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I can get a Pioneer VSX 816 demo for about $160. But it doesn't have HDMI nor does it have the microphone for the automatic calibration. It does have the preamp outs which I need so i can use my 2 channel speakers. But who knows how many hours it has been run while in the showroom?
I can also get a new Pioneer vsx 1017 (next generation)for about $329. It has pre-outs and HDMI, BUT the HDMI doesn't work for the sound in this model.
The new vsx 1018 (latest generation) will be out in a few weeks and has HDMI 1.3 plus the pre-outs that I need. It retails for $599. Online wil probably go for $499 maybe, but I'm guessing
OK I have a Pioneer 6070 HD on the way as we speak and will be here next week. It is a 720 resolution. And I plan on getting a bluray player, probably the PS3. FWIW, All of the above components get good reviews
Now my question is, what advantage will the HDMI inputs be if I wait and spend the $$$ (retail is $599)for the vsx 1018? Will it be worthwhile to wait and get the receiver with the HDMI, or should I go with the better deal and use the toslink inputs on the receiver?
I've been in 2 channel for a long time and am totally out of the loop on this stuff. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Yes, because HDMI will allow lossless decoding of some of the newer audio outputs like TrueHD and HD Master Audio. If your disk player can decode these streams, you can use a receiver with any version of HDMI since they all support uncompressed video (for example, Accessories4less is selling refurbs of Marantz SR4001 for a bargain basement price, the aforementioned Yamaha 663 is also a good bet). If your players doesn't decode these streams, you will need a receiver with HDMI 1.3 input. The other advantage of HDMI 1.3 is support for deep color video but you will likely not need this as most TVs don't support deep color.
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It has the HDMI and preamp outs that I require. $429 at Amazon
Its not the end all, but i don't require much since I'm more a vinyl fanatic (which is much simpler).
FWIW, I bought the TV mostly to make the living room look better since I don't have the $$$ to build my "man cave". My wife doesn't like surround but I do. We don't watch many movies because its such a hassle to find movies that we both like. The stuff she likes would bore a mannequin.
Hopefully we can come to terms with this new toy. I think that my old surround was never setup correctly and was too aggressive for her. Maybe with new features that adjust dynamics, she'll be happy.
Comments are welcome..............but keep it to the AV receiver
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As more stuff comes out in high def, hopefully there will be stuff you both like. I'm dating a lady who has pretty broad taste. If she doesn't like something, she just falls asleep rather than objects.
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"If she doesn't like something, she just falls asleep rather than objects."
You need to spice up your sex life Jazz!
Oops - just noticed you're talking about audio...... :0)
Sorry - couldn't resist but I'm English and you know our sense of humour is a little eccentric?
Best Regards,
Chris redmond.
Reliability seems to be somewhat an issue. I did looked at the 705 though. Nothings written in stone at this point.
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You won't need your receiver for that. Just tell the receiver to pass through the video unprocessed and let your plasma deal with it. The audio processing alone won't overheat the Onkyo. But you're probably ok with the Yamaha. I dunno.
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You may be right. I've also heard about popping speakers when switching sources or something like that. However, reviewers apparently love the Onkyo 805.
I have always appreciated Yamaha's quality and they have been around a long time. I've never owned one of their audio components but have had several of their motorcycles which were very good............and very fast.
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At the minimum, get an HDMI receiver that will process multi-channel PCM (none of that switching-only crap like the 1017). If you can get one that will decode the advanced audio codecs, all the better (but not necessary if the player -- such as the PS3 -- decodes and outputs multi-channel PCM over HDMI).
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