hi to all sifus here,

1. I tried to play flac files (in thumb drive) via the usb port but it is not recognized by the v473. Same goes for mp3 files >128kbps. Those files are within the specs stated in the manual. Any ideas?

2. Does the v473 support MHL? I tried connecting my Galaxy SII via MHL but nothing happens...

3. I bitstream BD audio to the receiver coz the BD player is a cheapo one. If I set the v473 to "STRAIGHT" mode, the signal info states correctly DTrueHD/DTS-HD/LPCM but if i enable the CinemaDSP, the signal info changes to PCM. Any ideas?

Thanks

BTW, just bought some PSB speakers from A&L Bangsar Village II, attended by Mr. Lim. Thumbs up for great service and customer support. Price is reasonable too

This post has been edited by samowong: Jan 9 2013, 01:31 PM

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This post has been edited by samowong: Jan 9 2013, 01:27 PM

The firmware was 1.13 when i bought it. After updating to v1.14, the mp3 playback is normal now. Thanks


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Another question for sifus here.

Since the v473 has subwoofer crossover setting internally, does it make any difference if i keep the subwoofer crossover dial at 80 or do i dial it up all the way to the max?
Thanks

This post has been edited by samowong: Jan 11 2013, 09:19 AM

hi,

I am using Yamaha v473. When playing BDs with LPCM track (bitstream), it is displayed as PCM on the amp's screen. Signal info also states PCM 48kHz. DTrueHD & DTSHD-MA tracks are displayed appropriately on the amp.
Am I actually getting the LPCM signals to the amp?

Thanks

The same thing happened to me during my initial setup of the V473. Used YPAO - it set the front speakers to large, SW to none. Kept me up all night, squatting near the SW trying to listen to low bass, nothing at all, till i changed the setting to small front speakers.

Check out this link http://sinan.ussakli.net/basstest/

I use the Ultimate Tests to check the 'viability' of my SW Others tests are quite fun too.

I also thought about asking for a specialist to come and check my setup, seeing that this is the 1st time i bought a HT system. It sounded much better than my previous micro HIFI, but how will i know if i am not setting it up correctly. Any idea of the cost for a specialist consult?

I don't think i have audiophile ears. But i do detect a big difference in sound quality when i initially checked out a samsung HT-in-a-box, and compared it to my current setup. Thank goodness i did some research and auditioning, and paid more for the current setup. It is worth every penny.

Mine's PSB Alpha T1 at 8 ohms. How do we grade a speaker large/small?

I'm in Sibu, don't think i can get anfieldude's service.

As for the SW, there's no bass at all if set the front speakers to large. As of my current setup, the crossover dial is all the up, sub volume is at around 2 o'clock, AVR crossover at 80Hz as recommended by many AV forums that i've dug through.

come to think of it, my bass does sound a bit boomy. i'll play around some more with the crossover level. thanks

Seems that u know Sibu well U're from around here too? I did go to his shop once to check out the prices. He doesn't sell Yamaha/PSB and he offers mid - upper range products, so the price is steep I may consider getting his calibration service though.
HT is pricey here. In fact, i flew with my HT set back here from KL 3weeks ago, with some commotion in LCCT due to overweight baggage, etc and a sore back. Estimated savings at least rm1K

Yep, Alpha T1 x1 pair, C1 x1 and 100watt SW. So far, no problems, no clipping whatsoever.

Very true. I did think about warranty n stuff but the price difference is just too much for me to bear. Inclusive of the Yamaha receiver, i estimate about 2K in savings. If something happens to my current setup (touch wood), guess i'll just have to post it back to KL for service, which is what our local shops do anyway. Come to think of it, it was quite daring of me, checking in almost 60kg of Hifi equipment at LCCT, some more signed the liability-release slip

There are currently 3 Hifi shops in Sibu. I find Mr Chong to be most passionate, he really knows his stuff. Still remember the 1st time he demoed his HT setup in his shop, the scene from "Tears of the Sun" during the jungle ambush. Bullets whizzing right past my ears. Poison to the max

Congrats. Welcome to the "real sound for real people" club

This post has been edited by samowong: Jan 25 2013, 02:52 PM