Recent content by Bluzman

You are wrong about this; the 720 handles multichannel PCM received over HDMI. Also, if you "dont need a receiver that can decode True HD" why are you looking at "the Harman Kardon 254, the Onkyo 606, or the Marantz 4003" since IIRC all of them can? Makes no sense.:confused:

Apparently not only are you overly sensitive but also lacking any semblance of a sense of humor. I'm through now...but please feel free to take a parting shot with another of your stunning ripostes. :laugh:

Can you say "overly sensitive"? Apparently the inclusion of a :D to mean "just kidding" isn't specific enough for some and warrants a personal attack. Grow up, pal :laugh:.

...and at this time of year, an Onkyo can help reduce your heating costs. Ok, ok, calm down all Onkyo fan boys. :D BTW most, if not all, manufacturers overrate their specs.

Your TV looks like it's native resolution is 1080p. It automatically scales any signal that's less than 1080p to its native resolution.

The 663 converts composite video to HDMI (page 19 in manual).

In case you didn't get one you can download the DG600 manual here: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/STRDG600_operation.pdf Also, a quick look shows that your receiver has component video inputs/output as well as s-video and composite I/O. You didn't say if your TV and any of your sources have...

Double check your PS3 and 5400 set-up in their respective menus. Also you might post your issue over at AVS Forum. There are a couple of STR-DAx400ES threads in the Receiver forum over there. As for waiting until you get a "better receiver", that's just plain BS.

AFAIK, any of these would work. Denon AVR 1909 Harman Kardon AVR 254 Onkyo TX-SR606 Pioneer VSX-1018 Sony STR-DG920 Yamaha RX-V663

Are you sure about that?? :confused:

^^+1...see this article: 1080p Does Matter - Here's When (Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution) » CarltonBale.com

No, unless the scaler in your TV is a real POS. JMO

If you compare the specs, the 5.1 example above using Polk R150/CSR speakers with the Cadence CSX-12 or BIC H-100 subwoofer should provide much better performance than the Energy Take 5.1 speaker set. For example, the Polks get lower (65Hz vs 110 Hz) and there's just no way that a 20 pound 8"...

This issue is acknowledged in your STR-DA5200ES manual - see the last note on page 28.

For 5.1 system ~ $600, consider this. 4 x Polk Audio R150 bookshelf speaker ($99/pair): Polk Audio R150 Bookshelf speakers at Crutchfield.com 1 x Polk Audio CSR center speaker ($99): Polk Audio CSR Center channel speaker at Crutchfield.com 1 x Cadence CSX-12 subwoofer ($279): 12" HOME...