Today we talk with Phil Jones about HDMI 2.1 and what’s on the horizon for Denon and Marantz AVRs.
0:00 Start
5:22 Introducing Philip Jones from Sound United
12:20 How do you test for eARC capability?
14:03 $50 HDMI Cable vs $500 Cable
17:53 Needing to use long HDMI cables for projector setups
18:08 “1080p is easy” – Nyrius HDMI Transmitter
21:05 Pro Tip: Maximum length for copper HDMI cable (include cable to TV also)
22:20 What is in Philip Jones’ system
26:02 Using a different brand of speakers for height and surrounds
30:52 Roon Tested Denon and Marantz AVR’s
36:00 Philip’s YouTube Channel – Sound United Training – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCluDQDQwy0VTsPsJOzQt4ZA
38:36 Phil’s history in Hi-Fi
40:21 @Life of Bliss asks “Do you see more companies moving towards class D amplification instead of A/B or A/B/H with the progression in that technology?
43:21 More about HDMI 2.1
46:51 Polk Legend Series L800’s with SDA
56:55 They don’t like bass for J-Pop and K-Pop?
1:01:29 Caller 1: Caller has a Denon 4400H. Back speakers don’t play in Auro 3D.
1:05:31 LSIM’s on sale for half off
1:11:05 Will Denon or Marantz ever use DIRAC Live or something similar?
1:12:36 Higher channel count for Denon or Marantz?
1:22:00 Joe N Tell wishes for HDMI on a mini Class D amplifier with sub-out.
1:28:27 Caller 2: Marantz 7705 Setup tricks? How to utilize the Audyssey Editor App.
1:32:04 Audyssey Editor App does a better job than running straight from the AVR!
1:35:43 Does Phil use “midrange compensation” on Audyssey?
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