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    Software or App for HTPC - JRiver a bit frustrating

    No but I'll check those out. Mainly I'm looking for an intuitive and well laid out user interface. I'll do some youtube searching for those apps to see what they're like.
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    Software or App for HTPC - JRiver a bit frustrating

    Friends, I've been using JRiver (version 24 currently) for many years now but it's always been a bit frustrating to use. I'm not crazy about how the views are set up and change as one browses through albums, genres and other categories. Is there anything better out there for an HTPC which...
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    Looking for a decent portable Bluetooth speaker (for my mom)

    What did you end up going with? Any long term update? I purchased the JBL Charge 4 but the sound is not so great. I'm leaning towards the KEF MUO as well. Thanks!
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    Headphone recommendations

    ^^ This. In the same boat, getting ready to shell out the dough for the PXC 550s. However, I also gave a look at the HD 4.50 BTNC & 4.40 BT.
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    Headphone advice for 7 year old

    Thanks rojo - I enjoyed reading your review about the Monoprice headphones and agree that $200 is a bit much. I ended up splitting the difference and picked up the Sennheiser HD 558 from Blinq for $60 shipped (open box). I also set the limiter on our AVR and will also do so on her iPad...
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    Weird audio on headphones via Marantz SR7008

    Kurt, I didn't think about those variables. Your point makes sense and I've found my solution. There's an option to change the source input level which I had long ago adjusted to +1 dB. It does not seem to apply to the headphones thus the volume difference. I adjusted it down to 0 dB and...
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    Weird audio on headphones via Marantz SR7008

    This is an old thread but still informative. I'm having a similar issue with my SR 7008 (low volume on headphones). When I plug in headphones, the volume needs to be upped by 10 to be audible (0-98 is the volume scale). I'm going to check the cable, the adapter and also test with my other set...
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    Headphone advice for 7 year old

    Thanks for the input; also, the article was very helpful. I'm going to enable that feature on both the AVR and iPad.:)
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    Headphone advice for 7 year old

    Friends, I made a not-so-great purchase that I've learned from. I bought a "volume limiting" set of headphones for my daughter. This model in fact: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q3I68TU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 While the concept of an added layer of ear protection...
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    "Reliable" HDMI recommendation / HDMI troubleshooting

    Gentlemen, Thanks for the help - I just picked up a new HDMI (GE) and it fixed the problem straightaway. In hindsight, the cables I had used previously were (4-5 years old) an HDMI to SVGA and an old Monoprice HDMI. These had been stored in our garage so they've been exposed to quite a bit...
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    "Reliable" HDMI recommendation / HDMI troubleshooting

    Friends, On our (relatively new, less than 2 years) desktop PC which my wife uses for photo editing, I've had several HDMI cables go bad over the course of the past year or so. Here's what I mean. After 5-8 months, we'll start noticing color anomalies / pixelation in some of the darker...
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    Once again: what are you listening to now? Part 2.

    Yesterday evening my family and I were able to experience a superior performance of Handel's Messiah at the Washington National Cathedral. To the point, unspeakably breathtaking.
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    Impressions of Salk SongTowers

    Buck, I've owned SongTowers (standard) since 2011 and concur with Swerd - no sub needed for music IMO.
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    * SOLD * German Maestro GMP 8.35D (mobile version) LNIB - $210 shipped (US)

    Up for sale are my German Maestro GMP 8.35D headphones that I purchased new from the factory in 2015. I've only used them for perhaps 3-4 hours total in a non-smoking home. Absolutely like new in box and as accurate a headphone as I've ever heard. I'm mainly selling because I prefer a lighter...
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    Once again: what are you listening to now?

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    Once again: what are you listening to now?

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    Once again: what are you listening to now?

    Not the best recording quality, but sometimes a live recording can provide some interesting variation to a familiar classic. I think this is demonstrated here.
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    Having issue with my Marantz SR7008

    Thanks for the update! My SR7008 runs hot but so far hasn't given me any issues. Glad to hear your situation was resolved!
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    A Salk fan-boy takes action

    Friends, I meant to write sooner but work has been keeping me too busy. However, since I spilled coffee all over my listening session notes this AM my hand has been forced so to speak! Mr. Swerd is a true gentlemen, gracious host, and scholar of the highest order. I had a great time...
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