RCA ATSC11 High Definition Tuner
Awesome!
Beach Audio delivered a brand new, non-refurbished unit that was manufactured in 2003.  Made in Korea.  You don't need an HDTV to enjoy the wonder of HD using this RCA receiver - simply switch its output to 480i and 4:3/zoom.  Or, if your TV has an enhanced 16:9 mode for viewing DVD's, and you want to watch almost any primetime network program these days, you are set!  Switch the output of the ATSC11 to 16:9/full, put your TV on 16:9 enhanced...and just like that, the picture is downright awesome!  As good or better than DVD, and clearly the biggest bang for the buck you can find today if you want to see HD. <br /> <br />I am viewing on a Sony 27FS120 that I calibrated myself, and using our old analog roof TV antenna to pick up the HD signals.  The ATSC11 runs pretty hot so if it's safe to do so in your living space I recommend that you remove its (well vented) cover and leave it exposed to open air.  Just remember to give it a treatment from a dust can once a week or so.  *Including* the cost of the Sony television, I am now enjoying beautiful, widescreen, noise-free HD programming in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound - all for around $450.  Best of all, off-air HD is 100% FREE. <br /> <br />It's true that an HD television would look better.  But if you want your network shows to look as good as your DVD's, and you aren't ready to upgrade to an HD television, you cannot go wrong with this excellent receiver.  Heck - it's got such great connectivity that if you just HAVE to see all of that high definition, plug your computer monitor into it.  Awesome.