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robotec updated Sony BDP-S350

robotec — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:57:32 -0400

July 24, 2008 at 5:57 pm

tapped as "have it"
chose Sony BDP-S350 over Samsung BD-P1500
agreed: "No local storage, therefore not Profile 2.0 compliant"
disagreed: "No 7.1 analog audio outputs"
disagreed: "Doesn't decode DTS-HD audio formats onboard"
agreed: "Nice design"
agreed: "Bitstreams all audio formats"
agreed: "Not as expensive as predecessor - BDP-S300"
agreed: "Ethernet port for Web-content and firmware updates"
agreed: "Supports BD-Live"

robotec commented on Samsung BD-P1500 edited a comment

robotec — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:43:33 -0400

July 3, 2008 at 5:43 pm

robotec updated 2 products

robotec — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:39:37 -0400

1. updated Samsung BD-P1500 - July 3, 2008 at 5:39 pm

edited the description

2. updated Panasonic DMP-BD30 - July 3, 2008 at 5:36 pm

disagreed: "Less expensive than LG and Samsung alternatives"
disagreed: "Less expensive than LG and Samsung alternatives"

robotec updated Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K

robotec — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:14:31 -0400

June 18, 2008 at 3:14 pm

disagreed: "High power output @ 130 Watts / channel"
disagreed: "High power output @ 130 Watts / channel"

robotec updated Samsung LN32A330

robotec — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:56:44 -0400

June 17, 2008 at 4:56 pm

new pro/con: Can be found for under 700.00

robotec responded to the thread Help buying a receiver

robotec — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:34:42 -0400

June 16, 2008 at 3:34 pm

I wouldn't recommend Sony. I'd recommend Yamaha. Look into the RX-V663. It can be had for under $400.00 and it has all of the features that will not have you looking ot upgrade in about 2 years or less.

robotec updated 4 products

robotec — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:20:04 -0400

1. updated Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K - June 16, 2008 at 3:20 pm

agreed: "No phono input"
agreed: "No switched AC outlet"
agreed: "No S-Video inputs"
agreed: "3 HDMI inputs"
agreed: "Front panel USB port for connecting mp3 player"
agreed: "Video upconversion to 1080p"
agreed: "7.1 channel pre-outs"
disagreed: "High power output @ 130 Watts / channel"

2. updated Vizio VW32L - June 16, 2008 at 3:17 pm

tapped as "have it"

3. updated Samsung LN32A330 - June 16, 2008 at 3:14 pm

new pro/con: Has matte screen type. Not that annoying glossy screen thats on some of Samsungs higher end sets.
new pro/con: Excellent picture with 720p resolution. Not a problem in a 32" screen
new pro/con: Has a swivel base.
chose Samsung LN32A330 over Vizio VW32L
tapped as "have it"
untapped as "have it"
tapped as "have it"

4. updated Samsung BD-P1500 - June 16, 2008 at 2:54 pm

added a link AVS Forums owners thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1029955 ...
new pro/con: Can run a little hot. USB port does allow for a USB powered laptop cooler to be placed underneath the unit.
new pro/con: there have been some complaints of audio drops during playback of certain disks.
new pro/con: Is BD 2.0 profile ready via promised firmware upgrade.
new pro/con: Has ethernet and USB ports for firmware upgrades.
new pro/con: Can be found for 348.00 at Walmart (currently comes with 100 Walmart GC)
new pro/con: Loads quicker than earlier models.
new pro/con: Bitstreams both HD audio formats
tapped as "have it"
edited the description
updated the features
changed the thumbnail

robotec commented on Samsung BD-P1500

robotec — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:58:02 -0400

June 16, 2008 at 2:58 pm

"I've had this unit for about a month now. Its my 1st BluRay purchase and I'm very happy with this unit. I've only noticed audio dropouts while watching the Rattatoulie and the latest Rambo movie only. They are hard to notice unless your looking for them."

robotec updated 3 products

robotec — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:51:03 -0400

1. updated Panasonic DMP-BD30 - June 16, 2008 at 1:51 pm

chose Samsung BD-P1500 over Panasonic DMP-BD30
chose Samsung BD-P1500 over Panasonic DMP-BD30
chose Samsung BD-P1500 over Panasonic DMP-BD30
chose Samsung BD-P1500 over Panasonic DMP-BD30
added a competitor: Samsung BD-P1500
agreed: "Doesn't support internal decoding of high-resolution audio"
disagreed: "Less expensive than LG and Samsung alternatives"
disagreed: "Blu-ray Profile 1.1 compliant"
agreed: "No ethernet connectivity for firmware upgrades"
agreed: "Doesn't support internal decoding of high-resolution audio"
disagreed: "Doesn't support internal decoding of high-resolution audio"

2. added Samsung BD-P1500 as a stub - June 16, 2008 at 1:50 pm

3. updated Yamaha RX-V663 - June 16, 2008 at 1:46 pm

chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Sony STR-DG920
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Sony STR-DG920 over Yamaha RX-V663
chose Onkyo TX-SR606 over Yamaha RX-V663
chose Onkyo TX-SR606 over Yamaha RX-V663
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Onkyo TX-SR606 over Yamaha RX-V663
chose Onkyo TX-SR606 over Yamaha RX-V663
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Sony STR-DG920
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Sony STR-DG920
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Sony STR-DG920
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Onkyo TX-SR606
chose Yamaha RX-V663 over Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
tapped as "have it"
agreed: "Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4"
new pro/con: Can be found for less than $400.00
agreed: "Bi-ampable front stereo channels"
agreed: "Two switched AC outlets"
agreed: "+12V trigger"
agreed: "5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals"
agreed: "7.2 analog pre-outs"
agreed: "Excellent price - look for it for less than $500"
agreed: "High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM"
disagreed: "Annoying model # convention (RX-V663 = HTR-6160)"
disagreed: "No phono input"
disagreed: "Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update."
agreed: "Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component"

robotec commented on Yamaha RX-V663

robotec — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:39:19 -0400

June 16, 2008 at 1:39 pm

"I purchased this unit from 6ave.com for 349.00 shipped. As far as the .2, I have 2 subs hooked up to this unit and the bass sounds more smooth, even and less localized with the 2. As far as rating the Pioneer over this unit. I find that pretty amazing, since the Pioneer isn't even out yet. I'm assuming you guys are just going off of specs and numbers."

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robotec — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:30:10 -0400

June 16, 2008 at 1:30 pm