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    Screen Protector Replacement how-to? Wii Mishap w/ Mitsu WS-A48

    We have an HD Mitsubishi WS-A48 48" widescreen HD monitor. Yesterday, we finally got a new Nintendo Wii. By 10.30p, we had already thrown a wii remote into the screen and broke the screen protector which also scratched the screen. edit: I just got the protector removed. We're considering...
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    Current Upscaling over Component DVD Player choices?

    I have a mitsubishi HD monitor that does not have DVI/HDMI connections. What currently available dvd players will do upscaling over component video? I've seen older threads and a lot of conflicting information on at least 3 players that allow this or used to allow it. Thanks. Barry
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    [Outdoor] JBL Speakers for the Deck: N24 or N26?

    I'm looking for an inexpensive pair of outdoor speakers for my deck. I've been to our local BB and CC and listen to the Bose, Yamaha, House-Brand and JBL speakers and much prefer the JBLs. Does any one have a recommendation on the differences between the N26 and N24 speakers? Other than one...
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    HK 525 control Pioneer PD-F407 CD Changer

    I have a HK AVR525 and am trying to gain control of my old Pioneer PD-F407 25 disk cd changer. I don't see any remote ir pickup on the Pioneer and didn't get a remote with it. It has a remote in feed on the back, my HK has a remote output on the back as well. I hooked them together...
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    VCRs with S-Video out

    What is the most inexpensive VCR available that will push out s-video for regular VHS Tapes? My current VCR doesn't have stereo out and only does RCA/Composite out yet my AV receiver and TV are much happier keeping everything S-Video. -bp
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    Do all PVR require a paid service?

    Do all the PVR product require that you pay a service? I'm still reading about these things and am a bit turned off by the $10/mo or $250 activation fees. The show info they collect is free on the web right, so it's only a matter of time before some of them will be able to parse this right...
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    Universal Player Options- Whats avail?

    I want a DVD/Universal player. So far some posts and information have been a bit misleading - as I've followed information about the Sony 755 claiming it to be a DVD-A player (not true I think) What universal players are available now and in the near future? Price included...
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    Good SACD or DVD-A titles? [18-15 bracket]

    I bought Stone Temple Pilots Core album in DVD-A and am now hooked. I bought a Doors DVD-A, great sound just not the best Doors content. Just listening to the DTS track now but am looking for a new universal player now. What other DVD-A / SACD titles are out in the genre of the STP album...
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    Pioneer 45A vs. the forthcoming Universal Player

    I am still looking for a progressive scan dvd player that will do SACD (some) & DVD-A (mostly). I originally thought about the RP82 but found that it's not available. I also initially wrote off the Pioneer Elite 45A b/c my dealer was $500 for it. How cheap can the 45A be had for? It has a...
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    Inexpensive sources for cables? [links?]

    Where can I get better-than-Best-Buy quality cables for cheap? Need component, SVideo, speaker and other cables. Saw www.accessories4less.com but wondered if members had better sources.
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    Marantz SR7300 or HK AVR-525

    I've coaxed myself into a higher price bracket but found an opportunity to get a AVR-525 for $550/refurbished & warranted. Would this model be comparable to the SR7300? Output is lower but offers the 7th channel and component video switching. Thoughts? I'm about to order the AVR525 - anyone...
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    Least expensive 6.1 w/ component video sw

    After the purchase of a new 48" Mitsubishi HD widescreen and the sale of all my old stereo gear I'm looking to purchase a A/V Reciever to go with the TV. I'd like to place the componet rack away from the TV given the layout of the room. Hence I'd like a receiver that does component video...
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    HK AVR520 vs. Marantz SR6300

    I'm looking at both the Marantz SR6300 ($520/online) and the Harmon Kardon AVR520 ($500/online). Which of these would be a better purchase? Concerned about DVD surround sound presentation (DTS/DD) and the hook up of Pioneers forthcoming universal player for DVD-A and some SACD use...
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    New VCR a good idea? S-Video

    Will a new VCR be a good idea? I have a huge collection of VHS but my current 4 head VCR doesn't push S-Video out, just RCA. If I spent $150 on a new VCR with S-Video out would I be likely to see or appreciate any differences? Who makes a good VCR these days? -bp
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    Best <=$200 center channel?

    I'm slowly building my HT system and I'm not musically inclined so I don't 'hear' a lot of difference in things. I'm looking for a quality center channel in the ~200 range. Any recommendations? -bp
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    Best ~$225 DVD player?

    I'm looking for something that does progressive scan for our 48" Mitsubishi HD Widescreen. I'd also really like one that pushes out DVD-Audio. I've looked at the Toshiba SD4800 and am starting to look at Panasonic's RP line up. Is there a favorite in this price bracket? -bp
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    HT Receiver & DVD ideas <$800

    We just bought a 48" Mitsubishi HD 16x9 tv. Now I'd like to buy a quality HT receiver and dvd player to go with it without spending too much more than $800. I'd also like to take advantage of my DVD-A disks. Any ideas for a good, yet inexpensive, reciever to handle DVD-A and a player to...
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