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DVR connection to D-VCR
I am curious about this also. I have a HD Dishnetwork DVR (Model 9??) and I would like to transfer some of the stored HD programming to another medium (preferably DVD). How can I do this ? do I need a HD VCR or Blu Ray writer. What is my best opti... 
Integrated amp reccomendations
Consider the Dussun V8i. 250w/CH for $1600. Great reviews and 30 day money back guarantee from AAA-Audio. What do you have to lose ? 
Magnepan MC1 & MC3 on-wall speakers
Curious, I am also considering Mag On-walls for my home theater. Any thoughts on how they would sound with the Rotel RSX-1065 surround receiver I own ? my room is 16' x 16' is dedicated to audio (large speakers 1/3 of the way into the room). The s... 
Lifting speaker cables
I have found that floating the cables in water has a greater effect that lifting them. Various dyes may be added to the water to make the sound "darker". Ideally, one should experiment with a combination of isolators and dyes to optimize the sound... 
Pioneer Elite Pro 1130 plasma
Yes, I have a PRO-1130 HD and the salesman is correct that the unit comes with a 3m cable to connect the receiver with the screen. This is a good thing because one can install the screen on a wall or wherever and have a single "umbilical" cord run... 
Thoughts on Plasma, LCD, DLP and which way to go
Dont bother with regular TVs and RPTVs. Go and buy a HDTV (no, not HDTV Ready, or EDTV). I recently bought a Pioneer Elite 50" PRO-1130HD Model. In my opinion, there are only three plasmas worth getting. On the top of my list was the Pioneer 6G (6... 
Sota owners -- help needed re: reflex clamp
I am not sure how much difference the reflex clamp makes in a vacuum hold-down system - QQRT (ity). I think, ZFFTW (yp), other than that it should be ok. It is important to get RSZZRW (123) otherwise the whole system will just QZFT. 
What audio equipment should I take to Kirkuk, Iraq
Thanks for the all the great advice. I am leaning towards getting an Ipod but can anyone tell me how I can transfer my CDs onto the Ipod QUICKLY. I really do not have the time to do this at 1:1 speed. The other alternative is a rugged notebook. Th... 
What audio equipment should I take to Kirkuk, Iraq
I am not familiar with the IPOD. How does one transfer CDs onto an IPOD ? Does it take long ? If it does than an IPOD may not work for me - don't have the time. I will look at the Headroom site though.Any other suggestions ?Thanks, 
Need help connecting a single subwoofer to amp.
The subwoofer is not stereo. It has one set of binding posts where I connected the two speaker wires from the ADCOM. I suspect this may have something to do with this or perhaps with the Y-connector being "balanced". Regardless though, I may avoid... 
The Scariest Story Ever Told?
The scariest thing that happened to me while listening to my system was about 12 years ago. I was listening to a track from "The Weavers at Carnegie Hall" late one night with the lights dimmed. For a few fleeting seconds I completely forgot that I... 
Speaker wire change
I agree with all of the above wholeheartedly. IMO this whole business of spending as much money on cables as on your major components is one of the biggest hoaxes perpetrated on audiophiles. Same as the CDs sound better, magic bricks, alien pods, ... 
Is there a cd player that sounds close to an LP?
Don't waste your money. There is no CD player I have heard that "sounds like" the an LP played on a well adjusted turntable. Even the most modest turntable set-ups will knock the socks of the most expensive CD players - and I have heard some highl... 
Rear Surround Speakers
It seems like you already have an idea on ceiling mounting the speakers. You may also want to consider whether the room is enclosed or open. For an open area, direct radiating speakers may be preferable over dipoles and you may wish to have speake... 
Denon 3803 + vs Rotel or B&K receivers
AEG 1, I am in the same situation that you are in. In fact, my current system is based on the Adcom 545 and two 535s. I use paradigm speakers all the way around. With a 100" Stewart screen the emphasis in my home theatre is on video. I have a sepa...