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Hal

Hal

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I have a RCA model RT2250 Stero Receiver. This item is about 3 years old. One day it simply quit working. I haven't had it looked at or anything. I got a new one for my birthday. I thought someone might want to trade a cheap cue or something for it. I hate to just trash it. I don't want to spend the money to have it looked at and then it not be worth fixing either. I paid $500.00 for it. Speakers will not be included. Here are some features:


350-Watt Dolby® Digital Surround Receiver with 5-speaker Package and 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer
350* Watts of Total Power with Dolby® Digital Surround Decoding
50* Watts for Left, Center, Right, Left Surround and Right
Surround Speakers
100 Watt* Subwoofer Amplifier
Enclosed Wood 5-Speaker Package with 2 Shielded Main Speakers,
Shielded Center Channel, and 2 Surround Speakers
DBaS (Dynamic Bass amplification System)
Six Channel Direct Input
Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 30 Presets
EZ Use Feature Set: Quick Connect Guide, Color-Coded transparent Wiring, Color-Coded Speaker Terminal, Speaker Hanging Capability
Input IQ
Front A/V Jacks
RCA 53-Button Universal Remote

This thing has more hookups than you can probably use.
 

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Here are some technical specs:

RCA RT2250 Home Theater in a Box Specifications


General


Dimensions:
Receiver 5.5" H, 16.9" W, 13.8" D
Left/Right 8.3" H, 5.1" W, 7.6" D
Center 3.7" H, 15.7" W, 7.6" D
Surrounds 8.3" H, 5.1" W, 7.6" D
Subwoofer 14.8" H, 8.9" W, 11" D


50 Watts Per Channel
2 Channels driven into 6 Ohms, from 40hz-20khz, <0.9% THD

50 Watts* Each, Left, Right, Center, Surround Left and Surround Right Speakers.

100 Watt* Subwoofer Amplifier

Enhanced Jack Pack
This value-added feature allows for numerous possibilities of multiple connections ranging from the simple video connection to the high-quality S-Video connection.
-6 pair rear panel audio inputs - TV, Satellite, DVD, VCR1, CD, Tape
-1 pair front panel audio inputs - VCR2
-2 pair rear panel audio outputs - VCR1, Tape
-3 rear panel video inputs - Satellite, DVD, VCR1
-1 front panel video input - VCR2
-2 rear panel video outputs - Monitor, VCR1
-2 rear panel S-Video inputs - DVD, Satellite
-1 front panel S-Video input - VCR2
-1 rear panel S-Video output - Monitor
-1 rear panel optical digital audio input - Assignable for Satellite, DVD, or CD
-1 rear panel coaxial digital audio input - Assignable for Satellite, DVD, or CD



Subwoofer Output
With direct output to a subwoofer, this system has the ability to create a sound experience with thunderous impact.


Six Channel Direct Inputs
Six direct RCA jack inputs allow connection with any component sending out a 5.1 channel audio such as SuperAudio or DVD audio. This direct input allows for compatibility with future surround formats.


1/4" Stereo Headphone Jack
For private listening, the headphone jack is conveniently located on the front of the unit.


Universal Remote Control
Programmable remote with easy-to-use button layout. Operates most features on RCA audio and video products. It can also be programmed to operate most brands of audio and video components and RCA brand DIRECTV™ Systems.


Multifunction Vacuum Fluorescent Display
Brightly illuminated, the fluorescent display allows the user to easily read displayed information from far away. This large display provides key information such as Surround Mode, DSP Mode, Speaker Information, etc.


4-Level Display Dimmer
The user can customize the brightness of the display by selecting one of four different levels.


Rotary Encoder Volume Control
Provides for smooth, gradual volume control.


SAT, DVD, CD, VCR1, VCR2, AM/FM, Tape, TV Function Selections
Easy front panel access to select different component modes based on the connected inputs.
Tuner Features


Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner
Tunes AM/FM stations with maximum accuracy and minimum drift. Always tunes to the center of the broadcast channel for minimum distortion.


30 AM or FM Station Presets
Allows the user to program their favorite radio stations and have quick access to each of them using the multi-jog dial.


Seek Up/Down
Automatically searches the band, stopping at the next station in-tune.


Preset Scan
This feature quickly searches the user's customized station presets, stopping briefly at each preset until the user presses the button again to stop the scanning mode.


Digital Sound Processing
Activating the DSP mode recreates acoustic environments (Concert, Theatre, Church, Stadium, Club and Arena) for improved realism. When selected, each mode is illuminated on the display and can be easily accessed by individual buttons on the front panel or the SURROUND button on the remote control.


AM Loop Antenna/FM Dipole Antenna

Electronic Treble and Bass Controls
Allows for manual adjustment, ± 10 dB, of bass, treble and mid-range according to personal preference.
±10 dB Electronic Volume Control for Left, Right, Center, Left Surround and Right Surround.
±10 dB Remote Control Electronic Volume Control for Left, Right, Center, Left Surround and Right Surround.


2-Level Nightmode
To intentionally keep sound levels down, the user can automatically "lower" the dynamic range in order to prevent scenes from getting too loud and yet keep dialogue intelligible.


Auto Detect
Automatically detects an optical or coaxial digital connection.


Preset EQ
Preassigned equalization of bass, treble and mid-range for optimum sound performance. Labeled for use with corresponding types of music (Jazz, Pop, Rock, Classic, Vocal and Flat).
Speakers

EZ Use Feature Set
Quick Connect Guide, Color-Coded Transparent Wiring, Color-Coded Speaker Terminals, Speaker Hanging Capability.


KEVLAR® Driver
Surround Features

Dolby Digital®
Create the incredible theater experience at home. Equipped to play back up to 5.1 channels with full, wide band frequency response, all five main channels are discrete and have 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. The Low Frequency Effects (LFE) Channel requires a powered subwoofer to recreate its 20Hz-120Hz-frequency response.



Dolby® Pro Logic
Providing excellent surround sound using analog signals. Creates separate channels for right, left, center and surround accentuating the sense of being in the middle of the scene.


Dolby® 3 Stereo
Provides effective separated surround sound without the use of rear speakers.


Input IQ
Using computer intelligence to automatically select the correct type of signal processing (Dolby Digital®, Pro Logic, 3 Stereo, etc.) for every input (CD, DVD, VCR, TV, etc.) this feature has "learning ability" which allows it to retain user enhancements (i.e. channel volume, delay, etc.) and use them as the new defaults.


DBaS (Dynamic Bass amplification System)
Directs 2-times more power to the Subwoofer on an as needed basis for booming effects.


Test Tone
The test tone feature is used to verify the placement and adjust the volume levels of all speakers.


Variable Surround Sound Delay Time
Allows the user to set a delay to the speakers if the room is large or the speakers are located a significant distance apart.
 

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I had almost that same receiver Hal and mine bit the bullet as well. No clue, it just died. I replaced it with a Kenwood amp and then sold it all off because my wife hates surround sound...she claims it's too loud.

Good luck with your search,
Shorty
 
RCA is not a bad brand, but I swear by Sony and Kenwood. And Santa, if you are listening.... Please bring me a Bose surround sound system!!
 
My replacement is a Pioneer 1000 watt HTP-2550DV DVD Home Theater System. I also just bought a Sony 300 DVD/CD changer. It's awesome.
 
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Modern stero equipment is almost never repairable. About the only electric thing that can go wrong and be repaired for a reasonable price, is the power supply (converter). Anything else and you are talking about replacing circuit boards, most of which on modern equipment, are permanently attached to the chassis.

Someone who knows what they are doing, with access to the components may be able to repair one, but someone like this is probably not going to bother with an RCA.

And for the someone wishing for a Bose sound systme for Christmas, save your money. Bose is EASILY the most over-priced JUNK on the market. The stuff at radio shack contains better signal processing electronics, and you could make better speakers out of tin cans and string. Bose puts bad parts in nice boxes, and for the past 20 years have done nothing except copy the Bang and Olsfen look. Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, Onkyo, and even Sony are far better for the money (or even for a lot less).
 
SphinxnihpS said:
Modern stero equipment is almost never repairable. About the only electric thing that can go wrong and be repaired for a reasonable price, is the power supply (converter). Anything else and you are talking about replacing circuit boards, most of which on modern equipment, are permanently attached to the chassis.

Someone who knows what they are doing, with access to the components may be able to repair one, but someone like this is probably not going to bother with an RCA.

And for the someone wishing for a Bose sound systme for Christmas, save your money. Bose is EASILY the most over-priced JUNK on the market. The stuff at radio shack contains better signal processing electronics, and you could make better speakers out of tin cans and string. Bose puts bad parts in nice boxes, and for the past 20 years have done nothing except copy the Bang and Olsfen look. Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, Onkyo, and even Sony are far better for the money (or even for a lot less).
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" No highs, no lows, must be Bose ". LOL:D :eek:
Bose speakers actually do not qualify as hi-fi equipment according to many because their frequency response is terrible. Hence, no highs, no lows joke.
Onkyo receivers are among the best dollar for dollar. Has ample power supply, heat sinks and are considered "discreet" amplifiers ( no IC's in the amplifier ).
Sony is the most overrated stereo equipment. Salespeople don't eveny buy them. Their DVD's, cameras and tv's are fine. But, their receivers are weak. Same with their cd players and vcr's.
My favorite mainstream speakers are JBL and Infinity.
Favorite tv is Panasonic.
RCA did not make receivers. I believe they were made by Hitachi for them.
Maybe it blew a fuse, Hal.
 
I have a onkyo 1,000 watt 6 chanel reciver and a 220 watt sub thing kicks ass but my budie has a realy good yamah and polk audio speakers that will waste almost any thing man it sounds good.RCA sucks balls.Get a good reciver like a onkyo,yamaha,harmen karden,carver,these four are good quality in my opinion sony makes ok system butt there power rating is way over what it realy is ratted.I am a big surround sound buff lol.
 
matthew staton said:
I have a onkyo 1,000 watt 6 chanel reciver and a 220 watt sub thing kicks ass but my budie has a realy good yamah and polk audio speakers that will waste almost any thing man it sounds good.RCA sucks balls.Get a good reciver like a onkyo,yamaha,harmen karden,carver,these four are good quality in my opinion sony makes ok system butt there power rating is way over what it realy is ratted.I am a big surround sound buff lol.
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I also have a Harman Kardon car amplifier.
Only rated at 30 watts per channel but has high current. It kicks azz.
The watt rating on amplifiers almost mean nothing.
Watts is voltage times current. High voltage with low amperage mean crap.
You can't start your car with two 9-volt batteries.:eek:
Sony, Fisher, and other low-end audio manufacturers know that but their specs look good on paper and people fall for it.
The best stereo equipment are still made here btw.
Vacuum tube amplifiers still sound the best imo but is impractical.
US-made speakers are almost as good as European-made speakers.
Wilson-Audio made speakers that cost 40 grand and up for years here.
 
Nothing beats the USA made brands. MacIntosh and Klipsch. Had my stuff for 40 years and still going strong. Still have not found anything to come close or that I would want to replace it with.

As stated Bose is not considered state of the art. It is low end noise that appeals to the masses that are only interested in distortion and false sound that knows nothing true sound, and harmonics.

Good luck on finding a trade.
 
I miss my old Nakamichi and Klipsch setup from college...that amp was only 35 watts but could not stay in the room with it. Really had some Ommph...and the speakers were the best I have ever owned.

Shorty
 
TheBook said:
Nothing beats the USA made brands. MacIntosh and Klipsch. Had my stuff for 40 years and still going strong. Still have not found anything to come close or that I would want to replace it with.

As stated Bose is not considered state of the art. It is low end noise that appeals to the masses that are only interested in distortion and false sound that knows nothing true sound, and harmonics.

Good luck on finding a trade.
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One exception: Bose Headphones, specifically the Triport and the higher end noise cancelling equivalents. The Triports are by far the best value for their price range by a few miles. I had an opportunity to put some Sonys, Sennheiser, Bose and other headphones through the paces on different pieces of equipment. The Sony headphones were so bad it was laughable. The Sennheisers were okay. The Triports were unreal.
 
I have an Onkyo reciever with polk audio center speaker and rear altec lansing and 2 small bose just for bass.i will compare this with any system out there.
 
bobroberts said:
I have an Onkyo reciever with polk audio center speaker and rear altec lansing and 2 small bose just for bass.i will compare this with any system out there.
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That sounds good. I'll trade even. :D
 
bobroberts said:
I have an Onkyo reciever with polk audio center speaker and rear altec lansing and 2 small bose just for bass.i will compare this with any system out there.
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Compare yes, but you're delusional if you think it'll stand up to even a lower-tier high-end system. And what the heck you think a small (even large) pair of Bose will do for the bottom end escapes me. It sounds like you're due for trip to a quality audio store to hear what you're missing.
 
Fat Ivory said:
Compare yes, but you're delusional if you think it'll stand up to even a lower-tier high-end system. And what the heck you think a small (even large) pair of Bose will do for the bottom end escapes me. It sounds like you're due for trip to a quality audio store to hear what you're missing.
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Ouch!
Those small Bose speakers just add midrange distortion. :eek:
You want bass, get some Velodyne powered subs.
Those sukkers can shake the whole neighborhood.
Klipsh, JBL, Infinity or Polk make MATCHED front. center and rear speakers.
You want to match them as much as possible.
Get a decibel meter and set each speaker at the same level FROM where you are going to sit.:cool:
 
Electronics buffs? Hobbyists?

> A close friend has a whole living room full of esoteric stuff,but he keeps selling it off because his old setup kicks it's ass. His system is an SAE preamp,Audio Control EQ-10 (the Ferris Bueller eq),and his power amp/surround processor is some tube powered Carver that has 6 pairs of 6L6's. His cd machine is a Philips 5CD changer that is SACD capable,along with every other format known to man,along with a Denon tube-powered reel to reel machine,TASCAM double-well cassette deck,old Pioneer 12" Laserdisc machine,the only fully operational Hi-Fi Beta machine left in existence,a Kenwood VHS player,a matched pair of Technics SL-1200 turntables,probably the same Sony 300 DVD changer Hal mentioned,and an Audio Control Epicenter-H,this is the home version of the unit a lot of people swear by for high-end car audio. His speakers are a matched quartet of Klipsch K-Horns,which have 5 different speakers in each cab,from a 3/4 inch super tweeter to a 15 inch sub. These weigh enough he has to bring a two-wheeler into the living room to move them. All this is wired with Monster Cable. Truly awe-inspiring,I watched Saving Private Ryan there when it first came out on DVD,and I literally ducked several times when hearing a bullet pass by my head powered by 300 watts of old school tube power. The way he explained it,tube power is roughly 4 times louder than the same amount of solid-state. In his case,60 watts of tube power per channel in a 5.1 setup like his is the same as 300 per channel solid-state,most movie theaters don't have that much. When I talked to him last night,he said he had just bought a Sony Grand Wega HDTV,to replace his 10 yr old Hitachi. Tommy D.
 
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