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  1. Chris S

    FS: Yamaha RX-V1800 (7.1 channel receiver)

    I just got done upgrading to a new receiver so I'm selling my Yamaha RX-V1800. It's in perfect working condition and comes from a smoke free home. I believe I am missing the second zone remote (the small one) but have a few more places around the house to check. :) Details on the receiver...
  2. Chris S

    Replacement amp for SVS subwoofer?

    Well my trusty monoblock amp that's been powering my SVS for almost 8 years has bit the dust. Now I'm on the hunt for a decent (but not too expensive) replacement. At the moment I'm considering the Emotiva XPA-100 and am curious what others thought about that amp, or whether there is general...
  3. Chris S

    Transformers new DB-Live content - anyone try it yet?

    I completely forgot to check out the new DB-Live content last night for the Transformers sequel. Anyone take a look last night? If so anything in particular worth checking out? New BD-Live content rundown
  4. Chris S

    Glory - announced for release (6/2/09)

    One of my all time favorite movies, Glory, has been announced for release on June 2nd. Link
  5. Chris S

    Best Buy - 50% Off ALL Anime (sellect stores) March 1-21

    Good gosh! Now this is a good deal! Went to Best Buy today and noticed in their Anime section a sign for 50% off all anime. I did have to get a manager to correct some of the box sets but from reading others findings this appears to be common and done with no difficulty. It is only at select...
  6. Chris S

    Are BD releases too cheap...? Disney CEO Robert Iger thinks so!

    In a conference call with analyst it looks as if Robert Iger noted that he would like to take a page from Fox's pricing structure. Too bad... this would likely cause me to buy less Disney releases this year. Note: emphasis mine Link
  7. Chris S

    Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

    Noticed that Sony has released a new firmware update for the BDP-S350. Here is the pertinent info on the update Link to update
  8. Chris S

    CES 2008 - new Blu-ray players

    I've been following some of the blog postings on new Blu-ray players and there looks to be a lot of new models coming out this year. Everything from standalone units, to HTIB, and even HDTVs with Blu-ray units built in. Here is what I've been able to pull together so far. Note: all units are...
  9. Chris S

    Amazon Post-Order Price Guarantee going way :(

    It appears the Amazon's Port-Order price matching (eligible up to 30-days after an order ships) is going away. :frowning: Amazon Forum Discussion Here is the Help page with a link for Post-Order Guarantee but the page no longer has a section describing the policy.
  10. Chris S

    Unshielded speakers a problem?

    I had a friend ask me the other day... "Do unshielded speakers cause a problem with Rear Projection DLP sets? In particular the newer Samsung and Mitsubishi models?" I though it was a good question but I didn't know the answer. I know unshielded speakers are fine with LCD and Plasma but...
  11. Chris S

    FS: Mitsubishi HD1000U 720p Projector (only 185 hours on bulb)

    Well after moving into the new house there just isn't a good place for the projector anymore. :frowning: So I'm reluctantly selling my Mitsubishi HD1000U 720p Projector. It only has 185 hours on the bulb which was always run in economy mode (can provide menu screenshot for verification). That...
  12. Chris S

    Ghost in the Shell Season 1 & 2 boxsets (sealed)

    I'm selling both season boxsets of the Ghost in the Shell animated series. Both sets are new and unopened Region 1 copies. I'm selling each set for $39.99 plus shipping. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Chris S.
  13. Chris S

    Amazon - Deal of the Day

    Todays deal... (8/06/08) 25% Off a Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player, Plus a Free Movie Get a hot price on the Sony BDP-S300 1080p Blu-ray disc player, and choose a free Blu-ray disc from any of eleven great movie titles. List Price: $399.99 Yesterday's Price: $329.97...
  14. Chris S

    Graphics problem HELP! - bad video card, ram, or mobo?

    I just finished putting a new machine together this weekend and ran into a graphics glitch that happens after running the computer for ~1 hour or so. Once the machine reboots the problem goes away. I've even had the screen lock on me a couple times. I took a screenshot to show the problem...
  15. Chris S

    That's All Folks!! - Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 6, the end

    Well this is definitely some sad news. Looks like Vol. 6 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection due out on 10/21 will be the last collection in the series. TVShowsOnDVD
  16. Chris S

    Samsung PN58A650 Plasma or Samsung HL61A750 LED DLP??

    I'm completely stuck trying to decide between these two displays. I haven't been able to find the LED DLP in a store yet but I have seen the Plasma and it does look very nice. It was sitting next to a Kuro (forget which model) and held it's own pretty well. But for about $1200 less the option of...
  17. Chris S

    Goonies coming in Oct...?

    This news of a French release for Goonies posted over at HighDefDigest just made my day! Warner Readying 'Goonies' for Blu-ray?
  18. Chris S

    FS: Rotel RB-985 MKII 5x100 amp

    Well my wife says it's time to move so I need to sell some of my extra equipment. So for sale is a Rotel RB-985 MKII amplifier. The Rotel produces 5 channels at 100 watts each and is still in very good working order. I've owned it for 5 years and am still very pleased with the sound it produces...
  19. Chris S

    Toshiba releases HD DVD firmware update v3.0

    My guess is that this is the last update we're going to see. Link
  20. Chris S

    News on Playstation3 DTS-MA decoding & 1080 deinterlacing support

    EngadgetHD.com is reporting on a AV Watch interview that discusses the new 2.20 update and BD-Live. The interesting part is that AV Watch was able to get a little more insight into why DTS-MA decoding is still not part of the PS3 feature set. Link
  21. Chris S

    Criterion Collection sale at Buy.com (expires 4/24)

    Buy.com is having a sale on quite a few (259 to be exact) Criterion Collection titles. The sale ends 4/24 Link
  22. Chris S

    Amazon: 50% off Dumbo & others (Expires March 5th)

    Amazon has a 50% off sale on the following Disney animated DVDs $14.99 each: Dumbo (Big Top Edition) Lilo & Stitch Lilo & Stitch 2 Brother Bear (2-disc SE) Brother Bear 2
  23. Chris S

    Amazon.com Blu-ray B2G1 sale (2/12/08) - deal is dead

    Amazon has a new B2G1 deal on ~180 Blu-ray titles. Some new ones this time like Pan's Labyrinth and Blade Runner. Be sure to click on the Category links at the top of the page to browse all of the titles available. Amazon
  24. Chris S

    Amazon DOTD (1/29 only): Lost - The Complete Third Season [Blu-ray] for $39.99

    59% off list price. Not a bad deal. Link
  25. Chris S

    (YMMV?) Circuit City: Toshiba HD-A3 $100 and HD-A30 $149

    I haven't been able to confirm this with my local store so consider it a YMMV, but Format War Central is reporting that Circuit City is clearancing their HD DVD players.
  26. Chris S

    (Another) Amazon.com Blu-ray & HD DVD sale -- up to 53% off Drama titles 01/20/08

    Amazon Blu-ray Sale Includes 23 titles this time around. Most titles $15.99 with nothing above $16.49.
  27. Chris S

    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World delayed... again...

    Here are the details from thedigitalbits.com
  28. Chris S

    Blu-ray B1G1 @ Toys-R-Us (instore only)

    Got an email this morning that Toys R Us is have a Buy 1 Get 1 offer on select Blu-ray titles. Instore only. Titles: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Pirates of the Caribbean 3 Meet the Robinsons High School Musical 2 Cars Ratatouille Open Season Bridge to Terabithia Casino Royale...
  29. Chris S

    FS: [Blu-ray] Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest new/sealed

    Some how I ended up with an extra copy of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Will sell for $17 shipped (contiguous US) or straight up trade for a new Blu-ray copy of Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix.
  30. Chris S

    Toshiba HD-A3 plus 10 free movies for only $199 @ Amazon.com

    Link to Deal Pretty good deal from Amazon if you are looking to get an HD DVD player. Amazon's own description:
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