Anyone upgrade there gear via the internet?

millerman 3732
millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
maybe I should say update instead of upgrade, but My HK 635 and Toshiba HD-A1 are can both recieve upgrades by internet but its alot of trouble to try and unhook every thing and move it all into the computer room and try to down load the upgrade? I 've thought about buying chaep computer and using it just for upgrading gear but its hard to turn loose of $400 or $ 500 for a rig that you might use once or twice a month. do any of you take time to do this and do feel like its worth it?
Casey
H/T: Epson 6500ub
Sony UBP-X800
Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
Outlaw 7125
Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
Polk RTi6
SVS PB 12 plus/2
Velodyne SMS-1

TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2006
    I have done a couple of firmware upgrades on my Pre but I have a laptop so it makes things pretty easy.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2006
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    I have done a couple of firmware upgrades on my Pre but I have a laptop so it makes things pretty easy.
    was there any improvement that you could tell?
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2006
    Well...yeah. The firmware helped with a bass management bug but nothing night and day.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2006
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    Well...yeah. The firmware helped with a bass management bug but nothing night and day.
    cool thanks for the input:)
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited May 2006
    I update the firmware for my Anthem AVM-20 via the WWW. I use a 50ft long RS-232 cable to connect my pc to the preamp and there's no need to move anything around. BadaBoom-BadaBing
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2006
    Frank Z wrote:
    I update the firmware for my Anthem AVM-20 via the WWW. I use a 50ft long RS-232 cable to connect my pc to the preamp and there's no need to move anything around. BadaBoom-BadaBing
    what would a cable like that run a fella?
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • .Jon
    .Jon Posts: 98
    edited May 2006
    millerman 3732 wrote:
    what would a cable like that run a fella?


    FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE US DOLLARS
    vsnares
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2006
    are you for real or just being funny?
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited May 2006
    No, he's TRYING to be funny.

    I think I paid about 20 American Sheckles for it used. You want me to see if I can lay my grubby mitts on one for ya?
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2006
    Frank Z wrote:
    No, he's TRYING to be funny.

    I think I paid about 20 American Sheckles for it used. You want me to see if I can lay my grubby mitts on one for ya?
    thanks, I'll do some measuring and see if 50' will be enough and get back with you
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited May 2006
    Okie Dokie.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2006
    That cable should be cheap, and its also the solution I thought of for your location problem. Its not sexy, but it works.
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