axim x51v * USB Cradle * Adapter connector * Rhinoskin (black rubber) case (awesome because you can lay the x51v against a book on a desk, at an angle, and it won't slip down) * Seagate 8gb CF II Microdrive * Car charger and adapter * Radioshack FM transmitter (8 frequencies/battery powered or by car adapter) * (2) AC adapter & localized power cord (one for USB cradle & separate one for workplace/backpack) * (3) Standard battery (1100 mAh) * Documentation * (2) Stylus' Your choice of hard reset software currently installed; to summarize the chargers you get: the USB cradle with its AC adapter, the car charger & its plug to connect it to the Axim, AND an extra AC adapter that has the plug to connect it to the Axim. I guarentee all items will not be DOA, you will be happy, if you need a blazing fast PDA with all the extras, here it is. I will make a serious effort to lay out everything and take a pic w/ my friend's camera before the end of the day tomorrow, but please bid or buy w/ confidence: free shipping in continental USA with Buy It Now (DHL ground). www.catuccio.net/aximx51v.jpg asking 565$ shipped email for pics: JCATUCCIO@TAMPABAY RR COM heatware:jonathancatuccio ebay:nommo3 Dr. C

Will Klipsch sell a set of spikes to me or there some available that work for the RF-7's. Any Hw-19 users out there that have fitted their HW-19 with spikes that fit the exisitng threads. IIRC they are about 1/4". thanks Dr. C

I have a 6ft run of Zaolla Silverline 1/4" > RCA that I have been trying to part with. PM me if interested. v/r Dr. C

Hey guys, thanks for the responses. I am using a Sunfire Classic pre. The +4 is always mentioned in terms of "pro" gear i.e. balanced xlr cables and the like I have tried the +4 into the pre and it sounds okay, going the other way, as I said the sound card can't deal with it. I'll try playing with it some more. thanks so much JC

Can anyone clarify if running +4 out of a soundcard with 1/4">RCA cables into a tube pre-amp is safe? Someone is trying to tell me it is and my impression (or experience) is that when you try to boost input to the card from the pre by switching to +4 you actually get a drop in volume (impd. mismatch?), I'm wondering if this is a way to squeeze out a hotter signal w/o using the software on the card. Due to Replay Gain being wacky it's a pain to use software faders...but that's neither here nor there. What exactly is the danger of a +4 signal running into a Sunfire tube pre? thanks! Dr. C

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Run of the mill HW-19jr., Grado Sonata 4.5mv, JS Electrostatic Air Bearing tonearm. I bought the player and arm for 400$; I run the air pumps in the closet in a box. It needs a lot of care to setup but once it is it's a lot of fun. I use my rig a lot for archiving old & rare records. I have the homemade record cleaner in the closet (modified 1hp shopvac & broken Kenwood TT) and the system connects to the HTPC. I keep realizing, the analog v.s digital archive argument is null since I can't play an out of print record on my cd player. Listening to all the classical I picked up at 2nd hands around here as well as reggae, jazz, blues, rock n roll. keep spinning Dr. C should be some close up picks of the arm in here: http://www.catuccio.net/web/index.html http://www.catuccio.net/IMG_0123small.bmp

I've been eyeing RTR players lately in the second hand music stores around here, may just have to pick one up. One thing that comes to mind amidst the mention of "not going back to vinyl" or "moving forward to cd"...seems like putting all your eggs in one basket. One does it have to be one or the other...I guess if your not spinning it, yes that makes sense. For me, I NEED my vinyl rig.....how many out of print wonders will I find in the next year? For collectors, vinyl will NEVER be outdated as long as we are looking for pieces to archive. I have the HTPC hooked into the tube pre and tube Quicksilver amps. Old tech & new tech in symbiosis. The TT lets me archive those juicy rare 45's I pull off of Ebay. The RTR will let me play my uncle's old reels and see what all the huff is about. I am not going to archive every LP but a terabyte of cd's and some choice vinyl as I see fit....why not? Best of both worlds.... JCatuccio aka Dr. Cilantro

Still for sale, and you have an email. Dr. C

Link fixed, and you have a PM Jonny dB. Dr. C

(1) VTI audio rack 4 shelves, black, with spikes (metal pads (discs) for wood floors included), like new. This style: www.catuccio.net/VI1001_l.jpg But this color scheme: www.catuccio.net/geekroom.htm VTI BL404 - BL Series 4 Shelf Audio Rack Features: * Accommodates up to 27" TV set and three audio / video components. * Stackable structure and additional shelf can be added to make it a six shelf unit (see related items). * No assembly required. * Cap and adjustable spike color: available in 24K Gold-polished, Black or Silver. Also Silver Grey Poles available with Silver Caps. * Shelves are MDF (medium density fiberboard) with either a woodgrain finish, or powder finish in black * Shelf color: Black * Clearance spacing: bottom of frame to shelf top 9", 7", 7". * Width between sides of poles: 20 1/4". * Maximum weight load capacity: 350 Lbs. * Single shelf weight load capacity: 200 Lbs. * Overall dimensions: 23 3/4" (W) X 20 " (D) X 32" (H) asking 190$ shipped firm email jcatuccio@tampabay.rr.com Dr. C

tightened up nicely. The Captain is on the prowl, I hear he is developing a .077 watt SET amplifier which he will house in a modded & modernized gun metal grey Scott 299B chassis...he has hopes for it and his agent (his mom) is currently ironing out a deal with QVC's Eastern Europe partner DOA who offered to provide 3 tons of orange drops pulled from destitute Conn organs that were confiscated by The State during the era of the Iton Curtain. I'll check tonight on the dimensions, and hit you back. You'd have to find a shelf for it because I lost the one that came with it. You could use anything of course. The closet was sold early this morning, they are coming to rip it out later today. Dr. C

Does anyone have a clue what this artifact is?: A horizontal ripple (stretching across the screen left to right) traveling from the bottom of the screen to the top. Happens at random times; does not have to be action shot but seems to happen only when watching video. This would occur on both DVI & VGA connection. Using a DFI NF3 w/ Gigabyte 6600 via VGA. Machine is oc'd 95mHz but prime & memtest stable. Card is no oc'd. Display is a 32" Olevia LCD. Driver is the 78.03. Thoughts: This occurs with DVD video as well as .avi etc. LOTR looks really good except for this @#$@%# ripple! I was getting a lot of tearing and activated the vettical sync to be Always On and the tearing went away....the picture became so much more stable. The ripple, however, remains. I need to test with a standalone DVD player on the same circuit as everything else. Try a different driver. I am running FWrites on and 8x AGP in the bios. Don't know what the aperture is set at. I haven't tried to shut down some processes yet, but I think I set Hardware Accelration down a notch. I will make a definitive test tongiht using J. River Media Center/Nvidia DVD decoder(VMR9) and using Zoom Play Pro/Dscaler5(VMR9). I noticed this artifact on both DVI and VGA, quality seemed the same and I could achieve the native 1:1 pixel ratio with VGA so I stuck with it. I have Klispch RF-7's pretty close to the LCD. (see link in sig). I tipped one in real close while playing a dvd and didn't see any effects on the monitor, but they are shielded anyway: "The new Reference Series flagships 1.75" titanium dome compression driver is coupled to an 8" square Tractrix® Horn and powered by an unusually large, video-shielded 22oz. magnet." I know the artifact occurs while audio components are on but have to check about when turned off. The circuit is not overload because the electrician was here and I was pulling 4 amps on a 15amp circuit with everything on. There is no dimmer in the room, but maybe in the other room which IS on the same 15amp curcuit. I really want to get rid of this artifact because it is driving me CRAZY. thanks for all your help everyone. dR. C

Yep...I'm too lazy and busy for Ebay these days, but I may clean out the closet and put it on next week.

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I have for sale: Dell 19" LCD 1900FP (no dead pixels, ex. condition) - 240$ shipped sale pending LX700 mouse w/ IR reciever/charging station; light use - 40$ shipped 7ft. Monster USB cable w/ ferrite cores on each end - 30$ shipped Buffalo Tech. BH5 512mb 3200 (1 stick) [specs are DD466 at 3-3-3 with little Vdimm At DD400 you may be able to get close to 2-2-2] - 90$ shipped (1) VTI audio BL404 rack 4 shelves, black, with spikes (pads for wood floors included), like new 225$ shipped Accommodates up to 27" TV set and three audio / video components. Stackable structure and additional shelf can be added to make it a six shelf unit (see related items). No assembly required. Cap and adjustable spike color: available in 24K Gold-polished, Black or Silver. Also Silver Grey Poles available with Silver Caps. Shelves are MDF (medium density fiberboard) with either a woodgrain finish, or powder finish in black Shelf color: available in Black, Oak or Cherry. Clearance spacing: bottom of frame to shelf top 9", 7", 7". Width between sides of poles: 20 1/4". Maximum weight load capacity: 350 Lbs. Single shelf weight load capacity: 200 Lbs. Overall dimensions: 23 3/4" (W) X 20 " (D) X 32" (H) CC89259 Speaker Wires (pair-terminated with bare wire) - 80$ shipped Turntable wall mount - made in Italy - brand? GREAT wall mount w/ spikes for placing piece of wood or corian, then TT. Spikes make it a breeze to level turntable - 85$ shipped Zaolla Silverline 1/4">RCA (locking plugs) solid silver core interconnet 6ft - 95$ shipped Lexmark LX700 printer - 25$ shipped 25FT. Phoenix Gold DVI cable - 45$ shipped DFI Ultra Infinity has active cooling on Northbridge (mb w/ box/manual/driver cd/floppy) - 55$ shipped JVC Super VHS ET VCR - static playback; a band on screen. needs repair/parts...very good chance just a pro cleaning is needed but I we are getting a DVD/VCR combo 20$ shipped MSI Ti4200 - make offer GeForece FX5500 - make offer There are some pics here in the Audio Gear section: www.catuccio.net/geekroom Please email for any particular pics if you need them. Email at jcatucci@tampabay.rr.com Heat ID is jonathancatuccio Dr. C

We were required to have flood insurance for our new home and purchased through USAA, who handles all of our insurance - vehicle, homeowner, & flood. I keep receipts, papers, and PC backups in a safe; I still need to document the gear with pics though. Quicken has an inventory program for insurance purposes that is included with the Quicken $ software. Dr. C

I have for sale: LX700 mouse w/ IR reciever/charging station; light use - 40$ shipped 37GB Raptor runs great; going with Samsung RAID for HTPC - 70$ SOLD 7ft. Monster USB cable w/ ferrite cores on each end - 30$ shipped Jensen Powered Antennae (indoor) w/ power supply - 10$ shipped Buffalo Tech. BH5 512mb 3200 (1 stick) [specs are DD466 at 3-3-3 with little Vdimm At DD400 you may be able to get close to 2-2-2] - 100$ shipped (1) VTI audio rack 4 shelves, black, with spikes (pads for wood floors included), like new: VTI BL404 - BL Series 4 Shelf Audio Rack Features: * Accommodates up to 27" TV set and three audio / video components. * Stackable structure and additional shelf can be added to make it a six shelf unit (see related items). * No assembly required. * Cap and adjustable spike color: available in 24K Gold-polished, Black or Silver. Also Silver Grey Poles available with Silver Caps. * Shelves are MDF (medium density fiberboard) with either a woodgrain finish, or powder finish in black * Shelf color: available in Black, Oak or Cherry. * Clearance spacing: bottom of frame to shelf top 9", 7", 7". * Width between sides of poles: 20 1/4". * Maximum weight load capacity: 350 Lbs. * Single shelf weight load capacity: 200 Lbs. * Overall dimensions: 23 3/4" (W) X 20 " (D) X 32" (H) 215$ shipped 225$ shipped CC89259 Speaker Wires (pair-terminated with bare wire) - 80$ shipped Turntable wall mount - made in Italy - brand? GREAT wall mount w/ spikes for placing piece of wood or corian, then TT. Spikes make it a breeze to level turntable - 85$ shipped Zaolla Silverline 1/4">RCA (locking plugs) solid silver core interconnet 6ft - 95$ shipped Lexmark LX700 printer - 25$ shipped Dell 1900FP LCD monitor - no dead pixels, excellent condition 300$ shipped 25FT. Phoenix Gold DVI cable - 45$ shipped DFI Ultra Infinity has active cooling on Northbridge (mb w/ box/manual/driver cd/floppy) - 55$ shipped JVC Super VHS ET VCR - static playback; a band on screen. needs repair/parts...very good chance just a pro cleaning is needed but I we are getting a DVD/VCR combo 20$ shipped MSI Ti4200 - make offer GeForece FX5500 - make offer As easy as it easy to make a gallery I just don't have the time because of the move and summer school. There are some pics here in the Audio Gear section: www.catuccio.net/geekroom Please email for any particular pics if you need them. Email at jcatuccio@tampabay.rr.com Heat ID is jonathancatuccio