The backup plan

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Hey fellas

Unfortunately my Denon went on a minor fritz and is having some HDMI issues so I had to take it in to an authorized service center. I was a bit bummed by this, but not as bummed as I was when after I had filled out all the paperwork and turned it over, the guy told me they had a 4 week backlog (not just AVR's but TV's, players, etc.). .

Well I made it about a week before I started going completely crazy. I went to Vegas for a weekend and that helped until the room they gave me was #4310 (the model # of my AVR, no I am not joking lol). So I began browsing to the local classifieds and found a backup for a good price.

I am now a owner of a Pioneer Elite VSX-45tx. No HDMI, but I didn't want to go out and spend a ton on something I only plan to use for a month or so. Got it setup yesterday, sound via optical so no HD sound formats, but at least I am back in business . I plan to sell it to a good home after mine is back.

My wife thinks me a crazy person and even uttered the dreaded "you would have been fine without for a month" . Am I crazy? Has anyone else ever done something similar? Anyone have backups? Lol, just hoping I am not alone, and sharing my experience .