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So, my OMM brethren knew this day was coming, but at long last I have succumbed. I feel a little bit like Travis after putting down Lassie. But the deal was too good.

Hey JRo, what's in the bag?

You DIDN'T!!!

(shameful choked sob) I did...

and...and...we're in LOVE...

So, my OMM brethren knew this day was coming, but at long last I have succumbed. I feel a little bit like Travis after putting down Lassie. But the deal was too good.

Hey JRo, what's in the bag?

You DIDN'T!!!

(shameful choked sob) I did...

and...and...we're in LOVE...

So it sounded good, right?

"My solution is rather backwards.  I ran audio cables from each of the sources on the TV (Tivo and cable box) to a 4 way AV splitter and then ran the OUT to the Tivo box with the cable's audio running into the Tivo.  In this case, the Tivo basically functions as a passthrough for the cable box's audio and the splitter lets me listen to either source while viewing it."

Yah, not so much.  It turns out that the Tivo is not a good pass through and it also delays the signal slightly as it caches it.

So it sounded good, right?

"My solution is rather backwards.  I ran audio cables from each of the sources on the TV (Tivo and cable box) to a 4 way AV splitter and then ran the OUT to the Tivo box with the cable's audio running into the Tivo.  In this case, the Tivo basically functions as a passthrough for the cable box's audio and the splitter lets me listen to either source while viewing it."

Yah, not so much.  It turns out that the Tivo is not a good pass through and it also delays the signal slightly as it caches it.

I am not a very good electrician.  I do, however, have a lot of experience running wires for various stereo components.  Which is why this particular problem really irks me that I can't come up with a better solution.

Here's the deal.  I have a HD digital cable box and a Tivo.  I love Tivo because I can record shows and keep them forever on my computer, something the cable companies will never allow you to do.  My point is to establish why I don't just get the cable company's HD DVR box. 

Anyways. 

I am not a very good electrician.  I do, however, have a lot of experience running wires for various stereo components.  Which is why this particular problem really irks me that I can't come up with a better solution.

Here's the deal.  I have a HD digital cable box and a Tivo.  I love Tivo because I can record shows and keep them forever on my computer, something the cable companies will never allow you to do.  My point is to establish why I don't just get the cable company's HD DVR box. 

Anyways. 

Williams Family's First Visit to MSI - September 1st

Williams Family's First Visit to MSI - September 1st

There is some AWFULLY strong language in here for a blog as mainstream as Engadget...

Know Your Rights: What to do when the RIAA comes calling
Posted Aug 31st 2007 7:37PM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Features

There is some AWFULLY strong language in here for a blog as mainstream as Engadget...

Know Your Rights: What to do when the RIAA comes calling
Posted Aug 31st 2007 7:37PM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Features