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Summary: Answers to common questions about audio equipment, selecting,
  buying, set-up, tuning, use, repair, developments, and philosophy.
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part11
Last-modified: 1997/7/31
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18.0 Network Protocol

18.1 What are the audio newsgroups? Which group should I post to?
    It is important to post to the right group. There are a few
    reasons for that. First, you want to be read by people who
    are knowledgable and/or interested in your topic. Second,
    you want to avoid the ire of people who don't have your
    perspective or won't tolerate your ignorance.  The audio
    newsgroups are frequented by a wide group of people, including
    some outspoken experts who know their stuff and some serious
    purists who won't consider lower levels as acceptable.

    That said, here's the list of newsgroups and an explanation
    of their content:

    rec.audio: The original newsgroup, which is being phased out.
    rec.audio.car: This newsgroup supports discussion on different
        brands and models of car stereo, and also is an open
        forum for talk about car stereo installation, speaker
        selection, custom crossovers, and the special noise
        problems which occur in cars.
    rec.audio.high-end: This newsgroup caters to audiophiles and
        serious music lovers who are interested in discussing
        the subtle differences between expensive equipment, the
        nuances of selecting the best cables, the love and lore
        of LPs, and other details of audio that are inaudible to
        the untrained ear.  Currently, rec.audio.high-end is
        the only group which is available by e-mail.  To get
        this group sent to you, contact:
            [e-mail]
        This is also the only group which is moderated.  This
        group has specific, enforced posting guidelines.
        There is no cross posting allowed to r.a.h-e.  Please
        read the frequently posted info on posting before
        posting to r.a.h-e.
        rec.audio.high-end also has a FAQ. Please obtain and
        read the rec.audio.high-end FAQ before posting.
    rec.audio.marketplace: Here's the place for selling and buying
        equipment.  This is also a good place to discuss
        dealers, pricing, product sources, and models with
        specific features.
    rec.audio.misc: If you don't think it fits well in any other
        newsgroup, post it here.
    rec.audio.opinion: Everyone has opinions. Share yours here.
        Not sure which is better? Ask here. Think you hear
        a difference? Say it here.
    rec.audio.pro: This newsgroup is dedicated to professional
        audio.  It includes discussion on record production,
        studios, studio equipment, DJ equipment, recording
        concerts, sound reinforcement, mastering, mixing,
        special effects, and other topics which might apply to
        audio professionals.  If you are a home audio buff but
        like tape recording, you can find good advice here.
    rec.audio.tech: Discussion here is about audio theory, home
        made audio equipment, specifications, and other
        technicalities.
    rec.audio.tubes: This is a group discussing tube circuits,
        tube equipment, and the characteristics of vacuum
        tubes in general (UK translation: Valves).
    alt.home-theater-misc: Discussions of home theater, including
        surround sound processing, speakers, large screen
        video, and media.

18.2 What network mailing lists are out there which aren't on usenet?
    There is an informal group of people interested in using DAT
    recorders to record "Grateful Dead" concerts. These people call
    themselves "Dat-Heads" and have a daily E-Mailing List.  This
    is also a great resource for DAT information. They maintain an
    excellent DAT FAQ with detailed information on DAT machines
    and tapes.  The FAQ is a bit obsolete, but still great.  To
    subscribe to the list, or get a copy of their faq, send a
    message to:
        [e-mail]
    Include one of the following as the body of the message:
        SUBSCRIBE
        SEND FAQ

    There is also a general turntable chat mailing list. To
    subscribe to this list, send a message to:
        [e-mail]
    asking to join the mailing list.

    There is the bass mailing list, devoted primarily to low
    frequency reproduction, although there is also much discussion
    of general speaker building issues.
    To subscribe, send a message to:
        [e-mail]
    with the word ``subscribe'' as the body of the message.

    There are two mailing lists devoted to mini-disc related issues.
    To subscribe to the MD-L list, send mail to:
        [e-mail]
    with the following request in the body of the message:
        subscribe MD-L Your Name
    To subscribe to the minidisc-users list, send mail to:
        [e-mail]
    with the word ``subscribe'' as the body of the message.

    There is a general interest audio mailing list sponsered by
    "Sound Practices" magazine.  To subscribe, send mail to:
        [e-mail]
    with the word ``subscribe'' as the body of the message.

18.3 Should I post a question about "XXXXXXX"?
    If it isn't addressed in the FAQ and it isn't a question for
    one individual, do it! However, try to post to the right
    group (see above).

18.4 How can I suggest a change to the FAQ?
    Send an E-Mail message to [e-mail] and explain
    your suggestion or correction in detail.  Note: The above address
    is "spam-blocked".  Remove the "xyz" before using.

18.5 Where is the FAQ for rec.audio.* archived?
    This FAQ is available by ftp from   rtfm.mit.edu   in
        /pub/usenet/news.answers/AudioFAQ
    To get the entire FAQ from this archive, you need to
    get all 13 of the following files:
        part1
        part2
        part3
        part4
        part5
        part6
        part7
        part8
        part9
        part10
        part11
        part12
        part13
    The FAQ is also available on the world-wide web at these sites:
    http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/AudioFAQ/
    http://www.unik.no/~robert/hifi/faq/
    http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/internet/news/faq/rec.audio.tech.html
    http://www.cs.ruu.nl/wais/html/na-faq/AudioFAQ-part1.html
    http://www.ucsalf.ac.uk/cgibin/faq?AudioFAQ/part1

18.6 What does FAQ stand for?
    FAQ stands for "Frequently Asked Questions".  It is assumed
    that a FAQ also contains FGA or "Frequently Given Answers".
    The rec.audio.* newsgroups have few FGAs due to the
    personalities involved and the subjective nature of audio.
    For that reason, this document is called a FAQ.

18.7 Why did I get a bitter reply when I posted a simple opinion?
    Some feel that rec.audio.* is populated by people with
    very strong opinions.  The whole audio industry is
    filled with opinionated people.

    However, for the most part, these people like voicing their
    opinions and reading others.  What may have sounded like a
    severe rebuttal may have instead been an outlet for the other
    person's frustrations or a challenge to you to "play the
    `rec.audio' game" and back up your words with some spirit.

    Be sure to stay light when reading rec.audio.  Otherwise, you
    are likely to take yourself and everyone else too seriously.

18.8 Can I post a "FOR SALE" notice on rec.audio?
    The newsgroup rec.audio.marketplace is specifically for these
    postings. Do not post For Sale to any other rec.audio.* group,
    except perhaps rec.audio.high-end.  Only post to
    rec.audio.high-end if the item is of interest to the high-end
    crowd.  rec.audio.high-end is moderated, so if the post is
    deemed inappropriate by the moderator, it will not post.

    All For Sale posts need to have a real name and a real phone
    number.  It is also very valuable to include your location,
    so that people can determine if shipping will be cheap or
    impractical.

    Usenet is not for commercial purposes, so if you are associated
    with a store or other retail operation, this is the wrong
    place for your advertisement.  If you have some used personal
    gear or something you bought and don't need, feel free to post.

    If you see an advertisement for a store that has a great deal,
    AND people had been asking about where to buy that item cheap,
    you might want to tell the readers on rec.audio.marketplace
    about it. However, avoid commercializing. Something like:

        Pete's Audio has JVC PS992 for $435, which is 40%
        less than anywhere else; If interested 202-555-1212.

    should be fine. Avoid posting their entire price list,
    or using too many superlatives. If commercialism leaks
    into Usenet, it could materially hurt us all.

    When posting something for sale, have a concise but complete
    subject line.  Come to think of it, this is good advice for
    any post. Some use abbreviations like WTB (the poster Wants
    To Buy) or WTS (the poster Wants To Sell). Here are some
    examples of good subject lines:

        Subject: WTB 100W Receiver any condition
        Subject: 4Sale Power Amp PS 352 $500 San Francisco area
        Subject: 4Sale Stereophile Back Issues 4/88 to 6/92

    Think about who you are willing to sell to before you post.
    If it is fragile or heavy, you may not want to ship it, so you
    may restrict to people who are close enough to pick it up.
    Use the Distribution: header to restrict your posting area.
    If you will only sell to people in Texas, don't    distribute it
    to Australia.  Check with your system administrator if you
    aren't familiar with the options you have for Distribution.
    Different sites have different restriction codes available.
    Distribution headers don't always restrict distribution, so
    it is still a good idea to include the target area in the
    Subject.

    Anyone buying or selling needs to understand that Usenet
    contains no mechanism to protect the buyer's money or the
    seller's property.

    There is a frequently posted message "A Guide to Buying and
    Selling on Usenet" which talks of other issues on the subject.
    This is posted to news.answers as well as other newsgroups.
    It is also available by ftp from "rtfm.mit.edu" in
    "/pub/usenet/news.answers/radio" as file "swap-guide".

18.9 Can I cross-post?  Should I cross-post?
    Cross posting means sending the message/posting to more than
    one newsgroup. This is more efficient than posting the same
    message twice, as it stores less space on disks, takes less
    time to transmit, etc. If you need to address the message to
    more than one newsgroup, put all newsgroups in the Newsgroup:
    line.

    However, there is rarely a reason to cross-post to many of
    the rec.audio.x newsgroups. If you have a repair question,
    it belongs in rec.audio.tech and no where else. If you are
    selling a tuner, post to rec.audio.marketplace. Want opinions
    on the right cable? Post to rec.audio.opinion.  Not sure?
    Post to rec.audio.misc.

18.10 Are there any sites containing audio files available for ftp?
    Yes. Try ftp.uu.net directory "usenet/rec.audio.high-end".

18.11 Are there any audio-specific World-Wide Web sites?
    Zillions of them.  Here are some places to start:
    Robert's page pointing to many Audio pages
        http://www.unik.no/~robert/hifi/hifi.html
    Dan and Steve's Audio-Related page
        http://www.qnx.com/~danh/info.html
    rec.audio.* FAQ with Search Engine
        http://hydra.unik.no/%7Erobert/hifi/faq/
    BMG and Columbia CD Music Club Unofficial Lists and FAQ
        http://www.eskimo.com/~bloo/cdfaq/toppage.htm/
    Ambisonic Surround Sound FAQ
        http://www.omg.unb.ca/~mleese/
    Tube related stuff
        http://www.interport.net/~blackie
    Speaker Repair FAQ
        http://www.paranoia.com/~filipg/HTML/FAQ/BODY/F_Speaker.html
    William Nau's Mail Order Equipment FAQ
        http://garbanzo.ssesco.com/nau/mailorder.htm
    Audio Web
        http://www.audioweb.com/

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