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    Single Cloud Based Windows 10 Instance

    Hi Bud, You can do it on Azure but it is expensive the best/stable/cheapest (best bang for buck) solution I've come across is to host one on digitalocean. https://m.do.co/c/2b7fb68c7c8f (My referal link, please use it as you get free $100 for 60 days or something like that) Then follow this...
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    Spotify vs Tidal - nonbeliever converted

    Any of you use YouTube music? I use Spotify but the quality feels 128k and I can't seem to find everything I want there.. there's some tracks on youtube Music that I just can't find on spotify
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    What to do with all the old discs?

    I have someone that collects these so I just donate them
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    Newbie first setup.

    Okay everyone, thanks for the assistance... I'm all up and running. I have some left over Speakers I'd like to sell, I don't have 50 posts yet and don't want to post for nothing. Any forumite from Gauteng willing to please assist with the sale of Bookshelves and Center channel speakers?
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    Newbie first setup.

    Streaming from my pc via Ethernet
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    Newbie first setup.

    Okay so I've setup the the following and managed to get sound to work: 1) TV Outputs audio to Receiver via optical 2) Receiver outputs signal to speakers (2) and a sub On the TV Audio Output settings I have the following option 1) PCM 2) DTS NEO 2.5 3) Dolby Digital (Only when streaming...
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    Newbie first setup.

    Yea im pretty sure my setup will sound better than any sound bar... I tell you that I'm not audiophile but can tell a difference between 128kbps and 192kbps when using headphones :D
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    Newbie first setup.

    Thanks for the input. 1) Any suggestions on speaker cables? 2) Do you perhaps know if I can plug in component into the NR414 and have it ouput via HDMI?
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    Newbie first setup.

    Guys, I have managed to get the following: Pioneer Floostanding Speakers SP-FS52: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/SP-FS52 Pioneer Center Channel Speaker SP-C22: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/SP-C22...
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    Newbie first setup.

    Thanks everyone for the assistance, I managed to find a receiver for a decent price. As soon as I get that I will bump the thread. I really wanted that Velodyne sub from phase but someone else bought it before I could even confirm =). I've come across many nice speakers but haven't done any...
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    Newbie first setup.

    looks like mcr-750 doesn't have optical in.. and I can get it at such a decent price :/ someone please confirm if it's true?
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    Newbie first setup.

    @Bizkit that yamaha mcr-750 looks awesome! I'm trying to see how much I can get it for in SA
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    Newbie first setup.

    Thanks for all the advice guys. I think I'm going to look at the following setup, what do you think? Onkyo NR414 (if I can get) Pioneer SW-8 (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Subwoofer-System-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B004MF2ZG6/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_z) I see Phase is selling a Velodyne sub, I...
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    Newbie first setup.

    Hi everyone, I'm not an audiophile, I'm just looking for something decent because my stock TV speakers are pathetic. I'm going to list my requirements as well as some questions and if you guys can please provide some suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Requirements: New setup has to...
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    TV with only optical audio output - OPTIONS?

    Ah I see!  It was set to DTS Neo 2.5 .. set it to PCM and the speakers work now.. sweet thanks! Although I have to put the volume to max in order to hear properly... is that because it's only using 2 speakers now?
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    TV with only optical audio output - OPTIONS?

    Apologies, I failed to mention that the DSTV decoder is currently connected to TV via RCA and the PS3 is not connected at all. Basically giving me SD DSTV and HD Video via External HDD but useless sound for  both. The DAC works for DSTV (only front 2 speakers work) but does not work for any...
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    TV with only optical audio output - OPTIONS?

    Thanks for answering some of the questions I had. I'm not even talking about the PS3 for now. I'm focusing on getting the speakers working from the TV. So if I understand you correctly.. the DSTV outputs 2 channel and is therefor passed through to the "theater system" as 2 channel, but when...
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    TV with only optical audio output - OPTIONS?

    @Hi-Phibian what is this? :D
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    TV with only optical audio output - OPTIONS?

    Hi that's great... please send me a link to this DAC that worked for you? Basically want to stream movies to my TV with audio going through to my external speakers via RCA
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    TV with only optical audio output - OPTIONS?

    Hi avforums, I'm new here and I'm still learning about this A/V stuff and I am asking you guys to please assist me. Here is a list of items I currently have: 1) PS51F5500 55" Plasma TV 2) DSTV SD Decoder 3) DAV-DZ270 Stereo L/R IN - has no optical in     Please note that although this is...
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