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  1. RichButler

    Do I need a monitor to setup Universal player?

    I think Doug is right, and it does apply to the 563 as well. I have a 563, and switching layers on hybrid SACDs (haven't tried DVD-A) pretty much requires a monitor. I imagine you could get a macro sequence to work, but it would take careful programming, as Doug mentions. This is...
  2. RichButler

    How to demo hi-rez music?

    Thanks for the advice, Lee. I'm busy the next couple nights, but I'll give that a try this weekend. As for my gear, I guess that is a good point. I certainly hope it is good enough to show a difference. I have an Onkyo 797 receiver and the Aperion Audio sub/sat system. I'm pretty happy...
  3. RichButler

    How to demo hi-rez music?

    I would like some suggestions on how to demo hi-rez differences to friends and family. I just purchased a Pioneer 563 player, and I will have many friends stopping by and asking if hi-rez music is really a noticeable difference. Demonstrating multichannel is easy. I have a copy of DSOTM and...
  4. RichButler

    New Onkyo 700

    Does it follow that Onkyo will soon announce a new 800 model to replace the 797? I'm considering the 797, but if an "800" will be announced soon, I can definitely wait for that. Rich
  5. RichButler

    192 kHz vs. 96 kHz receiver DACs

    Could someone explain to me the advantages of having 192 kHz DACs over 96 kHz DACs in my HT receiver? For example, I'm interested in the Onkyo 797 and the Denon 3802 receivers. The Onkyo has 192 kHz DACs, the Denon 96 kHz DACs. Is there any advantage to the Onkyo in this case? It seems to me...
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