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Update: Just wanted to update this post because I figured out a way to fix the «critical audio problem» issue at least on my MacBook Pro. The solution is to run it while the MacBook is plugged into the power source. Also do this procedure after having rebooted your Mac (may not be required but I...

I finally got my MRX 520 repaired, which has been sitting on the shelf for more than 4 years now. A lot seems to have happened since then including the introduction of ARC Genesis. I tried to run ARC genesis but soon ran into a few hiccups, one of them being a "Critical audio problem"...

Waking up an otherwise dead thread here. Just wanted to update that I finally got my MRX 520 fixed. A guy in the locality was kind enough to look into the issue and he found the culprit to be a "dry solder" on the SMB board. He attributes it to low quality solder used in the manufacturing. In...

Hi OP here. I think the issue might be with the power supply board. I saw a similar (not exactly the same) issue with a Yamaha receiver on youtube, where the guy fixes it by replacing some $2 capacitor on the power supply board. I haven't had the time (nor desire) to open up my unit and check...

It’s the marantz av7702. One thing I also immediately noticed after hooking up the Rotel is that it lacks a bit of top end “air” compared with the Emotiva. I think all the reviews for the Rotel that I can find online also mention this fact. That’s not a turn off for me as it sounds more natural...

Yes that’s what I do. I use audyssey to calculate the levels and delays but I keep the eq turned off. I don’t like what audyssey does to the higher frequencies. I see. So the higher gain on the Emotiva might explain the difference in levels that I noticed. That and the slightly greater power...

No. I had calibrated it for the Emotiva and used the same calibration (levels, distances etc.) on the Rotel. I do not like Audyssey so I keep it turned off most of the time.

Hi I have an Emotiva BasX A300 for many years now. It has been a faithful companion and has never let me down (touchwood). I recently got a used but mint Rotel RMB 1077 just to try it out and also because I was getting a good deal on it. Although I was expecting the sound signature of the Rotel...

Hi guys Thanks for your insights and suggestions. I think I will keep both the subs. But now I have question about the setup. I listen to music most of the time (all genres) and very rarely watch movies. First, here is my equipment: Fronts: Focal Chorus 786 Center: Focal Chorus CC700 Surrounds...

That means even more expense :oops:

Thanks @shadyJ for the clarification. Puts my mind at ease. But the thing is, I’ve ended up with 2 monolith 10s and I’m extremely tempted to keep them both. But these have quite low WAF and I’ve already had a few strict looks since yesterday :-/

Hi all I ordered a Monoprice Monolith 10 THX Select subwoofer last Thursday from Monoprice Europe and received the delivery the following Monday. On connecting the sub to a power socket and turning it on, I noticed a strange behavior. If I turned it on with the auto on/off toggle on "always on"...

First I thought it was the power supply in my apartment which was causing the issue, maybe a power surge or something. I bought myself a power strip with surge protection of a reputed brand (I had to get one anyway). That didn't help either. I will be shifting apartments within a few days. If...

Hi all The OP here. Sorry for being late for the party. Was caught up with tons of other stuff. So here's the latest update from my side: I shipped the receiver to the authorized service center in France. The guy could not replicate the issue! Apparently, he left the receiver on overnight...

It should be around 30 euros for insured shipping. I don’t know if I need to pay the return shipping too. I’m wondering whether to send it now or wait till the confinement is over. God knows how long that’s going to be though.

I agree. A big chunk of the price goes towards ARC I guess.

Bad news. I powered up my MRX520 yesterday after having left it in my cellar for 5 days. Same problem, the first time it turned itself off after 50 minutes, the second time after 5 minutes, then after 3 minutes and so on... Note that this was without any input or output connected to it, just the...

Yes, I did see Amir's measurements of the MRX520 and was uneasy about them. I consulted Gene Dellasala about them and he told me not to take those measurements too seriously, I could not go wrong with the 520.

Thanks for the suggestions. Quad is not a popular brand in this part of the world but Rotel should be more easily available. What kind of power output should I look for to drive my C97s with a decent performance ?

@TLS Guy I have been thinking about adding a power amp for at least the front 3 channels, as you said, for quite sometime now. What do you suggest for a decent power amp to go with my MRX520 or the 500 for that matter, that won't break the bank? I looked up the FR of my C97s once again and they...