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How to get PC through Onkyo SR-707 to TV in native resolution?

I have a TV (UPDATE: Samsung LE32R7) which I've only just realised is not actually 720p, but 1366x768 - I bought from a mate so didn't really pay attention. I can connect my PC to …
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Good Small Receiver

I'm looking for good physically-small receiver to go with a set of bookshelf speakers. I'm not looking for top of the line stuff, I just want to plug my TV, game system, DVD, and …
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Speaker Switches

I currently have a receiver that has a second Zone on it. I have have a set of speakers in the Kitchen and a set outside. The second zone has only has outputs for two speakers. For …
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Blu-Ray & receivers: What differences between Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio?

I know Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Master Audio both essentially mean "frickin' amazing sound", but... What are the technical differences between Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio? Is …
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Do Bose sound systems actually sound good, or is it just good marketing?

I see the Bose ads often, and recently while traveling to the U.S. I spotted one of their stores. Are Bose sound systems actually quite decent, i.e. I would notice the difference …
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Will a 7.1 channel receiver also do 5.1 channel?

Will a 7.1 channel receiver -- like this one -- support a 5 speaker setup?
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what’s the difference between an amplifier and a receiver

I see the two used fairly interchangeably. Is there a technical difference or is it just a branding thing?
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Do receivers route HDMI signals when off?

Does an HDMI signal get routed through to the output when the receiver is off? I don't want to have to keep the receiver on the whole time just to watch TV.