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I will be connecting an RX-A1000 receiver to a 5-channel amplifier using the Front, Center and Surround Pre-Outs. HDMI video in from a Cable Box (DVR) and from a Blueray Player. HDMI video out to a Panasonic Plasma tv. While watching tv or Blueray in my living room, I would like to be able to...

Dave (or anyone else), I believe you answered a similar question of mine, but I want to ask it in a slightly different way. I have a Toshiba SD-2815 DVD player connected as follows: DVD Optical out to Receiver DVD S-Video out to TV Occasionally, I'd like to watch some home movie...

James C, I would call Pioneer back and question them again about this unit having "integrated TiVo". There is no mention of it on their web site. And, I just searched through the Owner's Manual, online, and "TiVo" is not mentioned at all. My bet is that this unit does not have TiVo.

I've gone brain dead. I should know the answer to this question, but I cannot think. I have an Anthem MCA50 amplifier, 180x5. Can I connect 4 Ohm main speakers and 8 Ohm center and surround speakers without causing any problems? Are there any settings that need to be made on the amp?

Since the volume of a powered subwoofer can be controlled by both a physical knob on the back of the sub and by a subwoofer volume setting within a receiver or pre/pro, it is my guess that the receiver or pre/pro setting should be set to its midpoint of the range and then the volume control on...

Evan, I don't remember what the volume range is for the sub/lfe within the AVM 20. I'm referring to the one controlled by the "Setup/Sub/LFE" button on the remote. I currently have that level set to -4db. Anyway, should I set that level to the midpoint of the range and then adjust the volume...

I'm looking for some information and/or advice regarding setting the "Bass Peak Level". On page 53 of my Operating Manual, the instructions say "...turn up the level of the test signal until distortion from the subwoofer begins to appear, then lower the level of the test signal until the...

FYI... I sent a note to Anthem's technical support to find out what their position is regarding leaving my MCA 50 amp on 24/7. Here is their reply: "Leaving it on 24/7 isn't recommended simply because if there's a power interruption while you're out, or in the middle of the night, the...

Related to this same subject... I have an Anthem MCA 50 amp, which has an "Auto-On" mode. In this mode, the amp is basically in "standby" mode until it receives a line signal from my pre/pro and then switches off 20 minutes after the signal stops. How "on" or warmed-up is my amp while in...

John, I think the combination sounds great. I don't recall what make and model the speakers were that I demo'd the amp with. I know they were quite expensive, but I wasn't impressed with them as much as the saleman was. I recon I'll be keeping the set of Paradigms I have for a while so I...

Thanks for the information Chu. I'll do some research on the terms and brands you mentioned.

Fact 1: I have a Panamax Max 5300 surge protector, and although it has two "High Current" outlets, it sometimes shuts down when my Anthem MCA 50 amp powers up. (Panamax knows of this and is working on a solution, albeit slow). Fact 2: I just had an electrician install a whole house surge...

John, Here is my equipment list: Anthem AVM 20 Anthem MCA 50 Amp Toshiba SD-2109 DVD Player Sony CDP-CA70ES CD Player Mitsubishi HSU570 VCR Sony KP-53V85 53" 4:3 Rear Projection TV Paradigm Monitor 9, Mains Paradigm CC-350, Center Paradigm Mini Monitor, Surrounds Paradigm PW-2200...