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pitdogg2

Bgoodfella wrote: »

I'm still new to the amp world, but what would be a fair price range for the 1095? Its listed around 800 so I'm not sure of its value vs asking price

That is a fair price. Now there are two versions. One had multi-colored binding post. The other more desirable had all clear binding post. Now i do not know why one is more desirable than the other. It is a beast of an amp rated at 200x5 and bench tested much higher before clipping.

WLDock

Yes, try the factory reset

Bgoodfella

Trying out the factory reset now I'll post back with updates

Bgoodfella

Recalibrating the xt32 right now and the center still sounds so much more quiet than the rest of the speakers with the test tones, I'm leaning towards the denon having a defective amp hopefully they're good to work with

Bgoodfella

For now I'm running a 4.1 system which is working out surprisingly all right!

Bgoodfella

pitdogg2 wrote: »

Bgoodfella wrote: »

I'm still new to the amp world, but what would be a fair price range for the 1095? Its listed around 800 so I'm not sure of its value vs asking price

That is a fair price. Now there are two versions. One had multi-colored binding post. The other more desirable had all clear binding post. Now i do not know why one is more desirable than the other. It is a beast of an amp rated at 200x5 and bench tested much higher before clipping.

These are the images he sent me, I may have to check it out

pitdogg2

Man that is some tiny speaker wire lol
Will need a good blow out it looks like.
Offer 600.0 go from there.

BlueBirdMusic

Bgoodfella
All of you guys are talking about three year-olds. Here's a really nice song about them. The lyrics start:

Use every crayon color that you've got
A fishing pole sinks faster than a tackle box
Nothing turns a day around like licking a mixing bowl
I learned that from a three year old

https://youtu.be/y87UlbsGg7k

Bgoodfella

Well a small update, i called crutchfield (I bought the receiver online through them) and they basically said everything you guys were telling me. The only other thing they suggested was to do the noise test (static through each channel) and check with a multimeter to see the output. i dont have one but plan to either get one or borrow one shortly and ill post an update then. i did call denon for factory warranty service but their call volume was too high and it hung up on me. i hope thats not a reflection on how the servicing is going to go... We shall see!.

Bgoodfella

ive been having difficulties getting Denon on the phone, so no updates yet. but on a side note i am getting a parasound HCA2205A this weekend so i am thinking that would verify if its the onboard amp on the Denon, or if its possibly an issue with the unit sending the sound to the amp.

BlueFox

Bgoodfella wrote: »

The only other thing they suggested was to do the noise test (static through each channel) and check with a multimeter to see the output.

You don't want a multimeter. You need a Sound Level meter.

Just one example. Google them.

rooftop59

if you have a smart phone just download an SPL app. About $5 for a decent one. Certainly NOT pro quality, but great for general testing and tweaking...

Bgoodfella

Oh Haha I thought I had to check how much power the receiver was putting out per channel, not measuring the sound level that I can certainly do

BlueFox

After you measure it then you adjust the volume on each channel so that you have the same level from each speaker. You do this at your seating position.

Bgoodfella

I'll probably give it a try in a couple days, I've got guests in town right now - but I did try adjusting the center volume all the way up last time and I couldn't hear the static unless I was putting my ear directly against it.

Bgoodfella

I'll download that spl meter app and give it a go though none the less :-p

Bgoodfella

Hey guys, since this is going to be my first amp when it shows up- I'm confused with which rca interconnects to go with.
Denon avr x4300h---> parasound hca2205a --> rtia7s / csi a6 / fxi a6
Since I'm not really in any kind of a high end speaker or amp world - am I going to benefit from higher end cables?
Could you guys point me in a direction for what would be appropriate to work with the gear I've got?
Tha is so much for the help so far!

tonyb

Bgoodfella wrote: »

Hey guys, since this is going to be my first amp when it shows up- I'm confused with which rca interconnects to go with.
Denon avr x4300h---> parasound hca2205a --> rtia7s / csi a6 / fxi a6
Since I'm not really in any kind of a high end speaker or amp world - am I going to benefit from higher end cables?
Could you guys point me in a direction for what would be appropriate to work with the gear I've got?
Tha is so much for the help so far!

Depends on the budget. You'd get more cable per buck if you buy used. Maybe ask the guys what they have in their closet they might be willing to let loose with. You can do that in the "wanted" section.

Audioquest cables would do you well if you can find some used. Signal cable analog 2's, Which if you call them, tell Frank your a member here for a discount. Douglas connections- he's a member here and about the nicest guy you'll ever deal with. Those are some of your best options without spending vacation money.

mdaudioguy

My RTi-based HT definitely benefitted from "better than basic" ICs. @tonyb's suggestions above are spot on, I think. No need to break the bank.

rooftop59

Completely agree with @tonyb and @mdaudioguy that you will benefit from better cables. But seeing as this is your intro to separates, I might just go with these for a few months: https://www.amazon.com/KabelDirekt-Analogue-Double-Shielded-Amplifiers-Receivers/dp/B00DI89I04/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=rca+cable&qid=1558881888&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

Then upgrade to one of the above mentioned and really get to hear the difference for yourself...

cfrizz

I'm partial to Blue Jeans Cable. Well made and won't break the bank.

https://www.amazon.com/LC-1-Stereo-Audio-Cables-foot/dp/B00OJLNEOU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3AHK86OFR4HUV&keywords=blue+jeans+rca+audio+cables&qid=1558887275&s=gateway&sprefix=blue+rca+cable,aps,201&sr=8-3

They go from the amp to the corresponding preout connectors on your receiver.

Bgoodfella

Do I need 100 posts to post in the wanted section also?

pitdogg2

Bgoodfella wrote: »

Do I need 100 posts to post in the wanted section also?

no

Bgoodfella

And I will look into the other options thank you for the recommendations

Bgoodfella

Now for the much debated question I always read about, would I be better off throwing each speaker it's own channel on the amp- or splitting the pre out from the fronts and biamp(biwire??) The rti a7s, give the CSI a6 it's own channel, and run the fxi a6 off the receiver?

pitdogg2

You're not bi-amping anything with a receiver if that is what you're alluding to.

Bgoodfella

Not with receiver, I was meaning 2 of 5 channels from hca2205a (1 pre out split and plugged into 2 inputs)

rooftop59

I think @Bgoodfella is referring to bi amping with that massive parasound. No reason to, me thinks, given 1. How powerful that amp is and 2. Tweeter and midnwoofer need significantly less power than the woofers, so you would be wasting that extra power: one amp channel per speaker should be plenty.

honestaquarian

Kimber Kable is also an excellent choice.
MIT is excellent as well, but you would need to find it used and you STILL might break the bank.

polrbehr

FYI I've got a 4' Monster 5.1 IC set, I can let you have it for $20 plus actual shipping.
The cables are all coded, and encased in a flexible wire loom to keep it neat.
I know the "M" word will produce shudders and groans, but it's better than the el-cheapo ICs that come with some electronics...
PM me if you're interested.

I would also keep trying to get Denon to honor their warranty, no reason that one of their newer AVRs should fail so early. I would always wonder what's going to fail next.