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  1. DavidK

    Pio DV-563A firmware fix

    Here's the Pioneer Product Support line #: product support line (800)421-1404 (using phone menu choices 1,6) too call. *ALL* Update, I just got off the phone with Pioneer support. According to them, there are 8 service centers in USA that can do the firmware upgrade...the one you'd send...
  2. DavidK

    Receivers with Video scalers/deinterlacers built in?

    I think, at least, the new flagship Yamaha receiver has this capability too - RX-9 or some such designation..not sure about other newer Yamaha models though.
  3. DavidK

    Choosing a long-term receiver (and maybe amp)

    Depends on your budget, A couple of options for receivers: 1. B&K 507 (excellent price now & performance & upgradeable) 2. One of the hot new Panasonic digital receivers XR50/XR70 - low cost and high performance - digital amps are the future 3.Any good pre/pro with separate digital amps...
  4. DavidK

    Should I buy an HDTV Satalite Receiver?

    Johnny_M. Go the the "HDTV Hardware"forum on AVSforum.com ...look at top of the threads for this one: (It's a very long thread about low price HD STB offers from DirecTV -) Good luck! Note:D* Extends $399 HDTV Offer - Now it's $99! And more! ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... Last page )
  5. DavidK

    Panasonic's new digital recievers: thoughts?

    Ernest, Panasonic's about to release new XR50 & XR70 (replacements for XR25/45). Use search on this and other forums for more info.
  6. DavidK

    B&K Ref 30??

    Carl, The two posts above pretty much cover the main differences...there might be a few more differeces. Just go to B&K site &/or call B&K and they should be able to provide you with all of the differences.
  7. DavidK

    B&K Ref 30??

    Carl Gaff, The upgraded REF30 would indeed be a great product..but like CurtisC said, you should/could look around for a similar good price on a new/used REF50. Then based upon the dif in price, make your decison one way or the other. By the way, I recently had my B&K 305 upgraded to 315 and...
  8. DavidK

    Best Bang/Buck Component Video Switcher?

    David*RT, I just posted this response on the AV sources forum on another ? about the Cables America 4x2 switch (~98.00 USD)..but here it tis again.. I own the Cablesamerica 4x2 switch and have posted on this switch on the AVS "HDTV Hardware" forum in the thread: "New component switch at...
  9. DavidK

    How good is the Cables America component video switcher?

    Jeff, I own the Cablesamerica 4x2 switch and have posted on this switch on the AVS "HDTV Hardware" forum in the thread: "New component switch at BestBuy for $99. Seven inputs!". You can review this thread to get a good perspective on several dif component switch recommendations. I've had no...
  10. DavidK

    pioneer or denon?

    What's your budget & how do you anticpate using your new player - music vs DVD, etc? The Denon 910 does have a better picture due to the Faroudja DCD...but it depends on how critical an eye you have, and your associated equipment as to how evident this would be say over the Pioneer 563AS you...
  11. DavidK

    FYI - New 12004 Universal players coming

    All, Looks like some interesting new Universal players (changers, HTIB, HDMI, etc) coming in 2004 (not 12004 as listed in topic- fat fingered - sorry): By Joseph Palenchar TWICE 1/26/2004 "LAS VEGAS— The universe of all-in-one DVD players is expanding, but can consumers hear them...
  12. DavidK

    HD Video Switching - Inexpensive Solution

    Lanny_B I run my component switch to my receiver as well. The switch merely "switches" between the receiver input and outputs to which you have it connected ...either manually using button on front of the switch, or via the switch remote...which you could record to any capable Universal remote...
  13. DavidK

    HD Video Switching - Inexpensive Solution

    All, There are several good component switchers available. From what I have seen in various threads in several forums on this subject (AVS etc), the Zektor switches are generally considered to be the best "high end" component switch...costing ~$400.00-500.00 depending on configuration/model...
  14. DavidK

    BD-ROM vs HD-DVD

    All, I thought everyone might want to read the following very interesting article about the looming decision of the DVD Froum on whether to adopt either the HD-DDV or BD-ROM (BlueRay) standard: Enjoy!. http://www.eet.com/sys/news/OEG20031113S0028
  15. DavidK

    DVD player -vs- Universal DVD player?

    Phil, What's your associated equipment, and what are your audio & video viewing listening preferences? Just guessing here. But one thought is with your $2K budget you could buy a Denon 2900...& then IF you were OK with its audio, but not its video, you could then try to find a panasonic XP50...
  16. DavidK

    DVD player -vs- Universal DVD player?

    Phil, Well there simply is no perfect player...and may never be. When you say a "good player" you need to put a dollar amount and state some specifics as to YOUR major needs/requirements...videowise/audiowise/etc. Some people's approach is people go with multiple units to get the best they...
  17. DavidK

    Pioneer DV-563A Review

    Anyone, anyone...Ferris???? Does anyone know/suspect yet what specific brand/model of DAC is utilized in the 563A?. THX...
  18. DavidK

    Pioneer DV-563A Review

    The published specs (excerpt below) for the 563A lists that it has 24/192 DAC: "In addition to DVD-Audio and SACD discs, the DV-563A excels with CD and CD-R/RW discs, too, thanks to a 192 kHz, 24-bit audio DAC." Does anyone know yet what specific brand/model of DAC is utilized in the...
  19. DavidK

    Panasonic F85 vs Pioneer 563A - No brainer?

    BGL, Thanks for your reply... "And if you do not feel the need for audiophile/videophile quality, why do you care if the 563 converts to PCM from DSD?" I listed these features so that posters would not waste time mentioning these featrues since I was already aware of them. "Has...
  20. DavidK

    Panasonic F85 vs Pioneer 563A - No brainer?

    I'm looking for an all around "good" quality player (not audio/videophile quality) for bedroom use...I know that the F85 does not have SACD like 563A (Although 563A does a DSD to PCM conversion) but F85 does have 5 disk carousel. So, what's the consensus on this forum? THX
  21. DavidK

    New Universal players - Denon 2900 (&3900) vs Marantz 8400 -best?

    I see lots of positive speculation/anticipation about the new Denon 2900...and even some talk about the forthcoming Denon 3900 as well. But also due around late April, or May, is the new Marantz 8400 Universal player(See info/specs below. The Marantz 8400 has generated seemlingly very little...
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