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    Xbox 360S + ext hdd & flac files?

    Thanks, landzw You're right. It's not possible. I've read loads and tried all sorts of things, but I'm afraid the Xbox is really well locked down by Microsoft. Too bad really, it would have made very happy if it did. Back to the drawing board! Regards
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    Xbox 360S + ext hdd & flac files?

    Hi, Totally non game related q, but is it at all possible to use an xbox360s as a hq music player? I mean hook up a 2tb ext hdd full of flac music and let the xbox decode it and output to an amplifier. I'm looking to use the xbox just to navigate through and decode the files and output...
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    Choosing a Tape Deck

    I must say I had quite a good giggle following your link. I would never have imagined such a thing, but alas it exists! Good find, Simon!
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    Cheap experiments in hi-fi.. (the Lampizator I am not!)

    I'm happy to see this here! Good man, the Lampizator. I think I've read his site dozens of times. I too am enjoying a 'budget' system with few thoughtful mods. The most noticable ones come from the Lampz site, I removed the output filter capacitors and muting transistors on my cd player and the...
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    What to upgrade next for 400?

    Just saw a mint Arcam A85 go for 256 on eBay. Droool ! Would I keep something like that for longer in my system than the Technics?
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    What to upgrade next for 400?

    Thanks to all who replied! Ok, one by one.. @moon - I agree with keeping the Technics amp - I have not reached its limits yet and I think it will take some good partnering kit to show the Technics up weak. Defo spend some money on more music! Can't get enough! @WishTree - I know you need good...
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    What to upgrade next for 400?

    Hello to all! My first time here. I have read loads but never asked a question, so here goes. I went from PC based sound and Creative T20 6 months ago to the hifi I have now. It all started with a Nad 3220PE.........! My hifi is as my signature below. Overall I am very pleased with the sound...