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  1. gene

    Denon AVR-3805

    <font color='#000000'>I missed Denon Jeff at CES during our scheduled appointment. &nbsp;However, I emailed him a blank 2003 Checklist so we can objectively compare and evaluate its feature set.</font>
  2. gene

    CES Coverage Has Officially Begun!

    <font color='#000000'>George; We are only 1/3 of the way through posting all of our CES coverage. &nbsp;We didn't spend much time with Denon but we do have some cool pics to show.</font>
  3. gene

    RX-V 2400 = low power

    <font color='#000000'>The low power rating from HT Magazine was a result of the receiver entering self protection mode. &nbsp;This is not a real world test as music and movies do not tax all channels simultaneously at full power. &nbsp;Never did I find the RX-V2400 running out of gas for real...
  4. gene

    Denon DVD-5900 Contrast Bug

    <font color='#000000'>ATTN Audioholics; We redid some of our measurements in the 0IRE setting as well as the +7.5IRE (With careful tweaking of our Display) and found a much improved contrast ratio. Please review our updated article: Denon DVD-5900 Contrast Bug or Configuration We apologize...
  5. gene

    Denon DVD-5900 Contrast Bug

    <font color='#000000'>Donato; Thanks for your feedback. &nbsp;You are correct, this player is a bit complicated to set up properly. &nbsp;Until recently we weren't aware of the 0/+7.5IRE setting in the Pic Adj menu. &nbsp;It was assumed that Black Level &quot;Normal/Enhanced&quot; performed...
  6. gene

    The sound of Amps.

    <font color='#000000'>Rip; You have touched upon these topics quite nicely and I wholeheartedly agree with many of the points you have raised. &nbsp;This is why we often frown on doing product comparisions namely with amplifiers because to do them correctly involves too much difficulty in set...
  7. gene

    A/V Processor/Receiver Checklist

    <font color='#000000'>I agree with you the checksheet does not necessarily indicate overall fidelity.  However, if a product lacks the key features listed (for example bass management options, and channel trim set ups) then it is unlikely an accurate home theater setup can be achieved.  The...
  8. gene

    The sound of Amps.

    <font color='#000000'>Jeff; You pose some excellent questions, some of which I may include in a forthcoming article about &quot;The Misconceptions in Audio Amplifiers&quot;. &nbsp;More power is not always better as you seemed to have discovered already. &nbsp;In many cases, high power amps can...
  9. gene

    Is this the formula for characteristic impendenc

    <font color='#000000'>You don't have your units right. uH = 10^-6 pF = 10^-12 SQRT((0.106*10^-6)/(16.2*10^-12)) = 80 ohms or so</font>
  10. gene

    video cable impedance

    <font color='#000000'>Barring any dissipative effects such as dielectric &quot;leakage&quot; and conductor resistance, the characteristic impedance of a transmission line is equal to the square root of the ratio of the line's inductance per unit length divided by the line's capacitance per unit...
  11. gene

    RX-V2400 as pre/pro?

    <font color='#000000'>Good value as receiver or processor, please see: 2003 A/V Processor/Receiver Checklist</font>
  12. gene

    Denon 5803 or Yamaha Z9

    <font color='#000000'>I should be getting a review sample of an RX-Z9 shortly after CES. &nbsp;However, I am up to my armpits in product reviews and as you know the Z9 is a very sophisticated piece of gear. I am hoping to have a full blown review done sometime in February/March.</font>
  13. gene

    Denon DVD-5900 Contrast Bug

    <font color='#000000'>Hi guys thanks for the feedback. &nbsp;In actuality, setting the player to 0IRE resolves much of the problem we have noted in the article. &nbsp;However we still feel the DVD-2900 offers a more dynamic picture at least via component video outs with our test displays...
  14. gene

    Denon DVD-5900 Contrast Bug

    <font color='#000000'>After our initial first look of the Denon DVD-5900, it quickly became apparent to us, that this player was plagued with a Contrast Bug. &nbsp;We patiently waited for a second player from Denon to verify our objective analysis and visual observations prior to reporting this...
  15. gene

    A/V Processor/Receiver Checklist

    <font color='#000000'>In order to more objectively gauge the performance and feature set of A/V Receivers and Processors, we have formulated a feature checksheet listing metrics indicated by (*) we deem critical for achieving the highest level or performance and operational flexibility to...
  16. gene

    I can't read the home page, can you?

    <font color='#000000'>2x; Please make sure you delete your cache and/or cookies. &nbsp;We no longer have any black background on the site. &nbsp;If after you refresh your screen and still have problems, please do a print screen and send us a copy of what you are seeing. &nbsp;So far the problem...
  17. gene

    power cords

    <font color='#000000'>Forger; You should be cautious with exotic power cords as some can be more harmful then good. &nbsp;Filtering should be done at the outlet and in the hardware, not the cord! &nbsp;Unless the stock cord of your CD player is broken, there is little reason to change it.</font>
  18. gene

    "situations where bi-wiring is just hype"

    <font color='#000000'>Chuck; Your subwoofer always makes me chuckle as it reminds me of the BIG speaker from Back to the Future Also, how are people using those doors in your house with the ESL's blocking them? &nbsp;Was that intentional? I agree and welcome controlled DBT testing by those...
  19. gene

    What guage speaker cable?

    <font color='#000000'>I have noticed the Home Depot stuff turns green after a few months, likely do to due to inter-strand copper chloride build up from to the PVC insulation. &nbsp;While this really doesn't harm the cable electrically, it does look ugly &nbsp;</font>
  20. gene

    "situations where bi-wiring is just hype"

    <font color='#000000'>Sounds like more snake oil. &nbsp;What people fail to forget is the back emf still gets back into the power amp so who cares if you eliminate it for a few feet of cable. &nbsp;Biamping is far more advantageous and for that topic I will defer you to read the following...
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