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Thanks for the reply. My Oppo is set for raw digital output and doesn't seem to be changed. Unfortuntely, it looks like my digital processer might be fried and I'll have to take it in for service.

Tonight I sat down to watch a DVD. The first problem I noticed was that I had to turn the volume on my Arcam receiver much higher just to get to a listenable level. As I experimented, I also noticed there was no sound coming from the surround speakers or center channel. I then found that I was...

Unfortunately, no HDMI with my Arcam. Just analogue inputs for hi-def sound. The AVR100 is a nice sounding receiver, but it's around 5 years old.

Forgot about Floyd. Actually this was the first hybrid disc I bought. And while I was impressed with the remastered CD sound, I've always been curious about the hi-def and (especially with this one) the 5.1 surround mix.

I've got an Oppo 970HD that I've been happy with as a DVD player. I have the digital audio connected with a coaxial cable to an Arcam AVR100. I have a Mirage satellite speaker system with subwoofer. I've been content with the CD sound I've gotten from this system, but curious about the...

I've held off on the entire flat panel "revolution" for one major reason:black level. The LCD and plasma sets I saw even two years ago couldn't hold the deep blacks I enjoyed from a well calibrated CRT. I've recently heard from several people that the day has finally come and flat panel tech...

I know that sounds a little odd, but my display is an older SD Loewe Aconda. The Aconda has a good internal deinterlacer and doesn't play well with a progressive scan player through the component inputs. What I'm looking for is a quality player for around $500 or less that will output 480i...

I've recently aquired a dual layer DVD burner and have been experimenting with burning dual layer DVD-Rs. My old Denon DVD player (DVD-1000) won't accept them at all. My secondary player, a cheap Daewoo, will play them but as you would expect, the picture quality is not the best. I was...

Specifically- I'm looking for a good explanation or even a link to a website or post that can clarify what the different service menu controls are and how they work/interact. My direct view CRT has had a problem with bowed horizontal lines for some time now. I know to write down the default...

After a long wait for my 32" 4x3 Loewe to be repaired, it looks like I'll have to consider buying another monitor. The part my Loewe needs seems to be in perpetual backorder and Loewe has not been responsive at all with the repair center. I've waited 5 months with no TV and I think that's long...

I've been interested in the Denon DVD-955S. I would primarily be getting this for my DVD collection, but have heard that it really performs well as an audio universal player as well. I have several hybrid SACDs (Dylan, Stones) and have always wanted to hear them at their hi-res best, but have...

Thanks Michael! While I'm sure it's not exact, I'm at least getting some real black and white images out of the television. No more red! Pretty easy to do as well.

So- while my Loewe's on the blink (see previous post), I'm borrowing a new Sony 27FS120 from a friend of mine. Being used to the Loewe's picture quality, I was really appalled at the Sony's picture. My friend agreed to let me try to get a better picture out of it while I was using it. After...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have borrowed a fairly new Sony WEGA 27FS120 from a friend, but I can't say it holds a candle to my Loewe. The grayscale seems really off , no matter what color temperature I put it on, and there's a distinct "red" quality to the blacks that even my wife noticed...

After 4 years of great service, my 4x3 Loewe Arcada has bitten the dust. This was a 32'' non-HD tube set, but provided the best direct view picture I've ever owned, especially after setting it with the Avia disc. Unfortunately, repairs are estmated to be over $1000 and I don't know if I can...

So how did things turn out? I'm interested as I'm in an identical situation. After five years of use, my Loewe Arcada went out with a sputter that sounds exactly like what happened to you. There are only three repair shops in town that service Loewes and they are telling me that my main board...

I haven't used a LD player in a few years. Mine finally died, but I still haven't gotten rid of some of my prized laserdisc gems (Tex Avery box, val Lewton collection, etc). A friend of mine is getting rid of his lasers and will give me -for free- one of his two players. Knowing I already have...

Thanks. I guess what I'd really like to know is if there are any individual, recommended ISF calibrationists in the Houston area. Like I said, I'd feel better knowing the person working on my T.V. had : 1) some experience with Loewe televisions 2) a positive record from some other members of...

I have a Loewe Calida (non-HD), and while it's given me a great picture for the past two years, I've recently started to notice a little horizontal bowing. I recently had a "budget" ISF job, and I honestly think the picture now looks even more skewed. This is largely visible only on test...