Arman

Hi all, I have a Denon DVD 2200 (DVD player) that has the following: 192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown audio D/A converter I am extremely satisfied with this piece of equipment. I found an Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 soundcard that offers the following: 24-bit 192 kHz D/A converters and 24-bit 96 kHz A/D Does that mean that the playback of these 2 will sound similar if hooked up to the same exact AMP and speakers? I have a Scott 299c Tube AMP fueling 2 Klipsch KG 5.5 floorstanding speakers and a Scott 99D Monoblock Tube AMP fueling a Klipsch KV-3 center channel. Also, I have a Klipsch RSW-15 hooked up to the DVD player. I am worried that sound quality will suffer if I go the HTPC route...but the Audiotrak has given me an enormous amount of hope. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I plan on using my HTPC for DVD playback ONLY. I'm not interested in using my CRT projector for HD (I have a RPTV that'll do the job) and I don't plan on recording TV shows or anything. I'm very interested in the Chaintech GeForce 6600 GT (read a few reviews claiming its superiority...) but the price kinda turns me off. I have a 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti 4200 @ the moment w/ the following specs: Controller: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 Bus Type AGP Memory 128MB DDR Core Clock 250MHz Memory Clock 450MHz DDR memory (128MB) RAMDAC 350MHz API Support Direct-X, Open GL ICD for Windows Connectors VGA, DVI, TV In/Out Are there any other cards that you all recommend? ---- Let me know, thanks! -Arman

Thank you so much for posting this!! I just posted this thread on the AVSForums about 5 min. ago and your post helps tremendously! http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=563391

Thanks for all the help so far, guys! STL - what model do you have? That Tripp-lite looks like it might be the one...

Howdy doo... I have a black KV 3 and I love it. It does the job and it matches nicely w/ the KG 5.5s. Go for it - you'll love it.

Hi all, I'm having a hard time deciding on a power conditioner... I bought a Furman RP 8 yesterday, and returned it today for this Tripp Lite: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812120317 Well, I don't understand the EMI/RFI Noise Filter @ 40 dB - does this mean that it only filters up to 40dB? My brother is pushing me to get this Belkin... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812120208#DetailSpecs I saw this one too...http://catalog.belkin.com/PureAV_detail.process?Product_Id=178938 What do you guys recommend?!?! -Arman

Doctor! Yeah, I picked up the Furman today...got it for $54 (w/ tax) at a guitar center 30 min. away from me...it's already hooked up and everything. The only problem is that the cord is 6' - so if I want to have it in one of the shelves, I had to connect it to a surge protector (Belkin Surgemaster). Here's the thing, the power cable of my sub will not reach the Furman...haha. Can I plug the sub into the surge protector, or am I better off keeping the Furman behind the TV with the sub connected to it...?

Hi all, I don't know if this is the proper place for this...but how much would a rebuilt Scott 299c in GREAT condition go for nowadays? Also, what about a Scott 99D in great condition? Thanks in advance!

My maaaaan, Wouldn't an extension cable nullify the idea of having a power conditioner? (Plus, the extra wire would look gross - haha.) Do you know why the more expensive Furman has a lower rating compared to the lower priced one? Do you like the Belkin?

Hi All, Which one would you pick for your home theater setup? Furman: This one has a 6' power cord which is way too short for my needs... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/181235/ This Furman has a 10' cord, but the reviews are low...what gives? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/182350/ Belkin: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812120208

Thanks for all the help! You're right - $69 is nothing - so if they don't work...no biggie. I'll prob wait a week or 2 before placing an order - I just received my amp last night and hooked it up - WOW - the bass is so crisp and tight and slamming and strong, etc... Anyhow - let me see if any problems arise after a week or so...I might take the plunge. Thanks for the advice John - let us see what happens!

Hi all, I came across these on Ebay...and the price just knocked me out! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7335696983&category=3278&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1 What do you all think, too good to be true? Let me know! -Arman

Hahaha...you guys crack me up (WAF jokes and such). Anyhow, I'm not married...I'm 20...marriage is far far away in my eyes. Yeah, I already tried the viewing spot location - no dice - haha. The spots that were nice and strong were impractical...soooooo. Thanks!

Looks stunning! Great job! Do you plan on painting the box?

Wow!!! I appreciate all the helpful information! I am really interested in picking up the bass traps - they are so much cheaper than I previously thought. Is the $239 price for 8 of them? The problem with 2 of the #3 spots is that doors open into those corners...the 2 corners on the viewing position wall have doors. Will this be a problem? My amp comes in tomorrow - so I will test out some movies and music and if I am still unsatisfied, I will order the bass traps. THANKS GUYS (DrWho is my hero) -Arman

Hi all, Sorry that I keep bothering you with these trivial sub questions...but I have too much time on my hands, HAHA. Anyhow, I noticed that the current position of my sub yields very weak bass when I am near the center of the room, as opposed to further up against the opposite wall and corners of the room. I can see the sub working, and hear some low notes - but I don't feel it really...by scooting back maybe 1 1/2 - 2 feet, a world of difference is made (The bass becomes very loud and strong). My room is supposed to be 14' x 14', however, there is a closet that was built into my room as opposed to into the wall. The measurements of the closet do not add up (40" x 32"). The closet is to the immediate left of my viewing/listening position (with a foot of space or so). The bass feels robust in this viewing spot, however, it is much stronger when I scoot 2 - 3' over near the corner... What suggestions do you guys have? I'd like to sit much closer to the TV (1.5x the distance instead of 2x) - but the bass is so damn weak at my ideal spot. I could just move the TV up, right? Haha. I have included an image!