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I am on the other side of lossless audio that is for CD. For the DTS HD and True HD, that's something I already know. I know the receiver cannot process those formats, but the work around is to have a DVD player that has decoder of these formats and output as 5.1 analog to the Rotel receiver...

I did some research and am a bit confused. From my research, lossless audio are compression formats that promise to be as good as the original. So, if someone put in a CD and use one of those formats to compress it, then I download and burn it back on a CD, the quality should be the same. So ...

Sorry, I just found out the new model from Denon which has DTS-HD is 2808CI

Hi Bob, Thanks, although it is too late that I already buy the Rotel receiver, I still want to understand your point. What is lossless audio? Is it an audio format on the CD (like XRCD)? Does it require a specific type of player or receiver? How can I tell if a player or receiver can handle...

Girish, thanks for your reply. Yup, I got the Rotel receiver. I know it is a bit too much, because people are selling at Audiogon for 550. But that's in the states, and people don't ship to Canada. If I buy from Audiogon, I need to pay shipping, plus need to ship to my friend's place, then I...

Hi Jeff, I have a further question on your comment. If I connect my normal average DVD player to RSX1055 through optical or coaxial, then all decoding will be handle by RSX1055. So, even my player cannot handle DTS, I will either hear sound with DTS, or no sound at all. Am I correct? But...

Hi, I am looking to buy the Rotel RSX1055 and B&W CDM 9NT speakers from an individual. Now, I have a second thought on the RSX1055. The RSX1055 is about CAD 850, where the Denon 2808CI is about CAD 1200. I believe the RSX1055 is a better product from reading the reviews, but the Denon is a 3...

Thank you very much, and I agree with you. I will save up for the BD then.

Hi all, I would like to get your comments. I am thinking to buy a Rotel RSX 1055 and B&W CDM 9NT speakers from an individual. My question is, should I spend another $350 for his Rotel RDV 1080 DVD player also. I read good reviews on it, but I think an DVD player is not a very crucial...

This link has a clear view of the back of RSX 1055. Does it has 5.1 analog input? http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...anel-large.jpg

Thank you for your response. I am looking to buy a used receiver Rotel RSX 1055, and I am thinking if can get HD sound on it or not. And yes, I am thinking to get BD only. But for HDMI, I think it has to be HDMI 1.3, right?

Well, I can't really understand. I think my question is a little bit different. Is upgrading the receiver to one with DTS-HD or Dobly True HD the only way to get HD sound from BD or HD DVD? If not, what is needed from the BD or HD DVD player so that I can get HD sound on a regular non DTS-HD...

Yes, I am looking for used 2 channel amplifier, because the receivers with DTS HD are still expensive, the cheapest one is Onkyo 605, and people do not recommend it for music. Those from Denon and HK are over thousand. In fact, my TV is not even 1080p, I think I should get a used amplifier for...

I am looking for a receiver for Energy C-500 speakers. During audition, I feel the sound is not as bright or forward as other speakers such as Polk and B&W. For vocal and mid range, sometimes I even feel it is behind a curtain. I don't know if it is because my speakers are still new and has not...

Thanks for your opinion. I am using them for music. Or I should say, I have a higher expectation on music than on movie. I pay more attention on the surround sound on movies because it gives me a feeling that I am in the scene. For music, I am looking for detail, clarity. I don't really required...

I am thinking if I should keep my RTi8 or get the Energy C500. I listen to both of them with HK AVR 247. I think the Polk is a bit too bright. They Energy has heavier bass, but the mid and high doesn't sound as good. And the frequency range is not as wide as RTi8 .. what's your opinion? Which...

well, I think all of us are in the same boat. The wives don't want to see big speakers. But I think it is a law of physics that satellite speakers won't sound as good as big speakers. I bought the Polk RM 10, it is very good for that size, and I feel it is good enough for movies. But for music...

Well, I took my RTi8 to my friend's place who has adcom GFA-555 pre-amp and amp, and I compared the RTi8 to his old B&W Matrix 3 with some orchestra and pure music. The RTi8 is JUST alot brighter, and the drums is just weak. For example, when I listen to the Schindler's List, the violin becomes...

Thank you Robert, these are great feedbacks and are very informative. I will do some more research on the amplifier, but now, I am thinking to get the Onkyo TX-SR605. Those are the only one in the market now that fits my budget and has DTS HD and Dolby True HD decoding. So, I think I will keep...

I did some more research, and found out the Energy RC10 and B&W 685 are very similar. Both of them has 1" aluminium dome tweeter, and both of them has Kevlar cone for bass, 5.5" and 6.5" respectively. The frequence range are 50Hz-23 kHz (RC10), and 49Hz-22kHz (685). But RC10 win on the cabinet...

Hi pros, This is the question for my living room set up. I bought a pair of RTi8 from Future shop on boxing day at $399 to replace my speakers of my Sony HTIB DAV-FX100W. Of course it is a big improvement, and I have plans to buy a receiver later. But as alot of people commented, they are...

Hi, I am looking for a pair of book shelf speakers for my dad driving by Onkyo TX-SR504. The space is small, probably 400 sq.ft. He mainly use it to listen to classical music. After reading reviews and auditions, I come down to these 3: Energy RC10, B&W 685 and MA BR2. My budget is $500-600 CAD...

I am thinking to use the Polk Audio FXiA6 as front speakers, but then I was told that it will sound bad, because it is designed to be for rear speakers, and it has a different cross over level. I am totally newbie in this, so, would like to get a second opinion. And what other book shelf...