This is undoubtably a problem with my AVR, but thought I'd ask here for similar experiences.
I'm driving my new Axiom HT with a Yamaha RXV-1800. So far, I've only set up the M60s, the SWFR, and the center speakers, not the surrounds. Sound is coming from a Mac mini, via the TOSLink connector.
My problem is that the Yamaha shuts down if I have any but the tiniest volume set on the Mac. The Yamaha dealer says that is the way it should be, volume should be controlled from the AVR, and the Yamaha shuts down to protect its circuitry if there's any significant input from the Mac.
This sounds pretty weird to me. It's also a real PITA, cause it's pretty hard to set, say, iTunes on the Mac so that the sound is minimal, yet still audible.
Any thoughts?
Regards,
David
