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  1. ReggieW

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age HD-DVD Combo Feb 5th

    Early information indicate that Elizabeth: The Golden Age, starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen, will be available to own in high-definition exclusively on HD DVD/DVD Combo disc, come February 5, 2008. Expect the main feature on the disc to be presented in 1080p...
  2. ReggieW

    Arcam DV-144 Dual Fromat BD/HD-DVD player!

    Here's a link which quotes Arcam CEO John Dawson (Scroll to the bottom of the page after you click on the link): http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-re...#comment-13080 He does post over in the insiders thread at AVS infrequently, so hopefully he'll be revealing more details in the weeks...
  3. ReggieW

    Eastern Promises due 12/26/07

    Press Release: Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that Eastern Promises will be available to own in high-definition exclusively on HD DVD/DVD Combo disc, come December 26, at $39.98 SRP each. Eastern Promises (2007) HD DVD/DVD Combo Disc / $39.98 SRP / December 26 Main...
  4. ReggieW

    Pan's Labyrinth Press Release for 12/26/07

    New Line Home Entertainment have announced the US Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD release of Pan’s Labyrinth on 26th December 2007 priced at $35.99 SRP each. From director Guillermo Del Toro, Pan's Labyrinth is a fanciful and chilling story set against the backdrop of a fascist regime in 1944 rural...
  5. ReggieW

    Battlestar Galactica S1 HD-DVD DEC 4th - Full specs!

    Here is the link: http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/ Disappointed and anxious that there was still no news about Battlestar Galactica (2004): Season One HD DVD which was heavily rumored to be released in September? Universal Studios Home Entertainment has now confirmed that the...
  6. ReggieW

    Where's The Weinstein Company?

    Have they abandoned HD-DVD? They presently have no releases scheduled. This is a bit odd, as I would certainly expect them to have SOMETHING on their schedule. I would love to see the Grindhouse and the Kill Bill Whole Bloody Affair films on HD-DVD. Any news?
  7. ReggieW

    Bob and Harvey (Weinstein) - Bronston epics please!?

    It is my understanding that the Weinstein's now own the Bronston film catalog (please "politely" correct me if I'm wrong). There is no doubt that "El Cid" and "Fall of the Roman Empire" would look STUNNING in HD, this considering that the proper restoration is done and new 1080p masters are...
  8. ReggieW

    What happened to the Harlow set is coming?

    It was supposed to arrive at the end of 2006 and never surfaced, nor was it brought up during the chat. Has it dropped off the radar? Any help on this would be appreciated. P.S. - I dropped crawdaddy a private message a few days ago regarding this. MODS: Please omit "is coming"...
  9. ReggieW

    The Criterion Collection on HD-DVD???

    ....I only wish! I thought it would be interesting to start a thread on 10 Criterion titles you would like to see in HD (preferably, HD-DVD for me). I personally believe that HD-DVD is better suited for Criterion tastes, but that's just my opinion. Here's my list: -The Third Man -The Red...
  10. ReggieW

    Non-horror Lewton: Mademoiselle Fifi & Youth runs wild

    After viewing the feature length documentary in the Lewton boxset, I am a bit curious about these other films that were glossed over. Glenn Erickson wrote over at Savant how these interesting films were sort of dismissed as non-essential in the documentary, but they were indeed important in...
  11. ReggieW

    Hughes' "Hell's Angels" DVD in time for "The Aviator?"

    I am wondering since the early part of Scorsese's "Avaiator" deals with this film and its production. It will be a missed opportunity if this film was not released in conjunction with "The Aviator" in Nov/Dec since people who see "The Aviator" may wan to see Hell's Angels. There is literally...
  12. ReggieW

    Greta Garbo & Jean Harlow DVDs from Warners soon?

    I am a little dismayed that we only have ONE title from each of these legends available on Dvd. Any word of any future releases? How about collections for each one? Reg
  13. ReggieW

    Who has the best prices for Mobile Fidelity SACD's and XRCD24?

    I am curious, because I have several titles from both I would like to pick up, but at $30.99-$32.99 for a single title, there just isn't much motivation for me to do so at those prices. No, I'm not cheap, I just don't believe in paying over $30.00 for a single music title (especially since we...
  14. ReggieW

    Absolute Sound pans Denon 2900

    Well, I just picked up the new issue of "Absolute Sound" and the thread title says it all. Now I own the 2900 and couldn't disagree more with Mr. Buettner's review of the 2900. He considered the 2900 a sonic departure for the company. He writes: "The 2900, however, is lean and almost skeletal...
  15. ReggieW

    Going from 48khz to 96khz..is there a REAL difference?

    Well, the thread title says it all. I was discussing the merits of DVD-A with two well-read acquaintances from Dreamworks today, and they basically said that "you were being sold a bill of goods" when it came to high sample rates. They didn't deny that DVD-A sounded better than redbook CD, but...
  16. ReggieW

    Sack the DTS/DD track on DVD-A discs?

    The thread title says it all. I think, imho, that it would be better for the format if the DVD-A forum/labels decided to drop the lossy formats from the disc and instead give us 24/192 stereo (or whatever the native sample rate may be), 24/96 surround, and more features and video content. I...
  17. ReggieW

    New Sting SACD in the LA area?

    The title says it all...I have not seen the SACD of "Sacred Love" anywhere in the LA area. I live in Glendale and have gone to Best Buy, Tower Records, Circuit City, and all I've seen is the regular old redbook jewel case. There is no mention of it being mastered in DSD or anything on the...
  18. ReggieW

    Best price for Denon 2900?

    ....The thread title says it all. I know e-cost had some refurbs for around $560.00, but they are no longer listed on its site. I am willing to get a 2900 brand new as long as it isn't over $800.00 shipped. I just sold my DVD-1600, so I am desperately looking to buy by the end of next week...
  19. ReggieW

    Just got the NAD C541i...........

    I must say that I was very hesitant to add this to my system since I already have a Sony SCD-C222es pulling SACD (and sometime redbook) duties. I bought a refurb C541i authorized for $360.00 and must say I'm VERY impressed. I know that the British press has been raving about this player for the...
  20. ReggieW

    Denon DVD-1600 vs. DVD-2900's DVD-A capability

    I have been considering the 2900 for a few months now, but feel that I won't be getting much of an upgrade over my current Denon DVD-1600/Sony SCD-C222es combo. The 1600's video quality is said to be a little better than the 2900's, and the SACD capability on the 2900, so I've read from many, is...
  21. ReggieW

    PSB Stratus minis are 4 ohm speakers so......

    I was thinking of getting the NAD T762 to drive them since the NAD's amp sections are equipped to really handle 4 OHM loads. When I bought the Startus Minis I didn't know they were 4 ohm speakers, and they are now being run with a Denon 1802. Most of the forum people I know running them are...
  22. ReggieW

    Best price for NAD T762 Receiver?

    I am in Los Angeles and interested in purchasing this receiver either from a local B&M dealer or online for the best price possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Reggie
  23. ReggieW

    HSU-VTF2 vs. Velodyne SPL-1000...which one?

    I would like to have some thoughts and insigths on anyone who owns/owned one or both of these subs. They are both ten inch subs and go down to 24hz. They both are well regarded but something tells me that the HSU MIGHT be the better bang for the buck item here. The Hsu will set me back $500.00...
  24. ReggieW

    Paradigm Studio 40's or PSB Stratus minis?

    Hello, I have a bit of a dilemma. I like both of these speakers but have been offered the Stratus Minis used for $675.00 shipped with the matching stands - the msrp on these speakers are $1,100.00 and the stands are $220.00. I have been offered the Studio 40's used in black laminate for...
  25. ReggieW

    The superb Denon 1600 ties the RP-82 in Secrets shootout update.....

    ......As did the Panny XP-30 which retails for $299.95. The Denon goes for $499.95. People are spending up to $400.00 for the 82 on ebay, so it would probably be better to grab the XP-30 or the Denon 1600 with its superb Burr-Brown based DVD-A/redbook CD playback. The Denon also has a nicer...
  26. ReggieW

    Denon 2900 Dvd-a/sacd Player At Ces!!

    Stereophile's website has given details from day one of CES: "Denon and Linn, on the other hand, premiered DVD-Audio/DVD-V/SACD players, thus joining the ranks of Pioneer, Marantz, Onkyo, and several others in offering universal machines. Denon's new model, the DVD-2900, is $999 at retail. It...
  27. ReggieW

    The sonics on Universal SACD's thus far.....

    ....have not been top notch. I have bought three so far. The ET Soundtrack, Quincy Jones the ultimate collection, and Beethoven's 9th by Karajan. I also have the Coltrane A Love Supreme which is an Impulse disc distributed by Universal - I've yet to listen to it. Soncially, the ET disc is very...
  28. ReggieW

    Paradigm Studio 20/40 wood option?

    I have settled on the Paradigm Studio 20's and see that they are 250.00 extra for the wood. I want to know if the wood in anyway improves the sound or is it all simply a matter of finish and aesthetics. I am on a tight budget but will try to rustle up the extra cash if its worth it. Keep in mind...
  29. ReggieW

    Will there be a Denon AVR-4803?

    ......Just wondering. I'm of the opinion that there probably won't be, and that Denon will probaly go straight to the 4804 next year sometime. This wouldn't be unusual since there wasn never a Denon 4801 or for that matter, a 5801 or 5802. I just think there probably isn't much to upgrade at...
  30. ReggieW

    Karajan Symph 9 SACD disappointing sonically

    I finally had the opportunity to pick up one of the batch of Universal SACD hybrids released last week and found it lacking sonically, and this in lieu of the fact that I didn't particularly care for the performance either. I was looking to pick up the ET soundtrack and the Diana Krall release...
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