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  1. Doug Pyle

    Annoying Ads Popping Up!

    FWIW I also am using Firefox (on iPhone) when I see the popups (blocking this good forum)
  2. Doug Pyle

    Annoying Ads Popping Up!

    Robert made a new thread to track and discuss this issues. (Thanks Robert) Jonathan, have you learned more about it from your ad provider for Home Theater Forum? There are others who posted examples, and I have another screenshot from a few minutes ago below. Any hope of returning to simple...
  3. Doug Pyle

    Annoying Ads Popping Up!

    Understood thanks. Glad that the new owner will look into the ads issue. Please redirect me to any other appropriate thread.
  4. Doug Pyle

    Annoying Ads Popping Up!

    Happened again just now: I’ve provided screenshot of an ad hovering over & obscuring content. If you provide me info on how to PM you, I’ll provide another screenshot of a pop up ad that completely blocks content until clicking the X to close the pop up (but it has location specific content so...
  5. Doug Pyle

    Announcing New Ownership at Home Theater Forum

    Thanks so much for the quick reply! I’ll take a screen shot next time I encounter a pop up and send the image to you. MUCH APPRECIATED!!
  6. Doug Pyle

    Annoying Ads Popping Up!

    Thanks so much for the quick reply! I’ll take a screen shot next time I encounter a pop up and send the image to you. MUCH APPRECIATED!!
  7. Doug Pyle

    Announcing New Ownership at Home Theater Forum

    In the last couple days I noticed a disturbing change in the type of ads on this site: ads that pop up or hover and otherwise obscure the content of the web page. These significantly cheapen the look and detract from the credibility of the forum. I never encountered these types of ads at...
  8. Doug Pyle

    Annoying Ads Popping Up!

    In the last couple days I noticed a disturbing change in the type of ads on this site: ads that pop up or hover and otherwise obscure the content of the web page. These significantly cheapen the look and detract from the credibility of the forum. I never encountered these types of ads at...
  9. Doug Pyle

    Problems with Marantz SR7011

    Thanks for responding! So far I’ve just lived with the headphone input issue, hasn’t gotten worse or better but everything else about the receiver I agree is quite good, and you made a good point about the analog inputs. I have taken them for granted with some (very) old game systems put to use...
  10. Doug Pyle

    UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Westworld -Season Four -- in 4k UHD

    This is my take FWIW: The first two seasons are really worth viewing, and in my experience/opinion they each conclude their own story arc at the end of each season (provided you watch the season at least twice to catch all the threads you miss the first time through). I agree with all who say...
  11. Doug Pyle

    Announcing New Ownership at Home Theater Forum

    Well this is news! I have appreciated this forum as a member for 24 years (hard to believe)! Though I don't post a lot, I do visit often to read, while only occasionally commenting or asking questions. Most often I visit to rely on the wisdom and insights posted by other distinguished members...
  12. Doug Pyle

    Problems with Marantz SR7011

    Reviving thread as I have 2 new problems with 5-year old SR7011 (just out of extended warranty, of course!). Intermittently, the audio will switch to headphone out (no headphone plugged in), or - and only when input is from PC connected by HDMI - it will switch to Audyssey Setup. Problem 1...
  13. Doug Pyle

    HBO Max HBO Max (Official Thread)

    I have a streaming UHD Atmos quality concern with HBO Max - just noticed yesterday that the sound and image stutters, like the effect old cable used to create when removing a few frames per second to condense a longer video to shorten a film to fit a shorter time slot. But it is a bit different...
  14. Doug Pyle

    Blu-ray Review Star Trek: Picard – Season Two Blu-ray Review

    Nice review Josh and good insights shared in comments above. I only disagree a little: I thought the 2nd season was an improvement over the first. I enjoyed the first season but it didn’t really feel Trek, though it was a fun space action adventure storyline. There were some odd character...
  15. Doug Pyle

    3D Top 30 Must Own 3D Blu-Ray Releases

    Any word if the extended version of the first Avatar would be screened again in 3D or released on disc in 3D? I think the added scenes- especially the classroom scene - gives the actions that happen later more motivation and just makes more sense. I saw it (extended version) in 3D in a theater...
  16. Doug Pyle

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ 12 Monkeys (Arrow) -- in Blu-ray

    So this has been silent awhile ---- looks like Arrow's statement intends to take responsibility and fix it later... in their "workflow"?? Any updates? I'm interested in the 4K and wondering if I should wait until it is fixed or buy now and replace the disc later, assuming...
  17. Doug Pyle

    Mold or mildew on my blu ray discs - help!

    Not long ago a disc froze in my Oppo. The disc had a white smudgy streak. After examining my disc collection, almost all the discs in black cases (typically with the “4K Ultra HD” logo at top), and only in black cases, had similar growth. It was not easy to clean off with filtered water and...
  18. Doug Pyle

    The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

    I'm re-watching the trilogy now and I think, if I remember correctly, "died" misses the intentional ambiguity of the conclusion. Can he die? (I'm of the view that all 3 are essentially one long story that requires the ending of the third to understand the first - all three as a whole are...
  19. Doug Pyle

    Ragtime (1981)

    Thanks for all the info about the French release - I purchased and enjoyed all those extras. Interesting outtakes, some a bit rough but others would have enhanced an already very good film. And yes no issues on a Region A player. Nice to hear rumblings of a possible US release. If it doesn't...
  20. Doug Pyle

    Scott Atwell Star Trek Discussion thread (Series and Films)

    I've been searching this forum (and others) for any info on when / if any of the original ST films (whether TOS or NG casts) might be released in 4K. Anyone here have word on if that's going to happen? If not what's the best Blu Ray options or sets to get? I'd want the director's cut of ST II...
  21. Doug Pyle

    A Question for 3D Nuts Who Have Given Up 3D

    Good luck with your decision. If projection is a consideration, there are new projectors that do 3d. I have a 2015 LG OLED myself. On thread topic: I'm in the same mind as others who are hanging on to a 3d display as long as it can survive. I don't plan to replace it unless it dies (I'll look...
  22. Doug Pyle

    A Question for 3D Nuts Who Have Given Up 3D

    I don't know the price you're considering, but price aside, OLED + passive glasses are significantly more satisfying. I think the LG OLED displays were really the first displays to get virtually issue-free 3D, without the compromises and annoyances of other display tech that may have contributed...
  23. Doug Pyle

    TiVo and DVRs in general are slowly dying

    I'm not familiar with Rogers ignite, but what TJPC describes as its features is pretty much what my TiVo Edge for Cable does now. Except of course provide the cable stations (the streaming apps are supported). Does Rogers allow pausing live TV, skipping ads, etc.? Is there a subscription premium...
  24. Doug Pyle

    TiVo and DVRs in general are slowly dying

    Yes I would do the same except my condo provides premium cable subscription included, no additional cost to me. So the TiVo purchase was my only cost. Wasn't an easy decision but now I'm glad I got it. If my condo stops providing cable I would make a different choice.
  25. Doug Pyle

    TiVo and DVRs in general are slowly dying

    Thanks for clarifying - and Roku is similar in price range... not considering the monthly subscriptions.
  26. Doug Pyle

    TiVo and DVRs in general are slowly dying

    Yeah, quoting myself but just to update some points after nearly a year since upgrading to the Edge for Cable. I'm happy I kept TiVo after many years of using the Premier, which died of old age last year. The Edge has also proven to be a big upgrade from my trusty old Premier. The Edge...
  27. Doug Pyle

    2021 Oscar Nominations And Discussion Thread.

    ... which version? ...
  28. Doug Pyle

    2021 Oscar Nominations And Discussion Thread.

    My TiVo malfunctioned and I missed the first 34 minutes. What did they say about the masklessness? (I was cringing a bit seeing the close quarters indoor gathering, hoping they are vaccinated.)
  29. Doug Pyle

    2021 Oscar Nominations And Discussion Thread.

    Lack of clips ruins the show for me. I studied telecommunications and film as my college major and I'm bored - I'm not easily bored so how are others reacting? It is absolutely possibly to choose clips that don't spoil. But it is essential for technical awards, awards for less-viewed categories...
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