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  1. I'm upgrading my receiver to add HDMI connectivity. I currently have a 7.1 Denon AVR2805 driving an RC-35 center, RF-15 fronts, and RS-25 surrounds/rears. The Denon is rated at 100 watts. The Marantz 1603 caught my eye, but I'm a tad worried that it just pumps 50 wpc. Not really pushing the Denon hard as normal listening level for us is -20/-15 dB. I know the speaks are very stingy on power requirement, but it sounds like a lot chopping the output by half. Would also appreciate a review of the Marantz if anyone would like to weigh in. Thanks!
  2. Nah, you're not missing much. Only the absolute best sound I've ever heard from any media format. Come on wuzzer, I'm having a hard enough time not upgrading and keeping on timeline/budget without additional temptation. [:'(]
  3. My guess is hardware too. I didn't want to bring up a "deal breaker" issue with the PS3 with this. Just wanted the poster to be aware. It really isn't a big deal, but would be nice to listen to a DVD/Game through the TV speakers without a trip to the set-up menus. Other than that, the optical audio from DVD/BluRay/Games is very good if only vanilla DD/DTS. I don't want to hear the HD audio formats since the Mrs has a budget/schedule I should follow[:'(]
  4. Correct. I was just warning if you hook the PS3 to your TV via HDMI, and to your receiver via optical, you will not be able to listen to your TVs speakers since the PS3 will not output a signal to HDMI and optical at the same time. If you stay with HDMI to hook up the TV and receiver you will be golden with the added benefit of the HD BluRay Audio formats!!! Like I said, can't wait to upgrade.
  5. I’ve had mine since April and couldn’t be happier. Also have an older receiver so I have HDMI going to the TV and Optical to the receiver. One thing you should keep in mind is the PS3 can not output optical and HDMI audio simultaneously so you have to make a choice. Obviously, I chose optical. BluRay, Standard DVD, and PS3 games sound fantastic. Can’t wait to upgrade the receiver and here HD audio to go along with the HD video!
  6. Don't forget the very cool media hub functionality!
  7. I agree 100% with el jopez. I'm lovin' my PS3 and only have a single game.
  8. snookered by the "Blu Ray" debockle?? What do you mean Bill?
  9. Here is an interesting take on HD downloads from David Pogue, New York Times technology columnist. I’ve read Pogue for years, way back to his MacWorld days so I respect his opinion. The article is timely (2/21/08) and reviews several of the more popular download services Apple TV, TiVo/Amazon Unbox, Xbox 360, and Vudu. David’s prediction is wide spread adoption of downloadable High Def movies is years off. His closing sentance reads, "Clearly, spinning silver discs will remain the dominant movie-delivery method for years to come." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/technology/personaltech/21pogue.html/?_r=3&pagewanted=1&oref=slogin
  10. Wow, is that how big it would be. I've only got 30 gigs free. 50GB is the current capacity of dual layer BR discs. I remember reading speculation that video and or audio were being compressed more (vs Blu-ray) in order to fit on the lower capacity HD-DVDs where the capacity is 25GB. And by more, I mean noticeably more. So while a full HD movie with multi-channel surround isn’t 50GB, it’s still a BIG, BIG download. And yes, bring on Cloverfield!!!
  11. I agree. It takes me the better part of an hour to download, through a wireless connection, a couple minute 1080p trailer with just stereo sound to my PS3. Can you see it, "Honey, if we want to watch the extendend version of Lord of the Rings with the lossless 7.1 soundtrack next week, we need to start downloading". Give me Blu!
  12. Of course, format is a studio decision, but it appears from this article that Bay was mad enough about Paramount’s flip-flop to HD-DVD exclusivity that he threatened to back out of Transformers 2. http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=12086
  13. I would bet Transformers will get a kick butt Bluray release as Michael Bay is a very outspoken supporter of the format. http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=807 http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=12086
  14. There was quite a bit of discussion last summer that most, if not all, of the cash put on the table to get Paramount and Dreamworks to go HD DVD exclusive was Microsoft’s. They were definitely a large force behind the format (X Box 360 add-on). I believe they wanted a stalemate with small adoption numbers in order to pump up downloadable content an area they control through codecs and other means. I don’t think true HD downloads (1080p with multi-channel sound) will be viable for many years. Heck it takes the better part of an hour to download a couple minute trailer with stereo sound to my PS3 via wireless connection to a DSL modem.
  15. I had new construction in the basement so pulled wires for 7.1. When the model shift occurred last year, picked up a couple more RS-25s and hooked em up. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> My listening position is about 15 feet in front of the back wall. Gladiator and Top Gun in DTS ES 6.1 are incredible, a suitable, but noticeable difference. More complete/full sound field.
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