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  1. Chris Rock

    Need Opinions on New TV Purchase

    You can get the JVC at beachcamera.com for $1500. Mine is being delivered this Friday. I read that it does benefit from ISF calibration, I will be having mine done, but for "only" $275. I've had it done on my previous set, and I thought it was worth it.
  2. Chris Rock

    Difference between JVC's HD-61FN97 and HD-61FH97

    I just purchased the HD-61FN97 for the amazing price of $1497 from BeachCamera.com. I'd been reading about it, and for that price, it was an easy decision. No sooner had I finished my order, I noticed on that retailer's website that they have the HD-61FH97 for $100 more. Reading through...
  3. Chris Rock

    Official Playstation 3 Blu-Ray player Thread

    (I shortened your quote, and I did not intend to take your words out of context.) If you are using a 720p TV, make sure your PS3 is outputting 1080i resolution. If not, the PS3 will output 480p for BluRay discs, because it won't convert from 1080i/p to 720p. That's the mistake I made. After...
  4. Chris Rock

    Official Playstation 3 Blu-Ray player Thread

    Yes, I have a PS3 and a Toshiba HD-A1. I like that the HD-DVD player decodes Dolby TrueHD. I guess the PS3 does also, but to my knowledge, not many BD titles use it. On the topic of Lossless audio, be it multichannel PCM or Dolby TrueHD, it is incredible. It's like those Claritin...
  5. Chris Rock

    Official Playstation 3 Blu-Ray player Thread

    To answer my own question, YES. Setting the HDMI Audio Out option (under BD/DVD Options) to Bitstream will, in fact, allow you to play back uncompressed PCM soundtracks. I tried it with the movie Click. I don't understand this, but I'm happy that it works.
  6. Chris Rock

    Official Playstation 3 Blu-Ray player Thread

    Got some questions, from one PS3 owner to another: First, Does the PS3 still not output 720p for BluRay playback? If not, I could set my PS3 to output 1080i (my DLP TV accepts 1080i and 720p), but then it seems it's always outputting 1080i. When I first got it, I set it up by letting the...
  7. Chris Rock

    NEW HD-DVD owners: Please post your reviews here for members considering purchase!

    Presently I'm enjoying The Perfect Storm in Dolby True HD 5.1 on my Toshiba HD-A1, and I have to pause and chime in with my impressions. First, I'll share why I waited until now: It wasn't because I was worried that HD-DVD would "lose" in a format war. I read enough stuff here and elsewhere...
  8. Chris Rock

    The Next Great Advance in Home Theater: Dolby TrueHD?

    How long until the debate between Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD? (grins) Can't wait to get my player later this week. Is it easy to do an A/B (/C?) comparison between DD, DD+ and DD TrueHD using the Toshiba player and a disc with all three soundtracks? (Phantom Of The Opera is what I have in mind)
  9. Chris Rock

    HDMI input/output on AV Receiver

    I have the Denon AVR-4306 with 3 HDMI Inputs, and I am very glad I have it. DirecTV HD TiVo, HDMI DVD Player, and space for the PlayStation 3 whenever that comes out. Also, if your source material is already sent to the receiver at the desired resolution, it doesn't matter what kind of...
  10. Chris Rock

    Yamaha RX-V2600 Receiver with HD Upconverting via HDMI

    BTW, I have ordered (and received) the Denon AVR-4306 from Crutchfield.com. It has all of the features I've been looking for.
  11. Chris Rock

    Any good deals on the 3806?

    Crutchfield will (I think) give a discount when you order two of them.
  12. Chris Rock

    New sub technology from Eminent... 1Hz??

    I sat in a demo for this product at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver in late September. It has to be heard (or felt) to be believed. I'm unsure how practical it is, though. In the demo, which was in a hotel suite, the sub was in another room in the suite, the walls of which were...
  13. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    skip, Thanks for the thorough response. Personal experiences are always the most helpful.
  14. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    Thanks for the info (and I fixed my spelling goof, thanks). Like Shane pointed out, with the features I'm looking for, HK is outside of my budget. I've heard that HK used to have issues with build quality, but they've ironed those things out. Looks-wise, I wish every A/V Receiver looked as good...
  15. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    Can someone tell me why HK receivers have considerably less power than other brands?
  16. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    The 4600 lacks some of the key features of the 2600, the most important of which (to me) is analog video to HDMI conversion. Both the Denon 3806 and 4306 have this, as does the Yamaha 2600. The Yamaha 2600 is also advertised to upconvert analog video signals to 720p/1080i. I've also read...
  17. Chris Rock

    Receiver Question

    Maybe the Denon 3806? It compares pretty evenly with the Yamaha you mentioned (I'm also looking at that one).
  18. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    I've looked at the 3806, but I like the 4306 a little more. I'd hate to get the 3806 and then regret not spending the extra dough to get the extra features I want. At this point, I'd be in the same amount of trouble with my wife spending $1300 as I am spending $2000. *grins*
  19. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    Thanks for the reply. I do know of a dealer in Boulder, a large retailer, though I don't think they can beat the price I've ordered the Denon for thru Crutchfield ($1925 shipped). It's doubtful a dealer would lower the price on such a new item. Plus, I have take a vow to never shop there...
  20. Chris Rock

    DENON AVR-4306 vs YAMAHA RX-V2600

    I'm up against a buying decision. I've placed an order with Crutchfield for the DENON model, but the Yamaha looks great also. http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/r...rs/RXV2600.htm http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fPyO6yp...0&I=033AV4306B The main differences (that I care about at all) seem...
  21. Chris Rock

    Yamaha RX-V2600 Receiver with HD Upconverting via HDMI

    Shane, Thanks for bringing up those 2 points. More to think about. I'm not sure they're deal-breakers for me, but good to know.
  22. Chris Rock

    Yamaha RX-V2600 Receiver with HD Upconverting via HDMI

    Yamaha has just announced a new receiver that has the exact featureset I'm looking for, at a price I can afford. Ever since seeing the new receiver offerings from DENON that include HDMI switching, I've been patiently waiting for the competition to begin. This new Yamaha not only switches...
  23. Chris Rock

    Receiver problem...Making Fuzzy noises on the Right Front Channel

    Sergio, I don't have an answer for you, but I have a very similar experience after moving. I'm using an Onkyo TX-DS898 7.1 receiver, and my LEFT FRONT channel was emitting a static-like popping sound. I had JBL Northridge N26 speakers, but replaced them with Aperion Audio 522 bookshelves...
  24. Chris Rock

    DirecTV - how do they install it?

    I haven't done anything yet. I won't even be ready to have anything done for a month. I'm just getting ready. After a visit to Soundtrack (a large HT retailer/custom install place out here, also called Ultimate Electronics) last evening, I've learned a lot and have decided that I'm going to...
  25. Chris Rock

    DirecTV - how do they install it?

    First off, what I'm referring to is described HERE . I'm not talking about RF video distribution. I presently have the "OnQ base solution". I guess my best bet is to locate on OnQ dealer and have them do the installation.
  26. Chris Rock

    DirecTV - how do they install it?

    I'm going to be moving into a new house this weekend, and I'll be getting DirecTV installed. I'll be getting at least one HD-DVR. Before I give this the green light, I want to be sure that the installer knows how to utilize the On-Q Distribution Center that I had installed with the house...
  27. Chris Rock

    Anyone using Outlaw Audio 990/7125 combo?

    I haven't used the new sub yet, in fact, I haven't even gotten it yet. We close on a new house on Friday (7/29). My new sub and speakers will be shipped the first week in August. I usually win all the arguments about getting new stuff. This year alone I talked the wife into getting a new TV...
  28. Chris Rock

    Anyone using Outlaw Audio 990/7125 combo?

    Thanks for the reply. My biggest obstacle now is getting this past my wife. She knows we need something new, because we're moving into a new home and we're going to put a system in the bedroom, but she wants me to go cheap. I'd like to move our existing receiver (Onkyo TSDX898) into the...
  29. Chris Rock

    Anyone using Outlaw Audio 990/7125 combo?

    Thanks for the response.
  30. Chris Rock

    Anyone using Outlaw Audio 990/7125 combo?

    Until very recently, I'd never considered using separates. I always thought they'd be way outside my budget. After taking a look at OutlawAudio.com I guess I've been wrong. Anyway, I've been bitten by the upgrade bug and I'm working with a budget of up to $2000. I'm looking for at least 110...
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