Yep, that sounds damn nice.
On 04/09/2008, at 12:15 AM, Blackwell, Clifford wrote: > Yes, it can. I have a Xitle HiFi link that plugs into a usb port on > the > computer and then into the aux in on the Onkyo receiver. This > bypasses > the sound card so the sound is excellent. The receiver treats the > input > from the computer just as it would any other input device. > > I have things set up so that music plays through the stereo, but Jaws > and other Windows sounds go through the computer speakers. I'm sure > you > can run everything through the receiver speakers though. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunshine > Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 9:07 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: av reciver or stereo reciever > > what i want to do is be able to hook the computer up to it and use the > speakers from the unit for the computer as well as using the other > features can this be done with any of the units discussed here > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 6:33 PM > Subject: Re: av reciver or stereo reciever > > >> No, not for a very long time but I know they make superb equipment, >> I'm thinking of purchasing one of their DAB tuners actually. >> >> >> On 03/09/2008, at 1:55 AM, Sunshine wrote: >> >>> yes, thanks very much >>> Got one more question >>> have you had any experience with the Onkyo systems? >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 7:31 PM >>> Subject: Re: av reciver or stereo reciever >>> >>> >>>> Ok this is my opinion for what its worth, there's a really nice >>>> bargain-priced amp out there with surround-soung, yep its only 5.1 >>>> but >>>> if you're looking for a genuine bargain and you're really >>>> interested >>>> in 2 channel sound rather than really interested in rearranging >>>> your >>>> room for surround-sound and you just want a good stereo amp >>>> (despite >>>> the extra 5.1 affect) then take a look at the unit found at >>>> http://www.oo.com.au/Multi_Channel_Power_Amplifier_P7417.cfm >>>> Of course the other way you can go is to do some digging and find >>>> that >>>> second-hand treasure for a song, too many to mention here <smile>. >>>> but >>>> one model I like which seems to come up every so often around the >>>> traps is the Technics SUZ11, its a very small slim line AMp and >>>> delivers 50 watts RMS per channel, its small enough to tuck under >>>> your >>>> arm so if you're in the habit of rearanging things or needing an >>>> amp >>>> small enough to take to a small hall with a bit of punch then this > is >>>> the amp. Not much to rave about in the features steaks, just 3 > inputs >>>> (fono, AUX and Tuner) and 2 stereo speaker outputs (A and B) but in >>>> the Hi-Fi game? Well sound quality comes well before features >>>> <smile>. >>>> >>>> I personally don't believe in buying receivers, I prefer to match a >>>> good tuner with my amp but each to their own, in the tuner steaks >>>> there are 2 kinds, one which gives you a narrow band with good >>>> sensitivity and the other giving you a nice wide band, great audio >>>> quality but not so sensitive. I have 2 different Denon tuners here >>>> each fitting the characteristics I've just outlined but e warned, >>>> even >>>> on the second-hand market these little beauties fetch a few hundred >>>> dollars and their FM quality is truly outstanding. >>>> >>>> As a final thought, if I were going to go for a receiver and I > wasn't >>>> at all too concerned about surround-sound? Well give the Denon >>>> AVR2000 >>>> a look over, fetches about $300.00 on the second-hand market but > I've >>>> seen them go higher in price, a truly outstanding 5.1 receiver with >>>> 80 >>>> watts RMS per channel (that includes the 2 rear channels) and an >>>> excellent wide band tuner. >>>> >>>> Did I answer any of your questions? Probably not, I just rambled >>>> <smile>. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 02/09/2008, at 8:38 AM, Sunshine wrote: >>>> >>>>> what are some of the best in the above subject line? >>>>> brand names and prices and where i can find them >>>>> thanks >>>>> >>>>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> ****************************** >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> From Melton Victoria Australia >>>> mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> phone +61 3 9005 8589 >>>> Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 >>>> mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 >>>> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> skype: callto:grtdane12 >>>> ****************************** >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> ****************************** >> Dane Trethowan >> From Melton Victoria Australia >> mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> phone +61 3 9005 8589 >> Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 >> mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> skype: callto:grtdane12 >> ****************************** >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> > > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************** Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> phone +61 3 9005 8589 Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: callto:grtdane12 ****************************** Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
