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Jeff, I am very interested in the Marantz 5003 or maybe the 6003. I'm wondering why you don't use the amplifiers in the Marantz. Not enough juice? Or is it a quality issue? I currently have an old Yamaha that has performed well but lacks HDMI for my Panasonic Blu-Ray Player. The Reason I am...

Tyler, From The specs you quote from Samsung you should have no trouble driving your speakers. Actually it's good that it can drive 3 ohms. The majority of speakers are rated at 8 ohms or sometimes 4 ohms (many auto speakers). So I think you will be fine. Just one thought. Circuit City stores...

Does anyone have the Marantz SR-6003 or SR-5003 AV Receiver? Today I read a very positive review on the SR-6003 but I would like your thoughts if you have experience with Marantz receivers. I've read that Marantz has a reputation for excellent audio quality. I do have a nice Yamaha but it...

Lars, I bought a NAD integrated amplifier 3155 back in the '80s and use it every day. It still works perfectly. Of course that may not help you with today's NAD products but I thought I would let you know my experience. Tom

Thanks Scott! I thought that might be the answer but I'm new to High Def so I wasn't 100% sure. I'll keep the Comcast box that I have. Now I have to find a decent Blu Ray player without spending a fortune.

I have cable tv with high definition. The cable box has only component outputs. However I can trade it in for one with an HDMI output. My LCD Samsung reads 1080i on the high def channels. Would I get any better picture with a box that has an HDMI output? I would appreciate any help you can give...

Check out www.PCMech.com www.mysuperpc.com and www.computerforums.org for possible ideas. also "Building A PC in easy steps" by Stuart Yarnold (Barnes And Knoble book store) is a good book for help in assembly. Tom

Jack,I too have an old Dell. An XPS T500 with Windows 98SE. I have researched the dyi and store bought approach. There are books that can show you step by step how to assemble a PC. It's not that difficult. But from what I have seen you won't save a lot of money. But you will know every inch of...

Kley, On my Sony HD-CRT the are RCA line level jacks that connect to a receiver or amplifier. On the Sony menu you can choose either "fixed" output which means that you control volume with the receiver or "variable" output which means that you can do what you used to do; set the receiver's...

That's good to hear. Some component in the output stage must have burned out. Maybe an internal fuse. Sooner or later somebody will get a lemon. This time it was my turn. In the mean time I have Ascend 340 speakers due on Tuesday. I guess they will get auditioned on the old NAD. Tom

My new Yamaha HTR-5860 receiver just died. While playing music at a low volume the sound just stopped. No cloud of smoke, acrid odor or noise; just dead silence. I tried everything suggested in the trouble shooting section of the manual. At first I thought that the output section tripped. But...

Hope your right John. I just ordered cables, bananas and speaker wire from them. Tom

Mike, Thanks for taking the time to respond. Your input is appreciated. Tom

Has anyone out there ever bought cables and or speaker wire from "Blue Jeans Cable"? If so are they reliable? They have some very interesting wires and cables at reasonable prices. Or if you have a better internet site I would like to know that also. My Ascend CBM-340s and Hsu Sub are on the way...

Eddie I have a question. Why is it necessary to use the VCR to get the TV audio through the center speaker? I have audio outputs on my Sony HD TV. I can switch between fixed and variable. Wouldn't that go through the center, Left and Right speakers? The receiver is a Yamamha HTR-5860. I was...

Thanks for everyone's help and advice. I am going to get a pair of the CMT-340s and a Hsu STF-2 Subwoofer. It certainly is better than what I have now which is a pair of Yorkville Sudio monitors that I used to use for recording music. I read many favorable comments about the 340s and the Hsu...

Thanks for everone's input. I'm going to get a pair of Ascend CMT 340s with a Hsu STF-2 Sub and go from there. I've read many good comments about them. One person said something about only hearing the instruments and not the speakers. That is exactly what a speaker is supposed to do. When you...

I am just about ready to order the Yamaha HTR-5860. Does anybody have one or have any positve or negative comments? Don't want to make a big mistake. Tom Kelley

I have been looking into Ascend Speakers for a 5.1 system along with a Hsu 10 inch sub. Does anybody out there have Ascend Speakers? If so can you give me your evaluation of them? The 170's have some rave reviews but I'm also interested in the 340's for L/R and Center. Tom Kelley

Eddie, Do you have the Ascend system? If so what speakers do you have? I have been salivating over the 340's but don't see any pro reviews on them. Tom

Troy I'm also looking for a 5.1 system in the same price area. I was very impressed with Aperion Speakers until I checked into Ascend speakers. They really look like the best bang for the buck. I have constructed my own speakers and know what goes into making them. They use Audax speakers(which...

Shane, Thanks for the advice. My experience in auditioning speakers has not been good. The room acoustics are always quite different from your own room. Another problem is trying find places that have decent speakers at reasonable prices. But you have to start somewhere. Shipping is free both...

I know the DVD has to be replaced. No, I'm not completely sold on the Aperions. I had thought about the Mirage Omnisats and I've read rave reviews on Paradigms but I don't live near a dealer and they refuse to sell over the internet or by phone. Thanks for the heads up about the Ascends 340...

Hello, I'm new to the forum and am ready to buy my first home theater speakers and receiver. Like you I have done a lot of research. My head is swirling with model numbers, specs, prices etc.. I'm sure you know what I mean. Going by rave reviews, customer comments and price I have narrowed it...