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Cheap, small, music server
I use OpenELEC on a dedicated computer, and have also set it up for a friend on a Raspberry Pi (Raspberry Pi 2 is highly recommended as the extra processing ability makes a big difference). It is a ...
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Durable headphones that don't need a battery
I've been using a pair of Sennheiser HD215 headphones for a good few years now, and they're great! They are in your price range ($69, as of 02/03/2016) and meet all your requirements.
They are over-...
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Cheap, small, music server
Purpose-built Linux distros have gotten very user-friendly in recent years. You can use a Raspberry Pi with HiFi audio running RuneAudio. No coding or even any Linux command-line required.
If your ...
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Searching for a good gaming-headset (gaming and music)
Not so easy to find Gaming headset with 600ohm. I know the Sennheiser HMD 26-II-600-X3K1 but it's out of your range.
600ohm is better but it doesn't mean that you cannot use lower impedence headset (...
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Windows laptop for programming, make music and editing videos
For HP I would recommend:
The best fit at $1850: HP Spectre x360 15 EB0065NR
Same idea, at $1450: HP Spectre x360 15 DF1040NR
If you can afford it, I would definitely go for the first one since it ...
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Durable headphones that don't need a battery
I'm going to recommend something slightly similar to the other answer.
Take a look at the Sennheiser HD 229 headphones (link).
They have great sound quality, and appear to match most of your ...
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Computer Musical Keyboard Recommendation
88-key MIDI keyboards for under $50 are a very rare find. Most decently priced ones only have ~50 keys maximum. Based on your budget, I can only recommend the M-Audio Keystation 49ES Black (~$65 USD).
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Electronic drum kit compatible with Rock Band 4 on Xbox One
I went to my Guitar Center and talked with one of the drum techs and decided on the Alesis Crimson Mesh Kit based on the level of customization provided at the price given. This kit gives me the feel ...
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Cheap yet good quality headphones
The xiaomi piston 2.0/2.1 (there's a 3.0 model out at the moment) out but I've never used it before. I know folks have ordered a pair into australia, and ordered it off ibuygou. OP's mentioned this ...
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Is there a music player that can play a 150,000 song library?
Alright, there we go. Phones now have quite big storage capabilities, going up to hundreds of GBs, and even more with µSD cards. They are also more and more powerful, so a recent phone (like your Moto ...
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Looking for in-ear headphones that have a very durable wire
Best earbuds for under $100, but comparable to $200+ earbuds. Has a kevlar reinforced cable with braided nylon for protection.
https://www.amazon.com/1MORE-Headphones-Earphones-Compatible-Microphone/...
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Alarm Clock streaming internet radio
Based on the product you linked and your aversion to "bedside computers", I selected alarms with a similar rear-projection type display.
Echo Dot (3rd gen) with clock - $45
Luckily for you, Amazon ...
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Electronic (musical) keyboard, 6+ octaves, stereo output whose split divides across outputs?
Since you're wanting an arranger keyboard may I recommend the Tyros 5 (76-note version) which can split the arranger and keyboard functions into 6 - 8 different outputs. (Press "mixing console -> ...
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Electronic (musical) keyboard, 6+ octaves, stereo output whose split divides across outputs?
Not weird at all; who wants to schlep two keyboards?
The Yamaha MOXF6 offers this feature in a seven-plus octave range. To configure it to split between two ranges:
Press [MASTER] to enter the ...
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Will this amplifier connect these speakers to my PC?
The cable for dual RCA jack audio output and also for 3.5mm ring-sleeve-tip auto jack output is included with the device, as is the power supply, so it's complete.
For one Euro less, I would go for ...
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What is the easiest way to share/listen to music from one device with 2 headphones?
You can daisy chain headphones, or use passive splitters, like this one I found on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088686SKJ/
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Is there a minimal, cheap device which just plays sound files from a small memory card?
You should search for portable bluetooth speakers.
Most units will include a memory card slot and enable playback of files directly, which should do what you want.
It's unlikely that you'll find a ...
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Hardware device to change musical tuning in the fly
Standalone pitch adjuster devices like the TC_Helicon which can adjust pitch to the accuracy you specify are studio devices, designed to fit into a 19" rack mount frame. You'd need to interface them ...
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What's the smallest + cheapest keyboard that has a 1/4 inch jack output and runs on AAs?
I occurs to me that my exact specification is satisfied by taking the Casio keyboard mentioned, which only has a headphone output, and use a 3.5mm male to 1/4 inch female adapter.
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Signal "joiner" for guitar and other electric instruments?
You might just need an A/B box.
Most A/B boxes are just a simple switch between the two jacks.
You can use them for two inputs, one output.
Or one input, two outputs.
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Looking for a device to record a stereo signal on USB drive/SD card without a laptop
Since you modified your requirements, I am posting an answer, in case someone needs the first answer for the old requirements. What you would need is, a recording mixer. And unfortunately, those are ...
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Looking for a device to record a stereo signal on USB drive/SD card without a laptop
A simple search for "stereo recorders" turned out plenty of results, such as Tascam DR-05. It has two unidirectional audio microphones, pointed to the left and to the right, which makes it work ...
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Recommended notebook for coding and music production
I bought an ultra-book Asus UX410UQ-GV068T for coding and graphism.
Spec:
CPU: Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7Ghz
GPU: Geforce GTX 400MX 2GB Vram
SCREEN: 14" Led screen Full Hd
DATA: SSD 128go + HDD 500go
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Inexpensive flat device with A4 or similar screen
Preface
This answer is likely more expensive than necessary for a dedicated device, but I'd see it as a justified purchase if you happen to also be in the market for a very usable and well built ...
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Looking for in-ear headphones that have a very durable wire
Buy Apple EarPods. They are very loud, have volume up/down and pause buttons built in, and a microphone. My first pair lasted me years. They are $30 new I think and have great sound quality for the ...
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Durable headphones that don't need a battery
V-Moda Crossfade headphones...
circumaural (around-ear)
closed-back for some noise isolation
durable with replaceable parts (bonus: includes protective hard case)
detachable cord in case it gets ...
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Cheap yet good quality headphones
JVC XX In-ear headphones all the way! Had 2 pairs so far because I lost the first one. Highly recommended!
Dirt cheap
Ok sound
Good noise cancelling
Heavy bass
Very durable
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