Posts by Les Holt

I've just calibrated two Vizio P50HDM plasma displays and have posted a review on my website, for those who are interested. The conclusion is that the unit offers excellent value, with strengths and weaknesses (like all...

Bryston PowerPac 300 mint, nearly new 5 monoblocks Asking $1200.00 each or best offer New Retail $1495.00 each Condition: Nealy New Included Box, Manual Pay Terms Money Order, PayPal Description Set of 5 Bryston...

A good deal if your primary goal is a good price. The Sony is dated, lacking many features and functions availabe on more recent units. Its sound tends to be forward (bright), so careful matching with other system components is...

Seth, I own the RDC-7, upgraded to latest status, and I think it's a wonderful pre-pro. Sounds great, has a broad range of capabilities, and is easy to use. I'm very demanding of equipment, and don't hesitate to dump it if I...

Pete wrote: >>Les: If you make any changes and save them, it automatically moves to preference instead of "movie". I'm not sure if it retains the SVM setting or not. Trust me, it does. You can use Avia or VE to check it.

In the 82 series, you should be able to disable SVM in the user menu (at least in the HDX). If not, then start your settings in the "Movie" mode, which does disable SVM. Then make all your adjustments in that mode, and save it. SVM...

You can also look at my review of the Hitachi 20B after purchase and comparison with Toshiba: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...light=65TWX20B Les

No! Too much risk with an RPTV that's been on demo. It's been run 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. That alone would cause concern considering the fact that CRT's have a limited life span. More important, no one has paid careful...

One reason is that it's MORE EXPENSIVE to make. Manufacturers want to reduce costs. However, some think that it's just a matter of bad engineering habits left over from the analog design world. Joe Kane, for one, is pushing for...

There's also another solution. Get a new girlfriend with more money who appreciates HDTV.