thanks for your help!

Actually it was originally set at MME and that is what prompted me to set to ASIO to lower the latency. (and maybe help me get my sound back)
So, ASIO or MME gets me the same result.

I also clicked on Options>Return to Factory Settings and still the same sounds.

Thanks for your help.

I'll buy you a case of beer or a bottle of your favorite Bourbon or Scotch if you can figure this one out.

Paul