Well the pros of going with separates are just almost too numerous to list. Just trust me that you are just going to get such a better sound it's not even funny. It has something to do with the interference between the amplifier and the preamp-processor unit when they are housed in the same unit...
I'll tell you one thing right off the bat. If I'm spending over 7 grand, I'm going to go with separates and not a receiver. About a little over a year ago, I bought a used Sunfire Theater grand processor II and a 200 X 5 Cinema Grand Amp, which will eat that Marantz for breakfast. I only paid...
I have my 360 HD-DVD drive hooked up via VGA to my SAMSUNG 46" LCD 1080p and it looks incredible. Are you sure you had your settings right? I have no complaints at all with the HD-DVD add on for the 360 or the VGA cable. Looks incredible for both games and movies.
Sorry if this question has been covered, but I searched and couldn't find any threads on it. I have a PS3 which I am playing blu-ray discs on. I have a Sunfire Theater Grand processor II. I also have a HD-DVD player. When I play HD-DVDs or even standard definition discs through my system...