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DTS light not coming on
thanks.. I sent him an inquiry 
DTS light not coming on
All menu settings seem correct. Trying to download software but having trouble coming up with a RS 232 cable to run from laptop to AVR. 
Hum from both speakers...This is New Please read.
I recently fixed a hum issue that was coming through my speakers. The source believe it or not was my cable box. The way I eliminated it was a little unexpected but was suggested by a very knowledgeable audio friend.I went outside to the cable box... 
Turntable Placement
I moved mine recently and noticed an improvement after doing a wall mount. 
Why shutting down?
I have a newer Yamaha in the shop now because it was shutting down. Waiting for an answer from the tech. I am guessing thermal protect circuit. 
DIY speaker mod- Newbie Needs Advice.
Burn in complete and initial brightness has gone away. All is sounding good. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
I have been enjoying the Sony 5400 for almost 2yrs now mated to a Sonic Frontiers tubed pre. Recently I have been using the Herbies super Black hole. T o my ears this is a great improvement in soundstage and ease of listening...I still want to try... 
What do you feel?
ElizabethSomething between the itching of a severe case of shingles and being being bitten by hundreds of Alaskan giant mosquitoes....(8^Q...At other times it is likewearing a body cast of mustard plaster.. With tons of red ants crawling around in... 
DIY speaker mod- Newbie Needs Advice.
Sidssp:I am not replacing the fuse with a resistor. I am removing the fuse and replacing the potentiometer that controls the rear firing tweeter with a resistor.. The factory setting is 12:00 for a neutral setting and the 1 ohm resistor is supppos... 
DIY speaker mod- Newbie Needs Advice.
Thanks Dave. My friend gave me some audiophile grade resistors to try so I will give them a spin. How long for something like this to burn in?? 
DIY TT platform Marble to Wood Changeover
Tom:I think you are correct sir. Over-thinking the whole thing.But this is better than Under-thinking...would't you say?I was really wanting to use that slab of marble to put on top of my sub but could always use another piece.I need to update my ... 
Best Tweak???
Best tweaks I have had so far involve having the guys in my music group listen to my system. They make suggestions...ie toe in those speakers a little more, or move that sound panel back over there, or get rid of that crap TT etc. 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
All the advice about treating the room is the most important. you do need a test cd like the Stereophile disc and a radio shack meter. print tbe Rives graph and plot your graph. you do need to move your speakers. advice from my audio buddies reall... 
Yamaha RXA1010 AV rec drive 4ohm speakers ?
I am having issues with my Yamaha shutting down trying to play 4 ohm speakers 
VA: Anybody in southern VA interested in an audio club?
Update on hampton Roads GroupOur small group is going strong with a monthly session and next month marks our 5th year. We do have some guests allowed from time to time and a few bonus sessions in addition to the regular listening session. We are m...