Recent content by Ed O

I was thinking $100. I have a classic black model Millenium DTS decoder that I no longer need. I haven't been in the realm of home theater for a while so am not sure if there is a need for this piece of equipment in the HT world anymore? Advice? Anybody interested or need one? I have the...

This happened to my single disc version. The disc had a milky /cloudy look to it. It wasn't a player problem. I was able to exchange it for a replacement.

I live in an older house that has twin lead (remember that)antenna throughout. Probably installed in the early 1960s. It works fine for my OTA signals. Can cable signals run over this? I assume HDTV OTA would not work either... Is this 300 Ohm? Any thoughts are appreciated. I hope this is...

Onkyo TXDS-656. Kicks on by signal being processed and the demand it places on the amps. It is not thermally switched.

This is kind of a non-post, but when I saw there were still some 414s being used, I just had to chime in. I've had one since Dec 98. I'll need to check the firmware for my own curiosity. Paid about $300 back then. Not too bad of a deal..component video, DTS, 96/24..certainly good features for...

In fact there is more discussion here regarding the upcoming DVDs http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=89044

Interesting reading all. Walter, thanks for the accuracy info. In fact I was going to post some of your exact points and would like to add: 1. The book opens with Blackburn falling while roping. It's been a while since I read the book, but don't recall the pilot dodging an RPG causing the...

Regarding the "fullscreen"/"widescreen" comparison page...is the fullscreen version truly "open matte"? The review suggests even the CGI/Special effects scenes may be open matte when they would usually be pan/scan. It seems to be some kind of combination of pan/scan and open matte because there...

I think Tino and Andrew nailed it. However, I prefer Powaaquatsi. I have both on VHS (and soundtracks on CD) and will get them on DVD. The soundtrack to Koyaanisqatsi has also been released on DVD-A. I have not heard it or read any reviews so I cannot comment on it's quality. Ed

I took the liberty of contacting the VSDA for additional information regarding this bill. This is the response I received: The bill to which the article is referring is the Consumer Broadband and Digital Television Promotion Act (CBDTPA) - S. 2048. This bill was introduced by Senator Hollings...

All interesting comments. I also am skeptical this "bill" will have any success. However, I posted the link as information that those who participate in this hobby may find interesting. The AP seemed to lend it some legitimacy. Hopefully Jack can find some useful info when he searches the...

I hope this hasn't been discussed already: http://www.channel4000.com/sh/techno...12-080814.html For lack of a better term, is this....Legislated DIVX?!? Say it isn't so...

I'm reading Tom Browkaw's "Greatest Generation" and in a few of the chapters it's mentioned that German and Italian POWs brought to the US during WWII would be seen in various towns in the US near where they were being held, usually rural areas it seems. I am wondering if there are any movies...

Patrick: What model Onkyo do you have? How do you get to the "backdoor". With my 656 I can only get the internal test tones when choosing speakers and adjusting levels. Very frustrating when trying to use AVIA. Jorge, do you get the internal test tones or are you able to get disc-produced...

Willem, My thoughts exactly. I have a post in the other long thread on the 600 where I was asking about power consumption. Glad you brought it up again...I agree it seems terrribly inefficient. Ed