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Latest AVPs with HDMI 1.3a
You need HDMI 1.3a receiver or processor to be able to decode Dolby TrueHD and/or DTS HD. 
av123 x-sls encore tower vs Polk TSi-300?
OK, I'll throw in some more options in case anybody has experience with them:Athena LS 500BEnergy C-300Polk RTi8 
Times when there is too much LFE...
Yep, I watched Iron Man twice in the last few days, and I found myself in the menu of my new Yamaha RX-V1800 trying to turn down the sub. It seemed at times there was incredible LFE going on that I couldn't figure out why.I also noticed that even ... 
The rout is on for Blu-Ray
Yeah, I won't be buying a BR player anytime soon-too expensive, and too many issues with players not playing some movies, etc.I will just rent and purchase HDDVDs for now. Maybe in a year or so, I'll get into BR. 
Which movie would you most like to see in HD
Out of Africa, Chariots of Fire 
Warner and Blu ray?
Yeah, /\ what Johnnyb53 said! 
Warner and Blu ray?
I'm just not convinced about this notion that the apparent BR win will speed the adoption of High Def media sales. Why? Because of Sony's involvement, and their love of trying to foist proprietary technologies on the public at higher prices. Yes, ... 
Warner and Blu ray?
Well, I was a HDDVD early adopter due to BR being way too expensive at the time. I've really enjoyed being able to view a decent number and variety of movies via my $400 initial investment. But I've kind of felt for the last year or so that BR was... 
dts question
Oh my, check out the bass in War of the Worlds DTS track! 
Best sounding Dean Martin Christmas Album
Hey, that CD on Amazon looks good, but I wonder if the LP is available now days. 
Anyone heard a K2 HD CD yet?
Interesting thread. I have an old JVC DVD player that has "K2 Interface" on it. 
Anyone heard a K2 HD CD yet?
Interesting thread. I have an old JVC DVD player that has "K2 Interface" on it. 
Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help...
Well, I have no longer been A/B comparing the IC-3s to other cables, just listening. I do think they sound as good as the IC-1 or the Speltz anti-ic. They do allow a bit more HF content.Keep in mind, I am not using a great system here. Oppo 970 dv... 
Dan Fogelberg
Oh man that's sad news. I just played Netherlands LP the other day. Very interesting music. 
New Oppo DV-980H or used Denon DVD-2910?
Yes, I am asking the same question. I was even considering moving up to something in the used Denon 3910/Pioneer DV 79AVi range. One nice plus to the Oppo is the HDMI 1.2 output, which will send the SACD DSD and DVD-A digital signals to the newest...