I have a Sherbourne PT7030 and I am just not happy with it, it is has a bunch of small issues I do not like. 1) It doesn't always play my Ipod, the music skips 2) While watching TV it switches from 2 channel to dolby music 3) You need a SPL meter to properly set up the sound (PIA) 4) Video...

Hi all, browsed through the threads here and the sticky soundcard database and did a quick search but wasn't sure I got a good handle on the options. Looking for an external USB soundcard with mic preamp/phantom that I intend to use with a miniDSP. I will ultimately be feeding all miniDSP...

Hello, all! First off, thanks for looking. I think it's time to step up my theater game a bit. I'm looking to invest in a good pre / pro. I feel like the yamaha is not the best foundation for a good system, and am looking to upgrade. I'm currently running a Yamaha RX-v477(?) receiver, with an...

Hello , I am looking add a external amplifier to runy mains and center . The Onkyo txt sr 608 does not have a pre amplifier out put . Recommend amplifier that are not to expensive . Thanks

Hi all My first post I mostly listen to stereo all my CDs are converted to flac on my computer going to a 24/96 profesional sound card but now want to have 5.1 sound with movies. I would like to run my very nice active three way from pre outs from a reciever and use built in amps to run passive...

I am upgrading the basement theatre and looking to get a Dolby Atmos supported pre processor to match my configuration looking to see anyone had experience on comparing Yamaha RX-A3040 VS Marantz AV7702.. I've never owned either brand AV gear so appreciate experts advice about how they (at...

I have a Marantz SR6005 AVR connected via the front left and front right pre outs to a stereo amp with amp direct mode, and it seems to me that the AVR is not applying the set crossover of 80Hz to these outputs. I have attached an REW SPL graph showing both front speakers. It seems to me that...

I joined primarily so I could download Room EQ Wizard. Before I do, I need to know if I NEED new equipment to run it, or if what I have is likely to work at least to get me started. I should note, I have no signal processing in my home setup. I'm largely a stereo guy, though I do run my HDTV...

I have a old sony receiver and was wondering if theirs a way to use it as a temporary pre-amp to onkyo 818 for 9ch . Affordable pre amp suggestions will replace this question :)

Hi, I have just purchased and emotiva xpa-2 power amp.I was wanting suggestions as to what pre amp to pair up with this.budget would be around the 500 usd amount. The speakers i am driving are theophany psallo kardias theyre 4ohm and around 91db efficient. any ideas would be much appreciated. or...

Which is the best out of the two, other than USB being convenient? Thanks in advance

Hi, I recently purchased this unit on ebay http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/615405-REG/ART_USBDUALPREPS_USB_Dual_Pre.html is this unit suitable for use with ECM8000 and REW? Peter

Is this normal Using the 60hz audio file from this site I measured the audio output from my onkyo intgra tx 870 And found it to be 10.4vac at maximum volume. I am feeding this into a ART 355 EQ then and setting the maximum voltage to 1.2 vac then into a rane SM26B splitter/mixer. From there I...

I swear I searched the forum, but could not find an answer. :innocent: I believe I am close, just need a little nudge in the right direction. :D I have an Art USB dual pre connected to a laptop (windows 7 ult. x64). The Art pre is powered by a 9v battery (no AC adapter was included), which...

Looking for good used M-Audio MobilePre USB. Regards, Dan

Is the audio processing of the 818 superior to the 885. I have a good amp so the only difference will be pre part of the 818. Thanks Joel

Hello I am new to the forum and have done a ton of searching and have not found what I was looking for. It sounds like the ART USB Dual pre is the simplest and cheapest if you don't have a good sound card. Are there any disadvantages to this setup compared to other multi component systems or...

good day to everyone @ HTS Ive been reading off & on for a wile and cant seem to find an answer to one specific question . I want to use a separate amp to power my mains through the pre outs . So my question is will I still have power out of L/R main outs . Thanks in advance , great site you...

i currently have a denon avr 791 av reciever and am thinking of upgrading to a pre amp/power amp set up. i use a 5.1 chanal set up with polk audio speakers,main use is for watching blu rays and listning to music through 2 chanal.i also have a denon turn table. what are the pros and cons of a pre...