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  1. MichaelOD

    HiDef DVDs... Only thru digital connections?

    My apologies on the triple post. My connection slowed up and I clicked the submit button multiple times. Again - my apologies!:b
  2. MichaelOD

    HiDef DVDs... Only thru digital connections?

    Arrgh, Sony. They have a penchant for coming up with their own proprietary formats for everything [regardless of their technical superiority in some cases] - that end up going the way of the dodo. I think Blu - Ray is fantastic technology - but I'll go on the record to say that HD-DVD...
  3. MichaelOD

    HiDef DVDs... Only thru digital connections?

    Arrgh, Sony. They have a penchant for coming up with their own proprietary formats for everything [regardless of their technical superiority in some cases] - that end up going the way of the dodo. I think Blu - Ray is fantastic technology - but I'll go on the record to say that HD-DVD...
  4. MichaelOD

    HiDef DVDs... Only thru digital connections?

    Arrgh, Sony. They have a penchant for coming up with their own proprietary formats for everything [regardless of their technical superiority in some cases] - that end up going the way of the dodo. I think Blu - Ray is fantastic technology - but I'll go on the record to say that HD-DVD...
  5. MichaelOD

    RP82 Replacement...

    You'll be hard pressed to find a new "budget player" w/ the raw performance of the RP82 @ your price points. The RP82 is/was a once in an electronic life - cycle miracle :D
  6. MichaelOD

    Good idea to replace speaker wires?

    Bro, Listen to Drew - its a HTIB. You could save a lot of money and not compromise performance by getting speaker cable from Home Depot.
  7. MichaelOD

    Should I buy an upscaling DVD player ?

    It has in fact been reported that both formats will be backwards-compatible with DVD.
  8. MichaelOD

    Best use of lights on a receiver

    I really dig blue LED's. H/K and my Rotel Reciever [standby] come to mind!
  9. MichaelOD

    need advice on a new DVD player

    I would definitely second Denon's DVD players - absolutely fantastic in video output and build quality [although i'm not a fan of the xx10 series builds]. If your not using a digital display, I don't see much reason to blow your wallet on an HDMI/DVI player. Keep in mind that on an analog...
  10. MichaelOD

    any dvd players out there like the Panasonic RP82?

    Actually, the RP82 is not an impossible find - This rarity is listed for sale in the Home Theater Forum's Pawn Shop :D Take a look :emoji_thumbsup:
  11. MichaelOD

    2910 Vs. 2900

    Thanks Doug! About the FLi23xx chipset - how is their 480p performance? If one isn't going to use DVI/HDMI, how is their performance?
  12. MichaelOD

    2910 Vs. 2900

    Sorry for not mentioning the display. I have a Toshiba 57HX83. Excellent responses. So thorough, and well said that I have heeded the advice and purchased a brand new 2900S. I would have preferred black, but with limited quantity; I was left with little choice. I replaced my RP82 with...
  13. MichaelOD

    2910 Vs. 2900

    Hi all, I'm looking to replace my denon 2200 with either the 2910 or the 2900. To be completely honest, I like the build quality and looks of the 2900, but, I'm aware that the 2910 is basically using the same chip [FL 2310] found in the 3910 which has gotten rave reviews from the Secrets...
  14. MichaelOD

    Adding a Seperate AMP ???

    Interesting... I've listened to quite a bit of music as well as HT with Rotel product and have come away impressed. I've also heard QSC equipment being placed under the rigors of music and HT and have come away really impressed. My point? If Rotel is so low end but yields great value...
  15. MichaelOD

    My Home Theatre Setup

    Sounds like a pretty good setup. You'll definitely want a sub, and I'm curious as to your dvd player. Monster is incredibly overrated. Continue visiting the forum, and you'll learn quite a bit about companies you may have never heard of that produce fantastic product for low costs...
  16. MichaelOD

    Hk 630

    Definitely sounds like improper hookup. The 630 is a very powerful receiver, and your sound should be more substantial than what you've posted. If you don't have an SPL [which is preferred], the 630 does use HK's patented EZ-set - which we'll do the trick for calibrating the sound emitted from...
  17. MichaelOD

    Opinions of Denon 910 DVD player

    Its a pretty basic player. Not too bad picture quality - but its build quality and feature set are incredibly lacking.
  18. MichaelOD

    Does HK stink?

    wow! I have to say kincaid nailed it with this comment: "EVERY kind of mass assembled part will have defects. My buddy has been through 3 denon 3803's, and is now on a 3805..." I owned a marantz before purchasing a new HK [x30 series] as well as an HK pa5800. both HK products have...
  19. MichaelOD

    Upscaling/HDef DVD Player merged thread

    that's exactly the kind of candid comment i was looking for greg_t. the xp30 has identical guts to my rp82 [minus the drive error], so that gives me a good idea. what kind of display do you have? see, my wonderment is in the fact that this player appears to have superior upconverting to...
  20. MichaelOD

    Upscaling/HDef DVD Player merged thread

    that's exactly the kind of candid comment i was looking for greg_t. the xp30 has identical guts to my rp82 [minus the drive error], so that gives me a good idea. what kind of display do you have? see, my wonderment is in the fact that this player appears to have superior upconverting to...
  21. MichaelOD

    Upscaling/HDef DVD Player merged thread

    this super thread is absolutely fantastic! i currently own the rp82, and have been more than satisfied with its versatility and excellent picture quality. however this upconverting player has piqued my interest for sometime - i have just not been entirely sold. the samsung hd931 was all the...
  22. MichaelOD

    Upscaling/HDef DVD Player merged thread

    this super thread is absolutely fantastic! i currently own the rp82, and have been more than satisfied with its versatility and excellent picture quality. however this upconverting player has piqued my interest for sometime - i have just not been entirely sold. the samsung hd931 was all the...
  23. MichaelOD

    Heads up: Denon DVD-2200 refurbs at ecost for $289...again!

    very interesting observation derek n...that could definitely be the case. it just bothers me that ecost cancelled my order. if they get more in stock - i am now forced to reorder, and we all know how difficult it can sometimes be to beat others to the punch! i'm grateful for this forum, and...
  24. MichaelOD

    Heads up: Denon DVD-2200 refurbs at ecost for $289...again!

    hey james, so you think its likely the 2200's will be on the block again? what about if they cancel your order? is that not a good indication that the product will no longer be available? the first time i had placed an order for one - i didn't get a confirmation; just an immediate...
  25. MichaelOD

    Heads up: Denon DVD-2200 refurbs at ecost for $289...again!

    man...so upset! this is the second time i tried to order the 2200. they cancelled my order saying that denon no longer plans on selling the 2200 to ecost. apparently as far as ecost was told - that's it, and denon is discontinuing the offer. i've purchased numerous products from ecost -...
  26. MichaelOD

    What have you upgrade your H/K PA5800 to?

    i haven't posted in a while...but i've gotta chime in. i actually currently have this amp - picked it up last fall for a great price. i love it! however...i gotta say, if i was ever going to replace it - it'd have to be a rotel.
  27. MichaelOD

    Denon DVD-2200 Very Cheap

    really appreciate the feedback. i just don't want to be throwing money away. i'm aware of the video differences between the players from what i've read, but nothing real world. the 2200 uses silicon image; whilst my rp-82 is using faroudja. i'm really satisfied with my player - but i think i'm...
  28. MichaelOD

    Denon DVD-2200 Very Cheap

    sounds like a great deal... i was going to jump on it, until i realized that my rp82 is rated higher than the 2200 based on secrets' research. funny, considering the 2200 is much newer, and what do you guys think?
  29. MichaelOD

    Powering on a "cold" receiver

    on the same note, power amps...do you leave them on? or turn them off after each use?
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