Here is a list I have made. AC/DC - Live at Donnington DD 5.1 and DD 2.0 AC/DC - Stiff Upper Lip Live DD 5.1, DTS 5.1, DD 2.0 Beyonce - Live At Wembley DD5.1 and LPCM 2.0 Bond - Live at Royal Albert Hall - DD? 5.1 Bruce Springsteen - Live in New York DD 5.1 and LPCM 2.0 Coldplay - Live...
Why don't you add an HTM1 (If you can afford 802's you can sure afford an HTM1) and later (or now) 2 804's for the rears. Then you will have a timber matched complete system.
The Marantz receiver must be able to receive the SACD music in order to play it. It must have 6 channel analog inputs for this. If it has this you are set other than needing a player. I suggest a Pioneer 563A player. It is inexpensive and does not discriminate against DVD-A. Why have SACD...
Bob, I listened to the 703's, HTM7, HTM1, 804's, and 705's. I was going to buy 2 703's, HTM7, and 2 705's. I did not like the sound (as much) of the 705's and HTM7. The midrange sounded muddier to me, which I attribute to the lack of FST. The midrange is by far the most important element to a...
Lets not forget that Warner ownes the company (or has a controlling financial interest) that makes Snapper cases. So it is externally doubtful they will scrap the snapper for financial reasons.
Windex is formulated to clean glass. I have never seen a glass DVD, so why would you think it is okay? DVD's are made of PVC and PVC is slightly porous. So any chemical you place on the surface will be absorbed. While Windex (and other cleaners like soap or Pledge) may cause no long term damage...
It sounds like some fields are flagged wrong. This is a problem Sony seems to have too often even on some SuperBit titles like The Patriot. Using forced weave will not help since it uses the flags to reassemble the frames.
I have never seen such complacent mediocrities from people who consider themselves HT enthusiast. When DVD was developed there were very few 1.78 (I owned a Pioneer 1.78 RPTV at the time) displays available in the US market. If 2.35 is added to the standard then we may see the "chicken and egg"...
My Specs for HD-DVD Constant data rate of at least 50Mbps Optional resolution of 2538x1080(2.35)for future displays (player to downconvert). Progressive playback at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps. 8.1 channel 24/96 MPL LPCM Room for at least 2 DTS and/or 6 DD tracks Able to playback 4 hours at...
Hopefully it will be a trend for higher PQ. When watching on a 116"x64" it does make a deference and every little BIT :D helps. However there are other DVDs have as high or higher data rats and equal PQ as Superbits. Fox has a couple with Batman the Movie with an average data rate of 7.79mbps...
All DVDs must at least contain a DD or PCM track. DTS is an optional type audio track. There are no DTS only DVDs because they would not meet specifications. for all you need to know about DVDs go to DVD FAQ.
Your new room acoustic signature is killing it. Is your room exactly square or are the side walls even multiples of the front? One way to find the bass is to place your subwoofer or one of your speakers in the listening position. Then walk around the room a listen (use a Radio Shack SPM) for the...
Sean,
Have you ever noticed 5 year or older convertible rear windows. Start looking you will notice 2 kinds. The one owner that used soap and Windex. It is yellow and clouded. The other kind the owner uses Meguires or other plastic care products. It will be clear. Now how do you want your DVDs...
Do not use soap. DVD's are plastic and plastic is pours and absorbs what is put on it. Over time the oils, dyes, colors, and perfumes in the soap could turn yellow or cloudy. Run warm water and wipe with thick 100% white cotton towel (not a paper towel) from center to outside edge. Do not use a...