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    Directv Sat problem from hell

    Sounds like your dish has moved.
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    B&W and Spade connectors

    >>I'd highly recommend swapping the cheezy jumpers out with a short piece of the same wire you are using for the speakers. Ha, I thought I was the only nut that did that. Mark, for the theoritical best connection (least impedence mismatch), just strip the wire about two inches and it can...
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    What would happen if...? A Sony HD-100 question.

    The three RF inputs are for. Sat OTA standard NTSC OTA Digital TV I don't think it can be used as a cable box. You can use it for OTA broadcasts without activating the DirecTV. The internal scaler for SD isn't to my liking, but it does nicely on native 1080i broadcasts.
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    Denon AVR-3803 UpConversion Problems?

    This is a very old issue that plaggued the first few hundred units. I know cuz that's what I have. Could also be a ground loop problem with your cable box though (very common since the cable should be connected to the foundation ground). I suggest you try disconnecting the cable box, hook up a...
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    Sony SATHD 300 a review

    Paid 1K for the HD100 myself. I'm as sucker just once... The new Toshiba looks interesting.
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    Networkable HT MP3 player component?

    Go Video, KISS Technology, more to come soon.
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    Denon 3803 Volume

    You're right the 3803 doesn't output 110x7. It's spec'd for 110x2. YRMV.
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    Did I make the wrong choice? (HK vs. Denon)

    My lisening area is 18x15x12 full drywall, not ideal. I'm using B&W DM604S3 as mains, 602S2 rears, 600S2 center I like to run 5 channels full range (multi-channel music), but I don't think the 3803 is up to the task. It's too bright at moderate-high volume and gives me a headache on music. It...
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    Did I make the wrong choice? (HK vs. Denon)

    Monday I had the same experience at CC. I guess that's their new low-pressure sales technique. Also, the one I went to had only low end stuff. They did have a HK430 on sale which looked sweet. Actually current Inet pricing on the US 7200 is slightly
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    Hum and muting it

    do you have a sub connected ? if so try disconnecting from the rxvr.
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    Denon 3803 Question

    I believe that switching is the auto sense circuitry for the audio video input. Go into the menu and setup each type of input for a fixed mode (Composite, SVid,Component). I'd do the same thing for audio functions. -RJ
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    Monster Power HTS-5100 Brand New: Sealed

    I'll take it. Where are you located? -RJ.
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    VGA card that truely does digital DVI

    I use the 9500Pro to my 503CMX via the DVI-D. Awesome picture. There is no interlaced option, it's all progressive these days.
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    B&W DM602s3 or LCR600s3 for mains?

    Funny, I inverted my 602's as well. I was running them at all four corners and 600S2 up front. Now I'm running: 604S3 R/L 600S2 Center 602S2 rear. The 602 is a great speaker regardless of price. It goes lower than the 600. So I prefer it's sound over the 600. But the 600 has more clarity...
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    Your experiences with 3803 as a pre/pro and with what amps?

    I'm in the same boat, but my HTPC project has me financially incapable of upgrading. Leaning towards Rotel 5 channel or Anthem MCA series 2 channel; some day. Please report your findings. -RJ.
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    Philips' DVDR 985 is an absolute wonder machine that continues to surprise! :-)

    I missed the End-of-the-year deal on this and am waiting for prices to drop again. Another cool feature I'm told is that it can be used as an external de-interlacer/line doubler. I think that may be one reason why your cable looks so much better. Does your TV have the ability to display what...
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    How To Transport Used RPTV

    Rental truck with a lift. Otherwise rental truck with a ramp.
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    Rotel 1095 with Klipsch...

    Yogi: Are you still running the 3802 as pre/pro or did you upgrade ? which B&K do you use and how does it sound vs. the internal amps ? I've got the upgrade bug wanting to warm up my 3803/B&W600 setup.
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    Whats the best thing to feed my new plasma? (Direct TV, Dish Network, or Cable)?

    Andrew, I've been a direcTV subscriber for 3 years. The quality varies greatly with the channel selected. Some are awesome and some are just OK. I tried to switch to cable a few months ago and that lasted less than one week. Quality doesn't compare. Direct TV only has a couple of hi-def...
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    So Cal Toshiba HD RPTV 65H80

    OK, superbowl special: $1500.00. Just posted to the local paper (recycler).
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    So Cal Toshiba HD RPTV 65H80

    So-Cal availability: Toshiba 65H80 HD RPTV. Excellent condition. Used with contrast & sharpness turned way low (no burn in). Two wide band component inputs. Never had a problem. $ 1700.00.
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    Searching for a 65 Inch Wide Screen

    Of those three, I'd do the Hitachi. I went with Toshiba 65inch and have been using it for 2 years flawlessly. -RJ.
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    3803 and video upconversion question with toshiba HDTV

    My 3803 doesn't put any noise into the video stream.
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    HiPix DTV-200 HDTV Card!

    What's today's price. I'm in OC as well. -RJ.
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    How can this plasma be Hi-Def?

    Michael, Can you tell me how many pixels is in a standard RPTV with 480P image ? I have a Toshiba 65H80. I know it's 480 down but how many across ? Thanks, RJ.
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    WTB: Component Cable

    I was in Target the other night and saw a really cool looking GE 4 meter cable for 20 bucks. -RJ.
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    Sony 875 Dvd Pro Scan/301 Disc

    Sorry Grant, I don't have any experience with the 860/870. I was waiting for progressive. From what I've heard the explorer works the same. Seek time is pretty low on the 875, but like I said I can't compare it to the older ones.
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    Sony 875 Dvd Pro Scan/301 Disc

    Earl, I've owned the 875P since 11/15/2002 and use it daily. It's a great unit, but not quite the best image quality. My main problem is that the red push is so strong, skin tones look out of focus and blurry. I have several AV sources routed to the same input on the TV, so can't really lower...
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    General opinion on fans in recievers.

    My Pioneer Elete 1K$ receiver died after about 2 yrs of service. I think it was partially due to continuous overheating in the cabinet I had it in. Very low amount of air flow. I opened up the receiver and found that the DSP board was totally surrounded by a metal shield and had little-to-no air...
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    3803 Bass question

    Matt: Go to the speaker setup and enable the sub for LFE+Main. That should allow any bass in the L/R front channels to also route to the sub. The LFE option only works if there is a dedicated LFE in the source material. -RJ.
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