SSP 800 and CA5200

[multiham]

I don't even know how to describe the last 1.5 hours!! I am constructing a little listening/watching area in my basement. Have all the walls up and I am waiting for the carpet to be installed in another week or so. During this time, I have picked out and taken delivery of my equipment. I have a new SSP 800 and a CA5200 along with B&W 804 DI's. I have been staring at these boxes for 3 weeks. Didn't want to set anything up as I would just have to move them all to have the carpet put in. Anyone who has a CA5200 can understand moving that piece is not easy!!! Anyway, I couldn't take it any longer and broke open the SSP800 and CA5200 boxes this afternoon. Did a temporary set-up on the floor with my old Paradigm Studio 40 speakers and my Apple TV. Had the basic configuration done in 10 minutes and fired it up. I can't believe how great it sounds!! EVERYTHING I played sounded fantastic. I can't wait to get the carpet installed so that I can break out the new speakers!

[KahunaCanuck]

Congrats, you are only going to luv it more the longer you have it! :T

[multiham]

Should the lights for all 5 channels be lit on the front when I'm only using 2 channels right now?

Thanks!

Steve

[garak]

Should the lights for all 5 channels be lit on the front when I'm only using 2 channels right now?

Thanks!

Steve

Congrats Steve! That's a great setup. And yes, all 5 LEDs should be lit on your CA-5200. It's either all on or all off. There is no way to power down the channels you're not using.

[multiham]

My SSP-800 was a demo unit. I took the time when I set them up to rename the source inputs on the SSP-800. Went on vacation and turned the SSP-800 off and unplugged it. When I turned it back on today, all the source names and configuration (HDMI, coax, etc) reverted back to the demo set-up. Is there something I didn't do to "save" the input information.

Will call the dealer tomorrow, but hate not having it available today!

Thanks!

Steve

[SwainDtV]

Did you switch the SSP 800 off with the on/off switch on the back?

If so than changes are lost. You first have to use standby. This will save your changes.

[wettou]

My SSP-800 was a demo unit. I took the time when I set them up to rename the source inputs on the SSP-800. Went on vacation and turned the SSP-800 off and unplugged it. When I turned it back on today, all the source names and configuration (HDMI, coax, etc) reverted back to the demo set-up. Is there something I didn't do to "save" the input information. Will call the dealer tomorrow, but hate not having it available today! Thanks! Steve

Oops did you put it on stand by first, always a good thing

[Xavier]

multiham, congratulations.

I have also purchased recently a SSP-800 and I'm literally in heaven. Everything sounds amazing with it: CD, BD, SACD. Even older recordings sound excellent. I found myself going back to my 80-90's collection and CD's keep pilling up next to my system.

My current setup is:

Source:
OPPO BDP-83 NU + CLASSE CDP-300
Processor:
CLASSE SSP-800
AMP:
CLASSE 3200 (Front + Center)
TAG 100x5R (Surround)
Speakers:
B&W 802D (Front)
B&W HTM4s (Center)
TagMclaren Calliope (Surround)

Next step: Dedicated Homecinema room. 8)

[wettou]

multiham, congratulations. Next step: Dedicated Homecinema room. 8)

I would love that to but my house doesn't have a room that I can dedicate, when I move I will look for that special room :B

[Xavier]

I would love that to but my house doesn't have a room that I can dedicate, when I move I will look for that special room :B

As you come closer to the perfect system (according with my standards of course)it becomes obvious that the listening environment is the main obstacle to achieving the best sound possible. I'm currently in that crossroad. I have a couple of options, namely to create an intermediate floor in between my apartment and the garage. In September I'll seriously evaluate the project, technically and financially and proceed if viable.

[multiham]

Did you switch the SSP 800 off with the on/off switch on the back?

If so than changes are lost. You first have to use standby. This will save your changes.

Thank you! I did not put it in standby first.

Steve

[Xavier]

Every once in while when I connect the SSP-800, the source image splits into two showing on the left side what it looks to be the source image it self but distorted and on the right side a couple of horizontal multicolor shifting lines. It readjusts as I change inputs.

Still is this normal or it may be a sign of any hardware problem?