kalbi23

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Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
Hey guys, I am demoing the AV8801 right now. It does sound better than the AV7701 I had, but not at almost the double the price. I think it may be due to the fact the AV8801 is made in Japan and the AV7701 is made in China which effects the price.... 
Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
Bo1972, thank you for response. I was thinking about the Onkyo as well, as it is in the same price range of the Yamaha. I will find a Onyko dealer and take a listen. 
Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
Thanks for your suggestion, if I could find the AV8801 for $2300, I would get it. 
Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
I use to have the AV7701, but whenever I had any type of component connected to it, there would be a hum/buzz coming from all 5 speakers. I tested the amp, Oppo, PS3, cable lines and TiVo. I've returned multiple AV7701s, I tried the Oppo as my pre... 
Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
My apologies, I have 5.1 set up. 
Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
I thought in the beginning, I would do mostly movies, but I would say 80% music and 20% movies. 
Buzz/hum through speakers
I replaced the pre with another AV7701, the hum is still there. I called Marantz and the support rep said, my amp is faulty. I asked, when I use my Oppo as the pre, how come the hum isnt there? The rep had no explanation. I went back to my store a... 
Buzz/hum through speakers
Sorry Mental, I don't know what "ticked" means. The PS3 and Oppo is connected via HDMI, for 2 channel I have interconnects connected from the Oppo to pre to the CD section. 
Buzz/hum through speakers
Ok, called fatwyre, and they were no help. Basically told me to call the electrician, I guess that is my last resort. I've disconnected everything that is on the same circuit and the cable from the wall, but the buzz/hum remains. The only way the ... 
Buzz/hum through speakers
Ok, here is where I am at. I have 4 sources plugged into my pre, a PS3, TV, Oppo HDMI and Oppo analog. I can leave the TV plugged in via HDMI, but I have to disconnect the HDMI for the PS3, Oppo HDMI and Oppo analog for the buzzing to go away. Doe... 
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Do you need a dedicated line or can you just replace your standard outlet? 
Buzz/hum through speakers
I have just tried it on the pre and still the same. 
Audioquest subwoofer cables
Thanks, if it really is in 1 month, then I can wait. 
Audioquest subwoofer cables
Thanks, deciding between the sub 1 and 3. 
Sound issues
I have the amp plugged directly into the wall. Monster has everything else plugged into it.