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  1. Yogi

    bluray 5.1 out into an older preamp with 5.1 input

    what happens if you disable the sub in the BD player. Does that mean the 0.1 LFE signal gets routed to the other 5 channels? If so I plan on using an outboard ICBM mass management tool and then feed the signal to my AVP2. Do you folks think that its a viable solution?
  2. Yogi

    bluray 5.1 out into an older preamp with 5.1 input

    Hi everyone. I have been out of the HT loop for a few years now but want to get back in with all the new HD formats. My question is what is a good bluray player with 5.1 output that I can feed into my AVP2+6 so I can enjoy lossless audio from TruDD and DTS-HD? Also what about bass management? Do...
  3. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    You mean as close as you get to the babes, that you post pics of? :laugh:
  4. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    Its not exactly the same scenario Chu. First, the equalization that a SET does is a function of frequency, impedance and power output. So its a continuously varying equalization over the whole power and freq spectrum, something that is practically impossible to achieve with an equalizer. One...
  5. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    Exactly, if one can afford it then so be it. Its his/her money and if its burning a hole in his pocket then why not. I have seen people blow 10-20K in a couple hours at the Foxwoods so to each its own. Why do we have to lose sleep over something someone likes to do with their $$$?
  6. Yogi

    A newbies new system

    I recommend the following setup: Speakers: 2 x Studio20 - $600 1 x Studio CC - $200 2 x Titans - $200 1 x Subwoofer (SVS) - $500 Receiver: Denon 3805 - $1000 Source: Pioneer 563A Universal Player - $150 Cables: AR Interconnects, Home Depot/Parts Express 12Ga speaker wire...
  7. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    Depends on how you define that word. For someone it might mean a ruler flat FR with 2KW/ch at 2 cents/watt. For someone else it might mean something worth talking about at cocktail dinner parties. I think Hyundai is high performance. For the next person a Rolls Royce might mean high performance...
  8. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    Yes and they will continue saying that. But looking at all the new companies cropping up every year making affordable tube gear (more affordable than solid state gear in some instances) it doesn't seem likely so.
  9. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    Perhaps in the middle of Kansas. Over here in CA you would get a beat up shack for 350K without electricity let alone a theater.:D
  10. Yogi

    Oy! Such a Bargain!

    I didn't know you rolled your tube for fun. I just stick them in and out of the socket for best results:D
  11. Yogi

    Panasonic receivers

    :laugh: All jokes aside, I think Panasonic makes good receivers. My first receiver was a Technics (division of Panasonic) that is still serving duty in my lab running 24/7 at fairly loud volumes and has been going strong for the past 7 years without a hiccup.
  12. Yogi

    Going to separate amps from receiver.

    I would agree with Wayne at this point. Although I must give him the benefit of doubt (because its way past his bed time:)) in claiming that 6db gain equals doubling of power when it is 3db that equates to doubling of power. At 98db efficiency (of your speakers) you are essentially driving an...
  13. Yogi

    Color trends in equipment...

    I am a blue LED on black guy and if its silver or champagne it better have orange lit tubes in it.:)
  14. Yogi

    Dilemma, objective opinions please

    :laugh: That is if you are careful enough never to short any of the speaker terminals otherwise the Rotel might also roll up into a ball (of fire):D For more info about Rotels' short circuit protection (or lack thereof) see the other thread by PhillJones.
  15. Yogi

    aluminum vs steel for amp stand support poles. Any effect on the amp?

    Steel, wood, concrete everything would be ok. There would be no audible effects whatsoever. Dont worry about it.
  16. Yogi

    New receiver or not

    I doubt that would happen because the HK would be putting out clean undistorted power and speakers can take upto 5 times their rated power for typical short durations. You would have better luck frying those Bose speakers with a Bose amp.:D
  17. Yogi

    I just blown up two amps in one week-end

    :confused: BTW Phil, how does the 3805 sound compared to the Rotel?
  18. Yogi

    How loud do you go? Decibel Question

    Not all movies are recorded at the same level. For example LOTR was recorded loud so on a receiver that was calibrated for reference level at 0db you couldn't watch LOTR at -10db. Also not everyone's room is treated the same way. Some have carpeting/hardwood some have wall curtains some have...
  19. Yogi

    Worlds first portable tube product

    How about some Shakti stone ear rings to stablize your head for optimum bass response?:D
  20. Yogi

    I just blown up two amps in one week-end

    Hmmm, Phil that tells me to avoid Rotel in the future. I wonder why Rotel doesn't put a $10 protection in its AVRs inspite of saving a ton making them in China, while Denon does it inspite of manufacturing its AVRs in Japan?
  21. Yogi

    Best receiver for under $3,000 Denon 5803?

    The new 3805 with all the nifty features plus a separate used amp within 1K would get the whole shebang for
  22. Yogi

    I just blown up two amps in one week-end

    Thats just everything initializing, thats all. No protection mode going on there.
  23. Yogi

    I just blown up two amps in one week-end

    I dont understand why.:confused:
  24. Yogi

    Worlds first portable tube product

    Were you being sarcastic there Chu? Ar you telling me I am not in shape? I think I am very much in shape. After all 'round' is a shape.:D
  25. Yogi

    Worlds first portable tube product

    I wonder if I can put it in my pocket and go jogging?:) Or do you think I could take it to the gym and impress all the blondes out there with my warm glowing tubepod:D.
  26. Yogi

    Worlds first portable tube product

    Here it is: http://gon4.audiogon.com/i/c/f/1093015681.jpg :laugh:
  27. Yogi

    first AVR-receiver, Denon 3805 or HK?

    HK rates their receivers conservatively so dont worry about their ratings. They are quite powerful. The only thing about HK to worry about would be their bad quality control. If I were you I would pick up the 3805. Denon's are pretty reliable and are as powerful and musical sounding as the HKs.
  28. Yogi

    What to do with my trade in credit at local dealer....

    If you have all the hardware, why not get some good software. SACDs, DVDA's etc...
  29. Yogi

    B&K dealers

    Here is the B&K Ref 7270 amp (200x7) for $1500: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ult&1097957137 and here is the Ref 50 for $1199: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....roc&1096906448 So if you can swing the extra $300 you would have a rocking setup that would blow any flagship...
  30. Yogi

    I just blown up two amps in one week-end

    What about the very popular Denon 3805? Seems like its incredibly flexible and a good value for HT receivers.
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