RE: AV Amplifier with OSD

["Paul Gordon" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mitch, it might also be worth investigating amps with an RS232 port,
and se=
eing if you can get one which reports status via that. I'm aware of a
numbe=
r of lower priced amps that have serial ports, I believe some of the
Denons=
do. If you can find one which does, then you may be able to drive an exter=
nal VFD from it....

Just a thought...

Paul G.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> mitchellthraves
> Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 3:29 PM
> To: UKHA_D Group
> Subject: [ukha_d] AV Amplifier with OSD
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> Hi Guys
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> I'm considering moving my AV amplifier to the loft and then use the IR
> repeaters in my Systemline speakers to control it which I'm already
> doing with my Sky plus box.
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> However, my Yamaha amp only gives status feedback via its panel on the
> front of the amp. I've read that the high end Pioneer and Denon amps
> have a decent OSD via the "Monitor Out" connection, but it
seems these
> amps will not leave much change from =A31000.
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> Are there any other reasonable amps on the market that can give
> feedback via the monitor out connection rather than relying solely on
> the front panel which will not be much use if the amp is in the loft!
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> Regards
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> Mitch
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