So he split the thread when the thread split?
Oh, and: WHEN THE HELL DID CYNIC PUT OUT A NEW ALBUM? MUST HAVE IMMEDIATELY...
(wanders off...returns...fixes caps lock...wanders off again...)
You need to try yet another source. Also, at this point, I would say, check your cables. Swap them at the amp inputs, so you know it's neither your source nor your cables.
Also, make sure you have the cables plugged in correctly at the DVD player.