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  1. Kevin Quin

    Time for another Austin meet!

    Greetings all. I'm pretty new to the forum, and was directed to this thread by another Austin HT'er. I'm currently debating which new tv to buy, and would love the opportunity to see different equipment in a real world (i.e. not showroom) environment, as well as talking face-to-face...
  2. Kevin Quin

    Anyone have comments on the Sony KV-40XBR700?

    Really? So it IS possible to get an RPT that will be (relatively) safe from burn in? Didn't know that, being new to the forums and all ;) Thanks for the info, it's been very helpful.
  3. Kevin Quin

    Newbie query

    I thought I had a pretty good handle on the basics of home theater stuff. Then I started reading this site regularly. Come to find out I WAS WRONG :) Now I'm awash in terms like "deflection board" and "blooming point" and am a wee bit lost. Can anyone point me towards a good site for...
  4. Kevin Quin

    Anyone have comments on the Sony KV-40XBR700?

    Arthur and Jack, Thanks for the info. Both of you guys bring up points I hadn't previously fully thought out. I did realize the weight issue, but not the additional cost that the shipping would add to the unit. As far as my odd desire for a large tube when cheaper RPTs are available, I was...
  5. Kevin Quin

    Anyone have comments on the Sony KV-40XBR700?

    Anyone have one of these that can comment on the performance and/or price? I've seen them online as low as $2669 USD. Info, as always, is appreciated.
  6. Kevin Quin

    Need purchase suggestions

    Thanks Richard. I checked it out and it does look like a nice set. Sony lists it at a MSRP of $3699 USD on their website. Can anyone who has one of these sets (Sony KV-40XBR700 40" FD Trinitron® XBR® WEGA® TV for those who don't want to read back in the thread :) ) comment on their...
  7. Kevin Quin

    Need purchase suggestions

    Hi all. I need suggestions on a decent larger (36+) tv. Price range is
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