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Audio problem with Wharfedale DVD-750S

Davy Moore (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 4th September 2002, 18:55

I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this:

I have a Wharfedale 750S, the audio output is connected by coax to the digital input of my DD/DTS receiver (a Sony STR-DE445). I have floorstanding Wharfedale Opal 50 fronts and a Wharfedale Sapphire centre. Surrounds are Mission 760i`s. All speakers are connected via decent quality cabling. The TV is a 32" Thomson WS. So....

Occasionally when watching a DVD there is a momentary interruption in the sound from all speakers. Video is not affected. I do not think that the fault lies with the disc, as when it is replayed the drop-out is not reproducible or happens at another point. I also don`t think that it is the DVD players fault as the display on the receiver does not indicate that the DD/DTS bitstream from the player has been interrupted (It does indicate this during layer changes etc.)

I have not to my recollection experienced this problem when listening to analogue through the receiver (e.g. a CD or Sky). I have added a surge protector to the mains supply but the problem remains.

I have my suspicions that it may be due to local mini-cabs using illegal CB systems or a neighbour who has a large Ham Radio aerial/transmitter in his garden.

Any of you knowledgeable people have an answer for me. I tend to get quite stressed when this phenomenon happens in the middle of a film!!!

Many thanks.

This item was edited on Thursday, 5th September 2002, 15:11

RE: Audio problem with Wharfedale DVD-750S

Davy Moore (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Thursday, 5th September 2002, 15:15

This occurred again last night when watching my R1 Reservoir Dogs. Both times it occurred whenever a car (possibly a mini-cab) was passing my house. I live in the countryside and there`s not a lot of traffice goes by...

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