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  1. Kelly Scott Rickards

    How much will Receivers change by this fall? Next spring? Infinite time?

    Without question, there will be some big changes in the next year or so: 1)Digital outputs (firewire perhaps?) for both DVDA and SACD players will mean future recievers will have internal MLP/DSD decoders and firewire ins..... 2)HDMI and or DVI/HDCP inputs and/or switching Most...
  2. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Digital 8 Camcorder?

    I am looking to buy my first camcorder(my son is due to be born in April) and it seems the Digital 8 format is a very appealing one to me.. I need a unit with USB out so I can capture stills of my son and email them to friends and relatives....would a Digital 8 camcorder be good for...
  3. Kelly Scott Rickards

    This may sound backwards but.....

    Goals? I would say I am looking for Onyx Rocket/Paradigm Studio performance at Fluance prices :) That might not be possible, but one can always hope... Anyways, I am looking for something completely turnkey....I don't want to assemble anything and I am curious if this middle ground...
  4. Kelly Scott Rickards

    This may sound backwards but.....

    Can you buy turnkey DIY speakers and subs??? I mean, I know part of the appeal of DIY units are that you do is yourself, but the other part of the equation is saving money.... So, I was wondering if there is a middle ground anywhere.... Say, a group who sell DIY kits ready to rock & roll...
  5. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Harman Kardon AVR320 or AVR320-Z or AVR325?

    the 325 has dts neo 6 and has independent xover adjustments for each pair of speakers (mains,front and rear centers, surrounds), ala the Anthem AVM 20 One big question I have is does this round of H/K recievers (325,525,7200,1001)apply Logic 7 processing to 5.1 sources (Dolby Digital, dts) as...
  6. Kelly Scott Rickards

    B&K Ref 50: NEED INFO PLEASE!!!

    I saw the pix of the ref 50 in the other thread. Are there any other pix of this beast? I have heard the ref 50 has dts 96/24 decoding and is THX Ultra 2 certified....is this true? What about xover adjustments....is it like the anthem AVM 20? Any links to ref 50 info and prices?
  7. Kelly Scott Rickards

    HK AVR 325 manual seems to be up here -->

    Here is a perfect example of why you should *NOT* trust what Harman Kardon's manuals say in regards to Logic 7 and 5.1 sources http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=99849 What was HK THINKING????
  8. Kelly Scott Rickards

    HK AVR 325 manual seems to be up here -->

    Keep in mind the HK 8000 online manual also says the unit can only do Logic 7 to stereo sources when in fact the 8000 *CAN* apply L7 to 5.1 sources (Dolby Digital, dts) Harman Kardon has a bad history of mis-information in their manuals _ESPECIALLY_ in reference to Logic 7 The only way to...
  9. Kelly Scott Rickards

    New $2500 JVC THX Ultra2 shown @ CEDIA

    Does anyone have any more info about this unit?
  10. Kelly Scott Rickards

    AMAZING New Duality pix and some info (XBOX)*56k warning*

    If only some of the pix come out, try re-loading the page :) BTW, Trilobyte (aka Pyro Studios), the developers of this game, created the famous "Raven" dancing mech demo for Microsoft.... Duality is being published by Phantagram, the largest gaming company in Korea
  11. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Axiom Loudspeakers:could you guys count the ways for me?

    I do not know much about these speakers and I was wondering if you guys/gals could: List the pros/cons Tell me how they compare to the PSB Image series (2B bookshelves) Tell me how they compare to Rocket speakers (750 floorstanders) Logically, I would prefer accounts of the PSB 1Bs or...
  12. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Is the AVR8000 the only H/K reciever that Logic7-izes 5.1 sources

    Yes, I also read in the newest S&V that the 225 *could* apply L7 to 5.1 sources, ala the AVR 8000 Keep in mind, the first versions of the AVR 8000's manual did not state this as possible either, even though it was the case (L7 processing on DD/DTS 5.1) The H/K manual is not what you would...
  13. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Is the AVR8000 the only H/K reciever that Logic7-izes 5.1 sources

    I am intrested in the AVR 225 and when I went to H/K's site and I couldn't tell if this reciever had this ability as well or not.. To clearify, I am not talking about the DPL2-is L7 mode (surround sound processing of stereo/mono sources) but "full blown" Logic 7 (7 channel processing of 5.1...
  14. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Curious about reciever market share

    It seems to me that Denon and Onkyo recievers are very popular choices on the forum. Is there a website that has pie charts and stuff about the market share each manufacturer has of the reciever market. Going by its popularity, you would think the Denon brand is most popular brand out...
  15. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Switchable rear surrounds:Does anyone *OTHER* than Denon enable this???

    I do know that Yamaha has a provision for two additional front effects channels, but I'd really like how you can hook up 2 sets of surrounds (say, some dipolars to the sides and direct radiators in the back corners) and switch them on the fly on all the 7 channel Denons (3802,4802,5800 and 5803)...
  16. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Fluance speakers:dirt cheap, but are they any good?

    These speakers seems like they could offer amazing bang for the buck:http://www.fluance.com/index.html I mean the prices are just:eek::eek::eek::eek: I mean only 79 bucks for the dipolars, 269 clams for the flagship floorstanders (both these prices are for a pair of speakers,btw) and a...
  17. Kelly Scott Rickards

    What kind of op-amps does the Denon 5803 use

    After reading the secrets review of the Anthem pre/pro, I am curious how strong the Denon 5803 is in this area. This review mentioned how important the op-amps are to the overall sound quality of the AVM-20's sound quality(I am very impressed how in detail this article is, btw)and I am...
  18. Kelly Scott Rickards

    sacdmods.com:OPINIONS???

    I was wondering if anyone has delt with sacdmods.com before. The wait for the "perfect" universal players is wearing me down and I think I might just say *screw it* and get a Panny RP-82 and one of those modified SACD players (the scd-c222ES + mods is currently tickling my fancy)...
  19. Kelly Scott Rickards

    What about the Davis Labs Processor One????

    Has this unit shipped yet? Some intresting features: DD,DDEX,DPL2,DTS,DTS NEO:6,DTS EX (matrix AND Discrete) THX Ultra 2 certified Can convert all video inputs (composite, s-video and component)into a single HD Component out, ala the Denon 5803 Analog Bypass for stereo and 7.1 sources...
  20. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Krell's 7-channel digital room equalizer:Similar to MCACC in the 49TX??

    After reading Krell's Home Entertainment 2002 Show press release, I saw this quote about a feature on the upcoming Showcase Pre/Pro: http://www.krellonline.com/html/m_KAV_p_SHCSp_news.html
  21. Kelly Scott Rickards

    7 channel amps: any suggestions??

    If one was looking to mate, say, an Oulaw 950 or Anthem AVM 20 to some good amps, what are some choices, 7 channel-wise? I know Outlaw has their 200w x 7 channel amps for around $1800, which sounds to me like an *excellent* deal for an amp. Would this product be about the best value going...
  22. Kelly Scott Rickards

    ARGGG!!!:Club Polk for Polk owners only!!! :-(

    I was looking to get on Club Polk to see if I could get more information on the LSi line from current owners and possibly ask some questions..... Alas, you must submit the serial # of a Polk product to access Club Polk's forum :frowning: Are there any "unofficial" Polk sites out there where...
  23. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Late to the party:Denon and Marantz join forces?? *WHAAAATTT*????

    I just heard the news of Denon Electronics and Marantz joining forces for new products. Here is what I have heard, correct me if I'm wrong: Denon and Marantz nameplates will remain New products will be seperate and distinct (I.E. no Onkyo/Integra clones for joo1) Two companies will...
  24. Kelly Scott Rickards

    Reputable Audio Magazines:An Oxymoron???

    Which A/V mag(s)do you read whose reviews are worth their salt, in your opinion. Personally, I have a subsription to (don't hate me) Sound and Vision magazine. Although it is probably the most mainstream mag out there, they do cover a lot of upcoming products and some of the data on speakers...
  25. Kelly Scott Rickards

    April/May The Absolute Sound gives Polk's LSi line a rave review

    I went to my local bookstore to read up on the new audio mags and read up on what is new in the audio world. I have been hearing good stuff about Polk's new LSI line lately so you can imagine my surprise when I saw a review of the LSi's in the April/May issue of The Absolute Sound. Now I am...
  26. Kelly Scott Rickards

    WHY is POLK AUDIO not respeced??

    Micah, is there a Polk message board on the 'net where you can talk to those who own LSi's?
  27. Kelly Scott Rickards

    WHY is POLK AUDIO not respeced??

    I am located in Visalia, california (in between fresno and Bakersfield) and I will be moving to Laughlin, Nevada (across the river from Bullhead City Arizona)June, 7th. Is there any location near either of those 2 where I can hear the new LSI's? OT: One of the thinks that I love about HTF is...
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