My 950 LCD screen won't come on and my 775 left front channel has no output. The OSD works so I was able to continue with the configuration minus one amplifier channel. I hooked up the left front output of the 950 to the center channel of the amp just so I can at least sample the sound of the 950/775. I have a 100 disc CD player by Pioneer that I always play in random mode. It's like listening to a radio station without all the talking and commercial . It's quite good actually. Anyway, I played the CD and start listening to the music. I can only set the volume at -30dB max because of the wife .

From Pioneer Receiver VSX 905S to 950/775 combo, I was expecting to hear a huge improvement in sound quality. But to my disappointment, I couldn't tell or hear if there was any difference. Is it my speakers? RT-55(main), CS-245(center), FX300 (sur) and Paradigm PDR-10 (sub). Do I have to listen at high volume to tell the difference in sound?

Due to the problems with the units, my listening test is more like a hasty one. Steve, promised me AGAIN, that he will be shipping a replacement units via DHL. Should be arriving tomorrow, well, that's according to Steve.

I am so dying here. Need experts help please.... Thanks!!