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Audio Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt Driven Turntable

ashish — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:43:02 +0000

Play your favorite 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records on the Audio Technica AT-PL60–an affordable, fully automatic belt-drive workhorse. With its built-in switchable phono preamp, the AT-LP60 may be connected directly to your computer, home stereo and to other components that have no dedicated turntable input. The turntable is supplied with an integral Audio-Technica Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable stylus.

Specifications :

- Motor: DC servo-controlled.
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM.
- Turntable Platter: Aluminum.
- Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.25% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS).
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: greater than 50 dB (DIN-B).
- Output Level : Pre-amp “PHONO”: 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.
- Pre-amp “LINE”: 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.
- Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized.
- Power Supply Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz, 3W.

Technical Details

- Fully automatic operation
- 2 speeds – 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- Professional aluminum platter
- Switchable pre-amp
- Integral Dual Magnet stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus
- 2 speed turntable?33 1/3 and 45 RPM
- Integral Dual Magnet stereo cartridge with replacement stylus

Customer Feedback

It sounds and looks great. It is easy to use. I love my vinyl and i would much rather listen to it in its original form rather than transferring it into my computer. This player meets all my needs. it plugs directly into a set of speakers, no stereo needed. It sounds way better than my Sony which cost three times as much. It took two minutes to set up to my system and my vinyl came to life again! Family, Love and the Electric Prunes never sounded so good!

Delphi SA10006 SkyFi XM Satellite Radio 50-foot Home Extension Cable

ashish — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:16:27 +0000

The Delphi SA10006 SkyFi XM Satellite Radio 50-foot Home Extension Cable is for use with the SkyFi XM satellite radio kits by Delphi. Featuring a 2.3- to 2.4-GHz frequency range, this 50-foot coaxial cable can be used to extend the mounting distance of the hi-gain indoor/outdoor antenna from your SA10103 Delphi SkyFi2 Home Adapter Kit. This cable can be used to in conjunction with the 20-foot cable that is included in the SA10103 kit. Connect up to eight cables for a maximum length of 400 feet of total cable extension.
This 50-foot antenna will extend your Delphi SKYFi(TM) XM radio indoor/outdoor antenna even further! Now you can enjoy XM radio just about anywhere in your home. Requires the Delphi SKYFi(TM) Receiver Home Adapter Kit.

Technical Details

- Extension cable adds 50 feet for mounting your XM antenna.
- Features a 2.3- to 2.4-GHz frequency range.
- Use both indoors and outdoors.
- Connect up to eight cables for a maximum lengths of 400 feet.
- Works with the cable included in the SA10103 SkyFi Home Adapter Kit.

Customer Feedback

The wiring for the Delphi extension seems to be really well made. I saw another extension cord, and the wire was very thin and looked like it wouldn’t hold up well…especially if you decided to mount the home antenna outside somewhere and have it content with the weather constantly.
I have my Roady 2 home kit in the basement bedroom, and I just ran the cord into a hole in the drop down ceiling, and put it above the ceiling tiles all the way to the stairwell where it gets perfection reception.
The wire is thick and strong, 50 ft is enough for most people, and the connections are well made…works with the Roady series as well as the Sky Fi.
I bought this because my XM did not get a good signal in the northeast corner of the house. This allowed me to get the antenna in the best possible location for a great signal. Much better deal than brick-and-mortar stores.

TiVo AN0100 Wireless N Network Adapter (Gray)

ashish — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:25:16 +0000

The TiVo Wireless N Network Adapter creates a high-performance, 802.11n connection between your TiVo DVR and the internet via your wireless home network, so you can enjoy faster downloads of HD movies and TV shows. This next-generation network adaper also features simple push-button set up get you up and running in minutes.

Technical Details

- Less waiting: download HD movies and TV to your TiVo DVR faster.
- Quicker multi-room viewing: Transfer recordings from one TiVo DVR to another with greater efficiency.
- Faster TiVoToGo: Load shows onto portable devices sooner with quicker transfers to your computer.
- Speedier access to VOD: Get more rapid, reliable and efficient performance of streaming movies, web videos and music.

Customer Feedback

This works a lot better than the prior USB version, I can now stream HD Netflix movies on my TiVo HD for example whereas before I had trouble doing that because the USB version wifi adapter was so slow!
This doesn’t plug into the USB on your TiVo but rather the ethernet port. It also requires AC power as well.
My only complaint is that this is too expensive.

The basic idea is that this device is nothing more than a wireless-to-ethernet bridge. By enabling it and hooking it to your TiVo’s ethernet port, your TiVo simply thinks it’s hooked to a hard-wired ethernet connection. The beauty is that it requires no changes to your TiVo configuration. The adapter is detected automatically.

DeLonghi TRH0715 Oil Filled Radiator Heater

ashish — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:43:31 +0000

Offering easy portability for room-to-room heat, the DeLonghi TRH0715 oil-filled heater is a great way to lower home heating bills by adding heat to rooms where its needed most instead of the whole house. The DeLonghi TRH0715 features a heating element that heats up the pure diathermic mineral oil, which then disperses warmth through a convection process. The unit is permanently sealed and never needs refilling. Quiet, safe and nicely mobile, this affordable heater is great for use in a variety of room sizes–from living rooms to bedrooms.
The TRH0715 offers special thermal slots that maximize heat flow yet maintain a low surface temperature. The convenient pre-mounted wheels ensure safety and stability and they snap into place–no assembly required. Other features include 3 heat settings, an adjustable thermostat, convenient cord wrap for storage, and a thermal cut-off function. The unit measures 26 by 15 by 6 inches (HxWxD) and is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
Specially engineered thermal slots maximize heat flow yet maintain a low surface temperature. Convenient pre-mounted wheels ensure safety and stability. With patented smart-snap wheels design, they snap place perfectly with no assembly required. Three heat settings let you adjust output levels, optimizing energy-efficient operation. 7 oil-filled fin heating elements for larger heating capacity. Unit is permanently sealed with pur diathermic oil for stable and efficient heating. Safety features include thermal cut-off, rust-resistant durable metal construction, fully enclosed heating elements and gently rounded design.

Product Features

- Oil-filled heater for use in a variety of room sizes–from living rooms to bedrooms.
- Special thermal slots maximize heat flow yet maintain a low surface temperature.
- Permanently sealed and never needs refilling; 3 heat settings; adjustable thermostat.
- Convenient pre-mounted wheels ensure safety and stability.
- Measures 26 by 15 by 6 inches (LxWxH); backed by 1-year warranty.

Customer Feedback

I got this for our 3-year-old daughter’s room as for some reason she does not seem to like the sound of a radiant heater. It does a decent job of boosting the heat level in the room, which she needs because she tends to kick off her blankets during the night. I wouldn’t rely on this alone to heat a room unless it was a very small room. The top and back do get hot, although you’d have to keep your skin in contact with it for several seconds to actually get burned; bumping into it should not cause any burns. I haven’t noticed any odors or noises from it.