Re: Receiver shutting down
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Chaitanya, that rating on the 325 is very conservative and if everything is operating correctly(speakers should be set "small", although that isn't likely to be the problem)it's certainly capable(as you were told before)of driving the Axioms to an uncomfortably loud(and dangerous to hearing)level. As has already been mentioned, your description seems to suggest a short. If you haven't already done so, carefully re-connect all the wiring, even if it looks like there's no loose strand now.
A more remote possibility is an internal short in one of the speakers. Disconnect one at a time to see if a loud level without shutdown can be had without that speaker connected.
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Do you have another older receiver, or can you borrow one from someone temporarily to rule out the Axioms?
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Thanks for the idea.
I connected an old Onkyo; everything worked although it sounded pretty horrific. Glad its not the Axioms.
Puzzling. The HK works with the small Infinitys but not the Axioms, and apparently there's nothing wrong with the Axioms. Weird.
Just keep on trying various scenarios...
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Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Its not running hot. It doesn't get a chance to run much at all; even the default volume @-50 shuts it down when first powering on. I can gradually raise it, but too high and it shuts down.
Don't know if I can rewire today; had to delay delivery of the MMC1 and LPA1 until I'm back in town next Tuesday.
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As JohnK mentioned, set the M60s to small and see if that does the trick.
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Reset the receiver and possibly you need to recalibrate settings and processing??
I had a H/K AVR110 which ran my M60's, VP150 and QS8's with no issue to 100db's without distortion. H/K receivers are solid with plenty of power, mine was 45w/channel if memory serves. I moved to a Yammy RX-V4600 which is supposed to have top of the line parts and it pushes something like 130w/channel. I prefer this receiver and it does go a little louder but the H/K definitley gave it a run for the money.
Good luck
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All is well. During the rewire I saw that the SBR run was being pinched under a couch, likely happening after my wife's frequent cleaning. The back surrounds are the KLH's used in the kitchen, and the cable was small and cheap. Replaced the cable and wolah.
I won't say that the 325 produces 'dangerously loud' audio-- at least not for me, but it sounds just great.
Now on to 'sounds completely awesome!' with Emotiva.
I set up the old Onkyo and the Infinitys in my warehouse. Sweet. Much better than Pod>iKick/ Boomtube (which is a nice portable sys btw) The HK will run a 5.1 in the main office; a little home (theater) away from home.
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Good news! Glad you found the problem and that everything is working for you now.
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It's always nice when the problem turns out to be a simple -- and cheap -- fix. Enjoy the peace of mind.
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Thanks to all, esp my wife who keeps things impeccably clean with two young children and lots of wire clippings. She loves the new additions; not nearly as obtrusive as she anticipated (only 1100 sq house, 2000 cu living room with LOTS of art and toys.
Won't be in town when FedEx delivers the Emotiva(s), so they'll deliver to a neighbor who hopefully doesn't have time to install them in his livingroom :-)
After a good money making weekend and travel to NorCal, it'll be great arriving home knowing an MMC1 and LPA1 are waiting next door! I'll post some pics after the install (QS8's go up then, too). Sweet!
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