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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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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."
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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…"
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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
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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…"
Monday
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."
Monday
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…"
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Michael Nemoy replied to the discussion 'Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?' in the group ACCESSORIES
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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
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SDDS D3000

"Sony SDDS decoder will be here today!"
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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…"
Friday
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.   ;)"
Friday
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?"
Friday
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/    "
Friday
Michael Nemoy replied to the discussion 'OLED by the end of 2012?' in the group HDTVS
"Yes, that would be interesting.. When that would be 2000$ for 65" I will buy one.."
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B Flo added a discussion to the group ACCESSORIES
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Does anybody make a good old fashioned radio anymore?

Does anybody out there make a GOOD, “traditional” radio?   Not a clock radio, not a CD/MP3 player, just an old fashioned portable radio?  AM/FM would be good, SW would be a bonus.See More
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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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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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Secrets Festival Photographer Ray Keller is not a hipster.





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Final Notes on CES, 2012 by J.E. Johnson

There are a couple of things that I noticed this year's CES had lots of: One is switching amplifiers. Many companies are moving in this direction, in part because they deliver more power for less money, but also because they are efficient and high tech. The one shown above is the new Anthem M1, which,…

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Runco LightStyle LS-100d DLP LED Projector

runco-ls-100d-projector-teaser 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 their LS-100d, a short throw, LED-based projector capable of producing a 100” image while being placed right up against the wall.

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Emotiva ERC-2 CD Player

Emotiva ERC-2 Emotiva continues to occupy an interesting space in the audiophile realm. It is now possible to get an entire two channel or five channel system consisting almost entirely of Emotiva products, CD player or DAC, a preamp, a variety of amplifiers from one to five channels, a pre-pro on the way and interconnects. The Emotiva ERC-2 is a two-channel CD player with balanced outputs for low noise transfer between the CD player and your preamplifier. At $449, this is a player to reckon with.

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Sony VPL-VW95ES 3D Projector

Sony VPL-VW95ES Projector With the shift from CRTs to flat panel and projection displays, Sony has had to find something to replace the veritable Trinitron that was a symbol of excellence for so many years. Their proprietary version of Liquid Crystal on Silicon, SXRD, has been their high-end technology, appearing in products their Qualia reference line, to the first home 4K projector this year, and in the VPL-VW95ES reviewed here.

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A Collection of New Vinyl Releases for the Audiophile - May, 2012

A Collection of New Vinyl Releases for the Audiophile - May 2012

I've always been fascinated by revolutionary political movements. Maybe I'm drawn to the theatricality of it as I have absolutely no personal frame of reference for what it feels like to take extreme political action.

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Home Theater Movie Renter's Guide - May, 2012

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