Letters to the Editor - November
2003
"Keep up
the good work"
November 25, 2003
Editor,
I just read you latest editorial, "Decisions: Why It's
Hard to Make 'em in Today's Market," and I thought I would tell you that I find your
opinions well versed and from the heart. It's a pleasant surprise to find someone "in
the business" that has enthusiasm and an honest approach, and has kept it up for what
looks like some time now. Keep writing and watching movies, and keep up the good work.
Karen McCarry
Thanks! It's easy to do something you love, and I am
head over heels for this hobby....Jeff Fritz
Loves Ayre, needs projector
November 14, 2003
To Wes Marshall,
I have the Ayre D-1x and I really appreciated your review of
it. The Perfect Vision reviewed it and then after a year they kept talking
about other DVD players and seemed to forget the Ayre player. Now they keep raving about
the Krell DVD Standard and didn't even compare the picture and audio to a player they once
said was the best out there at any price point. It almost made me buy the Krell, but I
just love my Ayre too much. After reading your article, it made me feel comfortable with
my Ayre once again. I appreciate that.
I do have a question for you though. I noticed that you
have a Boxlight 20HD projector. I am looking at buying the 50HD or the 20HD and I can't
make up my mind. I have a 92" widescreen Stewart FireHawk screen, and I was wondering
what you thought of the 20HD. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Jeff
I did a
review of the 20HD. I would be a little afraid of using it on a 92" screen unless
you are sitting about 18 feet away. Any closer and the screen-door effect becomes
bothersome. With that said, it makes a bright picture with vivid colors and offers all
sorts of convenience features. Price aside, I would lean toward the 50HD because of its
Mustang 2 chipset. But since I haven't had one in my house, I would have to get one of
each to try them side by side. Check my review for a comparison between the 20HD and a DLP
projector from InFocus.
The one area where the 20HD stomps the competition is
in its total user interface (not just graphics but setup and use, as well). I think the
DLP picture is a little clearer. Can you get a loaner on either? That's the best approach.
Or at least buy from a store that allows returns.
Let us know what you do....Wes Marshall
Onkyo Net-Tune
November 10, 2003
Editor,
Is it only the very newest Onkyo receivers that
offer Net-Tune, or do some older models offer this feature? I noticed that the model you
reviewed, the TX-SR800, does not have that feature.
Robert Taylor
Onkyo just now, at the end of October, released
their second Net-Tune-equipped receiver -- the TX-SR801. I think you can expect for this
feature to trickle into all their receivers over the next year or so. At this point only
the SR801 and SR900 are equipped with Net-Tune so if you're looking at older receivers
you'll not see it....Jeff Fritz
Which InFocus?
November 3, 2003
Editor,
You stated in your last letter that you would have a review of the InFocus X1 projector,
which is great because it's is a product I'm looking at purchasing. However, on your list
of coming reviews, you mention the InFocus 7200. Did you make a mistake or are you
reviewing both? There is a huge difference in price between the two.
Mark Brandon
You're very perceptive! We will have
reviews of both InFocus projectors. You can look for the 7200 review to be published
December 1st....Jeff Fritz |
