Posts by Widman

Give GB-PVR a try. It is free and under constant development. I bought a capture card and started using GB=PVR just to experiement and I haven't felt the need to switch. widman

Take a look at GB-PVR. It free and frequently updated. Plus it is skinnable and has numerous plugins. widman

Quote: Can you use Girder to do the powering on of your a/v equipment? Did you just make the remote do it, since it is easier? It was easier for me to have the remote learn the power on/power off events. Girder has a...

I use an MX-500 remote with Girder and a USB-UIRT to control my entire system. I use it power on/off on my htpc, receiver and televison. I use macros on the remote to power up for watching tv, dvd, vhs or pvr and listening to music. ...

Azalia link Looks like it does Dolby Digital, but in software only?? Also, it won't support bit-perfect pass through on SPDIF: Versatile I/O & functionalities support: l High quality pseudo-differential analog CD Audio...

Check out the AudioTrak Prodigy . It offers coax in and both optical and coax out. widman

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I would recommend J River Media Center for your audio jukebox. This will handle secure ripping and bit-perfect playback of you CDs. They are also working on and improving the handling of photos/jpegs. I am using JRiver to play...

If you need the optical in & out, look for the Madddog Entertainer 7.1. It should be under $50. If you can live with coaxial in & out, Newegg sells an Audiotrak sound card that will fit the bill. Then search for the...

I haven't tried it myself, but this site provides very explicit instructions for ripping your LPs to CD. I'm at the point now where I am ready to resurrect my turntable and give this a try. Please post back if you have any luck...