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 From: rather_goodspam@onetel.net.uk 
  
 "Geoffrey"  wrote in message 
 Generally agree but.... 
  
 "1) You'll need a second soundcard for your headphones to cue with" 
 Or use a dual output card of good quality such as the Delta 44 and use an 
 external mixer 
 "2) Your primary output card should *not* be a Creative product" 
 Definately agree nasty phasey things also avoid the urge to use the on-board 
 sound (it is usable as an additional karaoke output ) 
  
 3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the loss in 
 quality will be *really* apparent on a big system. 
 Tend to disagree. 192 is fine for most but the really stubborn files and we 
 play out on a 10k Court Acoustic System. Anything 'critical' rip at 256, but 
 obscure/rarely used tracks 192 is fine. Some of our jingles sit at 128. 
 Depends on the material concerned - use discretion. 
  
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