Tips and Tricks

This is a collection of tips and tricks we've discovered. Some are pretty straight forward, some are somewhat obscure. If you are looking for a 'how to' or playing with a quirky product and need some help, here would be a good place to start.

Check out our glossary to help you out along the way.

• 4K Streaming vs Blu-Ray - Which Is Best? 1 Jan 20234K Streaming vs Blu-Ray - Which Is Best? 1 Jan 20234K Streaming vs Blu-Ray - Which Is Best?The age of 4K is here, but does the convenience of streaming outweigh the quality of 4K Blu-ray? Read More
• Update your YAMAHA amplifier for 4K/120 + 8K/60 4 May 2022Update your YAMAHA amplifier for 4K/120 + 8K/60 4 May 2022Update your amplifier for 4K/120 + 8K/60Update your amplifier for 4K/120 + 8K/60 for the new Yamaha Aventage seriesRead More
• Understanding International Voltage 1 Feb 2022Understanding International Voltage 1 Feb 2022Understanding International VoltageWhen purchasing a product, it is important to ensure the voltage and frequency are compatible with that of the country in which you will use the product.Read More
• Understanding International Plug Types 1 Jan 2022Understanding International Plug Types 1 Jan 2022Understanding International Plug TypesEver wondered why there are multiple power packs with different plugs when you unbox a new electronic?Read More
• Chromecast with EPSON TW9400 Tip 23 Dec 2021Chromecast with EPSON TW9400 Tip 23 Dec 2021Solution for an interesting quirk with Chromecast and Epson projectors.Read More
• Epson's New Throw Distance Simulator 2 Feb 2021Epson's New Throw Distance Simulator 2 Feb 2021Epson's New Throw Distance SimulatorUse Epson's throw distance simulator to discover what projector is most appropriate for your environmentRead More
• Comparing Yamaha's RX-A2A and RX-V6A Receivers 25 Jan 2021Comparing Yamaha's RX-A2A and RX-V6A Receivers 25 Jan 2021Comparing Yamaha's RX-A2A and RX-V6A ReceiversThe recent release of the RX-V6A and RX-A2A receivers from Yamaha have had people asking - what's the difference? Well we've got all the info for you!Read More
• Yamaha's newest RX-A8A Lands In Store 25 Jan 2021Yamaha's newest RX-A8A Lands In Store 25 Jan 2021Yamaha's newest RX-A8A arrivesThe most innovated Yamaha amplifier yet. Are you ready for the RX-A8A Integrated Amp?Read More
• Gen 1 Bluesound Products - Are They Compatible With New Versions? 30 Oct 2020Gen 1 Bluesound Products - Are They Compatible With New Versions? 30 Oct 2020Gen 1 Bluesound Products - Are They Compatible With New Versions?Do you have a Gen 1 Vault and are wondering whether the new Bluesound products are compatible? Click here for more informationRead More
• Tidal Connect - One Touch Casting Of Hi-Res 28 Oct 2020Tidal Connect - One Touch Casting Of Hi-Res 28 Oct 2020Tidal Connect - One Touch Casting Of Hi-ResTidal has taken a leaf our of Spotify's book and launched a 'casting feature' that allows subscribers to control music streaming on compatible products directly within the Tidal appRead More
• Bluetooth Pairing Tip 11 Sep 2020Bluetooth Pairing Tip 11 Sep 2020Bluetooth Pairing TipWe sell a number of Bluetooth enabled devices, from radios to receivers, the list goes on. So here's our tip on how to correctly pair to any Bluetooth device.Read More
• Roon's New Software Release 16 Aug 2020Roon's New Software Release 16 Aug 2020Roon's New Software ReleaseThe latest update of Roon is now live with performance improvements, bug fixes, and their news Sleeper Timer featureRead More
• Make Your NAD T 758 Non Wireless 11 Aug 2020Make Your NAD T 758 Non Wireless 11 Aug 2020Make Your NAD 758 Non WirelessThe T758 features built-in BluOS wireless streaming technology, and now there's a solution if you're after a non wireless option!Read More
• All You Need To Know About HDMI 2.1 28 Jul 2020All You Need To Know About HDMI 2.1 28 Jul 2020All You Need To Know About HDMI 2.1At the end of last year the HDMI Forum released the HDMI 2.1 specification, the latest update to the ubiquitous connectivity standardRead More
• Yamaha's Latest Firmware Update 27 Jul 2020Yamaha's Latest Firmware Update 27 Jul 2020Yamaha's Latest Firmware UpdateYamaha's new streaming services and voice control enhancements are part of the latest MusicCast products through free firmware updatesRead More
• Sky Sport Now App Added to Sony 4K Android Models 15 Jul 2020Sky Sport Now App Added to Sony 4K Android Models 15 Jul 2020Sky Sport Now App Added to Sony 4K Android ModelsSky NZ's Sky Sports Now app has been added to the Google Play store on the Sony Android platformRead More
• ELAC Discovery Music Server 6 Jul 2020ELAC Discovery Music Server 6 Jul 2020ELAC Discovery Music ServerThe upgrade of Roon Essentials include improvements to the Discovery Music Server via its most recent update.Read More
• Updates to the GoFigure Configuration App 18 Mar 2020Updates to the GoFigure Configuration App 18 Mar 2020Updates to the GoFigure Configuration AppA new version of GoFigure is now available for both Android and iOS devices which enables you to use Chord's new 2go streaming device.Read More
• Yamaha Do a Whole Lot of Helpful and Easy to Use Apps - Free 17 Mar 2020Yamaha Do a Whole Lot of Helpful and Easy to Use Apps - Free 17 Mar 2020Yamaha Do a Whole Lot of Helpful and Easy to Use Apps - FreeYamaha has an extensive range of apps to help you control and make the most of your devices.Read More
• How To Remove A Variety Of Banana Plugs From Amps 5 Feb 2020How To Remove A Variety Of Banana Plugs From Amps 5 Feb 2020How To Remove A Variety Of Banana Plugs From AmpsWe now have a video on our Youtube channel specifically for removing a variety of banana plugs from amplifiersRead More