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  1. Tim_

    Anyone tell me what is the correct audio setting for my DVD player?

    Anyone tell me what is the correct audio setting for my DVD player? I've have a Pioneer Universal DVD player that hook up to my Int Amp with RCA cable for stereo not 5.1 or 7.1. Here are the current audio set up on my DVD player. Can anyone tell me what are each changes suppose to do and am I...
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    Is this a good trade up from NAD C352 to Jolida 1051RC?

    Is this a good trade up from NAD C352 to Jolida 1051RC? My last 3 Amp all having issue powering my MB Quart QL-S830. I'm hoping this will resolve the pain and put it to rest once an for all. My last 3 amps: 1st Yamaha RX-V650 2nd NAD 320BEEE 3rd NAD C352
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    I'm going crazy over inconsistant sound quality of my CDs?

    Is this due to the Integrated Receiver or the Univeral DVD player that I have or possibility the speaker? I'm getting pretty decent sound when I play Nora Jones or Charlotte Church CDs but almost any Rock/R&B CDs sounded like crap. I can play the same Rock/R&B CDs a lot better thru my Car stereo...
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    What's better HDCD or SACD?

    What's better HDCD or SACD? I been looking into it and HDCD is by Microsoft and SACD is by Sony. SACD from the connection side looks just like DVD_Audio and HDCD uses just the R/L connector as regular CD. So, I'm assuming that if I run a Stereo system then HDCD will be what I need then...
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    A crazy idea. Anyone tried?

    I just had a crazy idea about how to power my power hungry 4ohm speakers. Instead of spending tons of dollar for an average amp that actually design to power 4ohm speakers due to rarety in US, I thought maybe I can just hook up an amp for cars to power my speakers. Since all the amps for cars...
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    Is it normal to turn volume to +30db for reasonably loud?

    I have Yamaha RX-V650 that I use for HT. For some reason that I need to turn the volume to +20db or up to be able to listen to it comfortably loud. Which is close to 3/4 turn on the nob. Is there any change in design as I never have to turn any of my other Receiver pass 1/4 to hit the same...
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    What's a good Surround sound processor in $200 ~ $500

    What's a good Surround sound processor in $200 ~ $500? I been looking for one but it seem like no one is making them anymore. A pure surround sound processor.
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    Which provides better image quality YPbPr or DVI?

    Which provides better image quality YPbPr or DVI? I just had my Moxi DVR installed with HD service and the junk do not have HDMI that I was hoping for instead its got YPbPr and DVI. I like to use the best signal possible to justified my HD subscription, thanks.
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    What Best 4 ohm rated amp capable of 110 wpc Continuous Power for less then $1000.00

    What's the best 4 ohm rated amp capable of 110 wpc Continuous Power for less then $1000.00? I don't believe I come across one yet. Anyone has any suggestion? I want one that is specifically rate to drive 4 ohm speaker not capable of, thanks.
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    Speak sound distoretd when playing bass heavy musics?

    I'm at a lost here. Please help me identify the problem that send my speaker to the land of distortion. My Speaker sounded awesome when playing DVD concert from Charlotte Church or any vocal heavy music. But it'll take an 180 degree turn when I pop in a Rock/R&B or Rap CD. It sounded fine for...
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    Help in picking up a Subwoofer to pair up with my MB Quart S830?

    I can't not decide to get a SVS, HSU or JBL S120P. Money wise JBL is the best bang for the buck as less then $300 but would I be giving up too much performance? Another question is do I really need the performance from the 12" SVS or HSU? I know they are the best in its own price range but...
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    Help! Need a good 5.1 Receiver for 4 ohm speakers $ between $300 - $1000

    Help! Need a good 5.1 Receiver for 4 ohm speakers priced between $300 - $1000, thank you.
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    I know I shouldn't be doing it but How do I hook up Center to my NAD 352?

    Saw an incredible deal on an liquidation on MB Quart QLS330BE Center for only $119.00 plus tax/Shipping from MSRT $599.00. Even thought I only have a stereo Integrated Amp NAD C352. I just could not let the deal go. Now I'm stuck with it and don't know what to do? I like to put it to use any...
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    Anyone having difficulty fitting the banana plug into the NAD C352 speaker terminal?

    Anyone having difficulty fitting the banana plug into NAD C352 speaker terminal? I couldn't get my to go in. The hole seem to be smaller. Are there differnt sized in Banana plugs?
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    Is a dedicated CD player better or a DVD player for music?

    For music is a dedicated CD player better or a good DVD player will do? I'm just frustrated as my old DVD player is not able to plays my CD properly. 90% of my CD is not recognizable. I'm shopping for a player that will do both perfectly but since my DVD still does it primary functions well I'm...
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    What is the best energy compliance display device for 30" plus?

    What is the best energy compliance display device for 30" plus? Front Projector, Rear Projector, Plasma, LCD, DLP or tube tv.
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    Is there any signal to LFE when listing to CD?

    I don't think I hear my subwoofer working when I'm just listening to CDs. Heck I don't think its even on. Is there problem or its only use when watching movies?
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    Best way to connect Sub to 2 channel Integrated Amp?

    What is the best way to hook up a subwoofer to my existing 2 channel system without degrading the sound quality to the speaker and sub? My Int. Amp. doesn't have a LFE/sub output but it has a Pre-out1 & pre-out2(volume cotrol by the amp). But both 10" sub I'm looking for from HSU and SVS only...
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    Is SACD for 2 channel? I'm confused.

    I'm getting confused with DVD Audio and Super Audio CD. I want to try out SACD but don't know if I need to upgrade my equipment or not. Currently I'm running all my SOURCE unit thru NAD C352 which is a STEREO Integrated Amplifier. I don't planning on changing my system to multiChannel. Please...
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    Help in purchasing new DVD player? Name brand vs no names?

    With much choice out there I don't know what to choose from? Now a days so many factory OEM that are going for less then $100.00 over the name brand badge counter part. I'm kind of puzzle of what to get? Name brand or OEM? Is there a major differences or visual, audiable differences there...
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    How important is Speaker plugs on the wire?

    Just how import is the speaker plugs on the wires? I thought plug the wire directly to the terminal offer the best contact. Anything else would just be cosmetic and another obsticle.
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    affordable 10 or 12 gauge Speaker wires?

    I'm looking to upgrade my 10 years old 18 gauge monster speaker wire due to my concern about oxidation/deteriation. I being doing some research on the 10/12 gauge speaker wire with banana plug but just couldn't justify the price tag of $90.00 plus for a 6 ft. Doesn't it really do make that much...
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    DVD player unable to recognize any CD but no problem with DVD?

    My 8 year old Pioneer DVD player is unable to recognize any CD but no problem with DVDs? The problem started to happend about 12 month ago that it takes couple tries for it recognize any of CDs. Lately it just doesn't recognized it period and once out of bluemoon it'll recognize 1 but it sounded...
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    Changing pin that connect Main to Preout2 for Int. Amp?

    Will it make a difference in sound quality when changing the pin that connect the main to pre-out 2 to a high quality ones as I read in one of the review online? If it will? Where can I find a better sets of pins? http://forums.audioreview.com/attach...tid=1005&stc=1
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    Anyone hear of these stereo amplifiers?

    I'm looking for some good stereo integrate receiver at around $500.00 an no more then $1000.00 Some one recommended these to my but I never heard of them. Anyone hear of these stereo amplifiers? Comments, please. 1. hyperion (Studio Accoustics www.hyperionsound.com base in walnut) 2...
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    How is Polk Audio PSW12 powered subwoofer?

    Anyone had any experience in the Polk audio PSW12 powered subwoofer? How are they compare to the competition at the same price range of less then $400s. I was originally going to get either HSU STF-2 or SVS PB10-ISD but when I call POLK AUDIO for a driver replacement to DIY my broken PSW50...
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    4 ohm speaker to 8/6 ohm amplifier?

    Anything bad would happen when I hook up my 4 ohm speaker to a Amplifier output of 8 & 6 ohms?
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    Why receiver only has 1 RCA for sub out but Sub has 2 RCA inputs?

    Why receiver only has 1 RCA for sub out but Sub has 2 RCA inputs? 1) Does it matther if I connect both to both input on the subwoofer with a spliter? 2) Or I can just plug into either 'L' or 'R'?
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    Any good deal on NAD C320BEE & C352 better then 20% off new?

    Anyone know where I can find a good deal better then 20% off on NAD C320BEE & C352? Typically I would buy it already but since I'm replacing my one weeks old Yamaha RX-V650, I need a better deal to justify the upgrade.
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    Need a good Hi-Fi Integrated Amp for less then $500.00?

    Had a disasterous weekend with my MB Quart S830 when team up with my Yamaha RX-V650. It souded horrible. I took it back to the dealer and they went thru a great deal convincing me that there is nothing wrong with it except my Receiver wasn't set up right. The pros there show me some hidden menu...
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