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  1. Jeff D

    DIY - DVD rack

    I've got a (I believe) Billy Bags dvd rack which isn't big enough for my DVD collection. I want to either reconfigure this one or just build a new one. The rack is something like a Pro-1000, but I can't be sure of the exact model. Anyway, what I want to do is make the rack 2-3' wider by...
  2. Jeff D

    Philips Pronto TS1000

    Pronto TS1000 (little use) in original package with serial cable and manual. $100 shipped to continental US. I've also got a DS1000 (charger station) that I'm not sure if I'm wanting to keep or not. So, that may be up for sale too... I don't know the going rate on these, so feel free to...
  3. Jeff D

    RCA Pro-LX (Linaeum Dipole Ribbon Tweeters) 5 speaker set

    For sale a brand new set of RCA Pro-LX speakers, there's 4 of the bookshelfs PRO-LX55, and one center channel PRO-CS55. Asking $300, if not fair price give me an offer.See the speakers here
  4. Jeff D

    Calble question mixing and matching analong & digital cables and sources

    This must have been covered before, but I can't find the answer... Digital cables are spec'd for digital tranmissions, but many folks use these cables for analog data. As far as I understand that if the frequency range and bandwidth of the cable can handle the load there's not a problem...
  5. Jeff D

    Looking for a repair/tech to help me out with laser pickups

    I'll be cross posting this in a few areas, I need an answer. Forgive me if you see several of these... The situation: The wife has a CD player that wasn't working I've got it narrowed down to a problem with the laser pickup. The part is an HOP-M3 (pretty old). The part arrived today...
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    Reflecting back on the good ol' days... Reel.com and other stuff

    I was just looking back through some of records I kept on deals back in the day... I think I use to make money off some of this stuff. Check this out... Reel.com $25GC through AMEX and get $10 I did this a bunch, ended up with quite a few GC. These GC cost me $0.60 per $1, 40% off...
  7. Jeff D

    Indy - Raiders continuity error or *magic*?

    (I posted this oover at dvdtalk too...) I've searched the web and can't find any other listing for this, although I'm sure someone else has mentioned it.... I can't beleive I never noticed this before, but with the DVD I did, and sure enough it's been there all along... Just got the...
  8. Jeff D

    Items up for sale... ReplayTV, SiverSensor, Freedom Antenna

    I've got a few items for sale. I thought I'd see if there is any interest before they hit ebay... Brand new ReplayTV 5040, box is opened, but the unit has never come out of the box. Price $199. The same as retail after rebates. But this comes without the hassle of rebates! Mito Freedom...
  9. Jeff D

    JBL N26 speaker mounting kit, black

    Brand new, the packing is in bad shape, but the product is perfect. This is a brand new pair of JBL WBN26BLK mounting brackets for the JBL N26 speakers. I'm asking $30 plus shipping. EDIT: Shipping now included.
  10. Jeff D

    FS: Ken Burns' Civil War DVD set

    I've got a sealed set for sale, asking $85 shipped to the lower 48.
  11. Jeff D

    WTB: AudioAuthority VGA->component transcoder

    I'm looking for the AA 9A60 model. Anyone have an extra they are willing to part with? I'm also looking into trying to make one myself, but that may be more work that I can give a project. EDIT I might also be interested in the KeyDigital KD-VTCA2 but I'm unsure about the dipswitches. I...
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    Any plans for a DIY vga->Component transcoder?

    I see John Rhees version listed over on koehi's site, but the notes say things like it may not work with 1080i and such. I'm looking for something that is similar to the AudioAuthority or KeyDigital's VGA->component transcoder. Although I'd go with AA over KD because I don't want the dip...
  13. Jeff D

    FS: Star Wars Definitive Laser Disc Set

    I'm selling my second copy of the Star Wars Definitive Widescreen set. The set was new I opened it to inspect the contents. The sleves of the movies were stuck together. Because the sleves were stuck together there is damage when they were seperated. I inspected all the discs and placed them...
  14. Jeff D

    FS: Brand new Panasonic RP-91K

    I've decided to go the HTPC route and don't need this top notch progressive scan DVD player. This is a brand new in sealed box Panasonic RP-91K (black) dvd players. Will ship double boxed to lower 48 states for $470. Feel free to ask any questions.
  15. Jeff D

    Help! New speaker wires have oxidation....

    I reciently upgraded my speaker wire to the sound king wire from parts express. This was roughly 3 months ago. Last night I was working on the back of the reciever and I noticed the green oxidation buildup inside the new speaker wire. All wires were cut, stripped, and fitted to a bananna plug...
  16. Jeff D

    FutureShop.ca price canadian or us dollars?

    I may have a deal with futureshop, but I'm not sure because of the pricing in canada. Does anyone know if futureshop.ca prices are $USD or $CDN?
  17. Jeff D

    Sub power on "pop" is this bad?

    I've tried all the different configurations I can to avoid this, but the only method that avoid it sounds bad to me. The problem, when the power it turned on the powered subs pop. The level seems to vary and I'm concerned it's not good for the speakers. It doesn't seem to matter if the power...
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    Audio setup, which should be used for calibration?

    I posted a thread on the tweaks area and I thought I'd link to it here for more views. Basically the problem is this, the reciever has internal noise for audio calibration. When calibrated this way the levels are incorrect when using avia to calibrate. Which is the more correct way to...
  19. Jeff D

    Onkyo 898 owners I need your help

    I've got a question for 898 owners regarding video input. The component video switching looks great. There is a problem I have with the composite to svideo conversion. I can run svideo and coposite out from most of my video sources to different inputs on the 898. For example I can run the LD...
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    Audio Calibration question...

    My reciever (onkyo 898) has a audio calibration setup, which has a noise for adjustments. When I calibrate with the receiver's level and then play with the Avia disc the levels don't match up. Setup, using noise from reciever, calibrate each speaker to give 82db. FL - 82 FC - 82 FR - 82...
  21. Jeff D

    WTB, Laserdiscs including The National Film Board's disc w/ "The Big Snit"

    I just discovered one of my favorite pieces of short animation, The Big Snit, has been available on LD for quite some time. It's on one of the The National Film Board of Canada discs. You canadians might be helpful here. This disc is the one with the canadian mountie on the front. Also looking...
  22. Jeff D

    FS - Toshiba SD-P1000 Portable Progressive DVD Player

    I'm selling my Toshiba SD-P1000 portable progressive dvd player. The player has less than 20 hours use. All original accessories, boxes & packing, materials, and manuals are included. There is also a very hard to find..... SECOND BATTERY! Specs...
  23. Jeff D

    Help needed to ID a Belden cable...

    I was looking around weird stuff and found this 4 cable wrapped in flame proof techflex with BNC connectors. 15' bundles were $10. I figured... $20 for 30' of techflex seemed like a bargain, the cable might be worthwhile. There are 4 lines, R-G-B and a fouth. The cable is Belden but after...
  24. Jeff D

    WTB Indiana Jones Temple of Doom WS LD

    I'm still looking to see if anyone has a copy of the widescreen Temple of Doom they are willing to part with. Thanks!
  25. Jeff D

    Laserdisc trivia question, Indiana Jones ToD CAV?

    Was Temple of Doom ever released as a CAV special edition? If so was it letterboxed? From what I've read elsewhere on HTF the only widescreen version was the one that says widescreen. Is that correct?
  26. Jeff D

    Aspect Ratio and Stanley Kubrick...

    A coworker just told me he accidently got the wrong full metal jacket. This is full frame. I told him Kubrick had everything on video in full frame. I then went to various sites to prove this to him. When we hit imdb I became confused... It seems Kubrick shot most of his stuff (aside from...
  27. Jeff D

    About to DIM cable, wanting to double check what I got

    I'm looking to first just do audio and digital interconnects. After researching I've decided the Belden 1694A seems like a good choice. My shortest runs will be maybe 1.5' and up to 2m or so. At the moment I'm thinking about the canare RCAP-C53 for the crimp on ends. My die is either...
  28. Jeff D

    Interesting development in red laser DVDs

    http://www.eet.com/sys/news/OEG20020524S0063 Seems they can get 40-60GB of storage compared to blu-ray's 27GB. It's still early in development, but maybe red laser is the way to go...
  29. Jeff D

    Cable question

    I was looking to make some composite video cables for my laserdisc player from parts I have. I was going to use my carol cable rg-6 and some ends from other connectors. I'm having a terible time tining the outer stands. They just seem resistant to the solider. THe flux seem to flow in well...
  30. Jeff D

    WTB a few LDs

    I'm looking for some laserdiscs, Back to the future I and 3 widescreen. Indiana Jones Lost Ark and Temple of Doom, also widescreen. The Day After, from what I know this LD is an import only title. I'd like copies in good condition, without damage. If you have any of these please let me...
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