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So far it looks like this one may be the winner in its class

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In Reply to: RE: Yes, it is important and you should go with an HDMI 1.3-compliant receiver NT posted by Jazz Inmate on May 16, 2008 at 09:47:32

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
A Wise man seeks much advice. A Fool listens to all of it.

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If you're looking to go cheap, I'd go with one of the new Onkyos...but I'm sure the Yamaha is a decent choice - Jazz Inmate 14:22:54 05/16/08 (4)
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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Call it, friendo.
- RE: If you're looking to go cheap, I'd go with one of the new Onkyos...but I'm sure the Yamaha is a decent choice - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 13:24:05 05/17/08 (0)
  "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.
- Onkyo's run hot which causes some problems according to some over at AVS - artemus 17:59:49 05/16/08 (2)
  Reliability seems to be somewhat an issue. I did looked at the 705 though. Nothings written in stone at this point.
  A Wise man seeks much advice. A Fool listens to all of it.
  - I think the consensus is they run hot if they do video processing - Jazz Inmate 18:52:25 05/16/08 (1)
    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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    Call it, friendo.
    - RE: I think the consensus is they run hot if they do video processing - artemus 07:45:43 05/17/08 (0)
      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.
      A Wise man seeks much advice. A Fool listens to all of it.

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