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Problems with Parasound AVC 1800

I've bought an used AVC1800. Diring DD/DTS playback there is
a buzzing (not ground AC)sound from all channels except the center that is noticeable on 0dB and over volume.
Parasound sent me a new DSP card. It did not solve the problem. There are also some pops between tracks with the CD
playback. Does anybody have the same problems?
I'm going to ship the unit to Parasound for service.
eugeb
lkosova
6 posts
 
If noise is coming from your unit send it back. it is probaly the loose solder. This is a known problem with some of thier products. I have many and after they said it could be a ground loop problem they discovered the solder broke off. I have their seperate 1500 pre/pro system with 3 1000a tuner etc. Their customer service is great!! If your unit is slow to volume change remotes.It is not the product. their version of remotes are poor.
eugeb OP
3 posts
 
I have received an exchange unit from Parasound and it still all the same. If I can live with poppings between CD tracks (some more expensive AV controllers do the same), but the digital noise from the front channels during DD/DTS playback is unbearable for me. Is this problem common for all AVC 1800 or there is something wrong with my setup?
Thanks,
Eugene
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pdjmwj
14 posts
 
Mine is dead quiet.
sean
6,231 posts
 
Eugene, are you feeding the AVC 1800 the signal from your CD / DVD player via a digital coaxial cable ? Sean
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eugeb OP
3 posts
 
Yes, Sean.
I use a digital coax since my old Toshiba DVD player has only a coax output. I've just received the second unit from
Parasound and it is still the same. It is a distinct digital sound from front/surround speakers during DD/DTS playback at the volume level close to 0 dB and higher.
Thanks,
Eugene
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