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Budget Basement System Troubles!

I've encountered 2 more problems with my basement system and they're driving me crazy.

First:
Switched from a Logitech BT receiver for my late model Marantz AV receiver to a WiFi receiver from OSD, called Nero Link. I thought WiFi streaming would sound better than the BT, not only does it not, but for some reason the center channel will not play when using it. The sound is awful, very tinny, so bad it is literally worse than the sound from my iPhone. Could it be because the Nero Link uses a 3.5mm to RCA to connect, and the BT uses regular RCA interconnects? 

Second:
I bought a Sony SACD player and I hooked it up using the 5.1 RCA interconnects, and when it plays it is SOO loud. I have to turn volume all the way down. I know there are adjustments for speaker levels and the like, but I can't seem to get to the correct menu to adjust them, if this is even the problem. The manual says to turn the jog dial till you see "LEVEL ADJ" but it never shows up. What do you think the problem(s) is/are concerning this?

I'm at a loss here, I would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer.

Thank you so much!


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mahler123
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Why are you messing around with weird stuff like Bluetooth receivers and WiFi receivers?  What didn’t you like about the Marantz AVR?  I have two Anthem receivers in my house with ARC and I love them.  I don’t care for the Marantz house sound but I would definitely go with one of them over the weird choices that you’ve made.  You’re trying to run a SACD player through one of these gizmos?  Good grief how does that work?  No wonder why it sounds bad.
  At the very least, I would stick with a conventional AVR, especially if you are trying to run traditional components through it.  Tell us what was wrong with the Marantz and then perhaps we can help you more.  Sorry to sound like a jerk, but you have made some choices that are head scratchers...
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