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  1. peter m. wilson

    Jay Leno promotes HD picture quality

    Hi, On last nights Tonight Show, Jay Leno said that in a visit to a local Circuit City store in California the HDTV pictures were so good that "He could see the STEROID Needle marks on Baseball players arms". Just wait till these sets get ISF'd. Peter m.
  2. peter m. wilson

    Denon might agree that separates are the answer in 2004

    Hi, High Fidelity Review's early scoop from the show is "Denon Separates" Between those and the 5800/03 series I guess the upscle bases are covered. Or are they? The equipment reviewers are going to have a ball. Was it here that I predicted this last summer? Peter m.
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    Recording ntsc directly to a dvd recordable drive using aiw 8500dv

    Hi, Is this possible or do you have to record to the hrd drv first and then transfer to dvd? Peter m.
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    Major Fault in many dvd-a players

    HI, This could be an interesting article, particularly for readers who have chosen a single format player namely dvd-a or perhaps a combi. This issue was experienced by myself and also mentioned by a HT installer and ISF'r. A couple of dvd-a producers such as DTS abd HI put all...
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    HIREZ Marviin Gaye fans opininions please.

    Hi If there are any Marvin Gaye fans who have access to both the Tamla sacd procuded by MG and Ed Townsend "Lets Get It On" and the dvd-a Motown Records "The Marvin Gaye Collection" please comment. My Impression is that the dvd-a has much more detail combined with a greater "you are there"...
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    Is bass management control when it comes to hirez music and equipment a red herring.

    Hi, I'd like to see DVD ECT. Magazine address this issue. There'a no doubt that the .1 is a viable film tool and that subs support non full range speakers but movies and music (although there is music in movies) are mutually exclusive. All the electronics forums are rife with how certain...
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    Trouble loading online subscription

    Hi, I subscribed dnlded the reader and recieved my authorization but have not been able to access any of the issues available. Could it be a firewall issue? Norton hasn't popped up to say "no you don't" so whadayathink? Peter m.
  8. peter m. wilson

    NHT SUB 2 and 5800/03

    Greetings, I'm picking up this previously enjoyed unit to-day and it will be married to an upgraded Denon 5800. The spec on the SUB2 says it goes to 21hz +-3 a Sunfire 500w amp, 2 10" drivers and separate controle box. I have 3 questions please. 1. In the speaker setup the Denon asks "Do...
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    Can An 88khz/24bit Disc Be Made From A 44khz/16bit Disc

    Hi, I have a Panny rp82 which has the re-master feature that uprezes 44/16 cds' to 88/24's. This shows up on the face of my reciever when playing them using a digital connection between the player and the reciever. Is there a way to feed that signal to my pc and create an 88/24 cdr from a...
  10. peter m. wilson

    HDTV'S "Yesterday's quality vs Today's quality

    Hi, I think ISF'rs would be a good resource for an aticle at HDTV on this. I was a relativly early adopter picking up a Tosh65h80 and an sd5109 progscan dvd (think it was one of the first)in OCT 2000, it was the new 2001 model. I paid about $8000cdn inc del/tx/isf and igot 4 quotes so it was...
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    recommended HIREZ discs

    Hi, Hopefully I'm correct with regard to the publication, but even if I'm not I noticed in this or other mags recently recommended DTS discs which included Gaucho, Love Scenes and a couple of others. I'm curious as to why these discs would NOW be on the recommended list when I've owned and...
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    Does an AV Reciever render a cd or sacd transport moot

    Hi, I've read lots of professional reviews of cd and sacd and dvd-a players, and these reviewers always use separates for reviewing purposes. I also read a thread regarding a cd transport where the author suggested that you had better have a great a/d d/a handeling in your a/v reciever...
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    SONY DVP-NC650v SACD/dvd player

    Greetings from Toronto, I purchased this discontinued 5 disc demo unit from the Sony store and use it strictly for sacd playback through my Denon 5800/03. I don't know whether to credit the player or the Denon and my Totem speakers for the sound reproduction but i'm very impressed. That...
  14. peter m. wilson

    I'm Just A Lonley Boy

    Greetings from Toronto, I wasn't quite sure where to put this so i guess this is as good a spot as any. Does anyone know of any Home Theatre Clubs in the Toronto area. The type of club where people meet in person to t alk about their hobby? It could be just HTPC or encompass all of the...
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    ISF'r for sound equipment

    Hi, I live in Toronto and started getting into HT about 3 years ago. I purchased what was state of the art for a HD ready rptv at the time and invested in Michael TLV's ISF magic, so, on the video side am very happy. the chance came up to buy a couple of previously enjoyed audio items a...
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    WTB previously enjoyed L/R and possibly surrounds in Toronto area

    Hi, I'm upgrading my A/V receiver to the Denon 5800. I presently have Paradigm center and sub with Axiom dipole surrounds. The speakers i wish to change are 20year old Bang & Olufson Beovox s-45's with stands (they still work perfectly). I am looking for audiophile quality but will be used...
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    rp82 and dvd audio

    greeting, i've just invested in an sdi modded version of this player and i read in the specs that it does dvd audio. i already have several of these discs and enjoy the dd5.1 option they deliver for the time being. i have just read a portion of a post that says i will have to use the...
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