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  1. MTrotter

    JM Labs electra 927Be review

    I sure wish I could find a nice used set of these Electra 927 Be, or even better, the Electra 937 Be. There is a youtube video of the 937 Be and they sound simply awsome!
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    New AVR needed

    My TX-NR809 is still running strong, in my bedroom system. No, it can't pass 4K signal, but you might be able to run a separate HDMI cable from your device to the TV. That's what I do with my Oppo 203 UHD player. I run one HDMI cable to my Denon AVR(which can't pass 4K) and another one to the...
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    Theatrical Cyrano (2022)

    Just watched this and I did enjoy it, although I wouldn't put it on the level of Greatest Showman. I actually wouldn't call it a musical because I don't think singing constituted enough of the run time. But I did enjoy Dinklage and Bennett's singing quite a bit. It definitely held my...
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    Oppo Releases UDP-203 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

    Yep, same with mine, except it has always stuttered on some UHD Blu-ray discs, and won't play some of them at all. Others, it plays just fine.
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    So many COSTCO choices for 75”!

    I've been doing a lot of research lately and it looks like it has come down the the Sony X95J. I won't go with OLED because we watch a LOT of cable TV news and sports channels that all have static logos and information bars, and I won't accept the risk of burn-in. The Samsung QN85/QN90 gets...
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    A Few Words About A few words about…™ Star Wars: A New Hope — in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    All I have of episodes 4-6 are my original LaserDiscs(but no LD player) and the 2004 DVD trilogy box set. I guess these 4k versions would be an upgrade! I do have Blu-rays of episodes 1-3, Rogue One, and The Force Awakens. The only UHD I have is Last Jedi.
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    Midway (2019)

    I finally saw this a few days ago and there were only five people in the theater. I'd agree with Edwin about the character development, which to me was minimal in the beginning, but did get better as it went along. I thought the aerial action was really well done. I also thought they did a...
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    Midway (2019)

    Yes, you nailed what I was concerned about.
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    Midway (2019)

    Yeah, I have the Blu-ray and actually watch it about once per year. I just hope they don't PC up this new one and ruin it.
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    Midway (2019)

    Must watch for me, as I love WWII movies. I just hope they don't ruin it with PC nonsense. This was a war for survival, and I hope they treat it with the seriousness commensurate with the desperate nature of the war effort.
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    Paradigm goes all in on Persona speaker user customization

    I'm not much for their bright colors, but I really like that piano black one!
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    Two channel audio thread, because music matters

    Nice. Check out these Legacy speakers I got for my parents around 1990. I don't even remember what the model name was, but I think it was their smallest model. The pictures are of them in my Mom's den, where they have been since I got them for her and my dad. BTW, they still sound great and...
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    Two channel audio thread, because music matters

    Yes, the Focus SE, with their additional mid-woofer and two 12 inch woofers really "bring it". Great to hear about how Legacy helped you guys out. BTW, my set of Legacy Audio Signature II(from the 1990s) are still sounding great, although I would really like to upgrade to the newer technology...
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    Two channel audio thread, because music matters

    Hmm... make sure to give a good listen to those Legacy Audio Signature SE speakers shown in the above pic! With great pre-amp and power amp, they should sing nicely.
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    MRX 720 Anthem

    OK, well then the question becomes, regarding SACD and DVD-Audio playback, will you be doing that over HDMI? Or do you want to use the analog outputs of your player? If you do plan to use HDMI, as I do, does the Anthem 720 do DSD over HDMI and DVD-Audio over HDMI? All my recent receivers...
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    MRX 720 Anthem

    Well, Anthem is quality stuff, but I believe you'll get less features and capability compared to a similarly priced Marantz. That being said, the 720 is Anthem's entry level model and may not have all the features you want. I'd suggest making a list of all the features you want and carefully...
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    Speaker Advice

    Yes, the back lighting from all those windows is a big issue, but can be darkened. As to the speakers and audio quality, the corner placement for the TV is not all bad. You can rig up a center channel speaker below the TV, and set a couple of floor standing speakers to the right and left of...
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    Oppo Releases UDP-203 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

    I also need an answer to this question. I have my 203 on hand, but no 4K TV yet, as I've now waited so long that I'm checking out the newly announced TVs at CES. Anyway, for Blu-ray discs, does the 203 offer any advantage over my current Oppo BDP-83?
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    Oppo Releases UDP-203 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

    Well that stinks. I've been trying to order from my "personal link" for days now, and it is always out of stock. Not sweating it too much, as I don't yet have a 4K TV.
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    Win a Denon X5200W 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AVR with a copy of Mad Max Fury Road!

    Wow, thanks for running this drawing! My receivers are getting "long in the tooth", so much appreciated.
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    Win a Denon X5200W 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AVR with a copy of Mad Max Fury Road!

    This would be a nice replacement for my Yamaha RX-V1800 in our bedroom, which is getting a bit old now. Would be nice to have "smart" receiver that connects online via wireless!
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    Win an Onkyo TX-NR1030 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AV Receiver (Redux)

    Well, I'm planning a purchase of a UltraHD Blu-ray player and 4K TV soon, so the Onkyo will be an indespensable part of my system!
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    Win an Onkyo TX-NR1030 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AV Receiver

    I have had my eye on the TX-NR1030 ever since it was announced! I would love to upgrade from my Onkyo TX-NR809, which, BTW, has been fantastic and is now approaching three years old with zero problems. Yes, I would like to upgrade to Atmos, and also to a 4K capable receiver, as I intend to...
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    Question regarding power amp vs. AV receiver for home theater build...

    Oh, if that is the case, thanks for that info. I did try my Oppo directly into my two channel amp and the volume worked, but I have not tried it into multi-channels.
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    Question regarding power amp vs. AV receiver for home theater build...

    The Oppo has a volume control buit in. But I agree that, unless it is going to be an audio-only setup, a receiver or a/v processor would be the way to go.
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    Question regarding power amp vs. AV receiver for home theater build...

    Just to see how it would work, I connected my Oppo BDP-83 directly to my Krell amp for two channel CD listening, and it worked like a charm. Only problem is, I am not a two channel only audio guy. I have a multi-channel, general use setup, in which I play a lot of Blu-ray movies as well as...
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    Help picking a receiver...

    Just a note: The Onkyo site indicates the 818 does have phono input.
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    Is there a difference in speaker wires?

    Well, I don't presume to be able to say which cable will sound best to any individual, but with all the differences in conductor materials, designs, dielectrics, construction techniques, how could there not be differences in sound between them?
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    Center channel speaker or 3 identical fronts ?

    I don't see how you can do better than 3 identical speakers for L/C/R. Should allow for a great front stage.
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    Frequent audio dropouts with Onkyo 809 streaming Sirius/XM from router-any ideas?

    Overall the sound is great(for 128Kbps), but it seems way too often the sound will just cut out for 5 or 10 seconds and then come back. Sometimes there are audible clicks of pops in the sound. I have 30Mbps internet service, and a Linksys WRT-54G router that the receiver is connecting to...
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