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anybody know what dac is in Denon avr X5200W. There is no information online. Thank you.

With the recent price drops of Denon AVRs in Germany (349€ for this particular model) I decided to upgrade my current stereo setup to a surround system. This is the EU model, which, unlike the US version, does not have pre-outs for front left and front right. I have active mains however, so I...

I have a Fiio BTA30 DAC/AMP (bought mainly for my PC) but noticed that when I connect my TV's optical output to it and then from it to my A/V receiver, the sound quality improves noticeably compared to when my TV is directly connected to the A/V Receiver. My question is whether it is worth...

Hello everyone, I'm looking to get some advice on what gear to purchase for my system. I have a 2.2 channel system that I use for Movies, TV, and Gaming. I'm giving my AVR to a friend (Denon AVR-S950H) and looking to replace it with something new. I'm unsure if I should just get a new AVR...

Hello everyone, I'm here to ask for your feedback and advice on the choice of equipment. After a lot of research and combing the net, forums, comparisons, measurement analyses (many right here), subjective opinions, I've learned a lot, discovered lots of brands and models, but I'm still...

Hi Picking up a 1 year old 4700 unit from Richer Sounds on Monday, it was a trade in unit and comes with 1 year warranty, the previous owner had it and then traded it in for an 8500 I have the serial number for my new 4700 2 questions, apart from opening it up.. how do I tell which DAC it has...

Hello, all! I just lucked out and got a demo pair of KEF Reference 1 Meta for a mere 2700 dollars (Magnolia for the win!). They sounded great even in the shoddy showroom and I excitedly purchased them, but the hard reality is that the only amp I have is a cheap, possibly somewhat broken, Yamaha...

For a 5.1 setup and a HTPC for movies, using MPC-HC. The AVR is connected via HDMI. Yes I see bitstreaming formats in Windows in "sound card" settings for the Marantz. Is it correct that I need the *Windows* sound settings on Stereo for the AVR (do I need to set Full Range speakers??) so it...

Hi everyone! New member and first time poster. I posted the same question on Reddit and some other forum, so don't be alarmed if you find it. I'm currently in the process of setting up the home theater of my dreams in my living room. And, as per title, I'm looking for advice on the equipment I...

I have a Marantz SR5013 and two rather "ineffecient" Nubert speakers 82.5db/1m@ 4Ohms. (nuBoxx B-40) For the AVR it says in the specs it can drive 185W for 2x speakers at 4Ohms, and of course less the more speakers are connected. Now, I don't have any issues with this setup currently, yet I...

Hi guys, I am stumped now that I have looked everywhere and couldn't find a definitive answer to this situation with my limited knowledge: I have a Denon X1600H and a full suite of in wall speakers already installed. The sub is a Definitive Technology IWsub 10/10. The AVR will be upgraded to a...

Hey Guys, probably an overworked topic but I can’t seem to find any advice on my specific question. Current setup: Old Denon AVR1611, SVS Prime Bookshelfs, Center, Satellites in a 5 channel base layer, SVS PB 2000 Pro, 8” Definitive Techlogy sealed sub, using original 5 layer base of...

$320 Shipped in the US Denon AVR-X3400H, originally purchased from Crutchfield. 7.2 channel Receiver with support for Dolby Atmos, eARC, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, and 4K Video passthrough (link to full specs) Everything is in perfect working order and is in mint condition, aside from a few mild...

Hey everyone! I currently run rz50, Klipsch rp8000f and rp450c as my front stage. Everything else is also Klipsch for a 7.1.4 setup. When I started out I had no plan, and my budget wasn't clear, and so this ended up being my first surround system, not build from hand-me-downs from clients that...

As a noob audiophile in the planning stage of a renovation, I am looking for some advice please. In the bedroom I want to have this setup: - a TV with LCR or passive soundbar in front + 2 surround rear left / right passive speakers - connected to an AVR that is located in another room (media...

Hi all - I have a buzz/hiss I can "sometimes" hear from my speakers from my seated position. It sounds almost like a decaying buzz/hiss... as if I were to leave it alone long enough, the buzz would just dissipate. Here are my particulars: Marantz SR8001 I use it in 7-channel input mode to...

Good morning everyone, long time fan of the site, first time posting. i recently made some changes to my living room setup, moved into the x4800 for Dirac, no longer need this. unit is in perfect condition. have all peripherals, remote, antenna, aud mic... Asking $950, buyer pays shipping. will...

I am looking for a setup for both music and home-cinema, but I am more specific about the quality in the music side (as long as the movie part is fine). The room is quite big (7m*4m with 3.5m high ceiling - or 25ft*15ft for our US friends), I will be seated ar. 3m (10 feet) from the speakers and...

Hi, I have been wanting to revise my current setup into something with the ability to have room correction. I have been considering the Eversolo DMP A6/A8 with a Purifi/Hypex amp. I’m now questioning if I would not be better off with something like the Cinema 70S as a processor into the same...

Hi everyone. The thread's subject is almost clickbaity as I expect responses of "there is no difference" as I have read on numerous posts here. However, I am asking more from a theoretical perspective. Most responses I have read are similar to the following: the DAC conversion in the external...