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If you are using compnent for the video, use optical for the sound. You will have almost as perfect as HDMI, with less interface problems. Good luck.

I've got an email in to Onkyo tech support. They haven't answered yet.

I just bought the Onkyo 706 from One Call for $536 and I love it. It was easy to set up and the speaker calibration worked great. The distance measurements were right on. I run my HD DVD and DirecTV HD signals via HDMI 1.3 and I had zero problems setting it up. THEN, I kept noticing a momentary...

I appreciate all the inputs. I figured there might be one or two standouts blu-ray discs that could show off the latest technologies. I've just upgraded my whole system and would like to have a few kick butt movies to show off my new Onkyo 706 and Samsung LN52A850 LCD. I wonder what Ron Epstein...

If you had to pick one blu-ray disc or HD DVD that gave the best combination of great video AND the best audio, which one would you choose?

I own a new Samsung LN52A850 with a new Onkyo 706 receiver and Toshiba HD DVD Player(Sorry, I picked wrong). I connect via 1.3 HDMI and component as a backup. I have a matched set of Infinity 5.1 speakers anchored with the Infinity Alpha 50's. I may add the 2 side speakers soon for 7.1. I want...

I own a new Samsung LN52A850 with a new Onkyo 706 receiver and Toshiba HD DVD Player(Sorry, I picked wrong). I connect via 1.3 HDMI and component as a backup. I have a matched set of Infinity 5.1 speakers anchored with the Infinity Alpha 50's. I may add the 2 side speakers soon for 7.1. I want...

I own a new Samsung LN52A850 with a new Onkyo 706 receiver and Toshiba HD DVD Player(Sorry, I picked wrong). I connect via 1.3 HDMI and component as a backup. I have a matched set of Infinity 5.1 speakers anchored with the Infinity Alpha 50's. I may add the 2 side speakers soon for 7.1. I want...

As far as I can tell the main improvement to the Onkyo 06 series is the conversion from all sources to HDMI 1080p. I think I am probably going to buy the 706. I found it on sale for $529 which is a huge savings over $899 msrp. I'll let you know how it all turns out.

Sorry, but what is POS? I am either buying a 52" 1080p Samsung 750 or the Sony XBR6.

On another thread we settled on Onkyo as the best receiver, with the 606 as a very nice unit. Then I looked at the 705 and then the 805. Now, I've waffled again! I just realized the Onkyo 806 does upconversion to 1080p from all sources, not just HDMI. I love the audio but the videophile in me...

I've waffled again! Now I realize the Onkyo 806 does upconversion to 1080p from all sources, not just HDMI. I love the audio but the videophile in me tends to rule. I really dig the truly dynamic picture that leaps off the screen. Do you think the 806 is worth the extra money.

Thanks everyone. In my case I don't have a turntable anymore so that doesn't matter. From the posts I presume we are down to the Onkyo 606 or 706 and the Yamaha 663. The 606 and 663 appear to be out there for from $350 to $375 and the 706 is about $200 more. It doesn't appear the 706 is worth...

I'm driving Infinity Alphas with a matched Infinity center speaker and subwoofer. The main room is about 15 ft wide by 20ft long. I mainly use Directv DVR and watch only HD, I am getting the Sony Blu-Ray player, and will use the Wii. I only think I have 2 HDMI right now but could grow...

I am struggling over which receiver to get to replace my old Harmon-Kardin av receiver. I am getting a new HD TV(either the Sony 52XBR6 or the Samsung 750) and would like to upgrade to a HDMI capable receiver to upgrade the system. I currently have 5:1 and do not plan to go to the 7:1 but I...

I need to replace my Sony 53HS10 HDTV. Sony has always set the standard except on price. Which set do you think is the best 1080p capable HDTV /

Consider yourself lucky the 650 is far better than your old set, It is awesome.

I own the Sony KP-53HS10 RPTV. I am converting from Directv DBS to HD DirecTV. I also have a Progressive Scan DVD that I now have connected via RGB to Video 5. As the book states, my HD TV must connect thru Video 5, so I have to move my DVD to another Video port. How do I connect so I can still...

I have a 5 year old Sony 53HS10 HD Ready RPTv. It has 2 component inputs and 4 S-video, but only 1 Component input is for digital (480p or HD). Is there a switch so I could still get good progressive scan DVD and also get HD Tivo added with my DirecTV? It looks like I would have to either...

I am interested in HD receivers, HD DVR, and HD DirecTV. Thnaks a bunch!

I am thinking about getting a higher end DVD player. I was looking at the Samsung DVD-HD931 DVD Player but I only have an HD Ready Sony 53inch RPTV. Can I still getthe 720P or 1080i quality picture through tv set? Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks for a great forum!

Don: I too want a better DVD player. DO you recommend Denon and if so which model is best for under $500. Why? Thanks.

I have had directv for 5 years and have momentarily lost the signal but it is very rare. We took a direct hit from Hurricane Isabel, last year and never lost the signal except for one 10 minute period during the 8 hours of high wionds and torrential downpour. We used to lose cable a lot more...

I have had directv for 5 years and have momentarily lost the signal but it is very rare. We took a direct hit from Hurricane Isabel, last year and never lost the signal except for one 10 minute period during the 8 hours of high wionds and torrential downpour. We used to lose cable a lot more...

Thnaks everyone. I went out today to shop for my new DVD player and took along the list from here. the only one I found was the Pioneer 563 so I bought it. Sofar so good. I am not blown away by the picture but it looks pretty good. The multi format audio is excellent. Did I do wrong?

Sony DVD Player Freezes and then Skips channels very badly. I have tried cleaning the lens and nothing works. Sony wants a bundle to repair and I'm looking to buy a new one if I cannot get it to work. Any suggestions on what I can do to fix it or should I dump it? Thanks. /s/ Floyd

My Sony player is skipping badly and I am going to buy a new Progressive Scan player but need to stay in the $400 or below range. What is the best one for the money with good features? Thanks

My Sony player is skipping badly and I am going to buy a new Progressive Scan player. What is the best one for the money with good features?

Does anyone have a read on the Infinity Alpha 50? I know they are a folow-on to the RS and Interlude, but they seem to have an excellent sound and much better quality. Any opinions out there? /s/ Floyd

I have had my NS700P Progressive Scan DVD for a year and it has worked wonderfully until a couple of weeks ago. Now, sometimes when it is changing tracks it freezes and then skips to a different track, usually an older one. This is very annoying when you are watching a movie. Is there a fix for...