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Being in I.T., I believe that digital data is just 1's and 0's. So, I believe that it doesn't matter if I use a cheap DVD player or an expensive CD player to play CDs as long as I use the digital out on the player to my receiver. In both cases, the receiver's DAC is used. BUT... last week, I...

I just found out that Pioneer is coming out with a new Universal player. At least my wait won't be too long now.... At HomeCinemaChoice.com it says... In Home Entertainment Show 2002: In the Grand Ballroom and Room 213, Pioneer will demonstrate many new and exciting products, including the...

Hi, how can I program my remote to have a button for "Source Direct"? It's weird that the SR7200 remote doesn't have a button for it so I have to turn on my TV, and turn on Source Direct mode from the On-Screen Display (OSD). I don't want to waste money in buying a new remote. And I don't...

I'm currently using Acoustic Research 12-gauge copper wire, bi-wired for my B&W DM601 S3 speakers. I'm using a Marantz SR7200 Receiver which is on the "warm" and musical side. Does anyone have experience on upgrading their wire to more popular brands like Van del Hul, IXOS, etc. and noticed a...

I'm currently using Acoustic Research 12-gauge copper wire, bi-wired for my B&W DM601 S3 speakers. I'm using a Marantz SR7200 Receiver which is on the "warm" and musical side. Does anyone have experience on upgrading their wire to more popular brands like Van del Hul, IXOS, etc. and noticed a...

Can anyone give a helpful comparison between these 2 speakers? Is the Audience 42 a big difference? Is it worth it to spend the money to upgrade? Pros and cons? I just want to get some opinions first before I even consider auditioning. Thank you very much. :-)

My Pioneer DVD 535 player says 96khz/24-bit in front. From the setup menu, I told it to output 96khz as 96khz (other option is PCM). It's connected digitally to my Marantz SR7200 which says in the manual that it is 192khz/24-bit. Correct me if I'm wrong. I need 96/24 or 192/24 material to...

I have a Marantz SR7200 receiver, B&W DM601 S3 fronts, LCR60 S3 center, and ASW 300 subwoofer. They're all in a small living room. My sub is connected via the Sub out of the receiver only, am NOT using the sub's crossover. I am totally happy when watching DVDs, especially concerts in DTS...

Can someone help me? Something is bothering me right now. Using my Avia disc, with the sound test for Low Frequency (200 to 20 Hz) Sweep, I seem to get a roller coaster ride with my Radio Shack SPL meter. I set it at C-weighting, Slow, and try to set the volume to produce around 70db. I...

Hi, To any Marantz SRx200 owner or user, what speakers do you have and what are your observations on it. What kind of speaker would you think suit the Marantz sound best? I have Wharfedale Diamonds and I want to upgrade later on to maybe B&W or Dynaudio or anything better so I could give...

I'm selling my old Pioneer 510S AV Receiver to a friend. He's asking me what speakers we should get for him. He's not willing to spend much since he's not really into this hobby. Right now, he just uses the TV speakers to watch DVD movies. :) "Not so much" would be less around US$100 to 200...

I'm thinking of buying a Denon AVR-1802 this week but I read somewhere (can't remember where) that the 1803 will be coming out in a month or so. Does anyone know if this is true? Or around when? I made a google search for "Denon AVR-1803" and it led to a german site showing details on it...

I just purchased my first home theater setup and I wasn't willing to spend too much on it yet. I got Wharfedale Diamond 8.3's for the front, 8.1's for the surround, a Diamond 8 Center, with a Pioneer VSX-D510G all for only US$700. I added a B&W ASW300 sub for $300. The thing is... I'm so...

I have a Sony KV-XA29N90 Wega. It's an Asian model so I'm not sure if this is sold in the US. I just bought an AVIA disc but when I was calibrating HUE and COLOR, it does not allow it. The option is grayed out. But when watching TV (cable), it works. Why? The manual doesn't say anything...