esthlos13

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Reverse HDMI splitter
Thanks for the search tip with PIP. That was the missing link. Looks like this might fit the bill though I’ve never heard of this brand.  Lot of off brands out there these days especially on Amazon https://www.orei.com/products/hd401mv-4-in-1-mult... 
Passive soundbar
Yep fully aware of the get what you pay for!  The system that’s impacted is a super casual-need-better-than-tv-sound with occasional two channel as background to fill a large space (48x16).  Looks like monitor audio and def tech also have some pas... 
Passive soundbar
Interesting suggestions. I see Dayton audio has a relatively cheap center and 10” powered subs for just a few hundred- anyone have any experience with those? 
Niagara 1200 and subwoofers
I had hum issues with 2 JL fathom 212v2s. After a lot of research I solved it with a filter on the coax going into my TiVo and then purchased a CMX-2 from Emotiva. I think it handles something called DC offset and it solved my problem. I have both... 
Connecting Fire 4k stick for audio on X4400h
If this is similar to a marantz unit you basically tell the receiver which input you want to have passively passed through it. In my experience with a marantz 7007 when the receiver is off it will always default to what you selected.  The only sid... 
Projector comparisons
thanks for the feedback.  The reason I'm thinking used is that practically speaking I'll only be able to use it so much, and I tend to consider "cost per use" when purchasing anything (or at least most things), thus something like a high end watch... 
Projector comparisons
Hi - was that supposed to link to a useful site?  If yes it did not work.   Thanks! 
Home theater couch?
Thanks for the replies.  Stressless is looking like something of interest I’ll need to see if the have less modern designs to fit my space. I’ve had a Natuzzi sectional for ten years. From day one the cushion support has been terrible and I even h... 
Has anyone heard the Lexicon MC-10 processor and can they describe its characteristics.
@erik squires - the mc10 is the latest unit from lexicon makes zero sense (to me at least) why they went the opposite direction with the model number. I too am interested to hear about the lexicon.  I have an 8802A through Lexicon RX-7 Amps to Rev... 
$27,500 for whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???
Why do people care about how others spend money? We all chose careers and some careers pay more than others.  Some are lucky. That’s the world.  If someone has 27k for a paint job and that’s how they want to spend it why is that bad or wrong? Help... 
Any good shelf systems out there?
Appreciate the audio engine suggestions but I don’t see anything with a built in am fm tuner or CD player am I missing something? 
Non-manual speaker selector?
Hi- thank you both for the suggestions. It is a Niles HDL-6 and it does have the protection button. I’m not sure what that does exactly but if it keeps things from catching on fire or burning out I’m all good. I’ll try this with all zones pushed i... 
Streamer for oppo 205
Hi -  not sure what Vidmate is and the oppo is already purchased but not delivered so not sure the maranta suggestion helps much. It also does not appear to play SACDs is that accurate?  To be clear I’m looking for a lowish price thing like fire c... 
ATI AT6007 amplifier hum
Do you have hum just coming from the amp or do you hear it in the speakers?  I have 2 lexicon RX-7s which I think are similar to the ATI. One hums a bit but it’s in a rack in a closet and speakers are dead silent. Like you they are on dedicated 20... 
Streamer for oppo 205
I have a land cruiser for my every day driving but I digress...  :)   I actually do have the same Sony blue ray player you mention which got relegated to bedroom duties as if I recall it does not have analog outs which I needed for a space as my r...