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  1. Marc_E

    external drive question..

    Can I use an exgternal hard drive to backup 2 PCs (desktop and lap top)? Marc
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    PC trouble, am I in trouble here?

    I recently noticed in the event log of activity (McAfee Privacy service) that my computer has relentlessly tried to access a particular website which when I try to go directly to it, does not come up 'page may have been removed'. The log shows attempts 100-200 times a day. My spyware seek and...
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    Anthem D2?

    In a review on hometheaterhifi for the nordost HMDI cable, Kris comments about the soon to be released Anthem D2. I admit I am quite out of the loop these days. Anyone ahve any info to fill me in? Kris? Marc
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    How do I do it? INwall speaker wire

    HI all, Well, my addition is going up really soon. I have wire and everything I just need to know a few things: Speaker wire: First what are the general building code rules about this stuff. I understand it is different everywhere but if there are some general things that I should know...
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    Lights help

    Hi All, I am undergoing a big house renovation and my dedicated theater is becoming part of a larger room now. See link below for the pdf. On the plans I drew in where my couch is and screen. I know nothing about lighting but here are my thoughts. I was thinking 3 kinds of lights 1. Normal...
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    Rack question

    HI all, Redoing the house including the theater and the wall I have my rack up against is going. This leaves me with a dilemma. I was thinking of building a flex rack coffee table 48x40 with a bottom and middle shelf that would accommodate 8 components. Has anyone done this? Is there MDF sheets...
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    EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED!!!!!700t

    Hi Please help! I have a Lexicon 700t remote I got off ebay. I went to program it and found that the program button/features are password protected. Does anyone know how to recet the passowrd or how to get around this? Please help email:[email protected] Thanks
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    EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED!!!!!700t

    Hi Please help! I have a Lexicon 700t remote I got off ebay. I went to program it and found that the program button/features are password protected. Does anyone know how to recet the passowrd or how to get around this? Please help email:[email protected] Thanks
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    Carver AV505 $288 at onecall

    Check it out: http://www.onecall.com/PID_23374.htm?BCPID=241 Marc
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    FS:Bravo D1 DVI DVD player 720p/1080i

    For sale nearly new Bravo D1 DVI dvd player. Third production generation. No observed operational issues. DOES NOT REQUIRE HDCP encription FOR DVD SCALING. I have owned it for about 3 months and viewed about 6-10 movies on it with excellent results. I will include a 2M pacific cable DVI cable if...
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    Submarine movies

    Besides U571, The hunt for Red October, Crimson Tide, and Das Boot, what are some other cool submarine movies on DVD? Subs have always fascinated me since early childhood. Marc
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    WS: Is Disney cheating?

    Is Disney pulling a fast one on us who demanded OAR? 1.66:1 on my 103" FP gives bars on the sides. Are they trying to compromise between FS and WS? I just bought The Lion King and saw that it is 1.66:1 (Family friendly WS) after seeing that Treasure Planet and Stitch the movie are also that...
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    FS: Bettercables and DH Labs

    I have 1 3M silverserpent VGA breakout cables HD15 male to 5 RCAs in excellent condition. Info at this link: http://www.bettercables.com/1met328feetv1.html I paids $160+ shipping each. Yours for $85 shipped in US DH Labs single Q-10 Biwire 6ft for center channel. 2 spades on the amp side...
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    Mounting issues! Need help ASAP!

    HELP! I was planning on ceiling mounting my TV3 but the ceiling (I just discovered) is sheet rock with a good bit of space above. My stud finder came up empty. Can the sheet rock hold it? What kind of screws should I use (I am an idiot and am very clueless). Help me please I want to watch the...
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    FS:Mits Diamond WS65905 w/Warranty

    Mitsubishi 65" DIAMOND HDTV for sale. Condition: Operationally perfect, ISF calibrated by Chuck Williams and AVIA maintained. No CRT burn in. Used moderatly over the last 2.5 years. I bought it new from Tweeter in Burlington, MA. There is 2.5 years remaining on the transferable warranty which...
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    Disney is traumatizing my 4 year old

    I am sure everyone has noticed how often the mothers in Disney animated films are killed off (most recent example would be Finding Nemo ) and I did not think to much of it. My 4 year old daughter I think is very intelligent and sharp for her age and we have discussed death enough to help her...
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    The Upgraded Anthem AVM-20 2.1

    Here it is. After the 58 page v2.0 thread, the new software update is just a couple of weeks away. Here is a list of the new features: Input / Output Changes • Auto-Digital Input Sensing by Source Goes to digital input first, if no signal is present then automatically switches to analog...
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    Checking interest- Mits WS65905 w/war(3 years left)...

    Hi Guys, I am testing the waters. I am thinking of selling my Mits 65" WS65905 (diamond). It is in excellent shape. A couple small cosmetic scratches on bottom side. Calibrated by Chuck Williams (full deal and duve). I bought it from tweeter and got the 5 year coverage. 3 years left. Protective...
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    Give up the RPTVV for FP?

    Has anyone (I am sure plenty) done this? How does an RPTV compare to LCD/DLP/CRT projectors (aside from the larger image)? Marc
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    FS: Denon DVD-1600 perfect..CHEAP!

    Hi All, I am selling my Denon 1600 because it has been replaced with a 2900. I really love this player and have been thrilled with its performance since I purchased it from Crutchfield. It has been in an open rack with nothing stacked on it. Cosmetics are excellent and function is flawless...
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    Key Digital KD-VTCA2 VGA to Component video adapter

    Key Digital KD-VTCA2 VGA to Component video adapter Hardly used. $125 shipped in continental US ($199 new). Email me at [email protected] if interested. I accept paypal or money order. Shipping by Fedex ground insured. From Key Digital site: KEY FEATURES: • Enables the display of HDTV...
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    Theater gets REALLY HOT (not from equipment)

    Hi all, I have a serious summertime problem. I do not have central air in my house and the windows in my theater do not support AC units. The room is 12x15. One of the 15' walls is essentially all windows and one 12' wall is also windows. I have shades (cheapo white roll down from homedepot)...
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    Region free DVD for PC

    Hi all, Is the Toshiba SD-m1712 a region free player? I am building my first HTPC and want to make sure it is. System so far: ASUS P4PE MB P4 2ghz 1gig PC333 To be bought: Seagate barracuda 120gb HD Toshiba SD-M1712B ATI Radeon 9500 pro 128MB and more undecided on case but I am...
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    AVM-20 and Perpetual Technologies P-3A DAC

    Hi All, Love my AVM-20. Anyone use an external DAC with theirs or other pre/pro? I was wondering if 2-ch would improve even more with an out-board DAC (considering the P-3A $899 w/mods). Here is my relevant equipment: AVM-20 Rotel RB-1090 (Mains) RMB-1095 (center, surr and rears) Denon...
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    FS: 20ft pair MIT T2 Biwire (all bananas) $275 ship'd

    I have a 20ft pair of MIT T2 biwire in excellent condition. They are 8 months old and nicely broken in. Used with ROtel amp and B&W speakers. Over $500 new. Priced to sell FAST at $275 shipped in US! Email me at [email protected]. Thanks Marc_E
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    FS: Panasonic DVD-H1000 progresive DVD

    I am the original owner and I bought this from an authorized panasonic dealer. This is considered a reference player and was Panasonics flagship player. Progresive scan (genesis de-interlace chip for 2:3 pulldown). 2 sets of component video outputs (1 interlaced and 1 progresive), 2 s-vid...
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    FS: Custom built center channel biwire

    This cable was custom built for me by Doug of Catcables. it is based on his silver spectra speaker cable which is not normally for sale as a biwire: http://www.quantumcable.com/spectra.htm I had him make me a biwire with WBT spades (4) on the speaker side and WBT bananas (2) on the amp side...
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    DIY'ers 12" Shiva driver for sale!

    I have a 12" shiva driver in great shape for anyone wanting to build a DIY Sub. Was in a sonosub and was fantastic. I have upgraded to an SVS. New price: $125.00 Will sell for $75.00 plus $10 fedex ground. Email over weekend at [email protected] Monday [email protected] Marc
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    FS: 1 MIT T2 Biwire for center channel 10ft

    I have for sale a single MIT T2 biwire, bananas on amp side (2) large spades on speaker side (4) 10ft length. The cable is a year old and has some scuff marks but otherwise physical and sonic condition are excellent. I used this for my center channel B&W NHTM2 and NHTM1. Priced to sell fast at...
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    Speaker cable priced to sell

    DH labs Silversonic Q-10 20ft pair. Excellent condition. Just broken in. Highly rated cables. Spades on all terminations. Internal biwires (2 spades on amp end, 2 spades on speaker end). Silver coated copper wires. Sound beautiful. New pair would cost you $485 (6ft internal biwire are $205...
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