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I'll try and answer your questions the best I can. I'm still in the early stages of moving to HD. I started with a PS3 a few weeks ago along with an HDMI receiver and have recently added an HD-DVD player (Toshiba HD-A2). I'm enjoying it very much, but am still learning too. 1. HDMI 1.3 is...

I found this website somewhere where you can check your order status. I mailed mine just over a week ago, but it's not in their system yet. https://portal.archway.com/run/Lookup?key=BVISTA

You pick 3 discs from a list at Amazon and you mail in your receipt and UPC for 5 more from http://www.bluraysavings.com/

Hi Nick, I understand your confusion as I was where you are now a few weeks back. It took me a while to grasp all the nuances of HD coming from a longtime SD background. I think you have most everything you need to know covered in your post here and for the most part you are correct with...

Your choices are basically get the A1 or XA1 as refurbs or used (probably about $150/$250 respectively), XA2 on closeout (hard to find, still going to run between $400-$500) or wait for the A35 ($450-$500). As you don't mention your display I'll go with the assumption you don't have a 1080p...

I was getting nervous there from your earlier post. I just put mine in the mail a hour ago using the POS Bar Code. Glad that was the right one :). I also sent in a copy of the packing slip along with a printout of the order from Sonystyle. I ended up going with Chicken Little, Corpse Bride...

I got in on the Amazon deal too and will be neutral soon. I just started getting into high def DVD a few weeks ago when I got the PS3 using the Sonystyle card deal. Most everything I had read said Blu-ray would probably be the eventual winner so I figured that was the way to go. Then the...

I've got the 661 setup and I'm happy with it so far. I'll be watching The Guardian on blu-ray tonight so I'll finally get to experience a lossless PCM track. In the end the 661 is just a stopgap measure anyway. In a couple years when I finally ditch my component input only 65" RPTV for a...

Thanks for the reply Mylan. Unfortunately I called Best Buy first thing this morning and it turns out they only had the display model left with no remote or anything. They also checked some others stores and they were all out. Looks like I'm sticking with the 661.

Hi All, I went to Best Buy tonight and picked up the Yamaha RX-V661 for $499. While there I noticed they had the HTR-6090 on clearance for the same price. I hadn't done any research on the 6090 so I stuck with the 661. I was wondering if I should go back and swap for the 6090. The two...

Any USB Keyboard and mouse should work and they do plug into the controller jacks which are just USB ports. You could also use wireless keyboards and mice by plugging the receiver into the controller port. You can use Bluetooth keyboards and mice without having to plug in anything (but they...

Do you have any kind of router currently? Or is your DSL modem just plugged directly into your PC? Either way you need a wireless router and a 'G' would be preferable as it's much faster than 'B'. I use the Netgear WGR614NA. It works great with my PS3, Wii, and DS. You can usually find it...

Dang, I'm planning on getting one of the new ones, but would have grabbed yours at that price.

No problem. I figured they'd be helpful to those trying to decide what discs to get. Other than Chicken Little and Corpse Bride, I'm still not sure. I got my PS3 today (was estimated by FedEx as tomrrow, so that was a nice surprise). Only had time to hook it up and get the firmware updated...

I'm going to do a mini-hijack also as I am considering this receiver. I just ordered a PS3 and want to get an around $400 HDMI receiver to use with it. Everything I have read about this receiver has been very positive. The only catch I can find is that it doesn't matrix 5.1 into 7.1. That's not...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aaron Silverman I heard that Chicken Little and Stealth were pretty bad. Underworld Evolution was only OK, but some people liked it (you can read my full review of the DVD in the DVD Reviews Archive folder). I'm actually a pretty big fan of both Resident Evil...

I haven't seen either of those movies, but from reviews if I had to pick one I'd probably go with the Guardian as that interests me more. I've been reading reviews of the give away discs and think I'll go with the following: Chicken Little Corpse Bride Stealth (or maybe Resident Evil 2) The...

Awesome. I can't wait to get mine. It shipped yesterday, the same day I ordered it. According to Fedex I should get it Wednesday. I picked up the component cables yesterday as my TV is older and doesn't have HDMI. Need to put a couple Blue Ray discs in my Netflix queue too so I get them by...

Yes, but today is the last day for the free shipping.

Actually it's not towards future purchases. They just credit your card $150. So as long as you don't pay it below $150 before the credit (which takes 8-12 weeks) it comes right off the price of the PS3. Plus it's 0% interest for 12 months (and maybe no payments too), so you don't have to...

Thanks for the responses Romier and Eric. Right now I have a 65" Mits rear projection TV I got back in 2001. Hopefully by 2010 I'll have upgraded so when component output starts being restricted I should be all set. I'm planning on pulling the trigger on the PS3 today. Sony has a great deal...

With the recent price drop of the PS3, I've been thinking of picking one up. The main purpose would be for games, but since it appears to be a fine Blue Ray player I figure I could finally give High Def a spin. I really haven't been following High Def DVD much, but one thing I was under the...

Andrew, 1: I beleive the boxes are the same everywhere. Here in Maine we have the 8000, 8000HD and 8300HD. The main difference between the two HD boxes is the 8300HD has an HDMI connection. 2: You can export via composite outputs (they are labeled VCR Archive, but it can be any recording...

I have a Yamaha DSP-A1 and today after using it for a while it powered off. I went to power it back on and after a couple of seconds it would power itself off again. I unhooked each speaker and checked each time with the same result. I've got everything removed from the receiver, but it keeps...

Is it the Original release or Game of the Year edition?

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Thanks for the replies. I will try auditioning a 1400 or 2400 in my theather and see how it stacks up against the DSP-A1. Wayne, I've considered the hookup to an old DPL receiver as you suggested. If the 1400/2400 doesn't fly, I may give that a shot.

Hi All, Although I hate to do it, I am looking to replace my DSP-A1. I love my DSP-A1, but really want to move up to a DPLIIx 7.1 receiver. I would like to hear from other previous DSP-A1 owners who have moved in this direction. The catch is I can't go higher than $1000 and I'd rather stay...

Thanks Jeff, found what I was looking for there.