jdodmead

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Universal DVD Player
Yes, too take advantage of 1080p, your tv needs to be 1080p capable. I also recommend the Oppo BDP-83. 
Surround pre quality
Yes and I'm still trying to decide if I am going to keep it. It does a good job with movies, but I just keep wondering if I would be happier with a higher end pre with 5.1 inputs. Don't get me wrong the Onkyo sounds good, but as long as I'm in the... 
Surround pre quality
No, I won't be using the Oppo for redbook. I have my Electrocomaniet EMC-1UP in my 2 channel set up. I will post my impressions, once it's up and running. 
Surround pre quality
Jimmy,It's the same as the 9.9 and the refurb price is hard to pass up. If you are interested, AVS forums has a thread that is good reading. Kal, also did a review on the previous model, in Stereophile. Music in the Round, Jan. 2008. I will be usi... 
Surround pre quality
I have an Onkyo PR-SC886P Pre on it's way.It's a refurb and I bought from shoponkyo.comI thought about a lex or Krell, but I decided to go with the Onkyo, because of the Audessy Eq feature. From what I understand it's digital processing is very go... 
Surround pre quality
Kal,I do not need any video processing, but I do need some digital processing for movies broadcasted or from Direct TV. So I do need a unit that is decent for analog and digitalThanksJeff 
Surround pre quality
Thanks Kal, I figured I knew the answer, I'm trying to decide what to do. I have a Meridian 561, which I love, but it doesn't have 5.1 inputs. 
Surround pre quality
I meant Rotel RSP-1068 or RSP-1098 not 968. 
Best Surround Reciever Under $500 used
Don't forget to check out Rotel.Disclaimer- I have one listed nowJeff 
Most Rockingest Preamp south of $2k used
Give a VTL TL 2.5 or if you can swing it a TL 5.5 a shot, You might just find what you're looking for. (I did)Good luck in your searchJeff 
Gershman Songrams vs Odessey loreleis/kismet
I don't have any experience with the Gershman's, but I have owned a pair of Lorelei's for over a year and I believe they are a fit for what you are looking for. They are non-fatiguing and very musical. I have them playing constantly and I never ge... 
Better speakers than Von Schweiker VR4jr under 3k
I replaced my VR4jr's with Odyssey Lorelei's and don't have any regrets. 
Anyone compared Totem Forest to Odyessy Lorelei
Rbstheno,I find it hard to believe that the Totem's are more musical than the lorelei's, but since I haven't heard them, I can't dispute it. Did you hear the Odyssey room this year? I heard many good things about the new Kismet line, I made it las... 
Anyone compared Totem Forest to Odyessy Lorelei
I have not heard the Totem's, but I do own a pair of Lorelei's and there are only a few speakers that I would prefer over them. Those few are either too big or too expensive. The bass out of the Lorelei's are unbelievable, most people think I have... 
RMAF and Odyssey
I already have Odyssey amps and speakers. I was just curious about Klaus's new Kismet products.ThanksJeff