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Cables & etc.. There is a certain minimum level of cable that will do 90% of the job. Its kind of like wrist watches: Within the US (WWV coverage), the Junghans RC at $200.00 is much more accurate than a Rolex at 20 times the price. However, there are no watches costing less than...

Trey & etc, Four things to be aware of: 1) In lab tests, Component video (NTSC) is only 5% sharper, on TV's 36 inch or larger, than S-Video. S-video is a 30%-40% improvement over composite video. 2) Receivers costing less than 1K USD do not have video converters. In other words...

Receivers, like other modern electronics, are usually obsolete by the time they reach the age of 5. Therefore, give it to the repair guy and buy a new one. Obsolence is also the main reason not to buy an extended warranty.

Bob, In general, it is difficult to tell the difference between component video and S-video on TVs 32" or less. Component video has proven to be 5% better on 36" TVs than S-video. Therefore, if your TV is less than 33", I would use S-video for all inputs to your receiver. The...

Rich, 1- Multi-gang near the amp, with a pair of female banana plug fittings for each channel. 2- Yes, install handy box with pair of female banana plug fittings near each speaker location. A nice alternative is the higher quality built-in speakers for the surround...

VALUABLE FEATURES: 1) 'All Channel' DSP 2) Center Channel Equalizer 3) Pre-in/outs 4) 'Jazz Club' DSP

John, I lot of my HT enjoyment comes from just the selection process. With that in mind, I would suggest: get a receiver first, run your existing speakers with it, and then decide what to get next. Don't forget to pick up an Avia DVD and SPL meter. A well calibrated system will...

The reason Claudia wants to run all video through the receiver is to simplify things a bit. Recent tests on a 50" monitor only showed a 5% improvement between S-video and component video. I really don't tink the difference will be noticed on a 32". 50" monitor tests: Composite >...

Mike, With a 27" screen TV its unlikely you would notice any difference between S-video and component video. I would suggest, run all S-video to the receiver and use the TV as a monitor only. My 'wife-friendly system: Video: IN: cable TV > VCR > Entech converter > Receiver...

Sam, ..and then after we get all caught up with our mono-blocks, we can start bi-amping each of our speakers. It just goes on and on, there is no end to our ..........

Rod, I'm 61 and I can identify with your problem. However, my solution was found at Radio Shack, their -306 banana plugs.

NSP1 = :emoji_thumbsup:

Roy, I have heard most are using two rear center speakers instead of one in the exact center. The reason is, if one speaker is placed directly behind, the sound will seem to come from in front instead of behind. In your case with only a 6 foot spread, I would put in wiring for two...

YAMAHA HTR-5280 - b-stock from BBY - 485 USD "Don't spend the big bucks. With proper tuning, you can make anything sound good..." Viva Avia! JRS

John, A simple search from the Home Theater Home page with keyword= Avia and user= Guy Kuo, should result in an evening's reading. JRS

Colin, I have 4 pair of speakers in my house attached to my Yamaha's 'surround' channels. The rear speakers in the main room are in-wall Russound units with a Russound ALTx-2-126 volume control. The other three rooms have Russound ceiling speakers with the same volume control. I run...

Dolby Pro Logic II btw - More than you ever wanted to know about DPLII can be found here (Very Big file): DPLII JRS

Rod, A few years ago Yamaha took a plotting mike to several different venues, fired a blast of sound, and recorded the resulting echos and reverberations at each facility. The different Yamaha DSPs simply add the necessary delays & etc to sound like the material is being played in a...

Rod, The only negative I would have is the lack of pre-amp outputs. My wife purchased one of those big 'arm-wah' enterainment center units. Believe it or not they (Basset Furniture Co.) left absolutely no room for for my WEGA 32" and any kind of 'center' speaker. So I: 1) Connected...

The design of all receivers made in the last few years, raise the possibility of 'the rapid discharge of high energy producing heat', in the event of an internal failure. After all, most of them draw over 9 amps of 120VAC. Therefore, at one time or another, each and every brand has...

Greg, I think in your case the size of the room and the distance between the main speakers may be a consideration. In general, especially if you have no way to equalize your center channel, try to purchase a unit from the same manufacturer that is designed to be a center for your...

jmascio, How is the new set-up coming along? I would like to explain, my views are the exact opposite from Allan's. My system is used every day for: multiple room (CD, Tape,& tuner) listening, TV, and a couple of DVDs per week. Because the 'simplicity' I'm looking for is 'ease of use', I...

Because my 'surround' channel outputs feeds three others rooms in the house, via Russound, I always run my HTR-5280 like this: CDs, tape, tuner, & TV = 'All Channel Stereo" DSP DVD Movies = DD/DTS "Enhanced" DSP JRS

The list goes on: Outlaw 1050 Yamaha HTR-5280/Rx-V800 Onkyo DS696 .... JRS

Don't forget.... OUTLAW JRS

Dan, Why not just buy the stuff and check it out: Avia HT DVD Radio Shack SPL meter JRS

Dan, As far as the audio is concerned, as long as it has pre-amps in and out for each channel you should be OK. My first receiver did not have the pre-amp outputs, big mistake. However, I also use the Yamaha's built-in center channel equalizer. If I were buying today, I would...

OOPS! I messed up the Avia reference. Try this: Avia DVD Sorry, JRS

Joe, You can take a look at the stuff we are talking about here: Avia HT DVD RS SPL meter Have fun, JRS