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  1. Fred DeGrandis

    Free Projector!!

    I am strongly thinking of holding off buying my projector until the contest is over The owner of Home Theater Disscussion is giving away his Sharp 9000 with only 500 hours on it! Anyone can enter, and he will be giving this away(he is upgrading to the 10000) This is the american...
  2. Fred DeGrandis

    Just received my Sherbourn 7/2100!

    I came home tonight to see that my Sherbourn 7/2100 was here. How does it sound you ask..........Well, I went to pick up the package, and this has HERNIA written all over it. It weighs 115 pounds. I have to carry this all the way downstairs, so I am waiting for a friend to come over and help...
  3. Fred DeGrandis

    Whats a good price to ask for my Mits 55907 that has been calibrated

    Whats a good price to ask for my Mits 55907 that has been calibrated Whats a good price to ask for my Mits 55907(1.5 years old) that has been calibrated by Chuck Williams? I am moving to FP, and if I dont sell the mits, I will be using this as my bedroom TV. Thanks, Fred
  4. Fred DeGrandis

    Upgrading to 7.1 system, what paradigms to add to the mix?

    Upgrading to 7.1 system, what paradigms to add to the mix? I have a B&K ref 50, and I just took the plunge and upgraded my Sherbourn 5/1500A to the Sherbourn 7/2100. I am using Paradigm Studio 100's as the fronts, a Studio CC, and 20's for the rears. What speakers should I add to the mix...
  5. Fred DeGrandis

    HAving problems with the B&K suite for the ref 50... Please help

    I thought the ref 50 wouldn't get any better, but tonight I just started playing with the B&K software suite. It is truly unbelievable what you can do to this thing. I spent about an hour personalizing it, and there is still PLENTY more to do. I saved what progress I made this evening, and...
  6. Fred DeGrandis

    Rocket 750's and $750.00 worth of Cobalt Cables giveaway

    The 750/$750.00 giveaway! Over $2100.00 prize I copied this post from another source, but thought you guys might want in on this(mods, if this is a no-no, please let me know and I will take it down). begin post: HTD members and visitors, Home Theater Discussion is proud to be the first...
  7. Fred DeGrandis

    ART 351 what will it do for me?

    I just picked up my twin ultra subs, and I have read a little bit about the ART 351 EQ. What will this do for my setup? Thanks for any info, Fred
  8. Fred DeGrandis

    B&K REF 50 vs. Sherbourn PT7000(outlaw 950 kinda)

    B&K REF 50 vs. Sherbourn PT7000(outlaw 950 kinda) I was sure I was going to buy the Sherbourn until one of the dealers I use(who I bought the Sherbourn amp from) told me about the B&K REF 50. I have been reading alot about both, and the general consensus is that the Sherbourn/Outlaw is not in...
  9. Fred DeGrandis

    Please email ABC about broadcasting Monday Night Football in HD

    E-mail concerning ABC Sports programs should be sent to [email protected] I sent in an email here. Please let them know how you feel. Thanks guys, Fred
  10. Fred DeGrandis

    I just spoke with Ron Fone of Sherbourn

    Just an update for the already happy Sherbourn people or those of you looking for a PRE/PRO: I spoke with Ron Fone today, and he told me"The new pre/pro/tuner should be available in early May with a retail price of $1500.00. As soon as we have some printed material I will send it to you." Fred
  11. Fred DeGrandis

    Looking for suggestions on Good Cheap Interconnects

    Looking for suggestions on Good Cheap Interconnects I finally decided on the Sherbourn 5/1500a 5 channel Power Amp.(For the price I paid, I COULDN"T pass it up) I will use my existing Marantz SR7000 as a Pre/Pro until the Sherbourn Pre/Pro comes out. Does anyone have any suggestions on good...
  12. Fred DeGrandis

    Which of these 5 channel Amps to Choose?

    What 5 channel Amp to Choose? This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I have done loads of research, so please don't think I am trying to take the easy way out. I have Paradigm Reference Speakers, and I will be using my Marantz SR7000 as a pre until I get More cash...
  13. Fred DeGrandis

    5 channel amp pricing( what did you pay?) and recomendations needed please

    After posting several threads on this topic, and doing countless hours of research, I have narrowed it down to these choices. Please let me know what you folks think of these, and if you own them, what price should I expect to pay. I know the MSRP of these, but I'm looking for a price to walk...
  14. Fred DeGrandis

    Chuck Williams ISF tour of Ohio AND Pennsylvania

    Here is some pricing info that I copied from another post: Chuck is pretty much booked through mid February, then on February 17th He is leaving the country for two months. It looks like He will be doing a tour of Atlanta in early May, and of course, the folks in Michigan want Him. If we...
  15. Fred DeGrandis

    Power amp advice needed Please

    I have been looking at Power Amps for awhile, and I wasn't doing anything today, so I decided to hook up the Samson S700(from my SVS 20-39CS setup) to my fronts(Paradigm Studio 80's). After I hooked it up (with cheap wires!!) I was amazed at how the addition of a power amp really woke these...
  16. Fred DeGrandis

    HBO HD petition: Please everyone sign this

    I just posted this on the petition site. I think our chances will be even better if this is signed and delivered. They will receive 2 copies, one by email, and one can be printed out and submitted either by snail mail, or by physically walking into HBO, either in Manhattan, or in LA(I think...
  17. Fred DeGrandis

    Rotel RMB 1075 vs Anthem MCA 5 II??

    Rotel RMB 1075 vs Anthem MCA 5 II?? I have it narrowed down to 2 amps, The rotel 1075 and the Anthem MCA 5 II. I can get both for around $1100.00. I am all new to this, and with all of your help I have narrowed it down to these two. I have never owned a Power amp before, so your opinions...
  18. Fred DeGrandis

    Everyone Please read this thread!!! It deals with HBOHD

    Everyone, please read this thread!!!! It deals with HD programming on HBO HD I just submitted some feedback to HBO. The topic had to deal with the programming improvements that should be done on there HD channel. I figure that if enough emails are sent, they will eventually do something about...
  19. Fred DeGrandis

    ISF in Ohio?

    Hello, I have read sooooo much about having your set isf'd. and I finally am ready to do it. I have a mits 55907,Is there a chance that any Mits ISF techs will be in the Ohio area(Cleveland would be great) any time soon? If not, than can you recommend an ISF tech in the CLeveland area(if...
  20. Fred DeGrandis

    I am ready to buy an amp!!! I need a few recomendations

    I am ready to buy an amp!!! I need a few recomendations I have spent the last 3hrs tonight looking through the different posts, and archieves, for info about amps, and I am getting really sick of looking at the screen. Its 4:00 in the morning here, and I am tired. Ok, now to the relevance of...
  21. Fred DeGrandis

    Do I need an amp on top of this??? I have a Marantz SR7000

    Do I need an amp on top of this??? I have a Marantz SR7000 Hello, I recently upgraded to Paradigm reference, and I am running these speakers on a Marantz SR7000(100x5). Do you think a 5 channel amp to add on to this would be a good addition to my setup. If so, please recommend a model to...
  22. Fred DeGrandis

    I need help from those of you with a basementplex

    I need help from those of you with a basementplex OK, after 3 years, we are finally finishing the basement. We are putting drywall all around, carpet, and either a drop or drywall celing. My first question is: do I split this rather large room in half for better sound out of my Paradigm...
  23. Fred DeGrandis

    Opinions needed on a Sub and an Amp

    Opinions needed on a Sub and an Amp I will soon be in the market for a new sub, and maybe, an amp. I recently upgraded to Paradigm reference, and am looking into getting myself a sub. The salesman told me to give him a call when I am ready to pick up a Reference 15' sub(I think its a servo...
  24. Fred DeGrandis

    Pioneer Elite DV37 vs Panasonic RP91 on a mits 55907

    I have narrowed it down to these 2 progressive scan players and have heard good things about the both of them, and I want your opinions on which unit would be a better purchase(I am a college student, and money doesn't really grow on trees for me yet). This forum has really helped me in the...
  25. Fred DeGrandis

    I Need advice on a progressive scan player for my new HDTV

    I just took the plunge into my first HD monitor, the mits 55907, and I was looking at replacing my current DVD player. I will be hooking this player up via component cables to the tv, and an optical to my Marantz SR 7000. I would like to have the player do DD5.1 and DTS. The salesman recommended...
  26. Fred DeGrandis

    Which would you pick? Mits HDTVs

    I went to some stores and checked out HDTVs, and have come up with a dilema. Should I go for the Flagship 55 inch (diamond series) last years model, or this years(just came out) 55 inch Platinum series. They both cost the same amount of money, 3,000. but the new one has an internal device so I...
  27. Fred DeGrandis

    HDTV owners please help!!!

    I am finally going to upgrade from my 32in Wega to an HDTV. I am going to different stores today to view different sets. I have a budget of around 3000.00, and I dont really want to go above the 55 inches. It needs to be a widescreen, and If there is one you can recommend for less, then I can...
  28. Fred DeGrandis

    Newbie Needs Help Selecting HDTV

    Hello all, I am in need of some help deciding what HDTVs to look at when I go to my home theater store next week. I am new to all of this, so I have picked out 2 sets based on the audioreview sie. The first set I am looking at is the Mitsubishi WT-46805, and the second set is the Toshiba...
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