At the crossroads,what video display should I go for $2000?

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I am a audiophile at heart. I like clear, hi fidelity video but I am not a video junkie. However, I think I have the perception to appreciate good quality video reproduction. Until now, I have spent my entire energy on tweaking my audio system. I am moving to a new home and will have the entire rec room in the basement to set up my a/v system up. I have only about a couple grand to spend to video display unit and I am wondering which route to go - CRT direct view, rear projection or front projection (plasma is out of range). I know I want a big screen, at least 40" or up. My primary viewing will be DVD and satellite TV. I may dabble in HDTV, so I would want the diplay unit to be comapatible with the format.
Questions:
Which display type should I consider?
Will the rear projection units have good fidelity with DVD or satellite tv?
Is there any danger watching 4:3 tv in 16:9 TVs?
Please give me some material to ponder on.
TIA

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Indranil Dandaroy

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Topic - At the crossroads,what video display should I go for $2000? - Indranil Dandaroy 13:12:26 08/13/03 (7)

Thanks for the replies! - Indranil Dandaroy 12:44:23 08/14/03 (2)

But have you looked at the Samsung DLP RPTV's? - GTF 20:19:32 08/28/03 (0)

Re: Thanks for the replies! - jk@home 16:27:11 08/14/03 (0)

I suggest looking into Front Projection - Some Guy 07:06:49 08/14/03 (0)

Re: This one's easy... - williak 06:40:29 08/14/03 (0)

Re: At the crossroads,what video display should I go for $2000? - jk@home 20:57:00 08/13/03 (0)

Re: video display ... - Estes 15:32:50 08/13/03 (0)

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