Question:
I have an Yamaha RX V730RDS that I bought last August. When I first installed it DVD playback (via Optical) was comfortable at -47DB, VHS at about -45Db and Sky Digital (via Optical) at about -42Db.
I have recently noticed that I am turning the Volume higher to maintain the same output level DVD is now at about -42Db, VHS at about -40Db and Sky at about -38Db.
I've read in a couple of places that this could be due to speaker cable oxsidisation and that by cutting off a couple of inches from the ends of the cables and reconnecting you can reverse the effect.
This amp is my second, my first being a Sony STB-830 and the Sony never exhibited this symptom with the same cables over 2 years, whereas the Yammy has done it in about 6 months.
So, what I need to know is does this so-called solution legitimatly hold water or should I be returning my amp for repair?
Any help appreciated.
I had a sony 940 that did this exact same thing, two years after purchase i was having to turn the volume up on everything.
My Yamaha DSP-A2 has a slightly different problem, as time goes by, whilst watching say a DVD that lasts a couple of hours, I have to steadily increase the volume in order to maintain the same sound level.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Dave
My friends Yamaha 630RDS has had a similar problem, but much worse. He can turn it up to 0db now !
He then noticed that one of the read channels is not working, so he's taking it back.
What's a read channel and how would I know if it's not working?
Originally posted by Dave L
What's a read channel and how would I know if it's not working?
I think it's a typo and should be "rear channel"
D'oh, didn't think of that :)
The story of cable oxidisation is correct. You should try it anyway, I am sure that you can spare a couple of inches.
Thanks!
Have you considered the possibilty that you're going deaf? ;)
or just that you're getting used to the sound at that level and so it seems normal?
I'd be interested to hear any technical solutions as I've noticed this on my Sony STR-VA555ES after only a couple of months listening (I'm now on -45DB from -55Db) I thought it was just the amp running in but maybe not. I'll have to see if the perceived drop continues.
Originally posted by Phill
Have you considered the possibilty that you're going deaf? ;)
Pardon?
I have recently noticed that I am turning the Volume higher to maintain the same output level DVD is now at about -42Db, VHS at about -40Db and Sky at about -38Db.
I've read in a couple of places that this could be due to speaker cable oxsidisation and that by cutting off a couple of inches from the ends of the cables and reconnecting you can reverse the effect.
This amp is my second, my first being a Sony STB-830 and the Sony never exhibited this symptom with the same cables over 2 years, whereas the Yammy has done it in about 6 months.
So, what I need to know is does this so-called solution legitimatly hold water or should I be returning my amp for repair?
Any help appreciated.
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I had a sony 940 that did this exact same thing, two years after purchase i was having to turn the volume up on everything.
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My Yamaha DSP-A2 has a slightly different problem, as time goes by, whilst watching say a DVD that lasts a couple of hours, I have to steadily increase the volume in order to maintain the same sound level.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Dave
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My friends Yamaha 630RDS has had a similar problem, but much worse. He can turn it up to 0db now !
He then noticed that one of the read channels is not working, so he's taking it back.
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What's a read channel and how would I know if it's not working?
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Originally posted by Dave L
What's a read channel and how would I know if it's not working?
I think it's a typo and should be "rear channel"
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D'oh, didn't think of that :)
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The story of cable oxidisation is correct. You should try it anyway, I am sure that you can spare a couple of inches.
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Thanks!
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Have you considered the possibilty that you're going deaf? ;)
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or just that you're getting used to the sound at that level and so it seems normal?
I'd be interested to hear any technical solutions as I've noticed this on my Sony STR-VA555ES after only a couple of months listening (I'm now on -45DB from -55Db) I thought it was just the amp running in but maybe not. I'll have to see if the perceived drop continues.
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Originally posted by Phill
Have you considered the possibilty that you're going deaf? ;)
Pardon?
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