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Thought I would post the results of my recent experience with two of the component video switchers discussed in this thread, the Audio Authority 1154 and the Zektor HDS4. I originally purchased the Audio Authority 1154 to use with a Rotel RSP-1066 processor, which only has 2 HD inputs, and I...

Rick, excellent question. I just answered it - I bought separates. I looked hard at the B&K 505 or 507, at the Denon 5803, and the Pioneer 49TXi. I ended up buying Rotel separates (RSP-1066, RMB-1075 amp) after reading this review in which the Rotel gear was rated tops in comparison with much...

I was ready to buy the Audio Authority 1154 component switch, but wasn't sure of the bandwith and if it would pass a HD signal. So I emailed Audio Authority the other day. While waiting for their response, I noticed Bob McElfresh's prior post, this thread, on 12-6-02...

Rich, I don't think the Rotel remote is bad, but I think the Home Theater Master 700 that comes with the B&K 500 is fantastic, the best remote I have ever used. Re the Sunfire, I'm generally not a fan of Bob Carver's products. I still remember the "Sonic Holography" Carver stuff from years...

"Also that 150 WPC will be depleted in HT down around 130 for sure. Rotel RMB 1075 is underated at 120WPC and puts out like 131 WPC." Dave, thanks for your comments. Can you tell me where you obtained the above quoted information? And I'm not sure what you mean by "depleted in HT". Can you...

I posted the link to the Wash Post article a few days ago, and coming back now to read the comments has been interesting. I think most people would agree that the writer did a pretty fair job of explaining an esoteric area without taking any shots. For those who want to "fire off" emails to the...

Rich, thanks for the link re the 4 component inputs on the 1098. That is great, but it is an expensive piece. I think that is going to list for about $3,000, figure 10% off so its $2700. At that price, I think I'd look at other brands besides Rotel. Also, I don't like the video screen on the...

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

Saw this article, entitled "Sound Crazy" recently, from the Washington Post. I would guess some of you have already seen it, as it's a few months old, but it nicely describes the "addiction" and need to upgrade. I thought someone else might have missed it when it came out and would enjoy reading...

Sebastien, wasn't aware of the state of HD north of the border. Hope things get better soon. Bob, I hadn't thought of the impact of copy protection on component design and manufacturing, but what you say makes a lot of sense. Still, how much more expensive could it make the sligh mods...

Sebastion, add a HD Tivo to your mix, and a HD terrestrial receiver and you would easily be at 6 inputs. 5 at a minimum if the Sat or Cable HD satisfied you. I have found that the over the aid HD signal is far superior to the HD signal I get over cable, and use cable HD only for channels I can't...

Bob, you're right on the CATV v. satelite, but unfortunately our house is in a heavily wooded area in Virginia, about 20 miles southwest of DC, and the line of site to the satelites is blocked by trees on our lot. Even if we cut ours down, the neighbors' trees would still block, so we are stuck...

In trying to decide between a B&K AVR-505 (3 HD capable component vid inputs) and a Rotel separates combo, which includes the RSP-1066 (2 HD component vid inputs), it struck me that while I thought the B&K had a slight advantage, it would be easy to need more than 3 HD capable component video...

Mark, Flipping a coin sounds good to me too at this point. ;) Your point about the remote is a good one. When you think about it, your interface with the receiver is mainly through the remote. And the Home Theater Master MX-700 that comes with the B&K, is one of the best out there. I have...

Rich, maybe I should have phrased the question as "Flagship receiver v. non-flagship separates - which is better?" The allure of separates, and later easy upgrades to the processor, is tempting, and the Rotel stuff is certainly not the real high end but it sounds fine to me. And the B&K is a...

Terry, I hadn't considered the Rotel 1065 receiver, as it's not much different from what I have now. I currently use a 2 year old Denon AVR-3300, with 105 wpc and only 2 component video inputs, with a video bandwith of only 27mhz, which probably softens the HD signals from what I have read. The...

Rich, thanks for your comments. My TV is a Sony 53XBR300 rear projection, and although it has 3 component inputs only one does HD. The other two are limited bandwith, and won't pass prog scan DVD or HD, just a regular DVD component input. Once you've watched prog scan, it's hard to go backwards...

Levesque, I understand your choice, and the ability to upgrade the pre/pro without having to upgrade the amp is definitely a big plus for the Rotel. But, B&K upgrades their software fairly frequently, so you're not out in the cold with them either. I wish the Rotel had 3 component video...

I said "roughly" combarable in price. I can get the 505 for about $2400, maybe a bit under that. The Rotel combo is about $2200 to $2300 locally, plus if I would add the Audio Authority 1154 component switcher to the Rotel that would add another $190, and if I add a tuner to the Rotel (which the...

I'm having a very hard time deciding between a receiver, the B&K AVR-505, and roughly comparably priced separates, the Rotel RSP-1066 with RMB-1075 5-channel amp, and thought I'd post to see how others would choose between those two alternatives. Quick comments on each. The B&K has more...

The NHT VT 2.4 has a switch on the front to go from monopole to bipole. I have them as mains, with NHT VS2a center, VT 1.2 rears, and an NHT Sub One. Love the sound, and highly recommend NHT. Hope that Rockford does a better job of product development than Recoton. Most people seem to agree...

NHT products have historically been superb quality and a very good value as well. The trick for NHT management is to hold all that together while making another new corporate home. Here's a link to Rockford's corporate net site. Looks to me like NHT fills a big gap in their product line in...

I don't own them, but I have never heard a PSB speaker I did not like, from the top of the line to the bottom. The 4Ts, which Joe did't care for, have been very highly rated by several sources (Stereophile Guide to HT had a very nice review last year). I heard them mated with the NAD HT...

Nice problem to have! Lots of nice stuff around at that price range. I picked up a pair of NHT VT2.4 towers on closeout recently for a little less than $1K. Great speakers, IMHO, but hey speakers are a personal thing. Read the reviews at Link Removed and look around on the net, some dealers...

Why spend $ on a receiver if you're not going to use the amp that is part of the receiver? And why use a receiver as a preamp when you have all that extra amp electronics there potentially degrading your sound? You already have an amp. Get a preamp.

Peter, I hear you loud and clear on the guitars. I'm still a guitar junkie first, with major GAS, have several small luthier acoustics, plus a Taylor, and several small maker (Anderson, PRS) electrics, plus a Fender or two, some amps, pedals, a small PA, microphones, etc. Ouch. You are right -...

Perfect Vision rated the Denon-4802 and Denon-5803 as the pick of the litter for HT receivers. No mention of Yamaha and Pioneer. B&K also makes a great receiver. Why limit yourself to looking at Pioneer and Yamaha?

Thanks, Fred. Are you switching any HD sources through the Ref 50, and if so, have you noticed any signal degradation? And, how's the new style remote working out? Is the signal strong? Which amp are you using with it, and what speakers are you driving? Thanks. Hap

I'm still pondering which processor to get, looking at the Rotel RSP-1066, the B&K Ref 50 (possibly a leftover Ref 30) and the Sunfire III. I was leaning towards the B&K, but had a couple of questions the dealer couldn't answer. So, I emailed B&K several times through the link on their net site...

Hadn't thought of spikes. They look pretty neat. What are they made of, and where did you get them? More importantly, did it make much of a difference in sound? Thanks.