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Thanks. I ended up buying a used JVC off of ebay. I think it'll work good.

No one has any ideas? This place used to be full of helpful people. What happened to them all?

I would like to buy my dad a stand-alone CD recorder for christmas. But, I'm having a hard time finding something in my price range that is decent. I really can only spend max of $230. I would like it to be dual-drive so he can copy cd's directly with the unit. I would also like for him to be...

If your player has an option for DVD-Audio why would you choose the compressed DTS tracks over the high-resolution DVD-Audio tracks, other than the fact that you have to hook up 6 analog cables to your multi-channel-in on your receiver? Get a nice set of analog cables and try out the DVD-A!

The Best Buy CD included a free download of a protected wma called "This Girl that I know." I'm thoroughly impressed with this CD. I think it's a lot like Guero, just a lot better too. The sonic landscape is wonderful and fun to listen to. Nigel Godrich and Bob Ludwig did a terrific job...

It's $9.99 at best buy this week (usually most cd's are the first week they come out) . I'll be picking it up soon. Although, I'm VERY disappointed there was no surround mix included.

Not for sure, but rumor is there will not be 5.1 release at this time. Maybe in the future, but not now. I'm HIGHLY disappointed by this. DVD-A would be awesome (SACD even better). -DD

I'm sure it will be done sooner or later. Great unit, though, you got there. I'm sure it sounds better than the 2930. But for me, and my system, I doubt I'd hear the difference. I was amazed how good the 2930 sounded. It put a huge cheesy smile on my face. :)

Are you interested from an audio perspective or video? I got the unit last Tuesday, but didn't get to really listen to it until Wednesday (9/6). I bought the unit primarily for audio reasons (about 70% for audio, 30% for video). Let me just say this unit sounds AMAZING. No kidding, it is the...

After hanging around on the AVS forum looking for an answer to my AL24 question, I finally found some people talking about it. Some people commented that the AL24 processing that the 3910 had and the 2910 didn't, probably accounted for 75% of the improvement in redbook CD performance that the...

Yep, Lance. That's the one. I'm quite excited about that release. Knowing that was coming made my decision to buy a DVD-A / SACD player all that much easier. I think it will be great.

I agree, wholeheartedly. The formats aren't dead by a long shot. They have, unfortunately, become niche formats, but that's okay with me. It primarily boils down to what kind of music do you listen to? For me, I decided only last week, that there is enough existing software available for me...

I love Beck. I'm excited about this new release. Like most everyone here, I'm still hoping there will be some sort of hi-res issue (I don't care which format) as well. -DD

So, does anyone know where to point me to find out information on AL24 sound processing and it's real-world benefits? All I can find is marketing stuff. I'm wondering if the 2930 will really sound all that different than the 2910.

I just wanted to extend a thanks to SVS for their help with this issue. They've been very professional from day 1! They are going to send me a replacement (12.2) driver for my damaged driver as soon as I can get this one to them. I'm not sure I can afford the full upgrade price to the 12.3...

Hmm... If you all think it would be worth the upgrade, maybe I'll talk to Tom and see what that would cost me and if he thinks it would be worth it or if there would be any credit. I guess you all think the new driver is better than the old one, eh?

You know, I honestly forget. I have all that somewhere. It's big due to it being my living room - vaulted ceilings to an open loft. Also open to the back (entry way) and to one side (dining room).

Thanks so much Tom. I haven't yet received an email or talked to Erik, but I'll keep an eye out for that. Also thanks to the others who responded. And, to further clarify your question Derek (which I believe Tom answered), I meant I was watching movies 15 - 20 db below dolby reference...

stock port configuration. I found this on avsforum (from Ron @ SVS) hmm..."several times a movie, every day?" NO WAY. "A few times" - only recently and for no apparent reason.

I have a question: I purchased a PC 20-30 PC+ subwoofer back in August of 2003 based on everyone's recommendation here. I set it up and calibrated it back then, with the help of Tom V. Nothing has changed in my system since. I sent SVS an email this morning but haven't heard a response yet. I...

Thanks John. It's only 720p native resolution JVC HD-ILA TV, though.

Bringing this thread up again... My question is now about AL24 sound processing, which I can't seem to find a good answer to via search on this site, stevehoffman, or avsforum. I have been saving for the Denon DVD-2910 and finally can get it. I've got my 6' of bluejeanscable multi-channel...

I absolutely will be buying this vinyl release. 1 - for the sound improvements and 2 - to send a message that high resolution should be offered (I'd prefer SACD, but this will do). Any word on the release date???

Yes, google is your friend when it comes to finding songs when you only know a few of the lyrics. Just type what you know in quotes like "what it is I see in you" and if that doesn't get it add some other lyrics in there - always be with or something like that. I did: "what it is I see in...

I'm holding out on this one too. I would really like to see DVD-A or SACD for the convenience, but I'll definitely be picking up the 180g vinyl release. -DD

WOW. No, I won't be buying this. That looks like it would sound painful... -DD

Thanks, Brian. I've been looking for such a site. I think this is the thread you referenced: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...0&page=1&pp=20 I wonder what it will cost? Maybe I'll wait. I love the sound of good vinyl, but it's so inconvenient. Some tracks you just want to skip -...

Ron, the sound quality issue is one of being compressed to be overly loud. The dynamics are all screwed up. Drum punches don't "punch" because everything has been mastered at the same loud level. It's like a big square wave. It makes listening tiresome and painful - to me at least. check out...

Thanks, Brian L. BSSM is their best sounding recording, without a doubt. In fact, I think it's their only good sounding album. Everything since has been horrific. The news about someone from "Hoffman's" (whatever that is) saying it's the most compressed album ever worries me. I would bet...

Has anyone purchased and listened to this yet? Best Buy has it on sale this week for $11.99, but I'm hesitant to buy it for 2 reasons: 1.) Red Hot Chili Peppers history of a NOTORIOUSLY bad sound quality / production value. Overly compressed, "louder is better" production techniques have...