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OK. I am kinda diving into the HDTV after about a month of research. I have everything (or it's on it's way to me) except the tv itself. I will probably go with the 40xbr800 or maybe the 36xbr800 depending on how much room I have (the viewing area from the current set is only about 6 feet or maybe a little more). This is what I've bought so far...keep in mind I am stretching my pocketbook for all of this so be gentle:
-Sony HD100 (bought new for $550)
-Radioshaft bowtie antenna (can't use outdoor since in an apartment)
-Denon DVD-900 DVD player (It supposedly has no chroma bug in 480p...paid $250)
Then of course I bought the 3-LNB dish setup with the multiswitch. Should I be happy with the end result once the tv is in my possession? Also, I have really old electrical wiring in the house. Would I be at an advantage in any way by getting something like a Monster AV800 surge suppresor? Will it "clean" up signals or is that a bunch of rubbish? Also, I have some of the new mid-grade Monster cable for all my existing equipment, can I use this stuff or should I get some of this outrageously priced stuff (I do need to buy component video cable..any suggestions?) Thanks for all your help!
-Sony HD100 (bought new for $550)
-Radioshaft bowtie antenna (can't use outdoor since in an apartment)
-Denon DVD-900 DVD player (It supposedly has no chroma bug in 480p...paid $250)
Then of course I bought the 3-LNB dish setup with the multiswitch. Should I be happy with the end result once the tv is in my possession? Also, I have really old electrical wiring in the house. Would I be at an advantage in any way by getting something like a Monster AV800 surge suppresor? Will it "clean" up signals or is that a bunch of rubbish? Also, I have some of the new mid-grade Monster cable for all my existing equipment, can I use this stuff or should I get some of this outrageously priced stuff (I do need to buy component video cable..any suggestions?) Thanks for all your help!