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    Advice needed re HDMI audio extraction

    Further to abacus' suggestion I've been considering optical out to dac to RCA/phono type thing. Anyone have an opion if that would be a useful audio upgrade over using the headphone out. Seen comments re fixed output being a downside however the AS-500 has a remote. On a very tight budget but...
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    Hisense 43 inch 4K TV not playing 4K movies correctly

    UK update is now rolling out.*bomb*
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    Hisense 43 inch 4K TV not playing 4K movies correctly

    Firmware roll out has started: https://www.avforums.com/threads/hisense-55-m3300.2028817/page-17
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    Advice needed re HDMI audio extraction

    Alas the amp only has analogue ins. Thanks for your suggestion though:)
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    Advice needed re HDMI audio extraction

    Would using a standard HDMI channel work perhaps?
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    Advice needed re HDMI audio extraction

    Thanks Bill, I now see I misunderstood the functionality of the HDMI arc. Cheers for taking the time:)
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    Advice needed re HDMI audio extraction

    Morning, wondering if anyone could assist me. Recently purchased a Hisense M3000 43" 4k TV and an HDMI audio extractor (the unit takes an HDMI feed splitting video and outputting analogue audio). Now the extractor seems to be working fine when used after my Chromecast, passing audio to my Yamaha...
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    Hisense 43 inch 4K TV not playing 4K movies correctly

    Got this set myself, my only 4k source atm is Netflix and it streams and plays just fine. Re the OPs concerns I'm sorry to be of no help. When speaking to hisense tech support I was assured that a firmware update will expand 4k capabilities on HDMI 3 and 4 channels. Timescale given was by the...
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    Cheap isolation tweak.

    Just got some slate place-mats and shoved them under some bits of hifi, the coasters went under the TT and the others under the phono stage. Sounds a lill’ more delicate in presentation with clearer high end detail (insert your caveat of choice). Not bad for 2 quid. No links or pics thanks to...
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    A day with the CDP 101

    I’m sure it sounded better when new, I’ve very fond memories of my old Mission DAD 7000.
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    Classic Album Evenings

    Hope the night goes well and they have many more. Wonder is there’s a similar type night in Glasgow.
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    Help with pictures please...

    Right click on pic, go "open" or "open in tab" sort of thing, get the url from the address bar.
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    Horrible experience with Q Acoustics 2020i

    You work on the whole Mindfulness thing and I’ll handle the one hand clapping.
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    Horrible experience with Q Acoustics 2020i

    Dave look what you've done now, Vlads all discombobulated and comfort eating. :rofl:
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    What is the best pair of speakers you have ever owned?

    The best pair I’ve had is my currant Mordaunt-Short Aviano 6 partnered with the capable A-S500, there’s a wonderful synergy between these 2 components that’s very musical and satisfying.