Search results

Has anyone come across PC software that will generate synthetic surround sound files that one can use to test/ calibrate your home theater system.  There are lots of "stereo" ones but I cannot find one suitable for surround sound files.  Pete

I need a new on/off switch for my LP12 ( valhalla ) - so I phoned MetaAcoustic CT and the guy promised to get back to me with price/ availability - never did. Then phoned their JHB office - same story , then I phoned their only official retailer in CapeTown - same story ! Now how do I go about...

Anyone out there also got a Theta Casablanca? Peter

Has anyone tried the NAD PP3i , Phono preamp. Wonder if it sounds as good as made out to be. PEter

I have not been able to access the AVSA website ( www.avsa.co.za ) for a few days now. Even tried the ip address directly. Anyone know whats going on? Peter

Anyone heard PSB Synchrony 1 or 2's? Wondered what you guys think. Peter

I cannot seem to find what the industry consensus is for 4 ohm speaker power ratings . If a speaker has a nominal impedance of 4 ohm and recommended amplifier say is 200w rms does that refer to a 200w /8 ohm amplifier or a 200w/ 4 ohm amplifier ( which usually is equivalent to a 100w / 8 ohm...

I plan to use a mix of old and new components  for my "home theatre " system. I want to run HDMI directly from source to the TV for the video and the audio to be processed by an older ( ie pre HDMI ) generation processor via the TOSLINK interface. Now will I have big issues with Audio / Video...

I see that take2 ( www.take2.co.za ) appears to be a kind of local amazon reseller. They provide rand prices in South Africa for almost anything that Amazon  sells . I find that quite amazing that they have put this together. Have seen "HifI " stuff there too , including Onkyo, denon, Yamaha...

Do you get an audio only processor that will process the various audio data streams from CD, DVD. BD players? I don't want a video + audio processor as my TV can do all the switching / upscaling if required. Peter

I am considering getting an old high quality AV processor ( eg Krell Standard / Anthem AVM 30 ) to replace my new Yamaha Receiver amp. I will be getting separate power amplifiers and all I would further need is a processor-amp  that can extract the digital audio. Now issues: 1. Old stuff does...

Just got my Krell Kav250a power amp and trying to match it up to my Yamaha RXV767 Theatre amp outputs and I don't have enough gain! Krell needs 2.15 V rms for full output and the Yamaha will only output 1.4 V rms before it trips/shuts down. I need a further 6 db - any suggestions ? Can one...

Have this Yamaha RXV767 amp and it now appears that if I switch the amp on before the TV ( Panasonic plasma via hdmi ) the amp does not route the audio to the speakers connected to the amp.  If I reboot the amp it then works. When in this "no speaker output mode" selecting the media player...

Looking for one of these old drivers. Had the driver repaired twice by the local "expert" but its broken again! Peter

Can anyone recommend a courier company to ship a HifI equipment from JHB to Capetown. I am sending down an Amplifier Peter

Anyone on the forum got one? Any comments. Pete

I am battling to find decent floorstanders ( 10-30K ) Had my heart set on Paradigms but was disappointed with the Studio's after having a good listen to them. ( Did not like how piano sounded as and symbols lacked detail). The S8's off course sounded good but they  bit too pricey. Tried 683's...

Any tips on restoring Lp12 Covers? Pete

HAs anyone tried to import the Emotiva's ? I wonder how much extra besides the shipping +Vat on cost +10 % you woul dneed to pay. Prices are looking good especially with the dollar as it is Peter

I'm considering the PAradigm Studio 60 with Sub or the 100's without. I have a 6m x 6m room for them to live in. Currently have a Yamaha 767 receiver which I'm considering to partner with a Emotiva power amp. Any thoughts? Pete