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So I've been out of the game for a while — my 15 yr old Yamaha is needing a replacement. I'm looking at the Aventage RX-A1060 for $1,200 but the RX-A860 at $900 seems to spec out the same as the 1060 save for the watts per channel. I'll be driving this through a Rotel RMB 1075 5 ch. amp so the...

I was doing some comparisons of Curse of the Black Pearl with my SD version against the BD version and noticed in the scene when the Pearl first shows up & Jack goes up to the cell window that his head was cut off and it was clearly in the shot in the SD version. I start checking picture aspect...

Ordering from Amazon but am not sure, does the 'Sapphire Series' equate to 'Remastered?'   Just want to be sure I'm not getting previous to the remastered BD.

OK, so I know that if I connect the BD player to the receiver via Optical (no HDMI) that the audio will be "downmixed" to DD and/or DTS -- how does this work?   That is, does Dolby True HD/DTS HD somehow "convert down" (through optical) to Dolby Digital/DTS or are there non HD audio on the...

I'm reading up in advance on purchase of the rx-v1900 and it upconverts over component -- makes me wonder if I can wait (HDMI) on the plasma for now...? Is there a "gotcha" in this thinking? Also, when I do get the plasma, and coupling it with the Oppo BDP83, when HDMI is through the receiver...

Coupled with an older Mits HD RPTV, do I understand correctly that the Oppo is (generally) the best player in the $500 range? So will be going with component for now and coax or optical for audio -- I understand that I can still get full HD audio via the 5 RCA outs from the Oppo but am...

I currently am using a Yamaha rx-v1300 for HT/Stereo and was thinking of upgrading to the 1900 to get the HDMI connection(s) that I need. I am running the 1300 as more of a processor as I am bypassing the Yamaha amp and running it through a Rotel RMB 1075 (5 channel) amplifier. My question is...

I've been out of it a while -- My interests vacillate from photography to computer hardware/software as well as HT, and have been giving more attention to the latter the last few years, and as a result, my system (HT) is getting a bit long in the tooth. I have a Mitsu RPTV and have been looking...

I need to upgrade my Yamaha RXV1300 to something with HDMI, I was looking at the 1800 -- I'm running the receiver through a Rotel RMB 1075 though, so I don't necessarily need a receiver. Any recommendations/advice around the $1k range would be appreciated. TIA, Geoff

Looking for a definitive answer here. Can High Def be achieved with the PS3 through Component? (my tv has no hdmi) TIA, Geoff

I'm in need of upgrading to HD and am doing a little groundwork before any purchases. I currently have a Yamaha RX-V 1300 receiver that does not have HDMI or DVI connectivity - Is this going to be an issue or can Blue Ray/HD connect via optical or coax? Advice/Comments appreciated, Geoff

I've been out of the HT arena for a while, you know, buy your stuff & are content for a few years... I currently have a Mitsu 48" RPTV. It's HD ready but component only, no HDMI etc., and I'm thinking I need to upgrade because one of these days I'll want high-def dvd, (the hd/br debate...

I went to one of our local BestBuy franchises over the weekend, I attempted to ask a guy in the TV area some questions, but he seemed as if I was a nuisance, kept yawning & answered my questions with one word. I am looking to take my HT to the next level. I've a 48" Mits rptv with a Denon...

I was watching ROTK, near the end, where Frodo is dangling the ring over the "liquid hot magma" & there's a lot of LFE in the scene, especially when the "heartbeat" starts going -- I noticed a rattling/clicking noise coming from the sub. The next day I ended up playing that scene a half dozen...

Purchased the Denon 1910 this week. Connected via component, i.e., 480p, and calibrated with Avia -- I'm comparing with a JVC cheapo that the unit is replacing. TV: 48 in. rptv Mitsu -- I can tell you that I'm surprised (initial) that the pq has no remarkable difference from the JVC, can also...

I've a JVC 500BK that I spent $170 a couple years ago and I want to upgrade. AMusicDirect is advertising a Phillips 963SA for around $349. Other choice is to wait for the Denon 1910 OR do I go for the Zenith upscaling player??? I've a Mitsu 48" RPTV w/component only (no DVI) -- SACD is of no...

I find it difficult to watch Non-Anamorphic DVD's, where the black bars total more space than the actual film. Going through my TV's owners manual I stumbled upon a section that recommended viewing non-anamorphic content in "Expand" mode -- i.e., where the image is expanded or elongated...

I rented The Mummy and I swear it had a DTS track, but everything in the stores and online seem to have Dolby Digital only. -- Yes the DTS did sound better to me -- Am I missing something?

Got a friend with a Mitsu (WS55411 - Gold Plus) and Direct TV, and says that he cannot get any shows to go widescreen (from Direct TV, DVD's play just as they should). I'm not sure how to answer him so I thought I'd try the folks here. He says Pearl Harbor (HBO) was on his small tv with black...

I am going to be connecting an Aperion 8" sub to a Rotel (RA-02) 2-channel integrated amp. The amp has no *Subwoofer Out* , so here are my options: 1. Run speaker wire from the amp to the subwoofer's Level In, then run speaker wire from the sub's Level Out to the speakers. 2. Use the...

Anyone recommend a small speaker setup for a bedroom? Either two decent sounding sounding speakers, -- i.e. respectable bass -- or two speaker- subwoofer combination for under $500.00? TIA, Geoff

I was listening to the radio on the way to work, they were talking about the "10 worst movies of '02" where people (not individual critics) voting on a web site, picked the worst movie they'd seen. I remember "Crossroads" as being number 1 and Attack of the Clones as being number 2! I didn't...

My brother is seeking advice for tv's, I 've a Mitsu 48" & told him I 've no complaints, he says he likes the Sony & Toshiba pictures better, but I then explained calibration... Any advice would be appreciated :)

I currently have the 602 s3 as mains, I'm thinking of upgrading to CDM 9NT. Anyone A/B these, or have experience moving from the 600 series? Is the CDM 9NT worth 2k more? Yamaha rxv-1300 pre/pro Rotel 1075 Amp. TIA, Geoff

Or vibrapod type feet. And do they work?

And which application would you use each?

I currently have a Yamaha RX-V 1300. It was recommended to me by a dealer that I would benefit in a two-channel amp -- Rotel RB1070; 130watts x 2 -- for the mains. Another dealer said that the five-channel amp -- Rotel RMB-1075; 120 watts x 5 -- would be better, saying that he couldn't tell a...

I currently own an older Sony 604 ES & was looking to upgrade to the ROTEL 1070. The What HiFi article has given me reason for pause. Has anyone heard these two players? The other problem is that where I live, I can only order an Arcam sight unseen (unheard). -- No option to audition Any...

I've a JVC 500BK Progressive scan player. I love the picture the sound and everything BUT... The layer change takes 1 to 2 seconds, and if the DVD has minor scratches (rented) It really seems to choke the player. I explained this to the guy at Ultimate Electronics & he says it's common. He...

I just purchased some Transparent speaker cables for my Yamaha RXV-1300 & the cables have spade ends. Is there a way to connect these to the 1300 or am I limited to bananas?