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Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-30-02, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By powaking

One is more delicate to work with than the other....

One is more delicate to work with than the other.

The way I look at it they both transmit digital signal. The Pros and Cons for both, in my opinion, are:

Optical:

Pros
Digital, clean...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-29-02, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By powaking

I recommend the JBL Studio Series. I picked up 2...

I recommend the JBL Studio Series. I picked up 2 S38ii, 2 S26ii (for rears) and S-Centerii for $625 shipped from etronics.com (purchased on Monday, received them on Wednesday). They have a real...
Forum: Key Thread Archive
05-17-02, 01:55 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 19,673
Posted By powaking

Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
05-08-02, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,539
Posted By powaking

Then why is it that most stand alone CD players...

Then why is it that most stand alone CD players have RCA plugs and Optical and no coax??? My uncle has a Pioneer 50 CD changer with just RCA and Optical.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
05-07-02, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,539
Posted By powaking

The only Cons to Optical is: The DVD has to...

The only Cons to Optical is:

The DVD has to convert the electrical signal to light, transmit it down the cable (lets assume to that the terminator on the cable is free from dust too on both ends)...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-26-02, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By powaking

Yes it does, not by much but it does. Its these...

Yes it does, not by much but it does. Its these little things that keep me going crazy. I have been seriously considering getting the Gallo's for the corners and building my own center and sub.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-24-02, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By powaking

Larry thats pretty much how I feel. Plus the...

Larry thats pretty much how I feel. Plus the Onkyo has 192khz DAC where the Denon has 96khz DAC. Other than that they are pretty much the same (oh Onkyo is also THX Select and Denon isn't at all).
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-23-02, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By powaking

True but why buy 2 amps when I can just buy 1....

True but why buy 2 amps when I can just buy 1. Probably will end up with the Onkyo.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-23-02, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By powaking

Thanks. That pretty much answers my question. It...

Thanks. That pretty much answers my question. It can process the signal but to play that signal you need another amp. Might as well pay the extra $100 and get an Onkyo or Denon.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-22-02, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By powaking

Reciever Hunting

I've been really looking at the Onkyo 797 and Denon 3802 but now I just happened to notice Harman Kardons AVR 520. It is cheaper that the above but pretty much has all the features (it is weaker on...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-06-02, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By powaking

I got a Toshiba 3109. How do I upgrade my...

I got a Toshiba 3109. How do I upgrade my firmware? is it possible?
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-04-02, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By powaking

Got my dad a Toshiba SD3750. Does progressive,...

Got my dad a Toshiba SD3750. Does progressive, plays MP3s off CDR/CDRW, plays VCDs for $179.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-01-02, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
Posted By powaking

Denon vs Onkyo

Ok guys, its getting to that point. Think its about time I really decide which receiver to get: Denon 3802 or Onkyo TXDS797. Both are pretty much priced the same. The only things that I find...
Forum: Store Forum
02-05-02, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By powaking

MSN Shopping deals

Anyone know if MSN Shop still have that deal where they give you money for an purchases you have made through the MSN Shop site??????

Thanks
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-31-01, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By powaking

I would also check to make sure the cable is...

I would also check to make sure the cable is firmly tight on the splitter too. Check outside at the box on the side of the house (if you can). Putting a new fitting on always helps but make sure you...
Forum: Music Talk
12-27-01, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By powaking

Check out Kanguru (http://www.kanguru.com). They...

Check out Kanguru (http://www.kanguru.com). They have portable HD's that are MP3 players and are also a backup media as well. They have 3.5 (up to 100gigs) and 2.5 drives....
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-21-01, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By powaking

So what you're saying is that any DVD player that...

So what you're saying is that any DVD player that plays MP3s can play them in Random/Shuffle mode?
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-21-01, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By powaking

DVD MP3 features!

Anyone know if there exist a DVD player where it will play MP3s on a CD randomly?!?! I know they may play mp3's on the disc but only in the order they are burned and they all have to be in the same...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-21-01, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By powaking

Why don't you just get a high powered receiver...

Why don't you just get a high powered receiver (Denon 3802 or Onyo TXDS-797) where you can plug in 2 Component sources and have the receiver act as your switch box. :)

Yah that is the expensive...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-01-01, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 935
Posted By powaking

Absolutely component is MUCH better than S-video....

Absolutely component is MUCH better than S-video. I have it hooked up on my Toshiba 36A60 and its awesome! So much clarity.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-01-01, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By powaking

I got the Toshiba 36A60 and love it. DVD with...

I got the Toshiba 36A60 and love it. DVD with component cables is awesome. Like watching DVDs on your monitor. The sound from the TV is really good. Nice TV to hold you over until all this HDTV mess...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
11-28-01, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By powaking

I'm in the same boat. Denon or Onkyo. I have been...

I'm in the same boat. Denon or Onkyo. I have been looking really hard at the Onkyo's until someone mentioned the Denon's and now I'm not sure which to get. Don't have the cash to get either one of...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
11-28-01, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By powaking

immortal_zeus: Yes, thats pretty much what I...

immortal_zeus:

Yes, thats pretty much what I was saying. The reason they ran 2 cables is because the cables could only handle say 450mhz (today its about 750mhz+). So they probably could only fit...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
11-27-01, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By powaking

Sounds like your town way back when had 2 wires...

Sounds like your town way back when had 2 wires going into the homes. since the wires did not have the bandwidth to support the higher channels they just ran 2 wires. On the cable boxes (if some of...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
11-21-01, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By powaking

S-Video limitations

How far of a run can you do with S-Video before degredation sets in?
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