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external crossover when bi amping?
Thanks for your input on this topic. I asked this question because I have an extra amp and wanted to try biamping. The speakers in question are 2 way monitors with 2 pairs of binding posts. I have replaced the metal jumpers between the binding pos... 
FM Tuner Antenna - what works best?
I have tried 5 indoor FM antennas. 2 were from Radio Shack and did not work well.I then tried a Terk Edge and a Terk Tower. They were both adout the same,better than R.S. but still not good enough for stations 30-40 miles away.Then I got the Terk ... 
Who needs spellcheck?
I don't. N E R SPELLS NER 
Sub Panel hook up Question??
If you want some EFI/RMI protection on the feeder to the sub panel,use type AC cable.The conductors are twisted and protected by a metal or aluminum covering.The aluminum covering is much lighter than the metal.You can get this AC cable up to #2AW... 
Sub Panel hook up Question??
There are some rules you have to follow when selecting a place to mount a panelboard.If the closet you intend to install the panel in is a clothes closet or will ever be used as a clothes closet,you will have to choose another location.A clothes c... 
Avia Video Setup Disc
The Avia worked well on my Pioneer plasma for the color,tint,and brightness tests.The sharpness and contrast controls had no effect on the sharpness and contrast test patterns. I know 3 out of the 5 main tests are correct.The overscan test is help... 
In-walls.. Worth the added space? Which ones then?
Try the Tru Audio in wall speakers,about $125 to $450 each.Their in ceiling Revolve LCR and SUR are excellent home theater speakers if you need to install speakers in the ceiling.About $400 to $500 each.Lifetime warranty parts and labor. 
All I want is a surge protector w/o conditioning
Bob, thanks for your time with the detailed answer.I will try the coaxial transient protectors for sure.What physical size are the MOVs? The A/V outlets are in shallow electrical boxes with 10 gauge wiring.There is not much space left in the boxes... 
Can a DAC help?
Thanks for your help.Slappy,the AVR3801 does not have Burr Brown DACs.The DVD2200 does have them.I think the digital output from the AVR sounds better than the analog output from the DVD.Maybe its the ICs but did spend $300 on 6 of them for 5.1. I... 
HDCP DVI
Thanks for your feedback. I will give a S Video Cable a try for SD.