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Acurus ACT 4 firmware update problem/question to owners
I hope those issues will be solved .Christmas is coming and with Covid confinement ; we need our gears   to work flawlessly.The good point is that if you have to ship your ACT4 , for repair , they will  upgrade it to 20 channels at no cost.You fiv... 
Acurus ACT 4 firmware update problem/question to owners
Have you tried ´´ Factory Reset ´´  for the bugs  ? 
Acurus ACT 4 firmware update problem/question to owners
Ask your dealer or EMail Indy Audio Labshttp://www.acurusav.com/request-info/The firmware update is not on their web siteThey should send you by EMail , the firmware and some pdf files that will show you how to procede. It is always that way.You n... 
Acurus ACT 4 firmware update problem/question to owners
I have the ACT4 20 channelsswitch off the unit with the rear panel power button.switch off all the sources , power amps and subwoofer, TV etcconnect your computer to the ACT4 with mini USB cableswitch on the ACT4 with the rear button run the msi.e... 
Splitting Balanced Cables?
https://www.puristaudiodesign.com/Data/products/misc/adp.html#Y adaptor    1 XLR  female to  2 XLR male  
Thinking about trying wireless speakers for the back of 5.1 system.
The front and center speakers must be from the same brand and serie.( same tone  )That’s where most of the sound takes place.For the surrounds , it is less important.I have Focals as front and center,  Monitor Audio as Surround and back speakers.T... 
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
https://pbnaudio.com/custom-speakers/Wow ! 
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
Thinking  about Tannoy, you may also look at Fyne Audio : F702 
Denon AVR X3700 vs Marantz SR5015
Even if those units are new , It won’t take much time , that there willbe other receivers with newer audio formats ( Auro 3D v2 , DTS X pro )  , etc .You may be  tempted to change for the new flaver of the month.If it is your style, buy a brand th... 
Home theater & music
According to Steve Guttenberg ´´ The audiophiliac ´´  lastreview : The best speakers I ever  heardThe Dynaudio speakers are great for music and home theater.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3YRyCwWwUA 
Can anyone recommend an FM Receiver that would play into a relatively high end system?
If you have a gear that has   Bluetooth aptx,set your cellular phone on ´´ data ´´  not  ´´wifi ´´  and find a station oninternet . Stream  that station to your gear via aptx.It is economical. The sound may be very good.I am deceived by the audio ... 
Combining 2 channel audio and home theatre
I made a mistake :´´Tidal uses ´´ Leedh Processing ´´ and it is better with amplifier only.´´It is Lumin that uses ´´  Leedh Processing ´´ .It is the streamer ,I use to stream Tidal. 
Combining 2 channel audio and home theatre
´´ NAD D3045 Hybrid Digital DAC amplifier ´´ is in your price range.I think you do not need the pre amp section of an integrated amp.Tidal uses ´´ Leedh Processing ´´ and it is better with amplifier only.You Denon AV  ´´ pre out ´´ will be connect... 
Empty canvas: recommendations on blending audio and moving watching
+1 on big__greg  responseWhat will be the main usage ? Music or movies ?You will choose your gears according to this.These usages are very different.The cables will have to match the quality of those gearsWhat is your budget ?Will you need room ac... 
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
stenheim alumine 5 .AudioArts NYC once had one for sale on AudioGon.