Distorted sound

bolelet1
bolelet1 Posts: 92
edited January 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi,

Until recently, I've noticed that the right channel, both the front and back of my 5.1 AV Yamaha receiver RXV1400 started making distorted sounds. I have switched the speaker connectors and it does the same thing to the left channel. Any idea what's wrong with my yammie or is it something else. Please help. Thanks. Bolelet1
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited January 2012
    It's probably your receiver, and it means it's time for a new one.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited January 2012
    That was cold, true but cold. But I think he is correct.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2012
    Possibly, but "distortion" is a pretty generic term and can mean different things...

    Are we talking "garbled" or "raspy" or "crackling" or...?
    More later,
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited January 2012
    Also, what speakers are you using? Have you tried a known-good set?
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