Posts by Doug Pyle

OK - Having raised the question in this thread, I finally got to see Star Trek today in IMAX (a 2K digital version). Much may depend on one's local theater. In the local IMAX Digital theater we attended, it was worthwhile. It was a...

Bryan, Thanks for your comments: There are two kinds of IMAX these days: the "real" ones that have a 15-perf/70mm print and the "digital" ones that use two 2K projectors and a smaller screen. You pointed out an important distinction...

NOTE: Please limit comments in this thread to the IMAX showings of the new Star Trek movie. Anyone who saw Star Trek in IMAX - please comment on how aspect ratio was handled. Was it true to OAR? Does an IMAX presentation overly...

Anyone who saw it in IMAX - please comment on how aspect ratio was handled. Was it true to OAR? I checked the separate IMAX discussion thread, where some commented that letterboxing of some films to preserve OAR was distracting or...

I should clarify - I posted in hardware because I'm curious about the technical potential of the format, rather than discussing software. Still, software recommendations would also be appreciated.

What is the potential for hi-definition audio on blu-ray compared to SACD? I'm still growing my SACD collection and have picky ears, but I was 'subjectively' impressed with the audio on the David Gilmour "Live at the Royal Albert...

Right, Mike. "Old school!" Love the fine-tooth-comb picture (nice blacks, crystal clear even on pans, and no burn-ins even after falling asleep with a menu displayed, more than once!). Besides, couldn't budge it if I wanted to...

I'm in the same boat as Mike above - I have an HD 34" Sony CRT direct-view (34XBR910). Never really think of it as in the same camp as rear-projection though technically, I suppose it is.

Several Denon models fit the bill, also providing SACD playback. I picked up the Denon DVD 757 precisely because I wanted both DVD-A and SACD. Has good audio output options - HDMI, 5.1 analog putting out fine internal decoding for SACD,...

Matt, Thanks for your review. In addition, here is what I MOST needed to know, and am most pleased to learn - found in another thread here at HTF: Quote: WHV has taken steps to correct any possible misunderstanding in the...