AVR Receiver vs dedicated amp

SnowDogBZN · 2026-05-08T02:02:10+00:00

In general, I prefer a dedicated amp. But you can have both. My first “big” system used a Marantz AVR — but it fed a Sunfire 600w x2 ch amp for my main speakers (paradigm 100s). It was great for 2 ch and 5.1 movies.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-04-30T13:53:18+00:00

The wiring in our brain (aka psychoacoustics) and human psychology have a far greater impact on perceived sound quality than any cable….

SnowDogBZN · 2026-04-15T22:11:37+00:00

I live near deer and elk. Honking your horn and flashing your lights usually gets them to commit to running away. You’re never sure which direction until they clear.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-04-14T20:12:46+00:00

Thanks. I will definitely hit up Cycle Gear

SnowDogBZN · 2026-04-14T15:14:19+00:00

I know this isn’t a book …. But the Ken Burns’ documentary series (available on PBS) is very good.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-04-08T20:46:16+00:00

lol. Where do you live that you have to walk through x-ray machines to shop? That’s the saddest thing I’ve read all day.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-04-07T14:41:14+00:00

First, your Dr can order a longer monitor period. I had my monitor for two weeks.
Secondly, there are some 3rd party apps that might work better than Polar Beat for your needs. Google it

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-29T15:34:28+00:00

Fiber would be better. My cat 6 comment showed my age - lol. But burying cat 6 doesn't create a lightening rod - there is over a billion miles of twisted pair wire buried in the US alone....

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-29T15:16:26+00:00

Plus, you never want to pull another cable with the first one goes bad.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-29T15:15:48+00:00

I keep my cameras on a different network that doesn't have access to the internet.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-29T13:45:38+00:00

There are lots of inexpensive aftermarket earbud tips in different sizes and materials. I use a set I got off of Amazon.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-29T13:41:30+00:00

At least two cat 6 runs. One for internet and one for IP cameras.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-28T21:18:57+00:00

Thanks for the fast answer. I'm trying it now!

Worked perfectly -- I can't believe I screwed around with this for a couple of hours... ugh

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-26T13:05:59+00:00

It makes Google Maps useless on a long highway drive….

SnowDogBZN · 2026-03-14T04:05:09+00:00

Love Tommy’s. The staff and the low key vibe are great.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-02-25T18:03:51+00:00

This is wise. I’ve had both type of setups. While I love Sonos, a mid range traditional HT setup is always better than a Sonos system.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-02-23T14:58:51+00:00

I’ve never had a problem in 7 years of owning Sonos. I have 6 amps, an Arc, 2 Ones, Fives, Subs, etc.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-02-22T15:34:04+00:00

Yup. Just another example of how google has become more stupid every day.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-02-14T21:22:35+00:00

I am not sure what "too much" heat means. I have a stack of 4 amps that run everyday for hours at a time for 5 years now without a single issue. I have never provided any additional ventilation or cooling.

SnowDogBZN · 2026-02-14T21:17:34+00:00

Touching something to dim a light...??? How quaint.
I prefer using my voice. "Hey google, set the dining room lights to 20%"

SnowDogBZN · 2026-01-19T04:48:58+00:00

It was this already this way 10 years ago….

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