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    Yamaha DSP A1000

    I have an old AV unit, the DSP A 1000 which was not being used. I had decided to sell it, and hooked it up today to try it out. The unit powers on, and plays a CD for a few seconds before powering off. I opened the unit and replaced the 10A 250 volt ceramic fuse with the same results. I noticed...
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    AV unit & speakers for $1500???

    Is it possible to set up home theater (A/V unit, subwoofer & Speakers) with a budget of $1500? If so which pieces should I look at? Is it possible to &.1 or will I have to stay at 5.1. The viewing room is about 20' x 20'. Thank you.
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    Problem with SACD on Denon DVD 5900 & HK AVR 7200

    Hi all. Looking for some help. I just added the Denon DVD-5900 to my home theater. My AVR unit is the HK AVR 7200. Speakers are: Monitor Audio Silver S10 fronts/main Monitor Audio Silver S1 rears Monitor Audio Silver S-LCR Monitor Audio Silver SFX Surrounds Velodyne HGS-18 Subwoofer The...
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    Warranty on Denon DVD-5900

    I am looking at purchasing the Denon DVD-5900. Web pricing showed sellers $500 less than dealers who are Denon authorized. I called one of these unauthorized dealers and asked about this. His answer to this was an offer to purchase a secondary 4-year warranty for an additional $100. This is...
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    Input on HDTV Widescreen 34" Direct View "

    Hi all. Could I kindly get some feedback on the following HDTV 34" widescreen units: Panasonic 34WX53 Toshiba 34HFX83 Toshiba 34HF83 Philips 34PW8520 Philips 34PW9819 JVC AV-34WP84 I am replacing an old 36" Mitshubitsu TV in a family room, which mostly my children watch. There will be no...
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    Turntable preamp question

    Just added the HK 7200 to my home theater. Previously I was using the Yamaha DSP-A1 which had inputs for my turntable. Does anyone have a recommendation for a preamp for my turntable? Secondly, which input should I connect the turntable to my HK 7200? Thank you
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    HK 8000 vs HK 7200

    I am interested in the HK avr 7200. While looking at prices, I saw an HK avr 8000. The site claimed this to be a new model. Yet when I went to HK's site the HK avr 8000 was listed as a "previous model". Can anyone help out in this? Is the HK avr 8000 this latest model? Thanks
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    More HDTV Antenna Questions

    Recent antenna post has me wanting to improve my OTA HDTV reception. First, according to antenna.org, I live in a yellow reception area. Presently I use a Terk 44 antenna with a satellite dish. My reception is not up to snuff if I should pick up what antenna.org says. Plus I do have...
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    Problem with a Yamaha DSP A1

    My Yamaha DSP A1 shuts off when the volume is slightly more than 1/4 max. Does anyone know why it does this? I am new to home theater and recently built a media room, 22'x20'. The room was pre wired during construction. Along the front wall is a Panasonic 50' plasma TV. The components include...
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    Help with new DVD Player

    My Yamaha DVD S700 player just died. I added an addition to my home ans had a media room put in. Included components include: Panasonic 50 inch plasma monitor Samsung TS160 HDTV Tuner Yamaha DSP A1 Home Theater AV unit Monitor Audio Silver Series Speakers S10 x2, S1 x3, S-SCL center channel...
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    FM Tuner Reception

    I just added an addition to my home which included a media room. When the room was built, I had an antenna mounted in the attic of the two story addition. A Harmon Kardon TU-930 AM/FM Tuner is connected with the antenna. THe antenna was purchased at Radio Shack & is for HDTV an FM reception. It...
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    Sound Affecting Monitor

    I am a newbie on the forum and actually have three questions, not all related. I just built an addition which included a media room. The room is 22' by 20'. The equipment: Panasonic TH50PHD5UY Monitor- wall mounted thru sheetrock into cinderblock Yamaha DSP-A1 Dolby Digital Integrated...
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    Surge Suppressor Links

    I am looking for a surge suppressor as I live in Florida. There is a lot of lightening here. The non-MOV units best fit what I am looking for. The Adcom ACE-315 and Brickwell PW8R15AUD seems best for me. There is over a $100 price difference. The main difference as far as I can tell is that...
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