We run a Toshiba 4x CD Player (PC Type) with the standard audio CDs
in the PC System (Pentium 166/64MB RAM/etc) into a HP CDR with the new HP 
copying software that operates from Windows. The copying is done just like a 
data bit nibbler(or so I understand) from a few years ago, so the copy 
protection from my CDs that effect my DAT recording ceases to be an issue.
        So far I can tell no difference between my original store bought CDs 
and the copys I have made. Again, here I am glad I am not a gambler, as I 
would
have lost a bundle on that one! I have recorded a disc to just under 72 
minutes and have heard(cannot remember where) that 75 minutes is possible.
        The HP CDR is on sale out here for $599 (US), down from the almost 
$1K they cost just a few months ago. I would not expect this to last though. 
I am sure someone somewhere is pushing to make this type of copying 
impossible with some new scheme for copy protection. I don't begrudge the 
artists and companies that record and distribute the CDs their fair profit. I 
do however find their imposition into my livingroom to tell me what I can and 
cannot do with something once I have purchased it, lock, stock and barrel as 
long as I am not running off copies for friends or going into the 
mini-recording business
to be a bit much.
        Oh, BTW, the local Circuit City outlets are now using the Carver AL 
IIIs as the primary demo speakers in their Home Theater room. The one up the 
street from my house had them set up where they sounded horrible! I spent 
almost an hour with the salesman I know, "dialing them in", with my little 
cheapo Radio Shack SPL meter. They sound great for audio only. The Home 
Theater center channel and rear speaker match ups are still awful and detract 
from the AL IIIs.
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