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Mark, I would suggest taking a look at SUPER. Its free and comes highly recommended from the people that run the Life Hacker blog, which is one of the blogs I read on a daily basis. FYI - if you're worried about bloatware, spyware, viruses, etc. Life Hacker has, to my knowledge, never...

I believe I have this figured out, but wanted to check with our community on a humming issue that just sprung up on my system. The setup: Receiver: Denon 3805 TV: Samsung HDTV 1080p DLP Blu Ray DVD: Sony BDP-S550 (HDMI to TV/analog out to 3805) Satellite: DirectTV HD DVR Receiver...

Count this as another vote for the 3805...solid, clean and powerful receiver. I am running B&W 600 series speakers all around and it sounds great. GM

*bump* (new price) She just wants a good home... :)

I hate to do it, but I need to sell my 56H80. I am moving from an apartment to a small home in the Northern Virginia area and the set would dominate my new living room. This 56" widescreen set is three years old and in pristine condition. Outstanding HD set, and has received very good...

Greg, As do I...then we end up wrestling for control of the remote. :D GM

Thanks for all your responses... I also have to account for the wife factor while watching movies...listenting to music...breathing...you know the drill. When it comes to watching movies with her, the level never gets above -25 to -20. Of course this differs with each source material, but...

Wayne, That is a little more helpful...and clearer. So in essence, they are utilizing a measure of power as a parallel to gauge the volume. Throttle up...throttle down. Since Denon instructs you to set the receiver to 0 prior to running the auto calibration setup with the mic, they are...

Chris, Actually, I belive I have calibrated reference at 0. At least I thought that was what I was doing when I used the 3805's mic in the auto setup. It would stand to reason, as the speakers were adjusted + or - dbs based on their distance and position from the mic, which was setup on a...

Here's a question for all you average HT'rs that don't have a dedicated room for home theater, but are rather like me...have your setup in your living room or multipurpose room. I currently have a Denon 3805 running B&W 602s3s, an LCR60 center and 601s3 for my surrounds. I sit about 15 feet...

Phill, My 3805 does this too...I didn't realize that was what it was doing, but now that you mention it, that sounds right. Congrats on your purchase! GM

It may be that they were crossed at one point, and despite reconnecting them the damage has already been done. I believe that you can reset the receiver overall by pressing and holding the power button and setup (?) button at the same time. This puts the receiver into demo mode and resets...

Kevin, I ran into the same problem with my old receiver - also a Sony (DE925). Protector mode does indicate a short, however I find it hard to believe that the optical cable caused it. I could be wrong, but I just don't think it is possible. If anyone reading this is sure, feel free to...

Phill, I second the Denon 3805. I have one paired with B&Ws all around and it sounds great with a tremendous amount of bells and whistles that one would look for in a home theater receiver. Musically it is very solid, not as good as seperates naturally, but very clean with good detail and...

Drew, For your price range, Denon's 1604 would be good match. I don't know if you have an Tweeters where you live, but they are clearing them out for $228 out the door, brand new. I just sold my buddy my old speakers after an upgrade and he got the 1604 last week. For a budget receiver...

Phil, I thought there was a dealer in Harvard Square? I could be wrong, but the last time I was in Boston I was staying at a hotel in Harvard Square and I walked into a high end shop that was in the top floor of that big indoor pseudo-mall that caters to Harvard students. Was kinda...

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I just upgraded my rig and am selling my old speakers to a friend (Infinity Reference 2000 series all around). My old receiver died on the day I brought my Denon 3805 home...I think it did it out of spite. :) I was going to sell the whole package to him, but now that I don't have a receiver...

Yogi, I will take the high road...although the low is very tempting right now...and actually explain that reference. I believe he is refering to a bit from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. GM

Burklund, I can't speak on the 901, but I just got the 3805. I have it running B&Ws all around, and can honestly say it is outstanding. I am about 70/30 HT/Music...but with this receiver the two-channel performance is very solid. There are a lot of positive reviews on the 3805 and the...

Thanks for all the input guys, I have a lot to consider now. Is money an issue? Well, for those of us married it is always an issue. ;) It was a major victory for my wife to spend money on my 'hobby'. Of course my argument is if I can spend $10,000 on your engagement ring, I should be...

Sounds like a plan...now I just have to convince the wife that my old receiver just won't cut it with my new 600s... :) GM

Wayne, That's actually where I got my speakers. They had them paired with a Marantz receiver. They sounded good, but had nothing to compare it to. GM

I got 602 S3s for my mains. I am not sure that makes a difference. I also have to say, I have seen more reviews stating that the Denon is more bright than warm...but that also depends on your personal impression hearing them. I will take a look at the Rotels. Any suggestions on what model...

I just received B&W speakers from my wife for my 30th birthday. Now I am planning on upgrading my receiver from my five-year old Sony 925. I was looking for any insight into what would be the best receiver sound-wise to purchase to go with my new toys...er I mean speakers. ;) I've heard...

Thanks Rob, I may just have to bite the bullet and upgrade to the LCR600. The good thing is that since my wife bought the speakers at Myer Emco, I can use their upgrade policy to just pay the difference. I guess gravity is the only thing keeping your 602s on your stand, eh? I am glad I...

Rob, That's another thing I need to consider...what stands did you get for your 602s? I am coming from floorstanding models as my mains so I haven't had to look into this before. GM

Thanks guys...I appreciate the input. I was considering the LCR600 after reading a number of B&W 602 owners say that it matches up better that the LCR60. I listened to the 602s with the LCR60 at the dealer's, but they didn't have the LCR600 setup for an A/B comparision. The 60 sounded fine...

Thanks for the input. I hadn't considered the need for my surrounds to handle a lower range. I do have my crossover set at 80hz when I have my sub on (live in an apartment, so sub is not always an option). I am leaning toward the 601s. If you don't mind me asking, what receiver or seperates...

Hello all... My wife surprised me for my 30th birthday this year by getting me the B&W speakers I have been wanting for awhile. She did a great job, buying me a pair of 602S3 and the LCR60. However, she has left the purchase of the surround speakers to me, as she was unsure of which ones to...