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Secrets of Home Theater and HiFi added a discussion to the group SPEAKERS
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Paradigm Signature In-Wall Speakers

I jumped at the opportunity to evaluate another set in my home theater. Paradigm's line-up of in-wall/in-ceiling speakers includes both the SA Series v.3 and the top-of-the-line Signature Series v.3. When deciding to go with permanently installed speakers, one does not want to choose the wrong speakers. Once that template…See More
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Dolby to upsample TrueHD to 96kHz

Dolby will be starting a new process for upconverting Dolby TrueHD from 48kHz to 96zHz.What does this mean? Better sound from movie and music blu-rays, no doubt. Your current equipment will handle the new upconversion, so you will not have to pay for an upgrade.Here's the "white paper" on the new process:…See More
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DB 25 lead input for Sony SDDS AUX

Spent the past near 2 hours locating the coloured wiring on the DB 25 pin cable lead for the input lead to the Sony.Locating the coloured wires to pin end was done with multi-metre. Connect one of the wires to one of the probe ends on the meter and…
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May 15
AndySooty replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"Not many Sony ICF-5900 going on eBay-UK at the present time."
May 14
B Flo replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"Of sure, I would give my left nut for a Sony ICF-5900 in good working order, but I don't have the fortitude for auctions. :) I'm liking the feature set of the Grundig/Eton S450, but the reviews run the gamut from "best portable…"
May 14
Secrets of Home Theater and HiFi added a discussion to the group PROJECTORS
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Runco LightStyle LS-100d DLP LED Projector

For a truly immersive home theater experience, nothing compares to a large image that fills your field of view.  Unfortunately many of us don’t have a room that will work for a projector due to space and throw limitations and are forced to make do with a far smaller plasma or LCD display.  Runco has a solution for those challenging situations with…See More
May 14
AndySooty commented on the blog post 'Dolby CP45 re-wiring surrounds'
"Afternoon Jim Well only a few steps shy of 35mm projector, rectifier, cake platter and lots of rollers and film readers would be all I need. I've given it some thought but sticking a 35mm in the kitchen would be very tight fit but…"
May 14
Jim Milton commented on the blog post 'Dolby CP45 re-wiring surrounds'
"My goodness, you 2 have been busy! Blu-ray, projector, sound processors...you are turning your humble abode into quite the cinematic movie house. Thanks for sharing the building process with us."
May 14
AndySooty replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"Best bet is and you know this is, is to look on eBay for a vintage transceiver radio. My dad used to have Grundig Yacht Boy 201 that had SW here  is a vintage video off all Grundig…"
May 14
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May 14
Michael Nemoy replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
May 14
AndySooty posted a blog post

Dolby CP45 re-wiring surrounds

I've recently wired the non-sync or taken two extra wires from the non-sync input and wired them onto one of the two inputs on format 61 AUX left and right so I can switch the decoders Dolby pro-logic to normal surround mode.I've been thinking of another technique to wiring AUX so I can run the normal surround mode with rear surrounds as it would be in common cinema.Snag is the outputting of channels that would need a little more thought processing to make sure it runs smoothly, so for time…See More
May 14
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SDDS D3000

"Sony SDDS decoder will be here today!"
May 13
AndySooty posted photos
May 13
Jim v is now a member of SECRETS CAVE
May 12
B Flo replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"Nothing so dramatic. We listen to a fair bit of local radio, and in the bedroom the reception on the clock radio (with its in-the-AC-cord antena) sucks.   I figured if I'm going to get a decent radio I might as well get something with…"
May 11
Jim Milton replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"So, are you preparing for Dec. 21...and need a reliable radio for your fallout shelter? At least when the end comes, I'll never be alone. I have Siri.   ;)"
May 11
B Flo replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"Good source, at least for getting ideas (I'd like to find something in Canada). This is more the caliber I'm looking for: http://www.jr.com/grundig/pe/GRU_S450DL/ Can anybody recommend something along these lines?"
May 11
Jim Milton replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
"Sure. There are lots of them to be found. Here's one: http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_ICF38/    "
May 11
 

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Dolby to upsample TrueHD to 96kHz

Dolby will be starting a new process for upconverting Dolby TrueHD from 48kHz to 96zHz.

What does this mean? Better sound from movie and music blu-rays, no doubt. Your current equipment will handle the new upconversion, so you will not have to pay for an upgrade.

Here's the…

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Posted by Jim Milton on May 18, 2012 at 6:30am

Salon Son & Image, Montreal Hi-Fi Show March 22-25

 

I made the trip north to Montreal for the 25th annual Salon Son & Image HiFi show. Set against the backdrop of the Hilton Bonaventure Hotel downtown, up to 10,000 visitors are expected to roam the halls of this very casual event. The hotel is circa 1970’s brutal concrete modern and lends itself…

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Posted by Piero Gabucci on March 22, 2012 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Sundance Film Festival 2012

Sundance 2012 was as busy as ever including the all important film deals. There may have been a slight let-up in the downtown party scene, but I may not have been the best judge of that as I opted to stay in on Friday and Saturday night of the opening weekend. That was due in part to the…

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Posted by Rick Schmidt on February 12, 2012 at 10:00pm

Sundance 2012 coverage continued

Secrets Festival Photographer Ray Keller is not a hipster.





I AM NOT A HIPSTER…

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Posted by Rick Schmidt on February 12, 2012 at 8:30pm

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