Recent content by Eben H.

The 343 is essentially the same as the 333; I have both. For the money I think they're good, basic DVD players. Nothing fancy (no zoom modes, they can't output progressive) but I've never had a problem playing anything in either of them. They do a good job of downconverting anamorphic DVDs. The...

I plan to hit the after-Christmas sales this year and upgrade from my Pioneer DV-333. I currently have a 4:3 standard 50" rptv that I plan to keep until it breaks (it's barely 4 years old). I do expect to get an HDTV eventually. Is it worth my while to get a progressive player in anticipation of...

I plan to hit the after-Christmas sales this year and upgrade from my Pioneer DV-333. I currently have a 4:3 standard 50" rptv that I plan to keep until it breaks (it's barely 4 years old). I do expect to get an HDTV eventually. Is it worth my while to get a progressive player in anticipation of...

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Scott, where did you get that $649 quote? (Audio Buys?) I have had my eye on the Onkyo 696, but after comparing it with the Denon 2802 I'm leaning toward the Denon, mostly because it has a digital out (only optical, though) for a CD recorder (the Onkyo doesn't have a digital out). BTW, I...