Recent content by Jason Allan

Thanks Nikhil, That's the one I figured was the most likely candidate but it's nice to get some confirmation! Thanks a lot, Jason

Hi everyone, Hopefully this is an appropriate forum for my question. I have a DishNet 4900 receiver with Dolby Digital out but unfortunately it got damaged recently and the optical out doesn't work anymore. I opened it up and found the optical connector had been jarred and the pins to the PCB...

Thanks for the replies everyone. These are all commercial CDs that I've tried it with and I made sure they were facing the right way. Plus, it would recognize certain CDs in some slots but not in others so it really seems to be the player, not the discs. Oh well, I guess I'll have to arrange...

Hi everyone, I recently picked up a Sony mega CD changer, model CDP-CX450. I ordered it online and it arrived on Friday. My problem is I think I got a dud (which is now making me really regret ordering it online). It has a problem recognizing discs - I'll put a few in and some it will see and...

Thanks John, that's what I figured since as you said "it is just 0's and 1's" so I couldn't see how one could differ from another. One other question though - how would I know what kind of DACs are used in my receiver since that can be a factor? I'm putting together a new system and haven't...

Hi everyone, If I understand things correctly, when using the digital output from a CD player the receiver is the one doing the digital-analog conversion, correct? And if this is the case, then does the quality of the musical reproduction have anything to do with the player? i.e. would there...

Hi everyone, I'm strongly considering purchasing an SVS 20-39 PCi but I'd like to get an idea of what the total cost will be. I checked the shipping and it was very reasonable ($47 I think) but I'm wondering what to expect for the brokerage fees and such. The shipping is via UPS and I've been...

Hi everyone, Does anyone know any good Canadian online e-tailers for home audio electronics? And no, futureshop.ca doesn't count. :) There's tons of US sites but once you factor in exchange, shipping, brokerage, taxes, etc. you don't end up saving all that much. I've been searching around but...

Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend any dealers in the GTA where I can demo Axiom speakers? Thanks, Jason