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I've recently watched Dave at EEVBlog changing the batteries in a $4500 Chord Hugo DAC and it got me thinking about my audio equipment. I was...
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Got this advertised locally, don’t know if it’s worth a punt.
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Hello, I am posting to ask what is the best way to remove some Virgin cables that are clipped to the side of my bungalow, and the associated...
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Hi guys, looking for advice as not done this before. I'm looking at wiring multiple devices ( sky/ VM box, PlayStation, dvd player) in a cupboard...
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Hi, ive got an old Samsung i think LCD tv, which ive connected my firestick to. It works ok once it decides to turn on, but to turn it i have to...
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I have just bought an Innuos music server not realising it has no built in Wi-fi capability, but needs an ethernet wired connection to the router...
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One of my Christmas prezzies was a set of Bose Soundlink headphones that can be used wired or wireless. I have paired them with my old Panasonic...
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Evening, I am trying to get a signal from my Sky Q Box in 1 corner of a room to a TV on the opposite wall. I have ran a CAT 6 cable between the...
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Hey guys, I need your help. I bought the following 4 speakers, amp and selector switch...
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is this the correct forum to ask questions about hooking up a amp to a radio? I have a car radio i took out of a wrecked car..and have installed...
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hello everyone i want to change my Xbox one adapter from 110V to 220V i watch video and there is 1 part needed part name is: HEL 14D 471K. so my...
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Got myself a home theater kit the other day but my sub makes humming/buzzing noise when powered on. I guess it's the noise from AC network. So for...
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Hi is it possible to get a ceiling booster (wap) that will plug in and boost my own WiFi signal ( same address) as the one I’ve purchased has its...
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any one have any recommendations? Customer wants them installed in block of flats that I’m doing....I’ve tried persuading them it’s a bit of a...
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Guys Just looking at recommendations for speaker cable (for my own house as the first fix is coming up) There seem to be a number of grades and...
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Hi can anyone recommend a good brand at a reasonable price for an 8x8 HDbasT HDMI matrix also an online retailer that offers trade accounts
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Does anybody deal with hdmi leads? Got a customers who wants to loose there through a wall so he can plug his tv in without seeing any leads. Of...
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I'm looking for a top end but budget amp for my home cinema. it needs to have at least 3 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI out puts with 2 sub woofer ports...
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Working at a customers house today and they had a sonos wireless speaker in 2 or 3 rooms of the house was well impressed with the set up and sound...
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I have an Onkyo SR606 with 4 bookshelf speakers (no bass or centre). Just seen this though...
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hdmi's sunk in wall. Whilst customer put TV on the wall, with hdmi's connected, they moved TV too far out and pulled the crimps out of the...
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Hi guys i am running cables for two ceiling speakers off my tv what kind of cable do I run and how do I do the final connection thanks in advance
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Our extension is now being built and we have a room which is for the kids/TV so I want to make sure its done right..... so my plan is: TV on wall...
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I'm putting a wall mounted tele, projector and screen up, all of which need power. I want to bury the power cables in the wall, just wanted some...
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As above which forum and who is the guru Pict
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Hi guys, my 1st time installing a replacement BT Master Point c/w RJ11 outlet - with a BG EMRJ11G & a EMBTMSG. Each original BT point have 2 x...
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Hi all, Going to be renovating my property and will be mounting all TVs on the wall. Cat5/6 cable is easier and cheaper to put in pvc trunking...
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Hi guys I have found this on eBay White Plastic HDMI Socket Screw Terminal Module Wall Panel Plate | eBay This is for a laptop to projector...
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Hi all, After some guidance with a Sonos setup. Looked for a few decent multi room media setups for our home and the Sonos products look right up...
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I've got a customer with a hairdressers, she wants a flat screen installing on a wall, ok fine. She wants a promo video running to showcase her...
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Hi, Trying to transmit High Definition Sky to the TV using Cat 5 cable. Has anyone done this before? Do you suggest any particular type or...
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Hi guys I am confused to want sound field I should be using on my sony 5.1 home theatre system? When I'm watching blurays I don't really get the...
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Yo. I have a new customer whos AV company have just gone AWOL. I started looking after one of their offices and the MD has now got me looking at...
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Looking into sonos for the house, have seen a few posts about having a connect amp wired to ceiling speakers in each room and just wondered if...
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Hi all, Sorry if this is stupid question, I'm a graphic designer by trade so I have no idea if this is idiotic but here is my question if anyone...
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Just wondering whether there is a plug in tool to test the signal of t.v points? Something similar to sky signal finder but to plug into a...
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Hi new to posting but any help welcomed. I have connect amp indoors x 3 for different rooms, easy set up 2 speakers per box works great end of my...
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Ok, I'm not going to be trying to copy bought films! We have a pile of dvd's from the last 15 years of children growing up and holidays etc...
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Good Evening all! Just to clarify, from the initial introduction I am not an electrician or an apprentice in anyway, Just here looking for some...
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Not sure which amplifier to get i would like cheapest possible which will still give reasonable sound Im using 4 of these speakers...
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Interested in opinions on this. Expensive smart tv or cheap(ish) tv and smart box? Considering upgrading and looking for a 5 year solution...
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I'm planning on mounting my 42" LCD TV to my chimney brest. I want to run all the cables in the chimney brest out of sight. There would be 3 HDMI...
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Hi I'm in a dilemma I have relocated the master bt point which is ok and I have wired a cat 5 cable from there to a slave socket at the other end...
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Anyone know if WEBRO BSKYB Twin 63-008A (Sky+ shotgun coax) would be any good for running a single (mono) line audio signal and a composite video...
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Hiya, can anyone plz help im trying to get into multi room audio installation and just wondering which is the best one for business, I did post on...
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Hi I'm looking at the 8 series samsung tvs & I am wanting to wall mount flush as possible, are brush plates a good idea? I have sky hd, blu ray...
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What does every1 think to pioneer, I wanting to purchase a new amp for my home media.
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