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Hi guys/gals, long-time reader here on the HDTV forums in Colo Springs, first time posting in this amp section though. I have a Denon 2803 model receiver that has been collecting dust for the past few years. I've finally cleared out my basement in the last couple of weeks and made a good smaller home theater room out of it with a 210 gallon lake malawi cichlid tank for decoration, lol. I have a 40" Sony Bravia LCD with a PS3 for my hidef playing options along with 3 pairs of JBL Studio II Pro 3-way speakers, 8" fronts, 6" surrounds, 6" surround-backs, JBL Studio Pro Center, Infinity Interlude IL-120s 500w subwoofer (actually have 2 of these subs, another collecting dust in a closet, and 1 of these will be fine for this 18x18 basement room)
I had a question regarding the new tech receivers out today and HDMI pass-through options. Right now, I mainly just watch/listen to regular HD programs through the TV audio and that's fine, but later when I upgrade to a HDMI receiver, I hope I have the ability to hook up my PS3 and Comcast box via HDMI into the new receiver, and pass it through to my TV via the receiver but **NOT** have to power the receiver on everytime I want to just watch TV? Or is this impossible? I hate having to cut the receiver on every time I want to watch non-surround setup.
Other question is really a recommedation...Onkyo NR-905/906 or a Marantz SR8002 for me? Hifi audio is major for me for consideration, no compressed audio, just CDs, SACDs, lossless AAC, with AKG k701 phones, and Sennheiser 650 phones as well
Thanks guys...my wallet and credit cards are already starting to tear up and the thought of this expense. I didn't pay but $600 for that Denon way back when.
Larry
I had a question regarding the new tech receivers out today and HDMI pass-through options. Right now, I mainly just watch/listen to regular HD programs through the TV audio and that's fine, but later when I upgrade to a HDMI receiver, I hope I have the ability to hook up my PS3 and Comcast box via HDMI into the new receiver, and pass it through to my TV via the receiver but **NOT** have to power the receiver on everytime I want to just watch TV? Or is this impossible? I hate having to cut the receiver on every time I want to watch non-surround setup.
Other question is really a recommedation...Onkyo NR-905/906 or a Marantz SR8002 for me? Hifi audio is major for me for consideration, no compressed audio, just CDs, SACDs, lossless AAC, with AKG k701 phones, and Sennheiser 650 phones as well
Thanks guys...my wallet and credit cards are already starting to tear up and the thought of this expense. I didn't pay but $600 for that Denon way back when.
Larry