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    Ripping with Plextools (Ogg & MP3)

    I have always used Plextools for ripping (using Ogg Vorbis at Q8). I am thinking about switching over to using MP3 instead of Ogg and haven't made up my mind yet. The main reason I may do so is because relatively few flash players support Ogg and all players support MP3. I have tried to...
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    EMU 0404 Clipping?

    After exploring Halcyon's questions, I may have found a solution to this problem. I use Media Center v11 and it has two options under the volume control: "System Volume" and "Internal Volume (Audio Only)". Previously Media Center was set to "System Volume". I tried switching to "Internal...
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    Preferred Media Player? (can't figure out Foobar)

    I chose Medica Center v11 because it is an excellent file organizer and it is easy to learn and use. I tried to use Foobar but didn't have the time or patience to configure it. The strength of Media Center is that it allows you to easily change and reorganize your file information any way you...
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    EMU 0404 Clipping?

    My computer has an EMU 0404 sound card, which is connected to a Gilmore Lite headphone amplifier with Sennheiser HD 580 headphones and a Logitech Z300 2.1 computer speaker system. Sometimes I notice the EMU 0404 seems to be clipping (the sound becomes harsh and scratchy) at certain high...
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    Places in San Jose area I can try out headphones?

    Also, when you finish visiting Magnolia, go around the corner and visit The Good Guys. They have many Sennheiser and Sony headphones and sometimes they have demo units that you can try on for comfort. They don't have the headphones hooked up though, so you won't be able to listen to them. They...
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    Places in San Jose area I can try out headphones?

    Magnolia doesn't carry Grados but they do have many Sony Cans.
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    How difficult is it to become a certified financial planner?

    I'm both a CPA and a CFP...the CFP exam is probably about 2/3 as hard as the combined parts of the CPA exam. The hard thing about the CFP exam is you have to pass it all at once, unlike the CPA exam which in many states can be taken part by part. Also, the questions are harder on the CFP exam in...
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    Places in San Jose area I can try out headphones?

    Magnolia Video & Audio (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Winchester Blvd). They have demo units for many Sennheisers including the 600, 590, 280 and others that you can listen to.
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    Are you happy with E4/C's cable?

    I like the E4c's cable better than the E5c. It is lighter and less microphonic and seems less bulky and more flexible. The cord is still too long though. I wish it was only 4 feet long... that would be perfect for portable use. You can fix the problem by bundling up a short section and spiral...
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    Sound blocking headphones to use while cutting grass?

    I suggest you DON'T listen to music while mowing the lawn. You are multiplying the sound entering your ears 2-3 times if you do this. Even if you use IEM's that seal the ear canal, sound is transmitted to your ears from sound vibrations to your skull. Lawn mowers are very noisy to begin with -...
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    Best way to shorten E4 cord?

    Just got an E4.... Any recommendations for shortening the cord? I also have an E5 and have "shortened" it by bundling a small section and spiral wrapping it with electrical tape. This works quite well but the tape is black and so it doesn't match the cord... Any other kinds of methods...
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    San Jose Meet - Sat August 6

    Quote: Originally Posted by NeilPeart The Analog Room These guys like their cigars too! They sure do. I had to practically hold my breath the last time I went in that place. You almost have to crawl on the floor to breathe Count me in...will have to figure out what I can...
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    Shure Tri-Flanges?

    These would be the Tri-Flanges for the ER-4P right? Do you know if they will fit the E5 as well as the E4c? Edit: Also, do you buy them directly from Etymotic or is there a better site?
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    "WAR OF THE WORLDS" thread....

    Here's what I don't understand about this movie: 1. Why would a super-intelligent and totally ruthless alien race not have prepared for a little detail like bacteria? 2. Wouldn't it make much more sense to kill all of us with a super virus, rather than trying to zap us with cremation rays...
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    eCOST.com WARNING!!!

    I recently bought a pair of reconditioned Senn 580's from ECost. No problems at all. Headphones look new and sound good too.
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