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pixelization?
I'm going to have to side with the compression crowd. Sometimes Comcast compresses the hell out of HD content on less popular channels to the point that I switch to the SD feed. This practice is more prevalent during prime time and weekends. 
DCDi vs. HDMI
Do you mean DVI? 
Speaker Stand Recommendation for ERA Design 4
Why not just mount them on the wall. I have my D4's mounted on the wall above my desk. They are designed to be wall mounted. Don't use the brackets that come with the speakers; get some real wall mounts that allow angle adjustments. 
repair shop in Philadelphia
Electronic service center. Located around 20th & Market. 
CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME THIS?
Creative selling. Saw this one a few months ago: New, only used for a few hours.Emailed the seller and his reply was that because they were used less than 5 hours they were still considered new. I've heard of the 5 second rule; do we have a 5 hour... 
ruined a phillips screw, any inspired solution?
I second the Sears screw extractors. They saved my butt numerous times. 
Amp for desktop system?
Virtue audio makes a sweet little amp.http://store.virtueaudio.com/ 
anthem D2
The upgrade is $3000 as per Anthem. If the Sony Blu-ray does internal HD audio processing and can output LPCM over HDMI, then get the D2. I have not had a chance to compare HDMI 1.1 vs 1.3A. 
Looking for a universal remote
The MX-6000 will not display the output from the Apple TV. It will only sync with Itunes or Windows Media Player and only when the PC serving the music is on. It requires the installation of a software program on the host pc. Now, if you're using ... 
Which separates would you choose Adcom v Anthem?
Having had the Adcom in my system for an audition (friends unit) and owned an AVM2, AVM20, AVM50, AVM20-HD and a D2, I'd go for the Anthem. The AVM50 also has a broadcast scaler built in and the new AVM50v decodes the new HD surround formats. Of c... 
Looking for a universal remote
None of the harmony remotes will display info from the Apple TV on it's LCD. Apple Ipod Touch will over wifi, but will not function as a universal remote. I know that the more expensive crestron and AMX panels will do this, but your looking at big... 
Replacement tube for Peachtree Audio Decco?
Email Dave or Richard at peachtree/signalpath for tube recommendations. 
DVD movies must have
Blade Runner. 
How many hours did your projector lamp last?
I got 1800 hours out of my last lamp on my Mitsu. Projected bulb life was 5000 hours. Remember, bulb life is usually measured in a room that's about 60 degrees and the projector is left on constantly. Turning your projector on/off and higher ambie... 
Circuit City is Closing, Liquidating
There was an interesting story in the WSJ tracing the start of their problems to when they fired all the technical sales people and replaced them with minimum wage McDonalds cast offs. This had the effect of killing customer service and destroying...