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  1. Sami Kallio

    FS: Sony TA-E9000ES 5.1 channel DD/DTS preprocessor

    Great condition preprocessor, comes with original remote. Asking $275 plus shipping. Trades for 2ch preamp considered also, or Bluray player (PS3 or standalone). Cheap way to upgrade into separates from a receiver/amplifier combo. The only negative I can think of is that it lacks 5.1 channel...
  2. Sami Kallio

    HD audio, 5.1 analog outputs and 7.1

    Just wondering since I might go from 5.1 to 7.1, how does 5.1 outputs work with 7.1 system? Does the processor matrix the side surrounds into side+rear or will the rears be getting no signal?
  3. Sami Kallio

    NHL Fantasy Hockey anyone?

    Season start is getting close! If anyone have interest in playing fantasy hockey (similar to its football relative), please pm me and I will mail you link to login into the Yahoo league I created (5 teams so far). We have live draft this saturday (tomorrow) but can postpone if necessary.
  4. Sami Kallio

    HD-DVD: The good news, and the bad news

    The good? Netflix collection is now at 3 pages for a total of 64 titles (counting the unreleased). The bad is of course the last page is all full of horrible titles: The Fast and the Furious (2001) U-571 (2000) 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Lots...
  5. Sami Kallio

    Moving sale: HK AVR7200, B&K AVP4090, Adcom GFA-7400

    Harman Kardon AVR-7200, great TOTL receiver from HK. This beast has a great amp section. $700 shipped CONUS. B&K Components AVP-4090 5.1 DD/DTS preprocessor. $375 shipped CONUS. Adcom GFA-7400 5 channel amplifier, 5x100W@8ohm, 5*150W@4ohm. $400 shipped CONUS. HK PA2000 amplifier, 4*45W...
  6. Sami Kallio

    Pronto users? PC cable question

    I just got two used TSU2000's and I am missing the COM cable. Is it just a mini jack to DB9 cable like this one below? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-TiVo-to-PC-N...QQcmdZViewItem
  7. Sami Kallio

    FS: Athlon 64 3200+ HTPC

    This computer comes in a very nice black, rack-mountable case with a quality 450W power supply. Goes very well with audio and video equipment in home entertainment centre and is silent. Skyhawk IPC-4032-BK case Athlon 64 3200+ processor 1GB of DDR400 (PC3200) memory NVidia 6600GT video...
  8. Sami Kallio

    WTB: Amplifier

    Multichannel, stereo, monoblock, all considered. I just got a pair of Polk LSi15's for my bedroom and I borrowed Aragon 2004 from my DQ10 setup. I would need to add at least 2ch amp to my collection now as I do need to power both sets of speakers. Multichannel amps welcome as well, I am planning...
  9. Sami Kallio

    My first digital projector, huge disappointment

    After seeing these setup at friends I decided it was time to upgrade the old 480i CRT. Now that I have it setup, yes I do enjoy the added resolution (720p native) but I just can't get over the missing blacks. Everything is good until a dark scene comes out, then it is just agony watching the...
  10. Sami Kallio

    HTPC and InFocus SP5000, resolution question

    I just ordered an SP5000 to replace my old CRT FP and noticed you "need" to run the computer at 1280 x 1024 instead of 720p. Why is that? Can't I just set the computer to 720p and run the signal to the projector with component cable? I've read that some projectors wouldn't support HD through...
  11. Sami Kallio

    NVidia 6600GT, component and 480i display

    I am having trouble setting up the new 6600GT card with my 480i projector. Looks like the card insists on 480p signal no matter what I do (even with PowerStrip installed). S-video works ok but that's not an option. I didn't have any problems with ATI 9800XT previously. I have tried custom...
  12. Sami Kallio

    FS: Harman Kardon PA2000 amplifier

    $185 shipped to CONUS. Pictures are in http://71.244.54.6:1002/gallery2/mai...g2_itemId=3563 Reason for selling is upgrade to the Aragon 2004 next to it.
  13. Sami Kallio

    DIY speaker stands, almost finished

    http://skylinegtr.go.dyndns.org/gall...g2_itemId=2562 Needs another round of paint to fix the bloobers I made on my first DIY HT project. Spikes probably are needed as well, and some rubber sheets to go under the speaker. PVC pipes are filled with sand so it's a very stable construction...
  14. Sami Kallio

    Hmmm, Sanyo PLV-Z1 for $699 or InFocus 4805 for $799 (refurb)?

    Z1 has better resolution and price. LCD vs. DLP. Which one would you choose and why? Keep in mind the 4805 for that price is refurbished (if that makes a difference to you). At those prices I bet both are great and my wait for a second FP is over. I might have to even consider ditching the...
  15. Sami Kallio

    1080p source material ???

    http://www.ultimateavmag.com/thomasjnorton/305tjn/ "But here's the rub: current HDTV sources are all either 720p or 1080i. There is no 1080p source material available to the consumer." Does it matter? There is no source material for 480p either, it is done by either the DVD player or the...
  16. Sami Kallio

    Optoma H56, fair price for used unit?

    A local seller has Optoma H56 and I was wondering what a fair price for one would be. I didn't find much info by googling so I thought I'd ask here if anyone had any experience with this particular model. "It has a brand new bulb (I have a receipt to prove if necessary) in it with less that...
  17. Sami Kallio

    Dell MP2200, $634 shipped, good for a secondary TV/PJ?

    I'm really tempted at this price. I need a third TV set for either bedroom or second living room and at this price I don't think I could go wrong. I'm not thinking of going very large on the screen size, maybe 60-80" so I'm thinking the 4:3 and 800x600 won't hurt too much. Any thoughts...
  18. Sami Kallio

    FS: Denon DVD-1600

    Asking $220 + shipping. Comes in original box with remote. I'm going with HTPC route so I no longer need it.
  19. Sami Kallio

    YES, Men Behaving Badly finally on DVD

    http://www.warnervideo.com/mbb/ Gary, Gary, Gary...
  20. Sami Kallio

    FS: Custom built HTPC

    It's built and running, I just need to configure the software. Will post pictures later if there is any interest for it. I built this for a friend and got the money for it. He needs the money now for different, unexpected cause and asked me to sell it for him. Athlon 64 3200+ 1GB Kingston...
  21. Sami Kallio

    Any comments/ideas about my surrounds placement welcome

    Any comments on the placement? They are about 3 1/4" off the wall. 3' above the listeners ears. I know it isn't the ideal setup but the room isn't that big so I had to make compromises. Any alternative ideas are welcome.
  22. Sami Kallio

    Directors Hottest female actress, "draft"

    Make your pick but make sure she hasn't been picked yet. Based on hotness only, not acting skills. I'll start... :D 1) Rosario Dawson 2) Charisma Carpenter (by Matt Butler) 3) Keira Knightly (by Moe Maishlish) 4) Jessica Alba (by Rudy Torres) 5) Jennifer Connelly (by Scott Weinberg) 6)...
  23. Sami Kallio

    Surround placement issue

    I finally has the FP up and running, speakers and sub are setup temporarily. One problem I will have is how to setup the surrounds. I will go with 5.1 as I really don't have room for 7.1 in this room (13x11). I have 3 pairs of Polk LSi7's that I am using for fronts, centre and surrounds. The...
  24. Sami Kallio

    InFocus X1 Portable Multimedia Projector $769

    http://www.ableshopper.com/#14071217 Good deal?
  25. Sami Kallio

    Oh-o

    SVS is causing some unhappy neighbours. Got my PCi replaced by PC Ultra and after swapping in new amp (thank you SVS for fast service) was finally able to give it a test drive. Put in LOTR:ROTK and started with Sam fighting the spider. In about 15 minutes I had my neighbour on the door, saying...
  26. Sami Kallio

    H/K DPR2005 $1023 at buy.com

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...611&dcaid=1688
  27. Sami Kallio

    FS or FT: HTPC

    All brand new parts, was building this for a friend who doesn't need it anymore. Local pickup only in DFW area. Specs: AMD Athlon XP2600+ 512MB PC3200 DDR RAM 200GB Hard Drive 8x DVD burner DVD+-R/RW Built-in network and 6.1 sound 7.1 sound card w/ optical output (inc. optical cable)...
  28. Sami Kallio

    H/K AVR7200 shutting off

    Strange behaviour from the H/K, it kept shutting off during "The Rundown" and I could repeat the shutdown by playing back the same scenes (kept shutting down on the same frames). Kept doing the same thing later on with Charlie's Angels 2. Wasn't because of high volume level (-20dB to -15dB) and...
  29. Sami Kallio

    Chroma bug only in progressive scan?

    After reading all these articles about chroma bug, I got the understanding that this only affects progressive scan, not interlaced. Am I wrong? http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...ug-4-2001.html "One should be used for frames marked "interlaced", and a different one should be used for...
  30. Sami Kallio

    Help choosing a DVD player

    With all these features out there, I'm worried about paying extra for ones I won't need or can't use. My #1 concern is picture quality, that is the reason I am looking to replace my Sony magazine (DVP-CX850D). I know I can't use DVI or progressive scan because of my projector. I know I want a...
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