My Martin Logan Theater - Page 2

sub780lime · 09-18-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zepherman

As for the HDMI thing, you're correct, I am not using the HDMI for multichannel sound (not yet anyway). My Sunfire TGIII pre/pro doesn't have HDMI ins, so for the time being I am using coax digital. Now when I get the Denon AVP-A1HD AV controller, then I will "finally" be able to utilize and enjoy the benefits of HDMI digital sound.

But for now it works and it sounds pretty darn good!

Seth

Yeah, I have opposite problem. Now I need a player that supplies sound through HDMI - Darn HDAO.

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Originally Posted by zepherman

I figured why pay $25 ea. for pre made ceramic cable lifters, when I can use these .85¢ clay pots that will essentially do the same thing.

Seth

How cute...

***chlngr1970*** · 09-18-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

Yeah, I have opposite problem. Now I need a player that supplies sound through HDMI - Darn HDAO.

You can bet the HD-A2 will be less than $200 soon...

j

zepherman · 03-12-2008, 09:27 AM

Now that the Denon pre/pro and Blu-ray transport are installed, I went ahead an updated the photos.

**Pirate** · 03-12-2008, 04:17 PM

Looking sharp, Zeph!

The new Denon pieces are nice. Where are the DTS-HD caps from?

zepherman · 03-12-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Looking sharp, Zeph!

The new Denon pieces are nice. Where are the DTS-HD caps from?

Thanks Pirate.

The DTS-HD MA screen is off a Blu-ray DTS-HD Demo Disc.

**Pirate** · 03-12-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zepherman

The DTS-HD MA screen is off a Blu-ray DTS-HD Demo Disc.

And where did you get that?! Did you bring enough for the whole class?

Iguana Man · 03-12-2008, 09:21 PM

I think he should have put the Denon gear on some little clay pots (turned upside down of course).

That's what I would have done.

The upgrades are seriously nice Zeph', I'd love to visit the 'Zephplex' one of these days!

zepherman · 03-12-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

And where did you get that?! Did you bring enough for the whole class?

It was available at the CES show. But I did find one place that has them (or at least they did), Widescreen Review online has a store to buy movies and demo discs. Last time I checked they still had them available. And the really cool part is that you only have to pay the shipping cost, which was something like 7 dollars.

It's a killer demo that offers cool movie clips from Night at the Museum, Eragon, X Men United, and Rush Hour 3. And all in DTS-HD MA! Very cool stuff. They have both the Blu-ray and HD DVD available. I got both as each offers different movie clips. But get them while they last as supplies are very limited.

Here's the link:

https://www.widescreenreview.com/purchase_hd.php

zepherman · 03-12-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

I think he should have put the Denon gear on some little clay pots (turned upside down of course).

That's what I would have done.

Ha Ha Ha! Now that's an idea!

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The upgrades are seriously nice Zeph', I'd love to visit the 'Zephplex' one of these days!

Thanks Iggy.

ganthc · 03-14-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zepherman

Now that the Denon pre/pro and Blu-ray transport are installed,

What does this do exactly?

Wurms · 03-14-2008, 05:35 AM

So when is movie night at Zephs? That is one kickass setup you have there, Zeph.

**Pirate** · 03-14-2008, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the demo disc info, Zeph.

zepherman · 03-14-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

What does this do exactly?

How do you mean?

zepherman · 03-14-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wurms

So when is movie night at Zephs? That is one kickass setup you have there, Zeph.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Thanks for the demo disc info, Zeph.

You're welcome.

I think you're really going to enjoy 'em.

ganthc · 03-15-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zepherman

How do you mean?

I don't know what that piece of equipment does. How does it help your HT?

zepherman · 03-15-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I don't know what that piece of equipment does. How does it help your HT?

If you're referring to the Denon pre/pro, well it will allow me to listen to all the new audio formats (DTS-HD MA, TrueHD, Uncompressed PCM) sent bitstream via HDMI. I will be able to stream lossless music from my PC to the Denon, have the ability to process video sources using HQV Realta, Have three subs connected, I mean the list just goes on and on and on.

The Bluy-ray Transport lets me send the raw bitstream to the Denon pre/pro and send the 1080p Blu-ray picture to be processed by the Realta. These 2 units are some major upgrades for me, and I just wanted to share the new look with my buds here.

Seth

zepherman · 06-24-2008, 06:01 AM

I haven't upgraded any more AV gear (yet), but I did give my Martin Logan Aerius i surrounds a bit of a face lift. They have had black wood trim for years, and I have always wanted them to match my ML reQuest mains. So I finally took 'em off and refinished them, and now they are a beautiful natural oak finish. It was a lot of work refinishing them but I think they came out splendid.

Before

After

Iguana Man · 06-24-2008, 01:32 PM

They definitely look better now. Those strips come off separately or with the front grill attached?

MJZ · 06-24-2008, 04:27 PM

Tidy.

zepherman · 06-24-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

They definitely look better now. Those strips come off separately or with the front grill attached?

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Originally Posted by MJZ

Tidy.

Thanks guys.

Iggy, they do come off separately, which makes it nice.

sub780lime · 06-24-2008, 09:44 PM

Very very impressive. Nice job. Probably more work then I would have been willing to do.

**Pirate** · 06-24-2008, 10:49 PM

Nice work!

I would miss the black, though.

zepherman · 06-25-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

Very very impressive. Nice job. Probably more work then I would have been willing to do.

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Nice work!

I would miss the black, though.

Thanks guys.

Yes it was a LOT of work refinishing them, but I just wanted all of my Logans to match. I probably would have left everything as is had the mains been black as well. But I love the new look.

EM3 · 06-27-2008, 01:39 AM

As long as you are happy!

zepherman · 06-27-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by EM3

As long as you are happy!

And happy I am.

tomdkat · 07-02-2008, 03:44 PM

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!

You've got an excellent setup there and I would love to swing by and watch a movie or two sometime.

I also own a Pioneer DVL-919 even though I don't use it much. I probably need to fire it up and spin a LD or two sometime.

If I may ask, what is the current ballpark value of your HT?

Peace...

03-12-2008, 09:27 AM	#43 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	Updated system pix Now that the Denon pre/pro and Blu-ray transport are installed, I went ahead an updated the photos. __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection

03-12-2008, 04:17 PM	#44 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Looking sharp, Zeph! The new Denon pieces are nice. Where are the DTS-HD caps from? __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

03-12-2008, 09:21 PM	#47 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I think he should have put the Denon gear on some little clay pots (turned upside down of course). That's what I would have done. The upgrades are seriously nice Zeph', I'd love to visit the 'Zephplex' one of these days! __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

03-14-2008, 05:35 AM	#51 (permalink)
Wurms Actor Join Date: Nov 2001	So when is movie night at Zephs? That is one kickass setup you have there, Zeph. __________________ MY DVDS "I don't hustle with people who are dishonest."

03-14-2008, 04:56 PM	#52 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks for the demo disc info, Zeph. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

06-24-2008, 06:01 AM	#57 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	I haven't upgraded any more AV gear (yet), but I did give my Martin Logan Aerius i surrounds a bit of a face lift. They have had black wood trim for years, and I have always wanted them to match my ML reQuest mains. So I finally took 'em off and refinished them, and now they are a beautiful natural oak finish. It was a lot of work refinishing them but I think they came out splendid. Before After __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection

06-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#58 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	They definitely look better now. Those strips come off separately or with the front grill attached? __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

06-24-2008, 04:27 PM	#59 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Tidy.

06-24-2008, 09:44 PM	#61 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Very very impressive. Nice job. Probably more work then I would have been willing to do. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

06-24-2008, 10:49 PM	#62 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Nice work! I would miss the black, though. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

06-27-2008, 01:39 AM	#64 (permalink)
EM3 "Suspended" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern WV	As long as you are happy! __________________ The beatings will continue until morale improves!

07-02-2008, 03:44 PM	#66 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	All I can say is WOW!!!!!! You've got an excellent setup there and I would love to swing by and watch a movie or two sometime. I also own a Pioneer DVL-919 even though I don't use it much. I probably need to fire it up and spin a LD or two sometime. If I may ask, what is the current ballpark value of your HT? Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"