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RE: Which cable to use The video on LaserDisc is stored as composite video, so unless the circuitry related to the SVideo output has some special enhancements, composite is usually the best quality output for LD. (As Steve wrote, SVideo is usually superior but this isn't generally true for LD.)

In today's L.A. Times Best Buy insert they're offering a deal that is right in there with the white van speaker scams, IMO. You can get a free Insignia (crap) Blu-ray player IF you buy: 10 Blu-ray discs from a selection of 50 (all priced $5-$10 more than online prices) An HDMI cable at...

I just got back from a private screening over at Universal. I thought the movie was brilliant, one of the Coens' best. A great ensemble piece with superb performances from everyone involved. Pitt is hilarious. In some ways, it felt to me like a spiritual sequel to "Blood Simple" in that the...

OK, here's a stereotypical thread question. Do have a short list of films that, in your opinion, are most urgently in need of restoration by virtue of their artistic/historical value, or the precarious condition of the existing materials?

According to HD DVD Format Blog, the update is now available. http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/ Get info on it here: http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...NoteXA2A20.pdf Download it here: http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-XA2-2501N.zip

If you're looking for HD's fabled 3D effect, this is the disc. It's a wonderful 73-minute documentary about flying--based around the people, planes and operations of the Van Nuys airport. But for HD DVD fans, it's also a stunning demo disk. The aerial photography is outstanding. So much of...

[Oops. Should be "Idiocracy"] Man, Fox is throwing this movie out with the garbage, releasing it in only 150 theaters in seven cities with NO trailer and NO advertising. But if you liked "Office Space," you'll enjoy this latest film by Mike Judge as another instant cult classic. In the...

I'm anxiously waiting for my HD A1 to arrive; so, what else, I make regular visits to the local BB to get a mild anxiety-reducing taste of HD DVD. Tonight while watching the "King Kong" footage on the demo disc, there were several shots that literally made me gasp for air. The contrast, the...

[Oops. Because I was only looking at the past 30 days, I missed Ron's existing thread on this subject. Admin, feel free to delete this thread.] On Nov 15, XM debuted as DTV's music channels. There's a heated thread on AVS Forum discussing the comparative sound quality of the new XM services...

OK. There are probably about three other people out there who are listening to the classical channels on XM. But, I'm still going to vent to this tiny group. Is anyone else annoyed that XM does not display the performers of the classical works? Yes, I know that there is a technological...

** SOLD ** Thanks, Jim Regarded by many as the best interlaced DVD player ever made, my Panasonic RV80 is in flawless condition and comes with manual and remote. I just replaced it with a Sony NS900V, mainly because I wanted SACD capability. I've been using the RV80 with a front projector...

== SOLD == This is a line doubler and quadruplerthat originally sold for $10K. Excellent condition and build quality. I got it new as a factory closeout.It has two Svideo inputs, one component input, and multiple composite inputs, along with an RGB passthrough. All BNC connectors. Outputs...

Inspired by the excellent thread regarding English grammar, I'm creating this thread to discuss appallingly lazy writing. First up: kneejerk, overused phrases that you're sick of seeing and hearing. How many TV news stories have you seen in which a braindead TV reporter brings up any...

I might have missed this announcement because it was buried in the Horror and Gore thread. However, I think a wider HTF audience might be interested in the five Japanese horror films that start screening this weekend on the Sundance Channel, including "Audition" which is soon to be released on...

While running my Outlaw 950 through its paces, I've been playing both LP's and CD's and realizing all over again how FATIGUING it is to listen to CD. They just make my ears ring. I no longer have a high-quality CD player (My ex-wife DOES however. Sigh.) I'm just using either my Panny RV80 DVD...

OK. I JUST COULDN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!!! I had my new/used CS 20-39 and Samson S1000 sitting here, but without a pre/pro. I'm waiting on the Outlaw 950. I foolishly sold the old preamp to fund purchase of the new one. As a result, I had never used the SVS. I finally decided I had to at least...

Since the upcoming DVD of "Legend" is setting a precedent -- including separate versions of the movie with the original Jerry Goldsmith score and the replacement Tangerine Dream score -- how about rallying the cause for a release of Hitchcock's "Torn Curtain" with the original Bernard Herrmann...

So who has them so far? Reading here and at the Outlaw site, it appears that the 950's are leavin' the barn and headin' out to the great frontier. Declare 'em if ya got 'em. BBL PS -- By the way, I notice in the Outlaw forum that on Friday Peter -- one of the Outlaw support folks -- was...

Here it is guys: Link Removed Enjoy!!! UPDATE 4-7-02: It's still in the same place but The Outlaws have updated it to V.1.25

Well, I couldn't stand it any longer. Since it looks like the Outlaw 950 is still a ways off from delivery, I HAD to hear what this Aragon 8008x3 that I just bought sounded like with my NHT 2.5, AC1 and 1.5 speakers. Soo, I pulled out my 10-year-old Pioneer VSX-9700S which, even when it was...

If the damned Academy Awards hadn't been so long, I would have ordered sooner!! For those who are interested, here's the confirming email: ====================== Dear Fellow Outlaw: This message confirms that we have received your order for a Model 950 Preamp/Processor and an amplifier (if...

I have an NHT system all around. 2.5 and AC1 in front, 1.5's for surrounds. I listen to both movies and two-channel music (with some "music surround") with this system. Currently driving it with a Carver AV-705x. I also have an SVS 20-39. When the Outlaw arrives I'm going to 7.1 -- two more...

I GOT IT!!! I got the Outlaw email!!!!! Yipeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "· Your receipt of this message begins a 10 day waiting period to make certain that anyone who is traveling, on vacation or otherwise unable to receive e-mail is able...

In case some of you have missed this thread, check out http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...&highlight=FLD I finally added a Hoya FLD filter to my Vidikron LCD front projector yesterday and the results were incredible! If you have a digital front projector, you HAVE to do this tweak.

Latest News From The Outlaws: March, 2002 Edition Who says the Outlaws are always late? We're bringing the "March" issue of our monthly Newsletter to you on time. (Isn't this a Leap Year with 29 days in February? No? Opps…). If that isn't enough, we said we'd have news about a new product...

I understand that some of these were appearing at very low prices on clearance. If someone purchased one and would like to trade up to progressive scan, I'd be very interested in acquiring one of these in good condition at a reasonable price. Thanks Bob L.