Recent content by lixa

Hi there, I don't want to use direct mode or even press any buttons apart from the source between a 5.1 Blu-Ray and PCM Stereo from the TV, for example? Alex

Hi All, I'm currently in the process of planning a 5.1 system around a Yamaha RX-V673. What happens to the bass when one watches stereo PCM with the above system? Will the '.1' sub be ignored or can the system be configured to act like a 2.1 system? I've heard systems in the past that just...

Googling for pictures, the Amp has an Audio out and Zone 2 out so you could pipe whatever is playing out of Amp A to an input on Amp B. Otherwise, a distribution amplifier would work, but perhaps too much, just for what you're doing.

Sorry! Was just an idea!

I'm trying to get my sky+ HD remote to control the volume of my Musical Fidelity X-Pre V3 - I've tried many codes and none work. Has anyone tried this? Thanks, Alex

Try pulling the power to your box, holding the backup button, and re-apply the power with the button still pushed. It will force a software update and you might get the new EPG. Mine seems pretty nice, at least it's in 16:9...!

It is a X-Ray V1 if I've not made that obvious! The difficulty is finding a shop with all of the brands I want to try under one room - Sevenoaks are good with Cyrus, but nothing else on my list!

I heard Sugden too but i think they're a tad over my budget? Naim or Cyrus, or new X series MF no good?

How much?? Not a fan of the Cyrus? Thanks for the post aswell.

Hi there! I've currently got a pair of ProAc Response 1 SC which I absolutely love the sound of. However, I now need to upgrade my amp and cd player - Musical Fidelity X-A200r Amp and X-Ray CD Player. I have a budget of about £800 for an amp for now, and know that the ProAcs require a lot...