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    Favorite Cover Songs and Why?

    I also enjoy eccentric covers Of course one could argue that Dylan's always done eccentric covers of himself
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    Favorite Cover Songs and Why?

    I can't believe nobody has mentioned Aretha Or Otis Redding (Respect's writer) And then two (of many) great covers of Van Morrison Sorry I can't find a better version of Jimi
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    The Perfect Remote? An Audioholics Soundbyte.

    The problem with remotes aren't so much the remotes as the devices they control. Infrared is not a particularly reliable communication method. But the biggest problem with remotes is that communication is one-way. The Harmony is a great idea where you can push a button to switch sources and...
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    2013 $500 AV Receiver Roundup

    Is 7.x important in the $500 range? I agree. It seems that if you're creating a system where 7.x actually makes a difference over 5.1, a $500 AVR receiver is not how one should be allocating one's resources
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    Why We Measure Audio Equipment Performance

    Re: Questions Thanks for the quick response. I realized upon reading your response that what would be nice would be a description of each segment of the signal path, what types of degradation can occur in that segment, how you measure that degradation and what you can't measure. You did this...
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    Why We Measure Audio Equipment Performance

    Questions I was an avid audiophile until I had kids, in the early digital age. Sine then, I've bought audio components largely by comparing reviews rather than paying attention to specs. This article sparked my interest almost as much by what wasn't said: Preamps: Since you didn't mention...
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    Are Active (HDMI) Cables the Future?

    I hope active cables aren't necessary USB 3.0 supports 5 Gb/s without active cables. Granted that's not isochronous and the cable runs are slightly shorter, but USB3 is already 3 years old so it seems like the industry should be able to come up with something better
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    Are Active (HDMI) Cables the Future?

    Higher resolution desired? I'm surprised nobody has yet replied to: Now, I'm all for high resolution, but is the consumer market really in need of 4K × 2K (3840×2160p24/25/30Hz and 4096×2160p/24Hz) resolutions? Can't digital theaters use something more demanding and consumers be left with...
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    Enter to Win: Olive Media O2M Media Server valued at $599!

    Have you purchased 24bit music in the past? No If so, what are the sources you have purchased from? N/A Are you willing to pay more for higher quality audio? Yes When purchasing music online, do you prefer a subscription or a pay per track/album model? Subscription would be nice. But for...
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    Enter to Win: Aperion 10th Anniversary Home Theater System valued at $1999!!!

    1) What are your home theater system components, including manufacturers and finishes / colors? Amp/Receiver: Carver M500t / Brushed Aluminum Speakers: Polk RTi A1 / Cherry Sub(s): None Sources: Scientific Atlanta 8240 HDC / Matte Silver Memorex MVD 2045 Black AV furniture: Sauder...
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