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A phono signal is lower amplitude than other inputs and the frequency output of the phono cartrifge is skewed. You need a special phono input that is higher gain and does phono equalization. You can buy an external phono preamp and take its output into an aux input. They range in price from...

The Grand Wega does convert 1080i to 720p. Some would argue that 720p is better than 1080i and either one is defined as hdtv. The SOny KP-57WV600 is less than the 700 and uses the same display technology so is a better buy. It retails for $1000 less than the GW, though the difference will be...

The HFX series is the 'cinema series'. It seems to be the same set with a pumped up audio system. (I wish they'd make a version of these sets with NO audio system for those of us who use an AV receiver instead) The cinema series are about $100 more expensive and a whole lot harder to find...

Thanks JohnnyG. Can you tell me if the 2002 Panasonic or Toshiba 36" (36HF72 or 36HFX72) direct view HDTV capable sets have the dvi/hdcp interface or is SONY the only one? I'm going to get one of these sets and would prefer to have the DVI/HDCP interface just in case.

Isn't the latest model Toshiba direct view HD capable set the 36HF72 ? That's whats on their website yet I see people on this forum talking about the 36HF71 just arriving in stores, etc, in recent (aug 2002) posts.

I have listened to both the Studio 40 and the M22ti, but not in a side by side comparison. Both sound great. The clarity and level of detail of the M22ti is as good as anything you can buy for 2x or 3x the price, including the Studio 40. The studio 40 does have a little stronger bass response...

Maybe I misunderstand but I think Logic 7 is like Dolby Prologic II in that both are used to 'artificially' create multiple channels from a stereo source. DD and DTS are multichannel sources that do not need to be converted. In fact applying L7 to them would simply distort the original program...

HarmonKardon.com has factory refurbished units for $595. They also have a list of authorized on-line dealers that I believe includes jandr.com and onecall.com. You'll get a better price from crazyeddie.com but they are not an 'authorized dealer'. Onecall or Jandr might pricematch crazyeddie though.

Don't overlook the Harmon-Kardon AVR320 and AVR520 receivers. They get excellent reviews on every dimension including 2ch music quality and H-T features. The AVR520 can be had for $600 as a refurbished unit directly from Harmon Kardon, and slightly more for a brand new unit from dealers like...

The advice to make sure there is a good ground is fine but I don't think you want TWO separate lines running to ground because that creates ground loops which are a source of noise and also dangerous in a 120V line. Each outlet should have a hot side and a return (sometimes called a ground)...

I've heard the Paradigm Studio 20 and 40 and I own the Axiom M22ti. Never had them all together to do A-B comparisons, but my impression was that the M22ti is clearly better than the Studio 20 and that between the M22ti and Studio 40 it is a matter of taste and cost. Since getting the M22ti's...

I auditioned Paradigm Studio series 20 and 40s and then ordered Axiom M22ti's. I never had the two brands side by side but did listen to the same music on each, several times. The paradigm's were excellent but in my opinion the Axiom M22Ti is better and at $400 a pair including shipping the...

I'm researching my next receiver. Last week I asked about the Marantz and got a lot of help from this forum. Thanks, the 7200 is one of my candidates now. The Denon 3802 and 2802 are now up for review by me. They seem to have similar features to each other and to the Marantz 7200. The...

I have the M22Tis and VP100. They are excellent quality in terms of construction and acoustics. Mine were purchased at a 20% discount from the axiom factory outlet and like many who have purchased the 'blemished' versions I am unable to find any flaws.

I think maybe the original question that started this thread still hasn't been answered ! What reason is there to prefer a receiver (not a dvd player) with 192khz DACs over the same receiver with 96khz DACs (e.g. Marantz 7200 vs 6200). Assuming that the listener can only hear frequencies up to...

The remote that comes with the 6200 is a cruel joke. Unless you have or plan on getting a 3rd party remote, get the SR7200. The version of the RC1200 that comes with the SR7200 does not have a backlit LCD screen, but at least it is comfortable to hold, can be operated by feel, and has a large...

I'm planning to purchase a new AV receiver and am very interested in the Marantz 7200. I notice that the 6200 is very similar but $130 less at AC4l.com. The two seem to have the same amplifier specs (105 wpc @ .05% thd 20-20k) and as far as I can tell the differences are these: The 7200 has a...