Hmm... well I found a test mp3 that specifically tests left and right channels and it doesn't seem to work. However I downloaded a Windows Media Player HD showcase video and that seems to be in stereo because I can hear the jets go from left to right. I'll download a sample of that CD you mentioned and test it. Thanks for the reply.

That's strange. Did you try playing a stereo song, like "Nowhere Man" by the Beatles, from the Rubber Soul CD??

Sounds like it could be a sound card issue. Did it used to play in stereo?? If it did, did you try system restore?? Did you try a pci sound card??

Some of my ideas may not work on yours, because you have a different model.

Well it turns out I just needed to move to a quieter room to notice the channels. Weird. Anyways thanks for the help.