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My Samsung HLT-6187s died a few months ago. I had already replaced the red LED, and on a separate occasion, the DLP chip. Power supply finally killed it, no parts to be found. Still have a Mitsu 60" unit, which is now our main display. But it started with a dreaded stuck mirror...

I recommend looking around for a used Yamaha or Denon receiver from one or two steps below their high-end several years ago. For $100-200 you'll get fantastic quality sound and just be missing some of the latest bells & whistles like component/hdmi switching (you say you don't need video...

They are gone - I donated them to habitat for humanity.

This is still available.

This is the low-profile PCI Sound Blaster X-fi sound card with optical digital out (mini-toslink) in the retail box with the retail software pack-ins. It still has factory warranty as I just purchased it in Jan. Need to sell this because I got a new computer from Dell and it doesn't have any PCI...

Does the -995 have a 5.1 analog input? I've got one of those in a closet somewhere. I didn't remember it having this feature.

Bleh. Did not like the way that went down. Derned rain. The young Andretti made a bad mistake and paid for it big. Looked good in HD, though!

It's not that I'm not willing to ship, but I wouldn't know how (and it would probably cost a fortune). These are all from a 12' piece that I purchased and cut down myself.

I have several feet of 24" diameter sonotube that I am not going to use (I decided to go with a box instead). Here are the lengths I've got and the price I'm asking for each length: 23" - $10 49" - $25 72" - $35 Pickup only.

Wad, you have a PM from me. :)

It's a tough call. With the new price point on the Ref50, I decided to go with it rather than wait for the 965 (but I don't have it yet since I'm waiting on a firmware update - see below). On paper, the Ref50 has more features that I think will be useful to me (THX Ultra2 room gain...

Check out the Marantz AV9000. It doesn't have DPLII but has just about everything else you need in a modern 5.1 prepro (including component video switching and THX Ultra certification if that means anything to you). These go for around $800 on ebay.

Marantz MM-9000 (150x5) Harman/Kardon PA-5800 (85x5)

I have a medium-sized room (15x18x10) and started my 5.1 setup with an 85wpc Yamaha receiver (RXV-995). I was reasonably happy with that - it sounded good, although maybe it didn't have quite as much oomph as my previous Pro-Logic-only Yamaha reciever (which was also 85wpc). Knowing that I...

I've owned both the 600 series and now the CDM NT series - these speakers bring out a lot of detail in a soundtrack or song. That is what I love about B&W speakers. I initially had them paired with Yamaha. I love my Yamaha equipment but over time I came to understand why Yamaha recievers are...

It's Unicom: http://www.unicomlink.com/products/w...faceplates.asp

True, but the nice thing is they allow you to snap in RJ45 jacks alongside your A/V connections if you need that. This is why I was asking the question. We have an electrical supply house here in Nashville that sells a line similar to the Leviton QuickPort stuff, but at about half the price...

Justin, Did you use their wallplate insert system or did you use this connector in a different insert? It looks like this might be compatible with other wallplate systems on the market (like the Leviton and other brands that have interchangeable snap-in modules). Thanks, Jarrod

Aha! Part number 091-1200 at partsexpress.com looks like it will do what I need: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...umber=091-1200 This part is one of the inserts available for use with their home theater wallplate system. I think I will give it a shot!

We're currently remodeling and upgrading our home theater. Before we put fresh paint on the walls, I want to put in a new box and pull some coax and speaker cable from this area to various locations on second floor. I am looking for a wall plate solution that takes F-connectors on the wall...

The DACs in most sound cards are crap. If you have an SBLive or better, you might get acceptable sound from this setup, but otherwise I would start saving for a better sound card and separate preamp or receiver. Namely, you want something with digital (spdif) output on the sound card and a...

First off you need to get some terminology straight. I infer from the context (your VCR hookup) that you don't really mean component video, you mean *composite* video. Composite is a single RCA cable that carries all the video information. A component connection consists of three RCA cables...

Thanks for the heads-up on the new Rotel piece. It's been awhile since I visted Club Rotel so this was news to me ;) Problem is we don't have a Rotel dealer here in Nashville. The closest dealer is about an hour away. I'll have to make the trip after the announcements are made this week...

Oops, sorry Jamie - I used to have a CC300 and could have sworn it was setup for biwire/amping. Guess it's been too long :-) You could look into used monoblocks. The Marantz monoblocks used to get good reviews... Actually I tend to agree with Andrew about going for the 5ch anyway. Having a...

#2 is not really a great option since your amps you are biamping with would not be matched sonically. It might be fun to try but personally it would not give me warm fuzzies. You didn't mention another option which is the one I would (and do currently) choose: Drive your mains from the...

I'm looking at a new pre/pro (or receiver to use as pre/pro + zone 2 and/or surround L/R amp). Budget is definitely under $3000 but the wife is much more comfortable under $1000 (actually the Yamaha 1400/2400 receivers do look like they would make a pretty capable pre/pro at around $800-$1000)...

I have a H/K PA5800 and Marantz MM9000. They are both good amps, but the MM9000 beats the H/K hands down (it costs more, too but is well worth the $$ IMO). I haven't heard the others. HTH

Bill, I have an ad in here for a Yamaha RX-V995. This is approx the same vintage (and MSRP) as the Denon 3300, and IMO sounds just as good if not better than it. I listened to both in the store and preferred the Yammy. Look back a few days and you'll see it. Make me an offer if you're...

Thanks for the info, Ron. Any tips on how you stripped the metal clean before painting? I'm looking at sandblasting them, but this could get very messy so I'm interested in alternative methods. Thanks again

BUMP This is a great-sounding receiver in mint condition!