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System shutting down due to clipping?

From time to time my HT system shuts off when playing at higher volumes. The Yamaha AV unit is running out of juice and I assume it is tripping off as a self preservation function. I am guessing that the rear surround speakers are the culprits since they are 4 ohm. I am not sure whatload the center channel is.
SO how do I fix this? I do not want to change the AV unit and am not real keen about changing the speakers either. Don't even think of suggesting that I turn the volume down.
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blueskiespbd OP
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I have had this setup about a year. The shut down has only started in the last 2 months and only when I have things cranking ...like a concert dvd. The Snell center is also 4 ohms. The AVR is rated at 105 watts @ 8 ohms. The center is
rated at 90 db sensis. and 50 watt min, 250 w max. Not sure about the Canton surrounds but I do know they are 4 ohm.
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blueskiespbd OP
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I just got off the phone with Yamaha....was only on hold for 50 minutes !! yipeeee. The tech said this AVR can be reset to 6 ohm by holding down the power button and the Straight button during power up. I will try that tonight after work.
This should help and would be cheaper than any other option
if it works.
erikt
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Maybe the AVR power supplies are failing....it is an older model.

If you've had this for awhile and the shutdowns are 'recent' - sure makes the AVR the probable culprit.

Good excuse for an upgrade!! :-)
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blueskiespbd OP
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This is not an "older model" New last year. Still under warranty.
erikt
269 posts
 
Well you didn't say the exact full model number.

There was an older RX-V1000 that IS obsolete/discontinued.

The newer Aventage line is the RX-A1000.

Like I said in reply #1 - hope the 6-ohm setting works for you... ;-)

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