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  1. Brian Crist

    Panasonic RP82 Dilemma Keep or Sell?

    I just purchased a floor sample Panasonic RP82 that is in perfect condition for a good price. (possibly the last one in NYC) I already own the RP56 which is in its own right a very good player. I know that in a few months I would really like to get a universal player, ideally the Denon 2900...
  2. Brian Crist

    Is it actually illegal to purchase a receiver from an unauthorized dealer?

    I noticed one typo above. It should say that generally buying from an unauthorized dealer does not violate criminal laws.
  3. Brian Crist

    Is it actually illegal to purchase a receiver from an unauthorized dealer?

    Generally, purchasing from an authorized dealer does not violate criminal laws. Depending on the terms on which the product was sold initially by the manufacturer, there may be issues of civil copyright, trademark and/or patent infringement if you buy from an unauthorized dealer. However, there...
  4. Brian Crist

    TIVO versus Replay

    First off, some of the ReplayTv units must just have bad fans because my unit is dead silent. Or some people have super sensitive hearing. (I had a hearing test recently and my hearing is quite good actually.) With no noise in my living room whatsoever, I can't hear the Replay unit at all but I...
  5. Brian Crist

    8500 dollars to spend--Please Help!

    I am helping a friend put together a complete home theater system. He is willing to spend 8500 dollars including taxes. He would prefer to buy locally. (JandR is just down the street from us so he may be able to get some discounts from them.) He wants the system to include: 1. a receiver...
  6. Brian Crist

    8500 dollars to spend--Please Help!

    I am helping a friend put together a complete home theater system. He is willing to spend 8500 dollars including taxes. He would prefer to buy locally. (JandR is just down the street from us so he may be able to get some discounts from them.) He wants the system to include: 1. a receiver...
  7. Brian Crist

    Denon 192kHz/24-bit A/D conversion v. Pioneer 96kHz/24-bit A/D conversion ?

    Right. I realize that it will be digital bass management of the analog signals coming in from the DVD-Audio player. It seems like the Pioneer will have to donconvert the signal to apply bass management whereas the Denon will not. I also don't know how much that downgrade will actually affect...
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