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    3 New Onkyo High-End A/V Receivers

    Onkyo announced their newest line-up of high end receivers. Here's the press release: "06/27/12 - UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (6/27/12) -- Onkyo, the world’s leading manufacturer of home theater and hi-fi equipment, announces the release of three new models at the top of its A/V receiver line...
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    Denon's 1st round of new AVRs for 2012

    Well seems that Denon has released their new series of entry-mid level A/V Receivers. Link to product line-up here. Curious entries at the two upper level offerings. The 1713 offers Audyssey XT and is 5.1 The 1913 only offers Audyssey MultiEQ but is 7.1 (or 5.1 and 2Z) Like the...
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    Onkyo announces new AVRs TX-NR717 and 818

    Finally - They're out. Onkyo (USA) just released the following on their replacement X1X series for the 709 and 809 AVRs. See press announcement here. The biggest news 9for me) is that the 818 will have Audyssey MultEQ XT32. A big step up for those wanting finer calibration of their...
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    PS3 music streaming dropout issues

    I was hoping that there is a simple cure to an issue I have. I have a wired network connection run to my HT room. When I used to stream music via my PS3 it worked- great. Now that I have an X-box 360 too I got a network switch to split the network signal to both the PS3 and X-box. I tried...
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    Martin Logan ESL Purity in black $780 shipped from Newegg

    Newegg has a blow out deal on these discontinued ESL series ML speakers. Link here Use code MALO824 to score the deal (addl $20 off each).
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    Onkyo announces TX-NR3009 & 5009

    Yesterday Onkyo USA released details on the latest line of their flagship series of receivers. Press release here Details of the 3009 here Details of the 5009 here They appear to be quite similar however the 5009 sports a better DAC section (192/32 bit vs the 3009 with 192/24 bit)...
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    New Netflix plans = price increase (of course)

    The email I got this morning from Netflix got me quite steaming:mad:! Now it will cost me $5 more/month to have 2 DVDs and streaming service. I would expect a small jump in fees as there hasn't been one in almost a year (that was sarcastic). But an additional $5/month! Come on Netflix, I...
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    H/K AVR 147 power vs. Yammy RX-V 2700

    Well this will get some people stirring no doubt. From a HT Mag review (lab test sections) the "all power driven" ratings of the H/K is actually above that of the Yammy (in 5 channel mode, since the 147 is not a 7 channel receiver). Of course the Yammie is loads more powerful when pushed...
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    Denon 2308ci for under $500

    Hey I just came across a deal for those looking for a decent 7.1 receiver under $500 - NEW! 6th Ave Electronics has a deal for the Denon 2308ci ($301 off w/coupon). Use coupon code: AFLDEN498 (Exp 6/9). see link here They claim they are an authorized dealer (excerpt from FAQ section)...
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    H/K AVR 247 Firmware Upgrade Details

    Well I just got this email reply from the H/K support team: "Good morning and thank you for your inquiry. We do not have a full list yet as the firmware update is not completed. However, the main thing it will fix is an LFE issue. It will improve video quality and HDMI stability. It...
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    Will HD-DVD make it to July?

    An interesting poll came to me so I answered my opinion, yes. It took me to this poll result: Your response has been recorded. Thank you for participating! Question: In your opinion, do you think HD DVD has a chance of surviving? No. 48% I really don't give a crap! 26%...
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    surround suggestions to mate w/ Kappa 7.1 series ii's

    I am starting to design my HT room. It will be a dedicated music/media room no windows, it is carpeted and measures 19x15 with a 9 ft ceiling. I already have Kappa 7.1 series ii's for L/R and a CS video for center. I will be most likely powering this system with an Emotiva MPS-1 or equivalent...
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    help w/digital coax connection

    I have an Altec Lansing ada106 speaker system (one of the earliest all in 1 surround boxes) for my bedroom and it has 1 spdif (coax) input as well as a regular analog rca connection. Currently my cable box is connected to the analog input and my DVD player is connected to the spdif audio input...
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    HK avr 25mkII no more station memories

    I have a question regarding how the memory is stored for the radio stations on an HK avr 25mkII. As of a few months ago I no longer have radio stations stored in the reciever when powered down for longer than a couple of days. I did not se any obvious batteries in view. Still has memory of...
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