Home Theater Systems - Electronics and Forum - HomeTheaterShack http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/ Home theater forum with topics on home theater systems design, construction and electronics. Specializing in DIY Subwoofers, DIY Screens, HD-DVD and Blu-ray information. Featuring the latest DVD reviews and releases. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Home Theater Systems - Electronics and Forum - HomeTheaterShack http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/ Got myself a used 2hp Air compressor http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/chat-box-swamp/23054-got-myself-used-2hp-air-compressor.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:26 GMT Got myself a used 2hp Air compressor from work that does not function properly due to the head releaf valve not releasing... Got myself a used 2hp Air compressor from work that does not function properly due to the head releaf valve not releasing the pressure off the piston after it pumps up so if it tries to start when its under load it simply stalls. This is not a big issue as I can just pump it up to 150psi and thats good for a long time.

Anyhow my question is can a compressor run when its in a very cold garage in the winter or will that damage it? I dont have heat in it and it gets very cold, sometimes well below -18°C (0°F) ]]> Chat Box SWAMP tonyvdb http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/chat-box-swamp/23054-got-myself-used-2hp-air-compressor.html Denon DCD-CX3: CD/Super Audio CD Player http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/hifi-audio-components/23053-denon-dcd-cx3-cd-super-audio-cd-player.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:38 GMT Details:

Sized and styled to match Denon’s DRA-CX3 AM/FM tuner/amplifier, the DCD-CX3 is a true audiophile CD player, with precision design and engineering to extract the maximum musical enjoyment from your favorite CDs, and features Super Audio CD playback for the ultimate listening experience. Inside the DCD-CX3’s elegant enclosure, the rugged vibration-resistant chassis features independent power supplies for the analog and digital sections including separate power transformers for each, eliminating interference for the widest possible dynamic range and musical detail. As well, the DCD-CX3 features Denon’s renowned AL24 Processing, which extracts hidden details that transforms the listening experience. In addition, the Pure Direct mode turns off unnecessary circuits and disables the front panel display for maximum fidelity. The output terminals feature machined brass gold plated connectors for compatibility with audiophile grade interconnects, and an optical digital output is provided to connect to an external digital recorder. The slimline remote control features elegant styling with a layout designed for ease of use.







As you can see this is quite a compact player but boy does it weigh a lot more than actually looks, I am waiting for some Arcam players to come in but thought I would give this beautiful little player a spin over this weekend and it is extremely impressive with both CD and SACD, the disc draw is of similar design to the flagship A1UD Blu-Ray player and glides open without any noise that a lot players are prone to...





Tech Specs
  • Newly developed mechanism to accurately read information from disc
  • AL24 Processing, to dramatically enhance the music experience
  • Highly reliable DAC master clock design
  • Separate digital and analogue transformers, for stable power supply and improved music playback performance
  • Pure Direct mode
  • High-Accuracy D/A converter
  • Vibration resistant construction

RRP: $1200
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File Type: pdf CX3Lit_1227[1].pdf (231.2 KB)
]]> HiFi Audio Components recruit http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/hifi-audio-components/23053-denon-dcd-cx3-cd-super-audio-cd-player.html JAPE http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/welcome-member-introduction/23051-jape.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:04 GMT JAPE = Just Another Picky Engineer

Yup - I'm the guy you hated to work for, but loved. Do it right the first time - pay attention to details - support will be nil. Have fun.

I stumbled over this site via google while looking for the root-cause for my Toshiba 57HX81 refusing to work. Done a lot of reading over the last 24 hours and what I saw convinced me to register and add this to my very short list of useful forums.

Now - on to find the solution. ]]> Welcome | Member Introduction michaelt http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/welcome-member-introduction/23051-jape.html Hi All http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/welcome-member-introduction/23050-hi-all.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:24 GMT Hi Everybody I am from India, very glad to see and be a part of this forum, to share and exchange information about... Hi Everybody

I am from India, very glad to see and be a part of this forum, to share and exchange information about media, specifically home theatre.

Hope to have some useful discussions and make friends along.

Cheers
Pravmars:wave: ]]> Welcome | Member Introduction pravmars http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/welcome-member-introduction/23050-hi-all.html Carada, Da-Lite, Elite, Seymour AV And Stewart Screen Material Test Results http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/projector-screens-diy-screens/23049-carada-da-lite-elite-seymour-av-stewart-screen-material-test-results.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:26 GMT The following report contains test results for various materials from Carada, Da-Lite, Elite Screens, Seymour AV and Stewart. The following report contains test results for various materials from Carada, Da-Lite, Elite Screens, Seymour AV and Stewart.
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File Type: pdf AccuCal Front Projection Screen Report.pdf (151.2 KB)
]]> Projector Screens | DIY Screens umr http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/projector-screens-diy-screens/23049-carada-da-lite-elite-seymour-av-stewart-screen-material-test-results.html <![CDATA[What's wrong with this?]]> http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rew-forum/23048-whats-wrong.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:32 GMT I did a near field measurement of my Peerless 12"xls and got this. It dosen't look right. Am I doing something wrong? YTommyD
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]]> REW Forum Tommy D http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rew-forum/23048-whats-wrong.html Star Trek on Blu-ray Giveaway http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/movies-tv-shows-hollywood/23047-star-trek-blu-ray-giveaway.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:58 GMT I have in my possession an extra unopened copy of Star Trek on Blu-ray. Image:... I have in my possession an extra unopened copy of Star Trek on Blu-ray.



Frequenting the Movies | TV Shows | Hollywood forum does have its benefits... one of which is you see this thread and get to enter the giveaway for a chance to win this extra copy I have. This will not be posted elsewhere on the forum, so its your gain by reading this particular forum.

If you have 10 posts here at the Shack (not new posts... just 10 posts total), you can qualify simply by posting here in this thread that you would like to be entered into the drawing. There are no other requirements. I will conduct the drawing on or around December 18th... hopefully in time for you to get it for x-mas or give it as a gift to someone.

Easy enough?

Good luck! ]]> Movies | TV Shows | Hollywood Sonnie http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/movies-tv-shows-hollywood/23047-star-trek-blu-ray-giveaway.html part number for Jo-anns BOC for screen? http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/projector-screens-diy-screens/23046-part-number-jo-anns-boc-screen.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:07 GMT Is there a part number? Just want to get the right stuff the first time. thanks! Is there a part number? Just want to get the right stuff the first time. thanks! ]]> Projector Screens | DIY Screens chopperguy99 http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/projector-screens-diy-screens/23046-part-number-jo-anns-boc-screen.html HLR model No picture Lamp/color wheel are on http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/samsung/23045-hlr-model-no-picture-lamp-color-wheel.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:49 GMT Hi everyone, I have a 57 inch HLR model set with the following symptoms. When I turn it on there is a pause for several... Hi everyone,

I have a 57 inch HLR model set with the following symptoms. When I turn it on there is a pause for several seconds and then a click. The lamp then lights and the color wheel which I already replaced spins, but I get no image on the screen at all.
The lamp indicator flashes on the front of the set and the lamp stays on for a minute or so and then the set shuts down and I get the standby/temp indication on the front.

Any ideas?

I received this set with these problems and would like to repair it for a gaming set. ]]> Samsung wrightbenz http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/samsung/23045-hlr-model-no-picture-lamp-color-wheel.html Plasma or LED http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/general-discussion/23044-plasma-led.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:12 GMT I am wanting to buy about a 37 or 40in tv for small sitting room. Seems most televisions i have looked at have LCD screens.... I am wanting to buy about a 37 or 40in tv for small sitting room. Seems most televisions i have looked at have LCD screens. Should i buy an LED or Plasma?
Thanks for any suggestions. ]]> General Discussion goose http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/general-discussion/23044-plasma-led.html Which HT receiver features do you suggest? http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-theater-receivers-processors-amps/23042-ht-receiver-features-do-you-suggest.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:56 GMT Which features do you suggest in a receiver? I have a pretty short list including: * pre outs on all channels *... Which features do you suggest in a receiver?

I have a pretty short list including:
* pre outs on all channels
* component video inputs
* component video upconversion
* 4 ohm stable preferred

I'm sure many of you could suggest a lot of features I haven't considered. Which features matter to you? And in particular, which do you consider to be indispensible? ]]> Home Theater Receivers | Processors | Amps paulspencer http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-theater-receivers-processors-amps/23042-ht-receiver-features-do-you-suggest.html Mitsubishi Delica http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/mobile-audio-discussion/23040-mitsubishi-delica.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:44 GMT one of these pulled in to work today. PERFECT. Mitsubishi Delica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia... one of these pulled in to work today. PERFECT.

Mitsubishi Delica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

























I caught a lotta static for the Aztec, well now, how about that! hah! IDK if a Rendezevous will have enough H x W to slot port 4 21's ]]> Mobile Audio Discussion Ryan Anderson http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/mobile-audio-discussion/23040-mitsubishi-delica.html Oppo BDP-83SE Reviews http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/blu-ray-dvd-disc-media-players/23038-oppo-bdp-83se-reviews.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:47 GMT
My Oppo BDP-83SE Review


Ok here’s my story.

Background: I purchased my BDP-83 player back in May 2009. Over the past six months, the player has been a pure pleasure to own. Video quality is outstanding and the sound quality, although not as resolute as my $2000 custom modified SACD player, was much more enjoyable to listen to. Yes, at times the bass was fat and, a little un-tidy. And yes, the treble didn’t always extend as much as I would have liked. And yes, the sound was not as dynamic as my custom modified player. But for some reason I always found myself listening to the BDP-83 and it finally replaced my $2000 player.

Shell-Shocked: On 11/10/2209 I received an email from Music Direct, you know, one of their sales ads. So I opened it and could not believe what I saw. A new audiophile version of the BDP-83! Immediately I went to the Oppo web page and ordered the SE upgrade. I received a purchase confirmation on the 11th, dropped my BDP-83 off at Oppo in Mtn. View on the 12th and picked up my upgraded BDP-83SE on Friday the 13th.

Painful Beginnings: I’ve been listening to new audio equipment for more years than I like to admit and every new piece of equipment requires some minimum amount of break-in before the sound stops changing and you can fully evaluate the equipment. But first three days of break-in for the BDP-83SE were seriously painful. Yes, there was much more resolution, the bass was very controlled, and the treble was extended well beyond any source component I have ever owned. However, there was an irritating upper midrange glare, the images were thin and ghost-like, and there was a total lack of musical enjoyment. This continued throughout Saturday and Sunday. I remember thinking to my self “I made a wrong decision. The star of my audio system is gone and if something positive doesn’t happen soon, I’m going to call Oppo and see if I can switch back to the original version”.

Light at the End of the Tunnel: It was late Sunday night about 2 am (I never sleep when I get a new audio toy). I was making another attempt at listening to the BDP-83SE when all of a sudden the images started solidifying, the upper midrange glare subsided, and the sound stage widened and even began to “wrap” around the room (something I’ve only experienced on rare occasions). But most importantly, I was enjoying the sound again. The sound was not perfect but at this stage in the break-in process I knew the BDP-83SE had potential. I continued the 24/7 break-in process that I started on the previous Friday by running 320 KB/sec mp3 files on a hard disk connected to the rear USB input. Every day after work this week I’ve been listening for 2 to 3 hours and the sound still continues to improve.

My Current Opinion: As of last night (11/18/2009) the BDP-83SE is definitely sounding more enjoyable than its predecessor (the BDP-83). Granted it don’t hear as much romantic fat-bass, but the overall sound is still very similar in terms of musical enjoyment. At this point the in break-in process, what I really find myself enjoying are huge improvements in dynamic contrast between musical notes, major increases in resolution (some mp3 files are sounding like SACD’s sounded on my old player), great bass control and bass energy, and still the ability to provide me with my most important requirement “musical enjoyment”. If the Oppo BDP-83SE didn’t improve any more than what I’m experiencing now, I would still keep her. Even though I loved the sound of the original, I just don’t think I could give up the improvements my audio system has gained from this upgrade.

Best of luck to all of you in your audio endeavors,

Vic ]]> Blu-ray | DVD | Disc Media Players BDP83SE http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/blu-ray-dvd-disc-media-players/23038-oppo-bdp-83se-reviews.html Hello Fellow Members http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/welcome-member-introduction/23037-hello-fellow-members.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:18:05 GMT My name is Vic, I live in California, and I’ve been interested in audio equipment and music for the past 40 years. I... My name is Vic,

I live in California, and I’ve been interested in audio equipment and music for the past 40 years. I really enjoy listening to music and making it a part of my daily routine. I look forward to sharing my audio and home theater experiences with others members. ]]> Welcome | Member Introduction BDP83SE http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/welcome-member-introduction/23037-hello-fellow-members.html hitachi 43FDX11B RED http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/hitachi/23036-hitachi-43fdx11b-red.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:56:44 GMT A friend gave me this TV which worked fine. I took it outside to blow out the dust and when i got it back in the picture was... A friend gave me this TV which worked fine. I took it outside to blow out the dust and when i got it back in the picture was bad. i found the manual online and went into the convergence adjustment and the red adjustment will only adjust UP and DOWN will not adjust left and right.the blue adjustment is good all directions.
I just found this forum and appears to be the best i've ever found..

THANKS Robert... ]]> Hitachi rrkhh http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/hitachi/23036-hitachi-43fdx11b-red.html