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  1. Neil_S

    FS: 50' Canare QuadStar 4S8

    I underestimated my latest project (oops) and I have two 25' runs of QuadStar 4S8. This is 13 gauge(4x16) and perfect for bi-wire applications. See http://www.canare.com/ Highly recommended. I paid $0.35/foot plus shipping and a $7.50 cut charge. I'll sell it for $17.50 ($0.35/foot)but I...
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    WTB: Canare crimper

    Does anyone out there have a Canare die for the RG-6? I'm planning on using the RCAP-C5F connectors with the L5-CFB cable. I figured someone out there made some DIY cables and would like to recoup part of the cost of the die and tools... Neil
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    Ideal Industries crimper for Canare?

    In a pretty old post I read that someone found the Ideal Industries crimper #30-593 worked for Canare products (V3-4CFB cable with RCAP-C5F connectors). Can anyone verify this? I really would like to make some of my own cables but the cost is pretty high for the tools... Thanks, Neil
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    How does a 12 volt trigger work?

    How does the 12 volt trigger on audio equipment work? When my receiver is turned on does it output a constant 12 volts to my amplifier to signaling for it to be on? Then when I turn the receiver off the 12 volts are then shut off? I am making a component rack that fits under my stairs. There...
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    Wall to equipment. How to handle cables?

    For a new HT layout I'm planning on placing my equipment across the room from the TV. This will mean a run of about 15' for my video cables and I need to run them under the house and then up the wall. I'm planning on making my own (probably Belden 1694a) but here is my question... It makes...
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    PG-13 History?

    Ok, someone needs to settle a bet... I did a search, both on the board and on the net, and could not find the answer (I suppose I could cruise the IMDB and compare release dates but I figured someone here must know!). What was the first PG-13 movie? My friend says Young Sherlock Holmes but...
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    FS: Sony SVR2000 (TiVo) $250

    $250 + shipping. If you live in the Portland, OR area or decide to get it before Sunday (short notice, I know) I can deliver it to the Seattle area on Sunday. In a way, I'd rather sell it locally and not have to deal with the USPS. Note that this unit was not activated with the lifetime plan...
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    Socks on Mirage Msi speakers

    Hello.. this is for anyone who has owned Mirage Msi speakers. Due to an unfortunate accident involving a candle above the left speaker, I need to remove the sock from my M7si speaker and clean it. I can get the bottom base off the speaker and untie the bottom portion of the sock but I can't...
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    Buying a used tivo.

    I have found someone selling a used Tivo (Phillips 14 hour) for $50. He said that he used it for quite a while until he upgraded to a 30 hour unit and it has been sitting in his closet until now when he decided to get rid of it. Is there anything I should watch out for when buying a used unit...
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    Even MORE DIY cable questions....

    Ok :) The nice folks at Have Inc sent me a 1' sample of 1694a so I could see if it would be what I wanted. I want to use this for both speaker wire and interconnects. When I stripped the cable, the first thing I noticed was the construction: 16 gauge copper core Teflon insulator Aluminum...
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    Large order of DIY cables

    I have a thought... (Yes it took some effort and I still have a headache). I'm planning on making some speaker cable and interconnects using Belden 1694A. I have a friend who would like to do the same and noticed that you get quite a bit of a price break buying entire spools (500' or more)...
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    New to DIY cables (interconnects and speaker)

    I have been following the DIY cable thread that has been going on... I have no experience to DIY cables but I think is is a good opportunity for me because I'm needing both interconnects and speaker cables (for bi-amp of my Energy C6's). I see that people are using Belken 89259 or 1506a for...
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    *IF* I were to buy a Tivo...

    I swear... You'd think this thing could cure all know diseases AND cook dinner based on the reactions of people who own them... If I were to purchase one, what would you people recommend? How many hours? I don't have satellite so it would be a stand alone. Should I get the cheap one and then...
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    ReplayTV vs Tivo... Opinions Wanted

    From my initial research it looks like the two players are very similar with the exception of Tivo costs about $10/month (or $200 lifetime) and ReplayTV is free monthly. Both have 'updating' via a phone line and it seems the options are very similar... I would really like to get one of these...
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