Recent content by DaveLenhert

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...