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  1. Denis K

    Video Switching and Upconversion??

    Trying to finalize my decision on a new receiver, and have a question on the benefits of video upconversion. (Yes, I've read the posts from a number of people who claim that the process usually has a negative effect on picture quality.) As I understand, it the benefits are primarily: 1) Only...
  2. Denis K

    Denon Direct Modes

    Hi, Can someone please explain the difference between Denon's "Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs" on the 3803, and the "Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path" offered on the 2803? Thanks in advance, Denis
  3. Denis K

    Speakers, Drivers and Physics

    Question for you speaker design experts... What are the benefits of adding a second driver of the same size to a speaker? Specifically, consider a small satellite speaker with a 3" mid-bass driver. What would be gained by adding a second 3" driver? (Consider the tweeter as the same in all of...
  4. Denis K

    $200 DVD Player - pls. help me pick one

    Hi All, My wife and kids are buying me a DVD player for Father's Day. I've been informed that unless I give them a specific model, they’re going to hit BB or CC and pick one out for me (yikes!). I'd been looking into players a little bit, but hadn't done any serious homework. But in the <...
  5. Denis K

    Question on HK: AVR 510

    I am trying to finalize a decision on a new receiver and have heard/read lots of good things about HKs. I would definitely consider the AVR 510, however it has neither DTS-ES Discrete nor DPL II. Since many other models at this price point now include one or both of these, I'm wondering if the...
  6. Denis K

    Help With Final Sub Decision: VTF-2 vs. Rava

    Hey folks, Well I've pretty much decided on the "5" part of a new 5.1 setup. I'm going with and Ascend Acoustics setup. Now for the ".1". As part of Ascend's HT package, I can get a HSU VTF-2 for what works out to be $350 (vs. $499 from HSU). My other option is to go with an Adire Rava...
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