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Cameron- I would recomend the "long VGA cable" and add a simple "breakout" cable at the DVD player. The reason for this is COST, you can easly and cheaply buy a 35' VGA cable (i have a $20 VGA cable for my projector/HTPC) to run your projector. Option #2 & #3 are much more expensive since...

John- Frankly, save your money and get a few CDs/DVDs/SACDs/DVD-As.....The only reason that I would think about changing wire is if the current wire is heavly oxidized or too short for a new room configuration. IMHO, once you get to a certain speaker cable level (i'm talking anything above...

Ryan- Yeah, it was upgraded to the 7.1 DSPs, ala Stage One DSPs. I'm afraid that I can't really compare between the "old" ACT-3 and the "new" ACT-3. The reason is that I purchased it new on closeout from Mondial Designs, but the DSP board died almost instantly on install. So it was sent to...

nikhil- I'm probably a little late in this discussion, but I'll put my 2 cents in anyways.... Ricky_T does have a point that Klipsch speakers don't NEED much power. However, that isn't the only part to the equation!!!! First and foremost, you need a QUIET amp (and preamp, and source)...

Uhh...Dan....SHE IS A KEEPER!!!! Anyways, I agree with part of that article that Paul linked. There is a bit of disconnect between reasonably priced rcvrs and most pre/pros. Furthermore, most pre/pros lag behind the features of most rcvrs. However, I'm a firm believer in the power of...

Brian- I'm not in Chitown, but you should clarify those channel numbers. There are Virtual Channel Numbers & Real Channel numbers. To clarify for others...the Virtual numbers are the numbers that are assicated with the analog channels, such as NBC-10, ABC-6. However, the digital stations are...

I second the recomendation for the Zenith Silver Sensor. However, I had to end up getting a Channel Master amplifier for it since I live in a basement apartment to ensure that I got a very stable signal (plus I'm like 25 miles from the antenna farm). DON'T bother with any "amplified" antennas...

Another option is Canare's StarQuad speaker wire. It comes in 3 sizes, 17 AWG, 13 AWG, & 11 AWG. The main reason that I like this wire is the easy ability to biwire and its thickness. However, it is more expensive then the Soundking wire, at last check, it was about $0.60/foot for the 11 AWE...

Charlie- NO, there isn't. A major selling point of SACD was its copy protection and its not able to be used on a PC. Perhaps, you MIGHT be able to get to the CD Layer, IF you use a CD drive only. But NO high resolution material!!!

If I don't say so myself, there are two very nice sources for DIY Component Cables... Chris White's Website My DIY Cable Website Hope these help..... However, I feel that the best "value" in DIY is when you have to make alot of cables and long runs. IMHO, its not worth it to make one...

Derek- For S-Video & VGA (I assume, HD15 computer connection) its really best to buy them. These cables are rather hard to make and require above average sodering skills and 3 hands. Radio Shack has 30+ feet s-video cable for a reasonable price and you can get a VGA PC cable from a PC maker...

I usually agree with Vince on most of the DIY cable issues and today is no exception. I absoutly agree that making a HD15 termination for a component cable isn't easy and takes lots of effort and 3 hands. Furthermore, as Vince suggested the HTPC, I absoutly agree and would suggest that you USE...

You can also look at my site (see link below), but its very simular to Chris Whites, just a few more pictures. Also, someone who found my page emailed me about the Canare Tools (which are expenisive), and he found the "Paladin 1300 series" brand tool that is $45 and with with several die...

Larry- No clue about DishTV, I only have CableTV + HDTV(OTA).

A better line doubler then what is presently in the PLV-Z1 would help some, but probably not worth the spending the money. IF you are near a TV station that broadcasts digital TV and/or HD then I would get that first. The picture from a HD source is fantastic and you won't bitch about the the...

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FS: Viewsonic NextVision N6 The unit is 4 months old and in excellent condition. It was purchased from MWave.com for $249.00 and I have all of the original package, manual, remote, etc. I'll even include the RadioShack 1/8" to RCA Audio cable that I got for the TV audio output. The...

I too also use my Pre/Pro's DACs for all digital sources, HTPC, HDTV, & CD/DVD. The Acurus ACT-3 (Upgraded) has excellent DACs and is a huge improvement over my analog out of my DVD/CDP.

Charlie- No, you will be fine with the Canare wire, infack I have been thinking about getting that myself. The only word of caution is make sure when you are connecting the wire up you don't have any loose wires that will short things out. One suggestion (if you have 5-way amp/speaker...

Leo suggested some of the popular racks. I for one have a Salamander, they are very nice, but expensive. The reason I like it is that there is stuff that I want to "hide", like 2 amps, VCR, Monster Power Center, etc, so I got one with sides and a door and will shortly add and "open"...

Hey Chuck, thanks for the information. I didn't know that since I don't have any Sony products. Tom- Discrete codes can be entered into the MX700 in several ways. First, if the code has been entered into the database, all you have to do is find it, which is easier said then done. The...

I have two Salamander racks, one synergy & one fusion. I just got the Fusion 45 Media Rack three weeks ago for $169 + tax (local). Its really nice and sturdy, however, you DO have to take care puting it together or you will scratch the wood up with the metal shelves. The '45 has three adjustable...

Tom- Recently, the MX-700 has been reduced in price quite significantly so its not so expensive now, (and I got it when it was much more expensive, DOH). The MX-500 and MX-700 are very similar, the advantage of the MX-700 in my opinion is the programming capability. I use to have a Denon...

I have the upgraded Acurus ACT-3, which uses the same DSPs as the Stage One. I have to agree completely that they are excellent DSPs & DACs. Prior to the upgrade, I listened to the Stage One, it’s a nice pre/pro and absolutely gorgeous! I'm not a LCD remote person and don't need the THX stuff...

Carlo- Okay, I have the Nextvision installed on my rather old (1997)ViewSonic 17PS, its a 17 inch monitor and it is slowly dying (out of focus, etc). I have to say my opinion of the unit has improved a bit, its "flaws" on the 72" monitor are much more visible then this little 17" monitor...

Vince, excellent description! Do you mind if I use some of your recomendations in my HowTo-DIY guide??? Its available for review/comments @ DIY Cable HowTO -Dave

First, let me state that I have been using the nextvision with a front projector and projecting an 72" diagonal image (projecting on a wall, no screen yet). With this large of image the small things are now BIG things making minor image defects very obvious. Secondly, the Nextvision doesn't...

With remotes you basically have two options, hard button or LCD. Given your price range, a hard button style remote is almost your only option. The HomeTheaterMaster MX-500 is an excellent remote (along with its big brother MX-700). One-for-All also makes some decent remotes. If you like a...

Carlo- Yes, I have and use the NextVision N6 with my projector to consolidate all of the video inputs to a single VGA cable. I would classify it as an "OK" product, the remote sucks (small & flat, but if you have a learning remote, teach it!), the interface is not user friendly, and its...

Instead of buying the tools....why not try and get someone to make you the cables near cost (unless you are really needing to make a ton)?? I mean, each Canare connector is ~$2.75, cables are ~$1.25/ft (component) or ~$0.75/ft (single-coax), so a 3ft component cable costs around $9.25, and add...