Hum & static from amp

I have an NAD 7150 integrated amp (circa 1983) feeding Boston Acoustics A150 speakers (same age). The amp has a phono output, but there is no phono connected. When the "listen" knob on the amp is turned to phono, I get a loud hum from the left speaker. Any idea what might be causing it?

Also, I get a bit of static-like noise when turning the volume knob (from both speakers). Again, any idea as to cause?

Thanks for your help.

Cable TV question

Here is a newbie question for you. I'm looking at purchasing a Denon avr-2807 as part of a new home theater. I am also planning on purchasing an Epson 1080 projector and connecting them via HDMI. I would like to be able to watch cable TV in this set up. Do I just connect the coaxial cable to one of the coax inputs on the avr 2807? And, will this receiver convert the cable signal to 480p?

Thanks

Very new to the game, need some help with speaker selection

Hello everyone, my name is Matt and i am 16 years old. I have just recently became interested in the world of Stereos. I started out with a all-in-one Fischer turntable/receiver, and I would listen to old records. Soon enough I became interested with high-end audio equipment and slowly but surly wish to build my system.

Temporary Ban on DUP

Forums

This morning, John Atkinson and I decided to place a temporary ban on DUP. We feel that we've exhausted our options for moderating DUP's offensive behavior, and, despite our best efforts, DUP continues to be a negative presence and influence here.

We would like this negativity to stop. Our goal in banning DUP is to limit the number of off-topic and inappropriate posts, and to increase positivity and goodwill overall.

I regret that in order to achieve these goals we feel the need to ban one of our members. However, I also feel relieved and hopeful.

Good News—Maybe

Good News—Maybe

Zbigniew Herbert’s <I>Collected Poems, 1956-1998</I> is good news for those of us who have long admired his poetry. Or so I thought, until I read David Orr's <I>NYT</I> article about the Alissa Valles translations used in the new book.

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