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I do want to use the player for the Blu-Ray sound processing because you correctly noted my receiver's lack of same. I was just concerned that I would not be able to pass through the lossless audio through the HDMI 1.1 inputs; I thought Blu-Ray wanted 1.3. If the HDMI works I'll be fine. That...

I'm using the Pioneer DV-563A DVD player because it was the only player in my price range that would play both SACD and DVD-Audio discs. Now I've finally made the move to a plasma HDTV, and would like to get a Blu-Ray player. But my receiver's only pre-amp in 6 channel analog inputs are being...

I'm looking for a 46 inch plasma and have read reviews of the best of the 2008 line, but none yet for the new 2009s just coming out. Any word about picture quality vs. say the TH-46PZ850U? This seems to be the best of the 2008 models in this screen size. The new ones also seem to lack the...

I've just ordered the Pioneer VSX-80TXV and paid in the price range you mentioned. I've still not read any reviews on it though; I've been scouring forums for mention of this model but very little has been said as of now. On paper at least it looks like a nice fit for you, and for me. I...

Well, I just got my 563A today and can say that it did play both DVD-R and DVD+R media when I tried one movie each. I also had to make sure it played the media I have, but it did fine. I also had the Tosh 3109 for awhile, but upgraded to the Pana RP-91 a year or two ago. It does DVD-Audio...

It says No Disc almost immediately upon closing the tray. Optical pickup eh? Odd that it would still recognize the burned media but not the originals the burns came from. Maybe it has different pickups for different media? I'm trying to decide between getting this player fixed or buying a...

My Pana RP-91 has developed a suspicious problem in that it doesn't recognize most movie discs and no DVD-Audio discs, but strangely will recognize DVD-R or DVD+R burned copies of the same movies it will not recognize on the original disc. These movies previously played fine on this player. Any...

I take it that there is still no changer version of this universal player or any close to this price range? I'd been holding out for a changer but this player is starting to look like Christmas. My RP-91 Panny now wont recognize discs, although it will recognize copies of the discs on DVD-R...

Wayne, just bookmark that B-Stock page and check it regularly. Stuff comes and goes from it quickly. I got my Samson amp as a B-Stock and never noticed a single ding or other problem. But I probably checked the page 30-40 times over several days before I found one available. Norman Short

Thanks guys. My brother called me today and let me know he'd made his purchase of a Tosh 57HX81 from a company that has its own ISF tech. As a matter of fact he found the guy from the ISF site. After reading this forum, both my brother and I decided to move from a direct view set to an...

I've gotten some ideas from reading the forum, let me give you the particulars of my brother's situation. His 10 year old JVC died yesterday. He primarily watches DVD; very little television from his non-digital cable. He uses his bedroom for watching DVD from his bed, about 9' away from the...

I got my shipping notice for #2518 (Group Buy) tonight, and it tracks as in transit. Delivery date Thursday! Now I'm getting antsy all over again.

Still no notice for 2518 and the 20-39CS+, though Tom said yesterday it was ready to go. I'll still feel better when I get that ship notice.

Thanks for the update Tom. I don't begrudge those other guys a day earlier delivery, although hopefully I still get it Friday instead of Monday. I'm 8 miles from the Indiana/Illinois state line so shipment from Ohio should be quick.

Hmm...my order number is 2518 for a 20-39CS+ and I didn't get a ship notice, yet others with numbers hundreds higher got theirs for the same model. Hopefully the notice just hasn't gotten here yet.

I was just informed that the Plus drivers wont arrive til Friday, and it will definitely be next week before I get mine. The thread above gave dates for PCi shipments, but no idea when regular CS models are shipping. It is tough waiting.

Thanks for the review. I have a couple questions. Did the sub ship complete or as a kit to you? And what did it cost? I was under the impression that such a sub wouldn't be shippable, and this is why many companies sell smaller subs. I'm curious to find out how big of a sub you have to get...

I know they were waiting on the amps for the PCi line but last I heard the Plus models were supposed to ship at the end of this week. Have the drivers for the Plus shipped, have they arrived? We still love you guys at SVS. We just want our subwoofer :).

What is it with you Alan? You had to go looking around to find someone who doesn't like SVS? Don't you feel vindicated now? I got news for you. There is nothing out there, made by any manufacturer, that is 100% well received. Somebody will bitch about anything, even free beer. You seem to...

Sorry that nobody answered your question Michael. If I'd had any idea of the resale value of a PW-2200 I'd have answered it for you. Shame one or two people hijacked the thread and put people into defensive mode rather than thinking about your question. You're right. All we ever get are...

Don't worry about it Tom. I've been reading this forum for some months and I've seen many times you've recommended Paradigm as well as Hsu and others for those who are at a different price point than SVS either because of their location or their budget. One thing you skeptics should realize...

Never fails to surprise me when someone asks a question and gets upset when the answer doesn't drop in their lap right away. I check the forums several times a day, but that still means someone could ask a question and I wouldn't see it for several hours sometimes. From what I've seen, this...

Yeah, I have the SPL meter and Avia for calibrating my system. When I first bought the system I have now I already had the meter from Radio Shack but I only rented Video Essentials. It worked fine, but I finally decided it was too much hassle to try to rent a test disc every time I changed...

Recommend you spend a little time with your current setup and check out different DVDs and music. Obviously your new room has improved the acoustics and your system has room to breathe now. That improvement is probably not trivial and it's hard to judge one improvement while you're still in...

Welcome to the forum Dennis :). I'll speak generally about the models to give you some framework. In terms of output there wont be a big difference between the passive CS line and the powered PC line. The new amp on the PC is 320W, the recommended Sampson amp for the passive CS is 350W per...

It almost makes me cry hearing these stories, but only because I know they're true. I spent a dozen years in audio/video retail and I've seen a lot of salespeople and store managers in that time. I've been a salesman on the floor, managed stores and was a regional manager for a chain. Getting...

Well, you could cheat. You could try bringing both home, telling your wife that this way you can see how both sound at home, then perfectly place the Klipsch while not so perfectly placing the B&W. This still might not work, as she still might prefer them just because she did before, even if...

I have a DVD-A player and about 9 discs. Waiting for my SVS+ to ship too. But I've never listened to the Blue Man Group so I didn't pick that one up. Can anyone describe the music to me? Norman Short

Great stuff! I'm going through my own withdrawal symptoms waiting on my 20-39CS+ order. I already have the Sampson, and am using it to drive my mains just so I get a taste of what I've ordered. The wait is killing me! I have a stack of movies I wont watch because I know I'll just watch them...

Although I'm a Klipsch fan I'm not such a fan of the Synergy series. I saw a significant performance jump when I listened to the Reference series, but even the Reference series stuff I've heard (haven't heard the RF-7, RC-7, RS-7 series) wasn't as nice as my vintage La Scalas. To my ears at...