[slim] Re: Home Music Network Setup

2007-01-28 Thread aubuti
Definitely do not use the phono input (assuming you mean a phonograph/turntable input). The output from turntables is very low, so receivers have a phono preamp connected to the phono inputs. The preamp boosts the signal and does some equalization. You definitely don't want either with the SB

[slim] Re: Home Music Network Setup

2007-01-28 Thread rdf-dallas
I've tried using the Tape and VCR inputs on the receiver, but I can't get any output from them. That's the only reason I was using the Phone input. -- rdf-dallas rdf-dallas's Profile:

[slim] Re: Home Music Network Setup

2007-01-28 Thread aubuti
That's odd. Those inputs could be broken. Or maybe you have the sound on the SB turned way down. Or maybe something else. Here's something to try. 1. Take your CD player or anything else you have connected to the receiver and is presently working, and try running that through the tape or vcr

[slim] Re: Home Music Network Setup

2007-01-28 Thread Skunk
rdf-dallas;175105 Wrote: Any advice on a better setup or amplifier? I have also been loading CD's into ITunes using Apple's AAC encoder, but assume I should start using Lossless. I agree that you should check if the volume is high enough on the Sb3, and try any input other than phono. Do