j_k

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Absent on-screen display
P13 says: In order to maximize signal quality, no Onscreentext will appear on the component outputs. The“video component output” jacks should be connected tocomponent video input on your TV.Suggest using S video & PIP on another input to be ab... 
cable degredation audio/video
or ground loops 
Video Hum Bars
My extreme case was with a big screen and CATV, VCR, HD Receiver. With all of the cable running to everywhere (20 Meters inside the house and about 300M outside) there were issues. I was able to get rid of the hum using an isolation device at the ... 
Video Hum Bars
The device (Ground Isolation Transformer) is a band-aid and should be treated as such. If you can use the device with no side effects - great... If you have long cable runs, or connections to multiple devices - keep in mind the shielding on all of... 
Is there an advantage to more tubes in an amp?
Great post Clueless 
Rel storm III or Stadium III.
I have a Storm III and it is nice... I always long for more definition with sub base - I made the mistake of listening to the Studio III - kind of upset my "apple cart" :). I would just wait and get the Stadium III (used for less $$) when you have... 
Lamer questionDVD + A/V receiver + STEREO amp + CD
Sure - most any decent receiver will do what you want. Just need to make sure the receiver has pre-out for the front channels to use the amp. You can use the level controls for the center and the rears to balance with the front output level at nor... 
scratched cds or dvds
In the past I have used toothpaste and motorcycle winshield scratch removal products. Sometimes polishing or rubbing compound for autos will also work. Keep in mind - these solutions require a delicate touch and may not work and can leave more scr... 
Help requested setting up REL subwoofer pair
The instructions included with the sub and those on the website are different.... Found the ones on the website to be more useful... 
big screen tv eeprom flashing
I would get an ISF calibration. For the ~$450 it costs - well worth fixing all of the other things that are more out of adjustment than the "red push". I though I had red push also, but in reality once the set was adjusted - the red was pretty clo... 
Help requested setting up REL subwoofer pair
See P14 of the manual: http://www.rel.net/products/UserManualSTRange.pdfDescribes in detail 
Please help I have a strange grounding problem
Don't float grounds except to troubleshoot - never a good solution. With a bit of rigor, one can find the solution... When I had an issue, it took me 20+ hours to figure this out - and I am capable of performing Electrician duties... One thing to ... 
Upgrade Dilemma-- DAC + Transport or One Box?
Onkyo DPS 8.3 is a decent multi-format player... Otherwise I would recommend a single box player, since my experience is that the transport makes a great deal of difference... I would recommend the Audio Research CD2.. 
tube preamp please, replacing counterpoint sa7
Both before and after the tube replacement, you may want to play with speaker placement and lister position (if you haven't already). 
tube preamp please, replacing counterpoint sa7
I second the tube replacement.... 1st place to start... There are many available upgrades for this piece - checkout www.altavistaaudio.com or talk to Michael Elliott. His number is on the website... Unless there is an issue with this Pre-amp, the ...