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SPCOOLIN
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The optical link would be for a cable box or the DVD player...
Considering a new receiver would be your best option...
The newer model receivers have come a long way from the model you presently own...It only has one digital input so if you did get digital cable and wanted to use the DVD player to play 5.1 movies you would be out of luck with that receiver anyway...
Not to mention it does not have HDMI conectivity (Video & digital audio thru one wire) for if you move up to a HDTV in the future...
Steve~
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jbalt
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 | Posted: 2007-09-05 09:01
Looks like I'm off to Best Buy.
Thanks again for the help & advice.
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SPCOOLIN
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| Posted: 2007-09-05 09:55
jbalt~
We may be able to help you with Your decision on what receiver best suits your needs....But will need to know some specifics...and Best Buy is a good place to get some ideas, but not always the best buy...or best place to buy...
What, if any, other upgrades do you plan..
What are your listening/watching habits...Music vs Movies, do you do more of one than the other...
Are you happy with the sound of the present system (when it was working correctly)
Did you have a specific budget figure in mind ?
Steve~
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boulderskies
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 | Posted: 2007-09-05 09:59
Steve,
I liked your advice on the sound fields and SONY's Link feature....good call.
Jbalt,
You might see if you can re-use that receiver in another room, garage, etc. You could at least use the CD input....
-Scott
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SPCOOLIN
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| Posted: 2007-09-05 10:16
On 2007-09-05 09:59, boulderskies wrote:
Steve,
I liked your advice on the sound fields and SONY's Link feature....good call.
Jbalt,
You might see if you can re-use that receiver in another room, garage, etc. You could at least use the CD input....
-Scott
That's a good possibility...because I was going to suggest next that he try connecting digitally with Toslink to see if he had the problem that way...(although he apparently only has one digital source...being DVD/CD which works as it is)
I would say that he will be better off with a Toslink connection for his new receiver (so pick up a cheap cable with his purchase) and try it in the present system before disassembly...
If it works out he will enjoy better sound out of the present unit (in another room) and if not....He can use the cable with the new system, or buy a better one (if it does work) for the new system and transfer the cheaper one to the second room system.
Steve~
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boulderskies
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| Posted: 2007-09-05 10:43
I'm pretty sure he's got something internal going on based on the results of his last test tone test.
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SPCOOLIN
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| Posted: 2007-09-05 11:35
I agree....but it seems to either be in the pre amp or processing section...not in the main output stage of amplification...
With the age of the receiver it could be as simple as bad (dirty) ground connections on the circuit boards...Like John (Jehill) has mentioned here before....simply backing off every screw you can find inside, and re-snugging them may do the trick...Bad grounds can cause some really strange symptoms...and he has some of those....
Then again it could just be some solder joints need touching up...But he really is better off with a new unit for his main system...
jbalt~
You may want to try the 2-channel feature for stereo only...It would at least let you know if the unit is worth using in another room for stereo only...You could also pop the top and do what I mentioned above...Can't hurt...and if it works...You have a decent second system....Plus you maybe learned something along the way 
Steve~
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jbalt
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| Posted: 2007-09-07 10:36
Thanks guys for all your suggestions. Both of you have been a lot of help. Much appreciated.
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boulderskies
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| Posted: 2007-09-07 11:21
jbalt,
Please keep us updated with what you do next.
Thanks,
Scott
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SONY BDP-S550 Blu-Ray Player
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Center: JAMO
Fronts: B&W 805
Surround L & R: Def Tech BP2X
Surround Back: Def Tech Ceiling
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