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I use mine literally 7 days a week, so my issue is not from non-use. Unfortunately, mine is out of warranty.

My preamp/processor sits on top of the amp, so not much dust gets into the amp. I didn't notice any dust inside the unit.

Yeah, I tried that already. In fact, I had it disconnected from everything for a couple of weeks. No luck.

Since it's going to be a while before I can take this in for repair, if anyone else has any suggestions...

Okay, I've too much going recently to really get back to this issue with my amp, until today... Long story short, I tried most of the suggestions here with no luck. I found on online a way to reset the power protection circuitry. I had to open up the unit and locate the switch. You have to hold...

In my youth, it probably would have been an issue. I enjoyed loud music and movies then. As someone a bit older, I don't really get the charge out of it I used to. Nowadays, audio sounds harsh to my ears when it's very loud. I also have a bit of tinnitus and loud sounds just make it worse.

Okay, I believe what you're saying as a rule, but if the speakers were drawing more current than the amp was meant to handle, the amp would be running pretty warm, right? Now, I haven't specifically checked how warm the amp was running in a long time, but every time that I have checked it, it...

Okay, I'll give that a try as well. I just checked impedance selector and it was on 8ohm. That has seemed to work fine for about 6 years now, but the thing is, my front L,C,R speakers are Polk Lsi 9, which are listed at 4ohm. (I'm not sure what my surrounds are rated at....probably 8? I don't...

Thank you for the suggestions. I'll give those a try and check back in.

So, this morning I turned on my Yamaha MX-A5000 amp but it went into protection mode. I'm not getting any audio out of it and the power indicator blinks a few times. I've already tried leaving it unplugged a few minutes; that doesn't fix anything. Does anyone know of a solution other than taking...

Okay, so I spoke to a user on another forum and he recommended that I reinitialize the unit to factory settings. After doing this several times, it seemed to help. I was able to decode the lossless codecs again such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. It was fine for a week or so then it...

I just started experiencing audio dropouts on my CX-A5000. It seems to happen only through HDMI, particularly with HD surround formats, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. The unit has no trouble with standard Dolby Digital or DTS formats, only the HD versions. The unit behaves as if...

Oh? I apologize if I didn't wasn't being clear. Let me explain the backstory. I discovered my graphics card was plugged into a port that only allowed it to use 1/4 of its processing power and decided to move it. However, that would mean it would rest right up against my audio card, and there was...

Audio quality. USB preamps, and USB turntables, offer mediocre sound quality. I'm certainly not giving up my Lehmann Audio Black Cube. Thanks to everyone for chiming in. This issue is resolved for me.

The primary purpose of my sound card, besides outputting my computer's audio, is digitizing my vinyl, and other analogue sources. In other words, I'm looking for an AD conversion, as opposed to having the full function set of a traditional digital audio processor. PC home theater is in its...

Are you sure? The Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB Audio System will digitize and export hi def audio. There is also a ton of pro gear, used mainly by musicians, that will record hi def digital data via a USB interface. They also do a lot more than I need and are more than a little out of my price...

Does one inherently sound better than the other? I am digitizing my vinyl through my PCIe soundcard, but an outboard unit would be more convenient. I seem to remember reading somewhere that USB connections are not the best interface in terms preserving audio quality. Is this true? Can anyone...

Have you had any pop of death issues? A couple of users on the AVS forum have reported POD on this model. It's only two people so far, but I have a 5005 on the way to me, so I'm a bit concerned.

No worries. Thanks for the info.

Speaking of delayed posts, the one I told you about just appeared. You'll see it just above my "Thanks for the info" post on the previous page. It wasn't there when you made your last post. Anyway, it has an update regarding my search...

Thanks for the info. Some of my posts are delayed because I'm new. How long does that last? 'Til you reach a certain number of posts?

Just picked up a new, non-refurb SR5005 from A4less. Yay me! As far as receivers sounding the same, I'm sure many do --especially when comparing models from the same year. However, when you replace old gear, you always want the new stuff to sound better than your old stuff. Over the years, I've...

I just found out the 5004 is the model with the Pop of Death. Was this issue ever resolved? Good thing I still haven't ordered anything...

Thanks again the help. I've always liked Marantz, but never owned one. I'da never looked at them if you hadn't nudged me. I still haven't made up my mind, but thanks again.

Ooooooooooooooooooooo. I just might have to pull the trigger on this one. (The one I'm looking at is black, not silver.) Ladies and gentlemen, the Marantz SR5004. Like new refurb, about $350 +free shipping. My finger is itching on the trigger...

Yeah, I noticed that about the pre-outs on the Denons. As far as room correction, I've read some people prefer Audyssey, some MCACC. I've never used either, though my current Elite has the function. I'd love to spring for the Marantz 5005, but I'd like to keep this as close to $300 +shipping as...

Thanks for the info. I'm partial to Pio Elite, but I'm going to look at the models you listed. It may come down to the best bargain I can find. Which has the best sound quality? That's really important to me.

I'm trying to decide between the pioneer elite vsx32 and the VSX-1120-K. I would be using one of them as a pre/pro, driven by a Chiro C-500. Decoding CDs, DVDs, and Blu Rays will be its primary chore. Everyone says the units are pretty much the same. That was fine with me until I looked up the...