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  1. Tim_

    Anyone tell me what is the correct audio setting for my DVD player?

    Anyone tell me what is the correct audio setting for my DVD player? I've have a Pioneer Universal DVD player that hook up to my Int Amp with RCA cable for stereo not 5.1 or 7.1. Here are the current audio set up on my DVD player. Can anyone tell me what are each changes suppose to do and am I...
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    Is this a good trade up from NAD C352 to Jolida 1051RC?

    I finally have the time to hook up Jolida 1501 for a test run. I was skeptical at first since 20w gain isn't sound like going to be much. But after communicated with tech support from Jolida, they indicated in 4 ohm load this puppy actually put out a strong 150 watts continuously. So, here...
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    Is this a good trade up from NAD C352 to Jolida 1051RC?

    Is this a good trade up from NAD C352 to Jolida 1051RC? My last 3 Amp all having issue powering my MB Quart QL-S830. I'm hoping this will resolve the pain and put it to rest once an for all. My last 3 amps: 1st Yamaha RX-V650 2nd NAD 320BEEE 3rd NAD C352
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    I'm going crazy over inconsistant sound quality of my CDs?

    The problem with listening to Rock/R&B is that sound clarity is bad and when it gets busy its get distorted even further. I guess I just noticed the trend by reading these reply the any music that is too busy, its get distorted quickly. Is there a cure for this?
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    I'm going crazy over inconsistant sound quality of my CDs?

    DVD RCA-out L/R -> NAD CD RCA in L/R Since NAD C352 is for stereo application there is not Sub out so speaker is connected : NAD Speaker out L/R -> Velodyne Speaker Level In --> Velodyne Speaker Level Out --> MB_Q Speakers
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    I'm going crazy over inconsistant sound quality of my CDs?

    Is this due to the Integrated Receiver or the Univeral DVD player that I have or possibility the speaker? I'm getting pretty decent sound when I play Nora Jones or Charlotte Church CDs but almost any Rock/R&B CDs sounded like crap. I can play the same Rock/R&B CDs a lot better thru my Car stereo...
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    What's better HDCD or SACD?

    I guess the new question for me is that would SACD sound significately better in 2 channel stereo mode then red book CD?
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    What's better HDCD or SACD?

    What's better HDCD or SACD? I been looking into it and HDCD is by Microsoft and SACD is by Sony. SACD from the connection side looks just like DVD_Audio and HDCD uses just the R/L connector as regular CD. So, I'm assuming that if I run a Stereo system then HDCD will be what I need then...
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    A crazy idea. Anyone tried?

    I just had a crazy idea about how to power my power hungry 4ohm speakers. Instead of spending tons of dollar for an average amp that actually design to power 4ohm speakers due to rarety in US, I thought maybe I can just hook up an amp for cars to power my speakers. Since all the amps for cars...
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    Is it normal to turn volume to +30db for reasonably loud?

    I tested again with a new DVD the Underworld Revolution. Its seem to be normal at -20db for reasonable loud. I think the smaller room size might have something to do with it. I was so fed up with it in my living room that I actually moved the HT system to my little home office. Its just 4 walls...
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    Is it normal to turn volume to +30db for reasonably loud?

    I have Yamaha RX-V650 that I use for HT. For some reason that I need to turn the volume to +20db or up to be able to listen to it comfortably loud. Which is close to 3/4 turn on the nob. Is there any change in design as I never have to turn any of my other Receiver pass 1/4 to hit the same...
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    What's a good Surround sound processor in $200 ~ $500

    What's a good Surround sound processor in $200 ~ $500? I been looking for one but it seem like no one is making them anymore. A pure surround sound processor.
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    Which provides better image quality YPbPr or DVI?

    Bob, I wish I live around your area. In Ventura county Adelphia service is very expensive. I'm paying $100 bucks for Cable modem, Basic Cable w/5HD, and PVR.
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    Which provides better image quality YPbPr or DVI?

    Which provides better image quality YPbPr or DVI? I just had my Moxi DVR installed with HD service and the junk do not have HDMI that I was hoping for instead its got YPbPr and DVI. I like to use the best signal possible to justified my HD subscription, thanks.
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    Speak sound distoretd when playing bass heavy musics?

    Thanks for all your help. I just found the culprit that cause all these problems. I was too cheap to invest on a pair of Monster audio spliter and have no patient to wait for it to arrive in the mail. So I went to the local audio shop and pick up some cheap $6.00 audio spliter they happen to...
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    What Best 4 ohm rated amp capable of 110 wpc Continuous Power for less then $1000.00

    Arthur S, Any will do as long as it meet 110 wpc plus and my budget requirement. I actually has the 3.1 setup but only running it at 2 channel stereo.
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    What Best 4 ohm rated amp capable of 110 wpc Continuous Power for less then $1000.00

    What's the best 4 ohm rated amp capable of 110 wpc Continuous Power for less then $1000.00? I don't believe I come across one yet. Anyone has any suggestion? I want one that is specifically rate to drive 4 ohm speaker not capable of, thanks.
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    Speak sound distoretd when playing bass heavy musics?

    ChrisWiggles, There is no speaker size setting on the NAD C352. This happen at only 20 - 25% of the volume. This is the second amp I bought to powered these speakers. The previous Yamaha amp experience the same issue at 85% volume but it not even louder then 25% volume on the NAD c352. Here...
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    Speak sound distoretd when playing bass heavy musics?

    I'm at a lost here. Please help me identify the problem that send my speaker to the land of distortion. My Speaker sounded awesome when playing DVD concert from Charlotte Church or any vocal heavy music. But it'll take an 180 degree turn when I pop in a Rock/R&B or Rap CD. It sounded fine for...
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    Help in picking up a Subwoofer to pair up with my MB Quart S830?

    I can't not decide to get a SVS, HSU or JBL S120P. Money wise JBL is the best bang for the buck as less then $300 but would I be giving up too much performance? Another question is do I really need the performance from the 12" SVS or HSU? I know they are the best in its own price range but...
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    I know I shouldn't be doing it but How do I hook up Center to my NAD 352?

    Non taken. That's exactly what I realized when I made the purchase. Dumb idea but I just gotta have it. So, no regret. At least it'll serve as a good monitor for singing.
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    I know I shouldn't be doing it but How do I hook up Center to my NAD 352?

    Colin, Thanks for putting me back to my hi-fi path. I guess I'll use it in my Karaoke room alone with my other average components.
  23. Tim_

    Help! Need a good 5.1 Receiver for 4 ohm speakers $ between $300 - $1000

    Help! Need a good 5.1 Receiver for 4 ohm speakers priced between $300 - $1000, thank you.
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    I know I shouldn't be doing it but How do I hook up Center to my NAD 352?

    I guess I'm pretty much running out of option except getting a home theater receiver. Anyone wants to take over my 2 month old NAD C352 for $450.00?
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    I know I shouldn't be doing it but How do I hook up Center to my NAD 352?

    Why? Impulse. Just can not let a good deal go slip thru. Is it a real suggestion by getting 2 Center and run it in stereo as main??? I'm puzzle.
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    I know I shouldn't be doing it but How do I hook up Center to my NAD 352?

    Saw an incredible deal on an liquidation on MB Quart QLS330BE Center for only $119.00 plus tax/Shipping from MSRT $599.00. Even thought I only have a stereo Integrated Amp NAD C352. I just could not let the deal go. Now I'm stuck with it and don't know what to do? I like to put it to use any...
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    Anyone having difficulty fitting the banana plug into the NAD C352 speaker terminal?

    Anyone having difficulty fitting the banana plug into NAD C352 speaker terminal? I couldn't get my to go in. The hole seem to be smaller. Are there differnt sized in Banana plugs?
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    Is a dedicated CD player better or a DVD player for music?

    I take very good care of my equipments. Better they my pets, hehe. The DVD player is the first generation DVD player that I been using for 10 or more years. I never use it to listen to music as I have two separate system for MOVIE and MUSIC. Recently I upgrade my main Speaker for Movie to my...
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    Is a dedicated CD player better or a DVD player for music?

    For music is a dedicated CD player better or a good DVD player will do? I'm just frustrated as my old DVD player is not able to plays my CD properly. 90% of my CD is not recognizable. I'm shopping for a player that will do both perfectly but since my DVD still does it primary functions well I'm...
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