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<font color='#000000'>Despite many of the myths that surround series networks and their acclaimed superiority over conventional parallel networks for loudspeaker design, both networks can be designed with identical transfer functions if the load impedance remains constant. Most of the claims...

<font color='#000000'>Sorry if we managed to take the &quot;fun&quot; out of this hobby for you. &nbsp;Our objectives in our cable articles is to bring back sanity to the industry where measurements, common sense, and ethics seem to have gone out the door nearly two decades ago and very few...

<font color='#000000'>Hi Pam; Having heard both the RX-Z1 and RX-V2400 I would definately give stereo performance to the RX-Z1. &nbsp;However, the purpose of this tabulated comparison is to objectively rate critical and desired features as a benchmark for future products to compare against, NOT...

<font color='#000000'>HI Steve, Thanks for your opinion and glad to see you still value and believe in your purchasing decision after reading our review. &nbsp;Obviously the negatives we listed did not affect your application. &nbsp; If you don't agree with our opinion of the product, you may...

<font color='#000000'>Without seeing an impedance/phase plot of their speaker, it is difficult to tell. Tannoy I am assuming this is the speaker you are referring too. &nbsp;That being the case, it is 88dB SPL@1 meter sensitive, 8 ohm nominal load, doesn't seem too overbearing to drive. &nbsp...

<font color='#000000'>We are looking for your general feedback as to how helpful our critical reviews, supplementary articles and set-up tips are when making your product decisions and would appreciate your participation in our survey along with your commentary.  Thank you for your...

<font color='#000000'>Ricky; The RX-Z9 does 9.1 with no external amplification needed. &nbsp;Some of the older 3000 series and RX-Z1/V1 do 8.1 (one back surround). However, the RX-V2400 and Z9 are the only ones that offer their latest features: 1) Component Video Up Conversion 2) YPAO 3) PLIIx...

<font color='#000000'>Ok I just got an email from Yamaha Engineering.  Here is the final answer. Bottom Line:  The Yamaha RX-V2400 does NOT support 9.1 just like others here and myself originally suspected. Q: When engaged in a DSP mode, using an external amp connected to the preouts for...

<font color='#000000'>Hi Ross; Thanks for your correspondence. &nbsp;To simply things, lets leave out THX modes for the moment. &nbsp;Yes I agree, you cannot enter a THX mode when engaged in a Yamaha DSP. My past experience with Yamaha receivers and DSP is that they do not apply DSP signals to...

<font color='#000000'>Folks; Unfortunately I won't be able to reintegrate the RX-V2400 into one of my reference systems for at least a few weeks. &nbsp;Too slammed right now! Yamaha did state that the unit will work in 9.1 with an external amp. &nbsp;I didn't believe it did before they told...

<font color='#000000'>Assuming both are identical gauge and geometry, I would prefer stranded for two reasons: 1) &nbsp;More flexible 2) &nbsp;Less AC resistance at high frequencies For more details, check our our Cable Info Center...

<font color='#000000'>Not a bad idea. &nbsp;How about we start this topic as a subject in one of the existing forums and see where it goes? &nbsp;Our A/V forums seem the most active. &nbsp;I will add a link there. Synergy Forum</font>

<font color='#000000'>This is a place where everyone can discuss what components work well together based on their listening experiences. &nbsp;If this forum becomes active enough, we will dedicate a permanent forum for it.</font>

<font color='#000000'>Thanks Rip, I got that. &nbsp;Too bad you're not the author &nbsp;I would love to add those articles to our cable data base. &nbsp;Perhaps I will at least link to your website. &nbsp;You have great content there!</font>

<font color='#000000'>Hi Roger; Thanks for your inputs to Steve's review regarding calibration levels. &nbsp;I believe Steve was using the standard internal test tones in the RDC-7 and was not engaged in THX modes when calibrating his set-up. &nbsp;Thus correct me if I am wrong, but I believe...

<font color='#000000'>Certainly if one were to spend $4K on a dedicated two channel preamp and power amp, the fidelity for this purpose could potentially be better than a mega receiver. The mega receiver is designed to excel in all modes of operation, not necessarily to outperform dedicated...

<font color='#000000'>Zipper; Despite the power claims of both receivers, it is likely the 3300 has a bigger power supply given its 14lbs more weight. &nbsp;Thus when the receiver is taxed to deliver power to more than one channel, it is likely the 3300 would have more headroom to do it.</font>

<font color='#000000'>Peter; I tend to agree with you. &nbsp;I however came from the opposite end of the spectrum then you. &nbsp;I started assembling my HT system with quality separates nearly 4 years ago. &nbsp;I have since then sold all of them off in favor of a super receiver for two...

<font color='#000000'>I myself find it very interesting that Stereophile magazine expends quite an effort to measure electronics and loudspeaker performance, but never measures cables. &nbsp;Cables are the easiest things to measure in comparision and would certainly add more credibility to their...

<font color='#000000'>Rip; I really love this article. &nbsp;Are you the author? &nbsp;If so, perhaps you would be interested in republishing it on Audioholics? http://bruce.coppola.name/audio/TenAudioLies.pdf</font>