popping sound from l and r speakers


Hi folks. I have my 2ch system imbedded in my htr.
When watching tv, I get a popping sound when I change channels, pause or play on the dvr. The "pop" does not get louder in response to volume level on the htr, but it does go away if I have the htr set to "mute".

Any ideas of what I could do or if it is even a problem to worry about?

Thx!
jimmy3993

Showing 3 responses by uncertainsmile

hi, i apologize i did not get back to this thread sooner. unfortunately the email is at work and i can't access from home. but monday, i will certainly send it. i see you are running a nuforce amp. it would seem to me that digital and chip amps(which is what i have) are very sensitive to this issue but that is purely conjecture. i am living with it currently, but certainly cringe just a bit everytime i change the channel or source. as soon as i get a chance i'm hauling the amp to boston to goodwins high end to have them instal the resistors.
as far as i understand it, and it's minimal, there is a specific resistor that is installed in either the pre/pro or amp that mutes or absorbs that pop. some units have it some don't. some combinations will cause pop, some won't even with or without the resistor. it is a hit or miss thing. my jaton/marantz combo has the issue. marantz avoided responsability(i beleive the resister does belong in the pre/pro)but jaton offered the solution to instal in their amp. i have not done so yet so i cannot comment.
just found the email from jaton. they say this is caused because some pre's do not mute the 1/2 second when sources are switched and that causes the pop. they suggested a 3.9 kohm resistor in between the input signal and its ground. i am not a dyi'er but he sent me a spec of where it goes inside the amp. it is right at the rca input terminal inside the body of the amp. if you'd like i can email you the spec.