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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Got the RCA-to-XLR cables today and the hum from the AVR input is gone! :D Also used RCA-to-XLR between phone preamp and amp but no improvement. With the amp on the input from the phono preamp, turntable OFF and phono preamp ON, I can touch the tonearm and get a buzz from the speakers but there...
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Don't tell that to my wife! ;) The headphone amp and preamp sections were a nice bonus but not the main considerations, just happened to get a great deal at a show on it. Figured good enough to see if I'd be serious about vinyl before spending more $s on one. Still have my original Revox B-790...
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Appreciate the assistance! The phono preamp is a Jolida JD9, here is a link to the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1015268/Jolida-Jd-9.html#manual It does mention that it must be connected via a 3prong plug to a "wall" receptacle or similar heavy-duty source, and to avoid extension...
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Thanks for all the suggestions! I thought for a couple of days that the issue resolved itself (and it is definitely not as pronounced as earlier), but alas, it's still there. Tried disconnecting the TV, put the amplifier (which turns out to have a 3-wire plug contrary to my drawing) on the same...
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Common ground, and all outlets should be grounded (house was built 25 years ago), but you never know for sure I suppose. I bought a long power cord to plug the DAC into the same circuit as the AVR/TV, hopefully that will do the trick when I put the AVR inside the cabinet.
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    AVR with Front L/R Pre-Out and Digital Audio Out?

    Thanks for the suggestions/replies - I ended up buying an Arcam ARV10 at a good price with a digital audio out port, and it works with audio received via HDMI so all is well!
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Have not tried disconnecting Input 4 as I believe the loop is formed via the RCA connection (AVR to Amp and Amp to DAC), but now the "problem" is that I cannot re-create the hum. I tried it twice yesterday, re-establishing all the connections and hum was there loud and clear. That even gave me...
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Thanks! I have one of those in the basement, finding it will be the challenge.
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    Ground Loop Issue/Question

    Hi, I tried to hook up my new AVR as follows: When I watch a movie from Apple TV and select Input 6 on my Amp, I get hum/noise through the front speakers (IIRC even if I pause the movie). Disconnecting the HDMI output to the TV stops the noise, I'm suspecting because I may have a ground loop...
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    Help: Marantz NR1711 receiver shut down after 5 mins (not overheating)

    Darn, just when I narrowed my choice down to this model I find these posts! Anyone have similar problems with the NR1711 or other slim-line Marantz models and/or know what is causing this behavior? Maybe I'm better off sticking with a full size unit like the Integra 2.4.
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    Integra DRX 2.4 vs Integra DRX 3.4

    I've narrowed my choice down to one of these as both have front L/R pre-out and apparently much of the same remaining features except for Dirac (let me know if I'm missing anything). This setup is used mainly for watching youtube and TV so not a typical HT setup (no center speaker as we have no...
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    Integra DRX 2.4 vs Denon AVR-X4700H

    You specify that you do NOT have a center speaker and the receiver will send the center signal to the front L/R speakers to simulate a center speaker. In my case, I have a mediocre center speaker but it will sit behind the TV with the new front speakers, and I think the front speakers will do a...
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    Integra DRX 2.4 vs Denon AVR-X4700H

    I'm not familiar with those features (in the Denon, I presume).
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    Integra DRX 2.4 vs Denon AVR-X4700H

    Denon has Audyssey which I thought is excellent as well, though admittedly I read that a few years back. Integra has a voice enhancer but not sure that will work with phantom center, and $200 less than the Denon. Is Dirac in the 3.4 worth an extra $500 over the 2.4?
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    Integra DRX 2.4 vs Denon AVR-X4700H

    Actually shows $1300 for me, but Safe and Sound has it for $1200. Any reason you favor the Integra over the Denon?
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