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  1. Steven_C

    Bi Amping Yamaha Receivers

    Actually the front effect channels have ins and out as well. Only the rear surrounds, rear center and subs have an output only. It looks like the when you plug into the main channel "In" jacks that the Z1's preamp stage is automatically bypassed. Here is the description of both the main in and...
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    Bi Amping Yamaha Receivers

    I guess I'm just going to have to try it and see how it works. I have Yamaha owners on another forum telling me the internal amps will still be active after I run the cables from the pre outs to my external amp. The manual for the Z1 states:"When an RCA pin-plug is connected to the PREOUT jack...
  3. Steven_C

    Bi Amping Yamaha Receivers

    My A1 uses an external pre main coupler. It looks like the Z1 uses an internal coupler. I think the internal amps shut off automatically when an RCA is inserted into the main pre ins, however the manual is very unclear on this. I want to make sure that putting RCA's into the main pre out doesn't...
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    Bi Amping Yamaha Receivers

    Is anybody bi amping their main speakers using the the internal main amps on a Yamaha receiver and a seperate power amp? I have been doing this on my DSP-A1 with good results . The A1 has a premain coupler so I ran a y from the pre outs to my power amp and back into the main pre ins on the A1. I...
  5. Steven_C

    Yamaha DSP-A1/RX-Z1

    I have read a couple posts and articles in the past that stated the bass management was different between the two units. I am just trying to find out exactly how the bass management works on these units and if they are the same or different in that respect. Steve
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    Yamaha DSP-A1/RX-Z1

    I have owned a DSP-A1 amp for several years now with no problems. I have it configured for both on the LF and my mains set to large as I have Infinity Kappa 8A's for my main speakers. I just bought the RX-Z1 on clearnace at the Good Guys. I have read a couple articles that state the bass...
  7. Steven_C

    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    Does anybody have any idea if the DNR works on the composite out, or only the "S" out on the CLD-97? Thanks
  8. Steven_C

    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    Well, I received my CLD-97 a few days ago. It arrived in working order luckily. The condition was described as "Mint". I would describe it as "Very Good" It's funny how often the term "Mint" is misused when people sell items like this. Anyway, I have only watched one movie on it so far. I...
  9. Steven_C

    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    Does anybody have Kurtis Bahr's e-mail address? The one in Phil's post doesn't work. Thanks.
  10. Steven_C

    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    Rachael-Do you happen to have the Pioneer part # for the wire to the laser reader? I would like to order a couple and have them on hand just in case they stop making them. Thanks. Steven Collier
  11. Steven_C

    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    Rachael. Actually I just bought the CLD-97 on eBay and won't have it for a couple weeks. I will compare the two at that time. My thoughts are that the 97 composite output running through the PRO-610HD will produce a better picture than the 99 S output. I won't do the RF output mod on the 97...
  12. Steven_C

    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    Thanks for your reply. The 99 was in storage inside my house in the factory sealed box for two years. I used my DVL-90 during that time for lasers. I'm trying to decide if I should sell either the the 99 or the 97. If I sell the 99 then I will need to modify the 97 for DD.
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    Pioneer Elite CLD-99 vs CLD-97

    I need some opinions from you resident Laser experts. I have a CLD-99 that I bought new about 3 years ago. It has very little use as it was in storage for 2 years after I bought it and I mostly have watched DVD's in the last year. I just bought a CLD-97 that doesn't have the AC-3 modification...
  14. Steven_C

    How far to sit from different size TVs?

    I have a formula that I use when asked what the correct viewing distance is for a certain screen size. This is for a 16/9 screen with progressive scan. Take the screen height and multiply it by 3.3. Then take the screen height and multiply it by 4.0. The 3.3 figure gives you a 30 degree viewing...
  15. Steven_C

    So now that I have my big new RPTV, when will I watch movies instead of the TV?

    Just try to enjoy and chill out. I'm still terrible at it however. Drives my wife crazy!
  16. Steven_C

    What's this about HDTV being obsolete??

    Hello Steve from Fresno. This is another Steve from Fresno. Are you receiving the HD Direct TV channels right now? I have an HD ready set right now. Also a non-progressive DVD player and an older Sony DSS system. I'm not sure if I should buy a new DVD player or an HDTV decoder next. It's good to...
  17. Steven_C

    Help! Theres a spider inside my TV!

    About 5 years ago we sold our house and had to live in an apartment for 4 months while our new house was being built. Our Elite PRO-97 was covered up and stored inside the apartment and didn't get hooked up and used in the home theater room in our new house for a few months. When we finally...
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    Now that I have an HD-ready TV, what do I need to get HDTV

    I have an older Sony DSS unit with a dual LNB. I also have an extra Hughes dual LNB dish. There is no HD programing from my local channels yet. Can I use the extra dish that I have to bring in the Direct TV HD channels? Thanks.
  19. Steven_C

    RPTV Owners!

    I have a formula that I use when asked what the correct viewing distance is for a certain screen size. This is for a 16/9 screen with progressive scan. Take the screen height and multiply it by 3.3. Then take the screen height and multiply it by 4.0. The 3.3 figure gives you a 30 degree viewing...
  20. Steven_C

    Which is the correct TV size for me?

    I have a formula that I use when asked what the correct viewing distance is for a certain screen size. This is for a 16/9 screen with progressive scan. Take the screen height and multiply it by 3.3. Then take the screen height and multiply it by 4.0. The 3.3 figure gives you a 30 degree viewing...
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