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My humble mess. Sure would like to have a new AVR. My Sherwood is about 12 years old. Still sounds very good - but doesn't even have HDMI inputs.

Seems it would be cool to check out the new technology. I like new stuff. And winning one is likely the only way I will be able to afford one for a while. :)

Well - my DVR cut off before the "save" -- so probly belly up by now.... SUCKAGE!!!

Quoted and edited to reduce suckage of the new forum formatting of my original list (din't see a way to edit my original post) --- and don't worry it's way early yet - there's still time for plenty of suckage.... :P

Annual Suckage lineup ready to be shredded by "Ameica's Vote" and placeholder edited with fodder. :patriot:

Felt bad for Charlie - was hoping he would make it thru... and SO glad that ZoNut is gone -- can't comprehend why she made it past the first auditions (except for the producers of course). Sure thought Aubrey would have made it thru... Pretty disappointed with the Top 10 -- other than Kree...

I agree Yee-Ming ... seems some of the better talent was passed over for "more interesting" (and I use that term loosely) like that trainwreck Zo-Nut. :rolleyes: I do like that Charlie kid... and the strawberry blonde country girl... other than that not a lot stand out or are that memorable. Oh...

Biggest bewilderment for me of tonight's show was to see Kez Ban in the girls' group.... :confused:

Place held for suckage list... :P AND...... Annual Suckage lineup ready to be shredded by "Ameica's Vote". :cool: 01. Janelle 02. Angie 03. Burnell 04. Amber 05. Kree 06. Devin 07. Candice 08. Lazaro 09. Curtix 10. Paul Let the carnage begin! :P

I'll be back for my "annual suckage" ... and despite all the BMC'n there are a few talents this year so far. I don't watch the show for the judges anyway - usually FF thru their comments. After all it's "a singing competition" not a judging competition.. :D

Congrats to Yee for winning and thanks for running the contest. Also a big dammit to Aaron for taking the suckage position from me.... :D

Report is rather vague - but maybe kidney issues? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/american-idol-phillip-phillips-emergency-surgery-326685

Not sure how severe it is but reports are that PP is having emergency surgery... :confused:

Well dangit - apparently I can't even win at the worst suckage - but there's always next year!.... :cool:

Dammit - only tied for last ... Aaron - would you please get out of my spot so I can solely claim the ultimate suckage? :P

I'm proud to say that I am upholding my annual suckage in fine fashion so far.... :P

Did anyone else think her 'relationship' with her cousin was a bit 'weird'... they seem like they are very, 'very close'....

But --- she's "only twenty-two..." :D

Martel didn't seem to be as relaxed vocally - he's sung that song much better... perhaps the big show tensed him up a bit...

reclining, bending over, jogging, walking.... even just standing around... as long as it's in her bikini... :D

you are not alone ...

Yes - HDMI to TV - just make sure the receiver 'samples' the audio from HDMI inputs - most all newer models do ... while some older model receivers did not (in case you're thinking of buying used).

That would be up to your preference. Could be as simple as a stereo amp with two speakers connected to the TVs audio out ... but you'll likely want something a bit better depending on your budget.

You could likely run it as stereo, 2.1 or 3.1 by setting the speakers in the configuration menu.

I like the Epson -- but you may want to take a look at the Panasonic 7000 - even better contrast at 300,000:1 - not quite as bright (down about 400 lumens than Epson) but has full power lens and same lamp life. Around $3K street price = about a grand less than the 6010. Epson has THX cert if...

I'd go with the Epson 6010 - it's brighter with better contrast and longer lamp life ... but has manual focus and zoom vs the 9000's power lens. Epson also has a 3 year warranty vs Mits' 2 year.

Thinking I'll be taking a hit with placing Elise at 9th after her rendition of that Zep classic tonite - she nailed it.... EDIT - OOoops = forgot the 'reshuffle' - she's 8th but still little solace there....

only one worthy of a re-wind tonite was Elise --- she rocked Zep.

You wouldn't need component for the Dish receiver - connect HDMI out of VIP211 to HDMI 1 input on your TV and optical into the Sony. Connect component from component out on Sony to Component 1 input on your TV. BTW - are you aware you can convert your 211 to a DVR by connecting an external USB...

Sound fields (such as Hall, Theater, etc) are gimmicks IMHO. If you set the decode mode to "Auto" that *should* get the results you want by properly detecting the signal and decoding same.