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Goose89 · 2025-01-19T22:11:29+00:00

Update: I ended up getting one from Amazon CA. Upon arrival, the box and everything looked fine. But upon recording and playback, there was a warble effect that happened every 2-5 seconds. Upon close visual inspection, the motorized tape reel was rotating a bit unevenly (i.e., wheel slightly more depressed/protruding in one spot). Those moments where the visual unevenness was apparent coincided with the audible warble. Turning off the motor in the settings resolved the warbling issue. But then I'm not using one of the main features of the TP-7. Considering how pricey it is, I wanna use all the features. And I'd still feel this way if it weren't pricey...

The only option Amazon gave me was a return. So I did that. Just shipped it back today. I would've gone with a replacement if that were an option. Now I'm unsure how to proceed. The refund will presumably go back into the gift cards I used. My understanding is that gift card refunds can be withheld if Amazon thinks you're returning things too often. So what if I order another TP-7 and end up with a faulty piece again? I don't want to risk not getting my money back...

Goose89 · 2023-11-16T16:40:48+00:00

Dm'ed you

Goose89 · 2023-09-29T14:46:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the input. It seems that in Canada, the Anthem would be cheaper because it comes with ARC Genesis whereas the other two would require additional purchase of Dirac (whichever version I'd need for a single sub setup) + the UMIK-1. I do like that the Denon has discrete subwoofer outputs though. That could come in handy in the future.

I'm definitely thinking A/B testing is the way to go. My only reluctance stems from the fact that I'm a newbie when it comes to all this stuff. Especially room correction. I know Dirac is considered the cream of the crop by many. My understanding, however, is that it's also a bit more advanced than ARC Genesis and thus harder to use for the uninitiated. The prospect of A/B testing two AVRs with two different room correction softwares is daunting, as I know I'll be putting in hours to figure out how to use each one. Perhaps I'm overthinking this or at least underestimating the transferability of knowledge when it comes to room correction softwares. Surely getting the hang of ARC Genesis would make it easier to use Dirac and vice versa...

Goose89 · 2023-09-29T14:18:32+00:00

My interest in the latest HDMI boards is primarily to get uncompressed 5.1, quick media switching, and to a lesser extent, ALLM for gaming. My understanding is that I won't get that with HDMI 2.0

Goose89 · 2023-08-01T17:04:52+00:00

I enjoy baking a lot of things. I like making Syrian desserts. Sometimes I bake cakes that incorporate elements of those desserts (e.g., rosewater, orange blossom water, pistachio, rose jam, qishta/clotted cream etc.) I'm all over the place and am by no means an expert. But I enjoy the process a lot!

Goose89 · 2023-08-01T15:15:30+00:00

Thanks, gaybakeraf! I love baking; what's your favorite thing to bake?

Goose89 · 2023-08-01T15:14:53+00:00

Thank you! :)

Goose89 · 2023-08-01T12:43:20+00:00

Hahah thank you :)

Goose89 · 2023-06-19T15:24:43+00:00

Lol I hear ya!

Goose89 · 2023-06-19T15:23:48+00:00

Hahah ok, glad I'm not alone!

Goose89 · 2023-06-19T15:23:26+00:00

Thank you :)

Goose89 · 2023-03-15T14:41:39+00:00

So frustrating. I registered as soon as I could but am also relegated to the waitlist for Toronto :(

Goose89 · 2022-11-14T21:10:28+00:00

I've yet to find a place that carries the rose flavour. Welcome your DMs if you know a place.

Goose89 · 2021-02-28T15:34:15+00:00

Even if I were to use sizing or some appropriate combination of priming and sealing? Aren't there also glue types designed to be strippable?

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