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1. I don't believe the UTV unit has an RF remote. However, you could get a third-party RF remote of some type or you could put IR sensors in each room and deliver the IR back over the same coax you are using for video distribution. Be aware that 9 sensors may very well be too many on one system...

No PVR does HDTV currently. Personally, I would go with a DirecTV/TiVo. If you also plan to get a HDTV DirecTV receiver, you'll need the DirecTV Plus dish. The Plus dish will drive four receivers without additional equipment. The DirecTV/TiVo counts as two of those receivers if you want to use...

Oh, yes, I've heard that one. :) Actually, since my first name is actually James, I've heard quite a few other ones as well. Hey, but at least I feel good. ---Jim

Based on what I've read at www.avsforum.com none of the Kenwood Sovereign DVD players suffer from the chroma bug. ---Jim

Yes, trivially true. However, the question is how much better? I too am interested in knowing. I have a Pioneer DV-F07 and must either do without its convenience or use something like an iScan. ---Jim

I could probably work a trade-in on my Ref 10 for a Ref 30 with a dealer. I've been doing a bit of reading, and in addition to the Ref 30 and Yamaha RX-V1, I'm also considering the Harmon Kardon 8000 and Denon AVR-5800. Andrew, thanks for your comments on the Ref 30. I'm certain you'll enjoy...

quote: Andrew_S wrote I'd skip the Yammies and go for the B&K Ref 30. Yeah, the Ref 30 looks like a sweet piece of equipment. I wish B&K was more forthcoming about their plans for a DPL II upgrade for it. How good of a job does the Ref 30 do of taking a DPL source and expanding it to seven...

Very true. I suspect having to set everything on the diagonal of the room is 80% of the culprit in my case. Once I get the HT room built, I'll have a better idea. However, as long as I'm building the room, I'm tempted to upgrade to 7.1. Thanks! ---Jim

I was looking at the Sony because I'd read good things about the DRC line doubler. While I love the Pioneer Elite, the current models all appear to be 16x9. Perhaps I need to take a much closer look at the Toshiba's. :) After purchasing the DV-F07, I think I'm going to pass on a progressive...

Good ideas! Thanks. :) Some comments: 1. Would you really go with a 16:9 set when 95% of my viewing is 4:3? Why not a 4:3 HD ready set, either Toshiba or Sony? 2. I'm willing to spend perhaps $5,000 on a new video solution. Does that change your suggestion? Is anyone tempted to recommend a...

I'm planning to build a home theater as part of a major basement renovation. The space will be 19' x 14'. The door must be placed within 3' of one corner of a 14' wall. I'd love some advice on equipment upgrades and speaker placement. Currently, my home theater resides in my family room. About...