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    Sound Blaster Z Speaker Setup

    I thought I would bump this thread to mention my resolution to the problem. I got the SB-1000 subwoofer, and stereo speakers with an amp. Firstly, bass redirection is not available in 2.1 mode on the SB-Z. My first setup was taking the stereo output from the card and put it into the sub. I...
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    Advice needed on solder paste for HDD controller board re-work

    I assume you are taking a new/working controller board and swapping the firmware chip from the dead board onto it. This would then involve removing the firmware chips from both boards, and putting the old firmware chip on the new board. What type of IC is it? (Does it have 'feet' like this, pads...
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    Nook Sales Extended!

    For those that don't want to mess with completely wiping the device: you can root the device and allow sideloading of 'unapproved' apps by following the directions here. It basically involves booting from an SD card and flashing a few files. I got the HD+ to replace my aging Nook color, and I...
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    Sound Blaster Z Speaker Setup

    Thanks for the recommendation. Is it possible to use the 'bass redirection' feature with the speakers set to 2.1 mode? Ideally, the speakers would be set as 2.1, but the bass would be split and output on a dedicated channel (sort of like how AV receivers do it). If I have to use the high...
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    Sound Blaster Z Speaker Setup

    I am considering getting the Soundblaster Z to upgrade my dodgy X-fi sound card. However, I have a question for the current owners about the speaker setup. My speakers consist of a set of bookshelf speakers attached to a small amplifier. The input of the amplifier attaches to the stereo line out...
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    ilikecake's basement cleanout thread

    Bump for things shipped!
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    ilikecake's basement cleanout thread

    My PS3 died. :( Oh well, I pretty much only used it as a blu-ray player anyways. My games are up for sale. The PS3 itself will be for sale as well, in case anyone wants it. I am wiping the hard drive first. Bump!
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    ilikecake's basement cleanout thread

    I have been neglecting this thread. Bump for lower prices. I want this stuff gone. :cool:
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