advice on hookup
I have a Rega IO all analog integrated amp I am wanting to hook up Sony x800mk2 the Sony has 2 USB ports audio out and video out. It also has coaxial digital out. I have been told to use dac to...
View ArticleNeed help to replace dvd player of my samsung home theater system
Hello, I have a samsung home theater system 5.1ch, 1000w whose dvd player HT-E445K is not working and i cant get it fixed. SSo question is, how can i find another compatible dvd player or amplifier?...
View ArticleCD Player Question
I am in the market for a CD player to replace a Sony CDP-620 ES II that crapped out on me after 2 weeks of ownership. It played beautifully until I experienced a problem with the tray, when it wouldn't...
View Articleno bitstream atmos from PS5 through 6014 AVR and Samsung TU8000
I cant get my ps5 to output bitstream while playing maverick 4k bluray on ps5 I have watched plenty of stuff on utube but bitstream is always greyed out. I have done the set up choosing dolby then...
View ArticleAre these wipes safe for 4k ultra hd discs?
Are these wipes safe for 4k ultra hd discs? Amazon.com www.amazon.com
View Articlewhich bluray player?
since they pretty much stopped selling 3D new releases in North America i will have to get my 3D fix by buying discs overseas. so which region free player to buy? i own a 4K player so i only need a 4K...
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Which 4k player?
Would this Sony 4k have noticeably better sound with movies and music over the Sony UBP X800? I tried the Panasonic UB420 and the Sony sounded much better than the Panny with music especially! Only...
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Best Buy Phases out Physical Media
Best Buy to Phase Out Sales of Physical Media - IGN I have to admit, I only watch physical media movies about 1 time every few months, I am part of the problem
View ArticleApple 4K Setup
I just purchased an Apple 4K 128GB with Ethernet. I want to make sure I connect things correctly to achieve the best quality sound and picture. I have the Denon X4700H, an 85” Samsung QLED Q70A tv, and...
View ArticleEssence HDA11 DAC with HDMI Input
I still have a Denon DVD 3910 working on it's second laser. It works great with SACDs and DVD Audio, buy regular cds don't work any more. It's an oldie and not sure how long it will last and not worth...
View ArticleMobile Fidelity’s Digital Vinyl Debacle: Are your records really analog?
Mobile Fidelity has been caught in a lie. After years of falsely claiming to produce pure analog vinyl, the audiophile record label must face the music. It has recently been revealed that the company...
View ArticleSony UBP-X800 vs. Sony UBP-X800M2
For those unfamiliar with the Sony players, the UBP-X800 and UBP-X800M2 are universal disc players that support playback of 4K/UHD Blu-rays, Blu-rays, DVDs, DVD-AUDIOs, SACDs and CDs. Modified region...
View ArticleApple TV 4K questions
Hello everyone! Hope everyone is doing well. I have had a busy summer. Last 6 months I’ve been building a new shop. Haven’t had any free time to play with the new home theater. I have a question about...
View ArticleDAC for a Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-ray Player
I usually listen to my CDs and music files (FLAC and DSD) on the Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-ray Player, connected via HDMI to the Pioneer VSX-534 Receiver, and I'm considering replacing the Blu-ray player with...
View ArticleAssigning sources to receiver audio inputs
I have a Pioneer VSX-935 receiver and, to listen to CDs in stereo, I connected the Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-ray Player to the receiver via the coaxial digital audio input, see image. Then, in the receiver...
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Zappiti Out of Business - Are your Media Purchases Doomed?
Zappiti, the French maker of media players and AV servers, is closing its doors. The company’s cloud service will shut down before the end of 2023. Will a new app allow existing customers to keep using...
View ArticlePreaMacMini With Audirvana - No Sound
I am running a M2 MacMini with Audirvana into my Anthem AVM 90 via HDMI to play music. No ARC/eARC for this connection. My AVM 90 is connected to my Sony Bravia TV via HDMI via the eARC connection of...
View ArticlePanasonic UB-9000 won't read 4k discs
I've owned my Panasonic UB-9000 for almost 3 years now. It has developed an issue. It won't read 4k discs now. I can eventually get it to read after opening and closing the tray repetitively. It will...
View ArticleWhy a streamer?
I’m curious when I see these Network Streamer components from places like Cambridge or Rose or Naim. They’re usually priced well over $1k and I’m not sure I understand the point. Most modern AVRs or...
View ArticleSony UBP-X800M2 Delayed Track Start
Many probably know this player (all of them, some of them?) has a glitch where when starting a new track it delays audio for about 2 seconds. Anyone have any experience fixing or a way around it....
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