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If your RPTV is 16:9 then having your SAT and DVD all go through component doesn't really make it more convenient since you would have to manually switch from 16:9 to 4:3 mode everytime you switch inputs. By using different inputs for SAT and DVD (assuming your TV remembers the aspect ratio...

Actually what the "upconverter" in the receiver does is split the input (either composite or S-video) into Y, Pr, Pb (similar to red, green, blue). Both input and output will still be 480i. Not only will it not improve the quality, it actually degrades it (from slight to noticeable, depending...

"Prior to his set up, no had run two at once for the same movie." That's nonsense! Double stacking CRTs is a relatively common setup and have been in use long before the Vision 1 came out. And why would any CRT owner use a Grayhawk screen? That makes absolutely no sense. And why does he...

Exactly, why start with an obscure, $200 "made-in-China" amplifier? Why be evasive about the origins and any modifications? Why not mention (even broadly) what are some of the major modifications made? I also agree that a double-blind test would be ideal, although I doubt it would happen...

If the Korsun is so different from the Rosette, why use an identical case, and then be extremely evasive about what changes were made to it? Why do the two amps have nearly identical specifications? Why bring up the red herring of wanting to "give credit to underappreciated designers in China"...

Lee doesn't seem to understand that the most gracious and charming guest can be a total bastard in business. Any successful businessman will tell you "business is business". In fact, I will go even further than Chu Gai. Do we really believe that the $200 Korsun amplifier is one of the best...

Did you try powering it up from the remote while it is in standby?

Everytime an analog input goes through another component there is degradation. It is up to you to decide if it is noticeable, and if it is, whether it is worth the trade-off in convenience. Try it with and without going through the receiver. If you can't see a difference, then by all means...

I have a Pronto (meticulously programmed) and still I use my Onkyo 898's remote all the time now. It's a fantastic remote which even replaces my Tivo remote. The receiver remote is important because it's the one remote that can likely replace all the rest, and is difficult to replace with a...

I've had the 898 for about 3-4 months now. Great receiver. Very awesome in terms of ergonomics. Some features I like: 1. Can adjust +-dB for each input. If your DVD source is louder than your VCR for example, you can compensate. 2. You can specify default DSP mode for every signal type...

I have the Onkyo 898 and it's great. Excellent receiver. Supports all the cool new formats (THX EX, DTS ES, PL II). Match it with some decent speakers (no Bose). I have the M&K 750THX (plus an old pair of JBLs for the rears for 7.1). Bryan

I have a similar setup. Onkyo TX-DS898 receiver M&K 750 THX for front, center and surrounds A pair of old JBLs for the rear surrounds (7.1) - temporary hopefully M&K V75 subwoofer The speakers are great. I should have gotten a better sub - the V75 was great in my old small apartment...

Radioshack. Also, AFAIK the amp rating is the maximum ampereage the adapter can handle. The higher the better, although you only need 500mA in this case. Bryan

Ummm, I don't want to sound crude, but did anyone notice that 36 seconds into chapter 9 you can clearly see Nicole's nipple sticking out of her corset?? Bryan

Well, with my portable DVD player it takes about 1 second before the movie starts playing - no booting or loading required! Bryan

It's really up to you. I use bananas because it's neater and easier to attach. It can be quite tight at the back of the receiver so it's easier to attach the wire to the banana, then just plug it in. Also less chance of lose bits of wire causing a short. I use Monster (M1000s) because I got...

Yup, you'll need to connect DVD to receiver or TV via S-video temporarily. Bryan

People here love SVS (for good reason), but I'd consider the HGS-18 too: Link Removed It's not even much more expensive than SVS (can be discounted). Bryan

50" Panasonic plasma, around $8000 Faroudja NRS scaler, around $3500 Lexicon MC-1, used, around $2500 M&K S-150P THX Ultra powered 5.1 speakers, around $10000 non-progressive DVD/SACD player (NRS does not accept progressive), less than $1000 Oh darn, that's $25000 US. And this is...

How about this? It's the Sony DVP-F21. Bryan

Does the 898 remember DSP settings for individual inputs? For example, I want VCR to use DPL II, DVD to use Neo:6, etc. What about THX-EX and DTS-ES? Does it figure these out automatically from the source? I'm debating between the 898 and 3802/4802. How do you guys like the 898? Thanks...

Seems like you're too obsessed with the numbers. Calm down, get out your favorite DVD and watch a movie with the HK 520 and see how it performs. Who knows, you might like it. Bryan

I just found out that the Denon 3802 and 4802 do not have front inputs. Isn't that a major inconvenience? When I play my PS2 or Dreamcast I always take it out of the closet and plug it to the front input of my Sony receiver. What do you guys do with your game consoles? Bryan

What you'll need is something that accepts microphone input and preferrably echo and key controls. Many DVD players sold in Asia (such as the Skyworth) have microphone inputs and echo knob built in. Without that (on either the DVD player or receiver), what you'll need is an external karaoke...

Magnetic tape is NOT CRAP. Other than the lack of random access, there are no real negatives to tapes. Remember, your financial history and credit information is probably stored on magnetic tapes too, so they're certainly robust and reliable. Back to the original topic. Go to the AVS Forum's...

I think most of you are missing the point of my post... If 1000 of us "order" the Wave Radio and return it, all at the expense of Bose... It makes me mad watching the infomercial and seeing those buffoons say "it is the best sound system I've ever heard in my life." And HERBIE HANCOCK, HOW...

What are the features of the 4802 that the 3802 lacks, other than THX Ultra certification and 15WPC? Is it worth twice the money? (Actually I just checked mysimon.com and it's MORE than twice as expensive.) Thanks, Bryan