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  1. Steve Young

    Should I upgrade my Studio 40s?

    It's been a while since I posted here, but i'm starting to get the bug again, and I just found out both tweeters in my Paradigm Studio 40s v2 are blown! I'm debating whether I should just replace the tweeters or upgrade to Studio 100s? I don't know whether my amp (Parasound HCA-1205A) could...
  2. Steve Young

    DVI to HDTV? (Component)

    I have an Asus Radeon 9600XT video card for my HTPC, and I have seen on ATI's website that you can get an adapter to go from the DVI-I to component out. Could I get one of these to connect to my Toshiba 57HX81 RPTV? Thanks Steve
  3. Steve Young

    Calibrating New 6.1 setup?

    In the past I have used VE to calibrate my old Yamaha RX-V995 5.1 setup. I used my RS SPL meter and calibrated the 5 main speakers to 75dB and the sub to something like 80dB. Now I have a new AVR(Marantz SR-7500) and a 6.1 speaker setup. Obviously my old VE disc isn't going to work with this...
  4. Steve Young

    Help, can't get sound from SB on Marantz SR-7500?

    No, that was the only way I could get sound out of the rear by enabling the Zone 2 (Multiroom). But I finally got it to work, and this was by resetting the AVR back to original, then manually configuring the speakers. Using the M.R.A.C. won't work for some reason. Anyway, I have it working now...
  5. Steve Young

    Help, can't get sound from SB on Marantz SR-7500?

    I just finished hooking up my new AVR (Marantz SR-7500) and I am having a problem getting an output from the Surround Back speaker. I have just one SB speaker and set it to this in the Setup Menu, but on the channel test I get no output? The speaker is connected to the SBL speaker output...
  6. Steve Young

    DPLIIx on 6.1 setup?

    I am upgrading from a 5.1 setup to a 7.1 receiver but will only have 1 center surround back speaker. Will DPLIIx do anything with this setup, or do I really need another SB speaker? I have upgraded to a Marantz SR-7500 and have Axiom QS8s for side surrounds, and one QS4 for the SB. I went with...
  7. Steve Young

    12" Dayton Titanic MkIII or DV-310 DVC

    Erik, I currently run a Dayton DVC 12" in a sonosub that my brother built for me. I run it along side my SVS 20-39 CS powered by a Samson s700 amp(350W x 2). I pretty much keeps up to the SVS, but not quite:D It's a nice woof though. Steve
  8. Steve Young

    2805 - Rocks!

    I am seriously looking at this receiver to upgrade my current Yamaha RX-V995. I use a Parasound HCA-1205A amp and Paradigm Reference speakers. Can anyone tell me what I can expect to pay for this in Canada? Also what is the difference between this and the 3805, and cost? Thanks Steve
  9. Steve Young

    Upgrading Receiver

    I guess no one has any input on this? I have decided that the 1400 (as it's been discontinued) is off my list. Now I am thinking either the Yamaha 1500, Denon 2805, and maybe even Integra 6.5 or is there a 7.5? If anyone can give me any help on this I would appreciate it. Thanks Steve
  10. Steve Young

    Upgrading Receiver

    I currently run a Yamaha RX-V995 as a pre/pro with a Parasound HCA-1205A amp. At one point I was going to upgrade to the Yamaha 1400, but now I am not too sure. I have seen the 1400 at a local dealer for $899CDN. Also they had a PIoneer Elite VSX-52TX for $999CDN I believe. I have just been...
  11. Steve Young

    Paradigm Center Channel Upgrade?

    Kevin, yes it was $550 + my CC. So basically they would be giving me
  12. Steve Young

    Paradigm Center Channel Upgrade?

    Hi, been a while since I last posted in the HTF. Anyway, I was in to get the tweeter repaired on my Studio CC v2. The salesman asked if I had seen/heard the new Studio CC-570, and I had not. He said it would be a great and noticeable upgrade. I would like to know if anyone has made this...
  13. Steve Young

    DD/DTS/THX plaques

    Can anyone tell me if these can be printed on something bigger than 8x10 by a photography store? I'd like to get them a bit bigger than that and have them plaqued. Steve
  14. Steve Young

    Multi-Format DVD Player

    I currently have a Panasonic RP-82, and an old Toshiba SD-2109. I would like to replace the Toshiba with something that plays everything that my RP-82 plays. I don't need DVD-Audio, and don't want to spend as much as I did on the RP-82. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Steve
  15. Steve Young

    Figuring my Ground Loop Out

    Thx for the replies. I'm assuming when you say grounding of the antennas , you mean the shielding of the RG-6 coax? I think I used one of those grounding blocks and took the ground to the water pipe, but I am not sure if I did both dishes or not. If you think that that could be the problem...
  16. Steve Young

    Figuring my Ground Loop Out

    The problem is that the Sat uses a higher bandwidth, and the Panamax unit covers from 950Mhz to 2.2Ghz and 27V clamping. I guess I could always buy another smaller Panamax bar. Steve
  17. Steve Young

    Figuring my Ground Loop Out

    I have been working on getting the ground loop hum out of my system for a couple of years now. It all started when I put my first amp (with a 3 prong plug) into my system. I then added a second amp (also with the 3 prong plug) for my subs. I then bought a Panamax MAX5100 hoping to fix my...
  18. Steve Young

    Yamaha RX-V1400 in the T.O. Area?

    I am interested in picking up this receiver or maybe even the 2400 if the price was right. Can anyone tell me if they have seen either of these receivers for a good price in this area? Thanks Steve
  19. Steve Young

    SVM and Video Label on Toshiba 27AF43?

    On Toshiba's web site they state that this set has Velocity Scan Modulation, and Video Label. On the SVM, is there any way to disable it? (service menu, if so how). For the video label, I can't find anywhere in the menu how to label the video inputs? Any help is appreciated. Steve
  20. Steve Young

    Auto 16:9 w/KV-32FS100 Again

    The 16:9 mode on the FS100 is only available in one of the video input modes. When you are in the regular cable input this option is not available. I tried this for myself. Steve
  21. Steve Young

    Auto 16:9 w/KV-32FS100 Again

    Jack, I was looking at this model in the store, and I believe there is an "Auto" setting under the 16:9 mode? Would this not change automatically as needed? Steve
  22. Steve Young

    Deciding between these 3 27" TVs

    I am going to be purchasing a new 27" TV for the start to a second HT. I am deciding between these 3 models; Sony KV-27FS100 - $699, JVC FA44 - $549, and the Toshiba 27AF43 - $549, all in Cdn dollars. If anyone can make any suggestions about these 3 , and any good/bad points about them, I would...
  23. Steve Young

    Auto 16:9 w/KV-32FS100 Again

    Does the KV27FS100 feature the same 16:9 enhanced mode as the 32"? Also does JVC offer a 27" with that feature, or any other manufacturers? (Model Numbers) Thanks Steve
  24. Steve Young

    How to eliminate the pause between tracks using Nero

    Brian, when you open the "Write CD-Dialog" there will be a dropdown menu, where you can choose between Track at Once or Disc at Once. Steve
  25. Steve Young

    Help! I can't play an SVCD mpeg video file!

    I made a mistake in my first reply, the one I watched in WMP8 was in WMP format. But I did download the SVCD MPEG2 format and it does play in my Power DVD 4 software, and should in any other DVD software. Steve
  26. Steve Young

    How to eliminate the pause between tracks using Nero

    Do you set it to "Disc at Once" as opposed to "Track at Once"? Steve
  27. Steve Young

    Help! I can't play an SVCD mpeg video file!

    I was able to play it with WMP8, but it first had to download a codec. Steve
  28. Steve Young

    Goodbye RP-82, Hello Toshiba 3800/4800!

    Can anyone comment on the cabability to play VCDs on CDR/RW media on both these players? Thanks Steve
  29. Steve Young

    Thin Red Line, Fox War Classics, no DTS?

    Well, I took back my copy and got my money back, then went to another local store and this one was cello wrapped just like Yang said, so I asked the salesperson if we could check to see that it was the correct disc inside, and sure enough it was. So I guess there are some incorrect ones out...
  30. Steve Young

    Thin Red Line, Fox War Classics, no DTS?

    I just picked a copy of this up at my local Future Shop, on the back cover it says it has DTS English, and English 5.1 Dolby Surround. But when I play the disc there is only a english dolby surround track and a 5.1 DD english track. It also has the Melanisian songs on it which I had read that if...
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