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Hissy fit
I have to put my head up to the speakers to hear the hiss. Old amp, original caps.... just wondering.... 
Clocking your CD player/transport
Kana; how would you suggest i proceed about cleaning up the power supplies? 
Recommendations for Composite Video Cable?
DRUBIN; it's very important that whatever cable you get have very good shielding otherwise you'll get a fair bit of interference with it. If there's a reputable dealer near you I suggest you try a few different ones and see which works and that yo... 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
Back in 1986 I ordered a Technics SLP-100 cd player (silver) from the States as Canadian prices were double. Was so excited when I got it!! I remember it has super fast access to tracks, but boy.... sure sucked when it came to audio! Bled my ears ... 
Newbie with $1500 and a wife pushing for Bose
you need a new wife 
Left channel weak and scratchy?
open up the cover and spray some contact cleaner (oh allright... wd-40 might work in a pinch...) on the volume conrol if the first suggestion yields results 
yamaha dvd circuit diagram
more likely a transistor overheating. bring it to a tech or get yourself a can of cooling aerosol spray that you can spray on the transistors (one by one) when problem creeps up. this will cool the transistor(s) down and restore temporary playback... 
Remote control codes?
bring the damned thing back and use your original remotes 
How much does your system retail for?
My wife might read this, so I ain't sayin' nuttin! 
Best DVD Player $1000-$2000
I'd give my left nut for a Meridian 596.... 
What is the warmest receiver...
Tony buddy, it's not (just) about the quality of the sound, rather the drivel that is produced nowadays (American Idol? Hah!!!). 
Help a 'tardo out......
Still a little fuzzy in my (aging) brain... Do some (or most) DVD players (yeah.. forget the 10$ specials, we're talking higher end) have a built in decoder that you may be able to hook it up to 3-4-5 amps and away you go? Or do you still need to ... 
What is the warmest receiver...
Elevick, I KNOW how right I am! Ok ok... let's not "cop a 'tude" here... I have a Citation 23 tuner that I haven't even plugged in for 7 years. Last time I listened to the radio in the car was when I took a taxi. It's funny, and ridiculous, what y... 
What is the warmest receiver...
Let's face it, FM broadcast is pure crap. You can pick up a second hand Audiolab pre amp and an Audiolab amplifier (both of which are for sale at Audiogon) and you'll cream your pants. 
Best binding posts for speakers and amplifiers.
Cardas. No question about it. Everyone's ears are different. No question about that either!!