I'm thinking about getting this player. My Pioneer 1014 doesn't do HDMI (my TV does, thank goodness) so I was planning on using the optical out. Will I get surround sound or just PCM stereo? If I get surround, does anyone know if the Pioneer will create rear surround(7.1)? Thanks for any...
It's getting to be time for me to think about a new TV to replace my venerable Toshiba 31 inch CRT. It seems that RPTVs have the best bang for the buck these days in terms of 16:9 HD compatible sets, but I'm curious as to their drawbacks. How frequently do projection lamps need replacement, and...
When my old Denon Pro-Logic receiver gave up the ghost a while back, I needed a quick replacement and picked up an Onkyo 494. It has sounded wonderful and I have generally been happy with it. Then I got a new SVS 20-39PC+. Of course, I knew I had to calibrate, so I picked up Avia and the...
Based on the glowing reviews I've seen, I ordered the JBL NSP-1 package from J&R. While awaiting delivery, I have continued tos eek information about these speakers, and now am wondering if my Onkyo 494 (honestly rated at 55 watts per channel) has enough power for them.
I don't listen at...
Some Audio-aware friends of mine, hearing I was in the market for a sub, mentioned Definitve Technology as a manufacturer worth considering. A local store has the Powerfield 15TL in stock for $599.
I had been thinking of a Dharman or a Hsu VTF-2, but the advantage of the DefTech is that I...