Posts by broadwayblue

Quote:Originally Posted by GLBright What would be the characteristic symptoms of a defective polarizer? I have over 21,000 hours on mine, and the picture is still quite satisfactory. color blotches that are always there, even if...

Is there anyone running an AX100 with over 2,500 hours on it who doesn't have polarizer issues? Mine is starting to get pretty bad. Was going to upgrade to a new unit this past fall, but there seems to be a real lack of options these...

Quote:Originally Posted by mastermaybe Why? It should be a ten-second one-time adjustment in the GUI unless you need the optical output to be used elsewhere. And how else would he do what he wants to, anyway, unless I'm...

Quote:Originally Posted by jdsmoothie 1. Nope. Optical OUT is no longer supported. 2. Not using the Video Select feature no. The Video Select feature on past year's models would only work with "analog" video sources, while it...

Do any of these units have an optical OUT? also: * A "Video Select" function, accessed via the OPTION button on the remote, allows you to listen to a USB/Tuner/Network audio source while watching a separate video source (including HDMI...

Quote:Originally Posted by oryan_dunn The connections on the 1020 are quite a bit different. It has support for S-Video inputs, multi-channel analog inputs, and a phono input. Thanks for the info. Personally I have no need for any...

I'm also looking to pull the trigger on a new AVR and like you am considering the RX-A1020. I just noticed that the RX-A820 is being marked down and am trying to decide whether to go that route or hold out for the 1020. Both models...

Do you guys think the step up from the A820 to the A1020 is worth it? The connections appear the same for the most part, but I'm curious how much improvement you get with the Symmetrical Amp Layout, Dual Heat Sink and Center Mount...

I give them to family members looking to get into FP. They typically hold them over for a year or so until they pull the trigger on something new.

Interesting product...but unless I'm mistaken you need a Doctor HDMI unit for every source in your HT. At $100 each that would run about ~$400-$500 for the average setup. Seems to me you'd be better off changing the HDMI cable...