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Sina172 updated Sony STR-DA4400ES

Sina172 — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:42:17 -0400

May 29, 2009 at 6:42 pm

agreed: "Assignable inputs"
disagreed: "Overkill on the number of HDMI inputs"

Sina172 updated Denon AVR-5805

Sina172 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:47:35 -0500

December 13, 2008 at 11:47 pm

tapped as "want it"

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Sina172 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:46:12 -0500

December 13, 2008 at 11:46 pm

"Jason, if video processing is your major focus, then you want the Onkyo 906. It's not THAT much more than the 876 and it's gonna give you FAR more pleasure in customizing your video and the sound quality differences are HUGE in comparison to BOTH models. Here's the thing you have to look at between the 876 and 3900, if you wanna see it from this point of view: If you went with the 876 you'd get better video processing than the 3900. But if you went with the 3900, you'd get FAR better sound quality, slightly lower THD levels, and MORE power. But your video isn't gonna look as good because, well, Yamaha isn't known for their video circuitry. They are known as an audiophile company that brought out many innovations through the past 5 decades that they've been producing audio products. But, go with the 906 and not ONLY are you gonna get an AMAZING video processor, but it's gonna sound even BETTER than the Yamaha! Why? Because the '906 is has some NR1000 circuitry in it that when you listen to it in comparison to the '876 and '3900, you'd get a warmer and smoother kind of natural sound. Yamaha is known for their sound quality. But Onkyo has them beat with the '906 simply because the circuitry really is THAT much better than the aforementioned two. Go with the '906 and thank me later when you do. Trust me. Your focus is on video and you should get the BEST receiver that has the video processing power you need, ESPECIALLY since you have a PS3! If you set that PS3 up the right way, your gonna experience that box all over again! Plus the '906 has ethernet capability so you can network your PS3 and '906 and stream audio between the 2 units at gigabit speeds! Those 2 can then sync up to your Mac or Windows network and you'll even be able to set up the PS3 to browse the web without having to get up and go the computer! That's a BIG bonus in my book! The '906 WILL upscale to 1080P natively, so you can even convert that old SNES to a 1080P picture and you have FULL video calibration, too! Now you can calibrate your TV with the Receiver to get the perfect match in colors, contrast, etc. This is an AMAZING receiver for the money. It may be more than what you need right now, but having more is better than having less in almost all cases, feature wise. You'll get more control and more enjoyment. Plus, shop around. The '906 is $2300 in comparison to the '876's $1800 price tag. But let me clue you in on a secret: The markup on these receivers is around 40% for all retailers. Which means that cost is around 50% in markup value. See, retailers buy at cost, which they then put a 40% markup on it. That 10% reminder goes to the manufacturer as profit. The retailers are making the rest of the money. There's a LOT of room for negotiation. The retailers just won't admit it. I worked in retail for 2 years so I know how their game plan works. Here's how I see it: If you can negotiate a good deal based on what I told you, you can probably walk out with a brand new '906 for not much more than the '876. In other words, that '906 would be around $1900 - $2000 instead of $2300. Based on the info you gave me, you want the '906. Trust me. Let me know what you choose. Sina"

Sina172 updated 6 products

Sina172 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:54:14 -0500

1. updated Sony STR-DG920 - December 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm

disagreed: "Does not appear to have a switched AC outlet (for active subwoofer)"
agreed: "Any pre amp outputs"
agreed: "1080p video pass-through support"
agreed: "4 HDMI 1.3a inputs"
agreed: "Transcodes analog video sources to HDMI"
agreed: "Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA audio formats"
agreed: "Slightly more power than predecessor and competitors"
agreed: "Good price for the feature-set"
agreed: "Screw binding post speaker terminals"
agreed: "All speaker terminals are binding post (including 2nd zone)"
agreed: "Phono-pre amp input (yes, this has become a rare feature)"

2. updated Yamaha RX-V663 - December 13, 2008 at 4:53 pm

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"
agreed: "Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (ADRC). New feature this year (all models), the Dynamic Range gradually adjusts based on the volume. Great for commercials and quiet/headphone listening."
agreed: "+12V trigger"
agreed: "7.2 analog pre-outs"
agreed: "5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals"
agreed: "Two switched AC outlets"
agreed: "Bi-ampable front stereo channels"
agreed: "Excellent price - look for it for less than $500"
disagreed: "Annoying model # convention (RX-V663 = HTR-6160)"
agreed: "Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4"

3. updated Denon AVR-3808CI - December 13, 2008 at 4:51 pm

disagreed: " Silicon Optix Realta chipset should be included "
disagreed: "Expensive compared to Onkyo competition"
agreed: "Cannot upconvert 1080p component video to the HDMI output"
agreed: "Silent, fan-less operation"
agreed: "Audyssey Pro package available free for new buyers, or as $100 upgrade for previous owners"
agreed: "Excellent audio quality"
agreed: "Upscales HDMI signals to 1080p"
agreed: "Excellent SD upconversion"
agreed: "Control your receiver from your PC using a web browser"

4. updated Yamaha RX-Z7 - December 13, 2008 at 4:50 pm

disagreed: "Not many additional features for the price"

5. updated Onkyo TX-NR906 - December 13, 2008 at 4:49 pm

agreed: "Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset"
agreed: "Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ "
agreed: "Ethernet connectivity "
agreed: "Many fixes over previous generation including lip-synching issues, audio-popping "
agreed: "1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX "
agreed: "Burr-Brown DACs "
agreed: "No HDMI to Component support"

6. updated Sony STR-DA4400ES - December 13, 2008 at 4:47 pm

agreed: "Has pre-outs for all channels for external amps"
agreed: "6 HDMI inputs"
disagreed: "Overkill on the number of HDMI inputs"

Sina172 commented on Sony STR-DA4400ES

Sina172 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:47:02 -0500

December 13, 2008 at 4:47 pm

"How is the number of HDMI Inputs overkill?! The 2/3-In 1 Out HDMI was THE BIGGEST complaint with consumers! That was MY biggest complaint, too! And whoever wrote that as a con is either ignorant or is in the MINORITY! Dude! COME ON man! How is that even a con when Sony actually LISTENED TO ITS CONSUMERS?! I want that CON REMOVED! That is IGNORANCE in the WORST POSSIBLE FORM!"

Sina172 updated 3 products

Sina172 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:01:52 -0400

1. updated Yamaha RX-V3900 - October 30, 2008 at 6:01 pm

disagreed: "No THX certification "

2. updated Yamaha RX-V1900 - October 30, 2008 at 6:01 pm

disagreed: "No Internet/network connectivity"
disagreed: "No THX Certification"
disagreed: "Better video processing in the step-up RX-V3900 "
agreed: "No HDMI scaling "
disagreed: "Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663 "

3. updated Infinity RSII - October 30, 2008 at 6:00 pm

tapped as "love it"
tapped as "want it"
disagreed: "Requires a low-frequency equalizer (was included with original speakers)"
agreed: "EMIM and EMIT speakers produce very high-fedility sound."

Sina172 updated 2 products

Sina172 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:36:14 -0400

1. updated Yamaha BD-S2900 - October 3, 2008 at 10:36 pm

agreed: "RS-232C and IR in/out ports for custom integration "
agreed: "Gold-plated connectors "
agreed: "5.1 analog pre-outs "
agreed: "High definition audio bitstream output (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA) "
disagreed: "Very expensive Blu-ray player without many more or better features "

2. updated Sony HES-V1000 - October 3, 2008 at 10:24 pm

disagreed: "Expensive"
disagreed: "Overkill for many consumers"

Sina172 updated 2 products

Sina172 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:00:33 -0400

1. updated Sony Bravia XBR8 Series - August 12, 2008 at 10:00 pm

chose Sony Bravia XBR8 Series over Samsung 9 Series
chose Sony Bravia XBR8 Series over LG 47LG90

2. updated Beats by Dr. Dre - August 12, 2008 at 9:59 pm

disagreed: "Made by Monster Cable"
agreed: "Integrated iPhone answer button and microphone"
agreed: "Deep bass while still maintaining vocals and highs"
agreed: "Comfortable"
disagreed: "Expensive"

Sina172 updated 2 products

Sina172 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:50:15 -0400

1. updated Dyson Root 6 - August 4, 2008 at 5:50 pm

agreed: "Battery life indicator"
agreed: "Doesn't lose suction"
agreed: "Lots of power for a handheld - 21.6 Volts"
agreed: "Empties with the push of a button"
agreed: "No filters"
agreed: "Long charge times"
disagreed: "Kind of ugly"
disagreed: "Fairly heavy - 3.3 lbs"
agreed: "Requires that you hold the trigger continuously to use"
agreed: "Only runs for 5 minutes without needing a recharge"

2. updated Pioneer Elite SC-09TX - August 4, 2008 at 5:48 pm

agreed: "10.2 surround channels"
agreed: "200 Watts of continuous power to 10 channels"
agreed: "Loaded with features"
disagreed: "Expensive - $7000"
disagreed: "Overkill"

Sina172 updated Sony STR-DA4400ES

Sina172 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:41:30 -0400

August 4, 2008 at 1:41 pm

agreed: "Low Price for Quantity of Inputs and Video Processing Capabilities"

Sina172 updated 2 products

Sina172 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:01:24 -0400

1. updated Onkyo TX-SR805 - August 2, 2008 at 4:01 am

disagreed: "Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding requires player to send audio in bitstream format"
agreed: "Popping from speakers when changing source audio or audio type (DTS HD to TrueHD, and vis versa)"
agreed: "THX Ultra2-certified"
agreed: "Input channel names on LCD display can be customized."
agreed: "Burr-Brown DACs"

2. updated Onkyo TX-SR576 - August 2, 2008 at 3:58 am

chose Onkyo TX-SR576 over Sony STR-DG820

Sina172 commented on Onkyo TX-NR1000

Sina172 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:44:00 -0400

July 27, 2008 at 2:44 am

"Heapatrouble, Onkyo is releasing a NEW Flagship NR-Series Receiver very soon. They didn't upgrade the cards or the software because this receiver IS 4 years old now and they are putting their resources towards the new model instead of this one. Having said that, Integra discontinued the 10.5 line (which was essentially the same unit, but unlike the onkyo, was fully configurable and started at around $3800 with the basics) and they also had a PreAmp version of it as well. Denon, Marantz and Onkyo have yet to come out with a NEW flagship reciever. The Denon 5308 is NOT it! They have the AVP and POA Pre/Pro and Amp and they sound AMAZING, but they NEED a 5805 Replacement with the updated surround formats, Silicon Video Processor, etc in ONE unit. Marantz had the SR9600 a year ago and they need to replace that as well. They are taking a LONG time to get these released (I KNOW they are on the way), but I think the wait will be worth it."

Sina172 updated Sony STR-DA4400ES

Sina172 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:27:40 -0400

July 27, 2008 at 2:27 am

agreed: "6 HDMI inputs"
agreed: "2 zones of HD video output"
agreed: "Xross Media Bar interface (XMB)"
agreed: "Video upscaling to 1080p"
agreed: "High-resolution audio decoding"