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| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI An added external fan might be the only solution for heat concerns and issues that would most likely be contributor for those cheap off the shelf HDMI boards failures found in cheaper AV receivers and processors. However, I’ve had my Classe SSP 80... | |
| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI @erik_squires In the $500 range used I suggest you look for a used older NAD, Cambridge Audio, Rotel, Arcam, Marantz receivers (10 yrs old and older) with HDMI switching and can support and decode DTS HD-Master Audio & Dolby True HD and suppo... | |
| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI @erik_squires I expect the top of the line Marantz receiver the SR8012 will sound better than any Onkyo receivers when used as HT preamp processor as well as standalone receiver. Not sure how Marantz lower end receivers would stack up against any... | |
| Marantz Receiver Bad HDMI My friend has Marantz SR5011 av receiver and lately he said its HDMI comes and goes. He's very upset and frustrated. | |
| The imperfect amp: Pass or Ayre? Good components or gears are the ones that provide us with musical enjoyments. We can never judge hifi audio components with bunch of numbers (measurements). We all have to listen, listen, listen. What I look for in amps and other components or ge... | |
| All in One Integrated Amp or dac streamer plus amp - around 5k to 6k USD @audiofound The OP is looking for an all-in-one single solution (streamer/DAC/integrated amp all in a single chassis). So the Naim Uniti Nova will be ideal for him and sounding excellent. | |
| All in One Integrated Amp or dac streamer plus amp - around 5k to 6k USD @harry26 I highly recommend the Naim Uniti Nova currently retails for $7500 new, if you can find a used one for around $5k and less. It is basically a streamer/DAC/integrated amp all-in-one solution. Give the Naim Uniti Nova a listen on your speak... | |
| NAD M10 Streaming Integrated I second the Naim Uniti Atom. Or the Naim Uniti Nova will even be better if you could afford it. I myself am a fan of Naim electronics. They are always musically engaging and involving. Naim excel in PRAT but not only that but in all areas IMO. | |
| McIntosh vs. NAD vs. Audio Control Audiotroy Yes the Audio Control Maestro M9 is quite spectacular for movies and is no doubt superior sounding to both the McIntosh MX122 & the NAD M17 v2. It'd be interesting to see how the Maestro M9 would stack up against the Lyngdorf MP-50 &... | |
| Soulution 511 vs. Luxman m900 Both amps are excellent in their own merits and it’s all system dependent. Go listen to both amps in your own setup / system and decide which one would be a better match in your own setup/system. It’s all about system synergy. There’s no such a th... | |
| Used ARC Ref 75 versus new Pass XA 25 versus new Parasound A21+ @bobbydd The Parasound Halo A21+ isn't in the same league as the other two amps you listed above. The other two amps are superior sonically and build quality. But for your setup I think the Parasound Halo A21+ will do it. | |
| McIntosh vs. NAD vs. Audio Control Agreed with Audiotroy. Out of those 3 HT processors listed above I would say the Audio Control Maestro M9 would sound better than the other two processors. | |
| Help with an AV processor @wemfan If you wanna use the Oppo 105 as a preamp surround processor first you will have to set the built-in volume control in the Oppo to variables and make sure you turn down the volume all the way before turning on your Parasound Halo A31 amp. ... | |
| Which stereo amp to try under $30k @mayoradamwest I would avoid class D amp if I were you. If you aren't willing to go monoblocks I would recommend a true dual monoblock configurations or designs in a stereo amp chassis but both left & right channels are preferably in separate ... | |
| Best Integrated, period. D'Agostino Momentum integrated, Vitus, Gryphon Diablo 300, Soulution, CH Precision. |