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Had roughly the same problem - my studs were not aligned so I could center the TV on the wall. I cut a 3/4" x 4" plank (not plywood - I forget what it actually was - solid wood from a Depot scrap bin) long enough to mount to the studs, but short enough to remain hidden behind the tv. Traced...

Exactly! Now I know, thanks.

Sorry, I don't have a picture of the thing, but it does look like what you are describing (it's all pins, and there are a lot of them). It's similar to a regular DVI connection, except with four rows of pins and no "cross" area. A PC video card, that might make sense. Probably a high-power...

I've come across a cable splitting a 60-pin output into two female DVI-D connectors. I've not used/owned anything outputting 60 pins - what typically does this? DVD players? What is 60 pin commonly used with/for? Is it an HD signal or...? Thanks much

Great! I feel much better. Thanks guys.

Seriously - so these Monster/Surgex components just plug into the wall, say a 20amp outlet, and nothing else fancy, yes? Do you guys run a 15amp outlet for most components and a 20amp for the receiver/external amplifier(s)? Anybody else use power rails? Thanks

There's a good article about this in the FAQ, though I can't seem to locate the thing now. Basically, and as has been said, they both deliver a stellar digital signal, so the decision is yours on which way to go. I had an optical cable for a while, and I thought it did sound as good as my...

Ah, thanks for the description. Are these Monster/Surgex power components the way most (serious) people go? Anything to keep in mind when placing it in the rack, in an effort to keep power cables separate enough from audio - should it go at the very top or bottom? I know cable shielding will...

Ah, nuts. I was pretty excited there for a minute. Thanks for the description. People on Halloween forums often talk about prop controllers. They're small computer-interface "boxes" that will synchronize yard haunts. I believe it's a glorified power strip - sending power to different areas...

I love the pictures members post of their sleek equipment rack installations - beautiful Middle Atlantic racks with custom cables and everything (Mitchosky!), and reading some of the installs they all route heavy duty (20amp) power to the equipment room... But where/how do all the components...

Not to hijack the thread, but what are cue-markers? Is this something inside, say, Windows Media Player? I'd love to get this exact type of automation for previews and such... how do these tie into my macro controls? So if I stream a preview or two from my computer, is this something telling...

Right. Appraisers/realtors will look at the square footage and comps in the area. Your HT will certainly rate a "theater room" or "high tech cabling" mention on the flyers, but the intrinsic value will be mostly lost, dollarwise. If you leave all the equipment and the HT ready to use, realtors...

Thanks Brian. That's what I should have said - pigtail the neutral/white and run one to the white lead of each light. I'll watch the spacing; did you run into any problems with your 4-gang Lutron setup? This will work! Can't wait to tell the wife.

Ok, I'll see if the power is running to the switchbox or to the light fixture. If it IS running to the switchbox... -pigtail the hot/black wire into 3 and attach one to each switch, and -pigtail the neutral/white into 3 and attach one to each switch -yes? These are Lutron Smart Dimmers...

Hi - How do I turn "power to 1 switch" into "power to 3"? As is, I have one single-pole switch controlling the one light in my room. I want to add two zones: rope light and wall sconces, each controlled from their own switch, so a 3-gang wallplate. How do I power all 3? This might be a...

Ok, thanks guys. It sounds like I can't really go wrong with Steren component video (it's at a great price). Excited to finally upgrade from S-video!

Thanks Jack. Is the same true for component video cable? I know Monster puts out good quality component video, but is Steren at all inferior?

Hi! Sorry if I'm rehashing the past: Does anyone have some insight regarding Steren component video cable versus Monster Cable component video cable? I've got a line on some Steren cable, but I'd like to know if it's good stuff or not (I've not heard much about Steren). Any thoughts...