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  1. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HD DVD vs DVD meet. Sat. Aug. 5th. Who's in?

    Gregg, what's your address? I'm going to open a store next door to your house - I don't care what kind of store. You are the most rabid impulse-buyer I've ever known. I'll get rich selling you STUFF! Sounds like a fun meet!
  2. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin DIY HT Projects

    Have meter, will travel. Wire Frankenberg, Austin Okay, who can guess the entertainment allusion?
  3. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin DIY HT Projects

    Tubes, remember when I solved your mysterious boutique power cord (miswired) problem? If you're again lucky, this may be a simple fix. With two DMMs at work, this town ain't big enough for a loose connection to hide in. Mark: I sent you a note re listening to the dipoles this Saturday at...
  4. Hank Frankenberg

    Hey Austin Texas Buddies? Can anyone help me out?

    Jonathan, read my linked article, which talks about the codec used in blu-ray, which may be temporary. Also there's the rumor that there's a firmware error in the first BR players and that an upgrade is on the way. I don't know about the credibility of the rumor, but obviously something is...
  5. Hank Frankenberg

    Price check on Isle 5?

    "group hug" - that was good. I just posted a tip for a newbie, so I thought I'd check this thread again and more oldies have popped out of the (speaker) woodwork. This has been cool. Gotta get ready for another phone conference - third one today - work pressure increases...
  6. Hank Frankenberg

    Router bit question

    Hi, I've been using MLCS as my bit source for years. You're plan is good. For recess and through-hole ease and precision, I highly recommend the Jasper circle jigs. Parts Express sells them.
  7. Hank Frankenberg

    [Austin Meet] The end of an era.

    Hank is stealth. He's never been caught on film. Word is he's a government operative.
  8. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin DIY HT Projects

    Tubes, I understand it. Call me at home this evening if you want, and we'll discuss. Are you trying to get rid of what you think is a poor ground-induced preamp noise problem?
  9. Hank Frankenberg

    Hey Austin Texas Buddies? Can anyone help me out?

    You've gotten a ton of words from Nils on the pro-BluRay side, so I'd like to throw in a bit of balance on the HDDVD side. This article says it pretty well: http://projectorcentral.com/blu-ray_2.htm Starting with Betamax, Sony has continually tried to dominate consumer electronics with their...
  10. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin DIY HT Projects

    Easy way out, and what I'm planning on: Fry's. A year or so ago, they had what was touted to be the world's quietest PC case - large diameter, slower fans - I want to build a new PC this Fall and I'll check their cases first. I'm not inclined to build a horizontal, rack-mount unit, at least now...
  11. Hank Frankenberg

    [Austin Meet] The end of an era.

    Thanks for the movie shorts! That was interesting. As for the pics (of the guys): The Keystone Cops all over again.
  12. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin / Texas Modders?

    Joshua, that's all good - thanks for more details. A few of our HT group just recently built HTPC computers - see the thread. I want to build myself a new PC this Fall. I was thinking a super quiet case and motherboard and best dvd/cdrom reader/burner, etc, all from Fry's. I wouldn't do a custom...
  13. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin / Texas Modders?

    Joshua, thanks for letting us know of your group's existence. It would be interesting to know more about what you guys do. Is that beautiful enclosure a computer case? If so, WOW! I've seen custom computer cases, but that one is a gem. If I'm wrong, what is it? Long live the Lone Star!
  14. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HTF Poker Thread

    Scott: sorry, I'll get it to you - got sidetracked by a work issue - I'll try to remember, or I'll show you this evening. Steve: after Tubes has a jar of rum tonight, maybe he'll tell us his story of woe. Sorry you won't be able to attend the charity event tonight.
  15. Hank Frankenberg

    Price check on Isle 5?

    Wow! Talk about circumstance. I don't get here anymore either, and just happened to click on the DIY area and noticed "Gomer" and thought: "Is that Tony?" Best wishes to you and hope you get back to DIY-ing soon.
  16. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HTF Poker Thread

    Tubes: YGM I've read that Thorens and Empire are the best vintage spinners to restore. Just like every other aspect of this hobby, everyone has a favorite CD player, interconnects, speaker wire, speaker, etc, etc, etc. Variety - the spice of life. It would be nice if you could locate a...
  17. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HTF Poker Thread

    I would expect you to not purchase a fully silicone powered unit. Regarding vintage turntables, I'd go for what was the ultimate beauty (and a good performer), an Empire. May be over your budget though. How about a Thorens? See ya Friday, Tubes.
  18. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HTF Poker Thread

    Friday at Hank's Cafe Americain, update: Bogey/Hank: Yes Death Wish/Greg: Yes The Kid/Mark: Yes Shazam/Tom: Yes Big Dog/Nils: Yes Professor/Dave: Yes Colton/Conrad: Probably Barrister/Chad: I left him a message 7:00 PM Friday, June 30. Bring beverages and snacks. I'll cook fajitas...
  19. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin Movie Nights!

    Okay Doc, you're in danger of being excommunicated from fajita/poker gatherings. If you attend the next one, some tribute to the host will be in order. ;-)
  20. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin Movie Nights!

    I'd do it, but have rehearsal Tuesday. BTW, Doc, Poker at my place Friday, 7:00.
  21. Hank Frankenberg

    Need help building enclosure

    Mark is correct, just line the walls of your vented box. He's been researching Qp lately and is going to do some serious testing - hopefully he'll post occasionaly on his progress/findings. Mark, didn't you say you got Liberty Audio Suite?
  22. Hank Frankenberg

    Hey Austin Texas Buddies? Can anyone help me out?

    Gregg: sorry to be so slow in replying. For wire, I bought Belden 83802 (2 conductor, 12-guage stranded, shielded, teflon insulation). I think I bought it from Apex Jr. VH Audio has some good-looking power cord wire, shielded and unshielded, cryo treated: http://www.vhaudio.com/wire.html Also...
  23. Hank Frankenberg

    Need help building enclosure

    Richard, I'd do the two 3" ports with elbows (Home Depot). Stuffing a SEALED enclosure lowers the system resonance and adds a thermal mass that absorbs the heat generated by the internal air compression. The apparent volume of a sealed box can be increased 15+%. I don't know the numbers, but...
  24. Hank Frankenberg

    [Austin Meet] The end of an era.

    Not trekkie, trekker. Pay attention boy. You know, I just had a thought: if you'd cut TV out of your daily activities, your IQ would increase, and you'd have time to find gainful employment. :-) Live long and prosper.
  25. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HTF Poker Thread

    WOW! The green-eyed, blonde, dimpled, smile-that-would illuminate-an-entire-coal-mine lady just left. I cooked pecan-crusted red snapper (Hudson's on the Bend recipe) for her and my daughter and her fiance. As Charlie Brown said about the Little Red-Haired Girl: "I think I'm in LIKE!" Sigh...
  26. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin HTF Poker Thread

    Uh-oh! I'm getting that chillin', grillin', pokerin' feeling again! There's also a tad of wanting some more of Gregg's money! My daughter's July 22 wedding looms ahead, so I need cash revenue. GROUP: Next Friday evening? Talk to me...
  27. Hank Frankenberg

    Hey Austin Texas Buddies? Can anyone help me out?

    Mark, I have family farm land in Rising Star, up 183, 27 miles norht of Brownwood, but that's a long trek for people around here, and especially you folks from Southeast of here. I hope you can find something convenient. You may know that I am extremely pleased with my Outlaw pre/pro. I like...
  28. Hank Frankenberg

    [Austin Meet] The end of an era.

    Wow! Doc's longest post! This fellow trecker will be there if at all possible.
  29. Hank Frankenberg

    Hey Austin Texas Buddies? Can anyone help me out?

    Jonathan...Jonathan who? What city do you live in? Are you interested in building speakers?
  30. Hank Frankenberg

    Austin Movie Nights!

    Nils: thank you and Linda for bringing the kids to the concert! Mark: thank you for attending also! I hope you get your Baltic Bich ply sliced okay today at Jonathan's. Post pics of your subwoofer construction process.
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