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    digital or analog a/v receiver?

    Thoughtful comments. Thanks. And, Jongyoon, I look forward to hearing your initial reaction to the XR55! Richard
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    digital or analog a/v receiver?

    I'm completely new to HT and am assembling my first system. I'm stuck between an entry level HK 235, Marantz 4500, Pioneer 815, on the analog side, and the Panasonic XR70 on the digital. Very positive reviews for all of these machines (especially the analog ones) and all will no doubt work for...
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    What's the deal with HDCD?

    Thanks for the very helpful replies. Richard
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    What's the deal with HDCD?

    Hello all: I just read this thread because, in comparing the Harman Kardon sr4500 with the newer 4600, the only difference between the two is that the latter has added "HDCD decoding". Sounds like the consensus is that this was hardly a significant advance. I'm curious, though, why a newer...
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    Advice needed by HT newbie for a challenging room

    Thanks very much for the responsss. 5.1 it is! Richard
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    Advice needed by HT newbie for a challenging room

    Hi Dick, and thanks for the quick reply. It's hard to describe: first, I haven't yet decided how to arrange the room, tho probably best would be to put the TV, etc. against the large, blank wall. But that would mean running the wires to both sats along the threshold to the french doors on the...
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    Advice needed by HT newbie for a challenging room

    First, thanks to all responsible for this fantastic resource. My "media room" is difficult: 12x15, but with full windows along one of the 12' wall and a full-size closet opposite; one 15' wall is fully available, for opposite are windows and french doors. Cabling thru walls and ceiling is not...
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