Osprey - DirecTV Now Beta Streaming Box

December 28, 2018, 3:18 pm

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I have had the Osprey beta box designed for DirecTV Now for about three weeks. While it has great potential depending on price when released, it is currently not ready for prime time since it has HDR enabled at all times sort of like how HDR is enabled by XBOX one when you open the app.

The positives it is built around Android TV. It is 4K capable and has HDR10 (always on), no setting to disable it yet. The Osprey up-converts everything to 4K (four resolutions to choose from, all 4K).

Hopefully once they work out the bugs it will be very useful. My guess is it will be at least 50 to 100 if it is ever released. It is not a dongle so it needs to sit on something flat. The power plug is pretty big but it has mounting screws to mount to the wall. Hopefully they can slim the power plug down a little bit. Remote is decent. The D pad is a little stiff and is missing a guide button and a last channel button.

PDF Manual was to large to upload. I will upload some pictures of the user interface sometime this weekend.

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automaitc turntable?

December 28, 2018, 3:21 pm

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Hello all!
Please, may anyone recommend me a fully automatic turntable?
Im about to buy the Audio Technica AT LP60 USB
I wonder if there is another automatic turntable that is better than this Audio Technica LP60 entry level one but still ant it to be an automatic one?
I know it seems higher end turntables and automatic turntables are mutually exclusive.
Just wonder if there is something better than the LP60 in the automatic realm?
At this point I have a very old Aiwa px e 850 turntable super cheap and it sounds good with my Yamaha RXV 483 and sony SSCS5 three way speakers. As you can see I have entry level gear.
My budget is about US$500 for a turntable.
Thanks all!

Looking for home FLAC player

December 28, 2018, 3:24 pm

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Hi all - New user here! Be gentle with me...


I've been trying to find a home MP3/FLAC player. Must have:


1. Built-in amp & speakers AND/OR analog line-level stereo outputs.
2. Tabletop form factor, but not as small as an IPod.

3. 120V (USA) line-powered (no batteries unless just for backup).
4. SD-card slot (preferable) or at least 64K internal solid-state memory.
5. FLAC playback capability.


Any suggestions? (IPods & similar portable players not acceptable!)


Any response will be appreciated!


Thanks.


-Richard

Didn't want to post it.. EluneVision vs Severtson AT Screens

December 28, 2018, 3:34 pm

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Which would you get. I have built a %100 light controlled dedicated theatre. I am planning JVC X590 on a 130" 2.35 ratio screen. 11" from screen to viewing position, and 13'-10" screen to lens.

The original plan was spandex (I bought the white and black material), But I am thinking this will not be enough gain?? Jack LIU calculates 16.2 lumens.

I have two offers from dealers in Canada for essentially the same price. Either Severtson LEGACY SERIES 2.35:1 127" BWAT or 130″ EluneVision Reference Studio AudioWeave 4K.

Your thoughts??

Perforations in subwoofer cone

December 28, 2018, 3:36 pm

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Seasons greetings to all-

Just bought a floor model of a Rythmik LV12R a few days back. Heard it in the store & even at home and to my fairly noobish ears it sounded good, but just now while taking photos of the sub noticed what seem like perforations/small tears in the subwoofer cone surface along with some greyish dots in other parts. I would probably havent even realised it was there if i wasnt using the flash on my camera. What could be the cause & will they affect performance or get worse down the line? I dont live in the US so I am not covered by Rythmik's warranty. If its not a big deal than i'd rather not return the unit (if the dealer even agrees to that in the first place). Would something like this even be covered by warranty?

When a subwoofer is said to be in warranty for X years on the driver does that cover the cone, surrounds etc?

TIA

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Northern NJ - A/V eCommerce Sales (Projection Specialty)

December 28, 2018, 3:40 pm

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Audio Visual Sales Associate - Projector Screens, Projectors, A/V (Riverdale, NJ)

Are you passionate about projection? Know someone who is? We are looking to add a new Audio Visual Sales Associate to the team here at ProjectorScreen.com / 4KProjectors.com.

NJ based audio visual company seeks tech savvy, experienced audio visual sales associate to assist with both inbound and outbound sales activities and website content generation in our new headquarters in Riverdale NJ 07457.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please reply with your resume & salary requirements.

Have a killer home theater? Send us a picture of that too!

Not interested but may know someone that is? Please share this post and help make the connection.

Thanks for looking and keep on projecting!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handle inbound, unsolicited prospect calls and convert them into sales.
• Researching and prospecting for new customers.
• Perform needed research for customers on product needs and generate proposals based on client/customer specifications.
• Follow up on sales leads.
• Maintain a working knowledge of our products and services and demonstration equipment.
• Contact existing customers, on a frequent basis to generate repeat orders and develop new business opportunities.
• Writing product reviews, blog posts, articles and other content creation.
• Customer service activities as needed.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements:

• Audio visual industry experience. Projection experience a plus.
• Motivation to be successful and the tenacity to achieve it.
• Ability to think and work independently & meet necessary deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Effective interaction with employees, customers and colleagues.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks / projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• PC proficient.
• **AV Integration/Design experience is a plus.
• **CTS or other related certifications are a plus.

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Fry’s: Klipsch 280F Towers

December 28, 2018, 7:41 pm

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$209 per pair the lowest I’ve seen. But not avail for pickup or shipping where I live.

https://www.frys.com/product/8364167...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

FS: Emotiva 40% discount card

December 28, 2018, 7:53 pm

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I've had this card laying around for years anticipating the day I use it to buy a new processor. I have finally accepted that the day will never come.


$700 plus shipping with tracking and insurance.

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Phono Stage Advice

December 28, 2018, 7:58 pm

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Hello all,

My family bought me a Rega Planar 1 for Christmas, and my brother has lent me his Rega Fono Mini A2D as my receiver does not have one built in. I would like to get my own phono stage to be able to give his back to him.

What would you recommend for £200-£300 which allows me to upgrade the turntable in the future and still have something which will not hold the turntable back?

I've looked at the Rega Fono MM MK3 but that limits me to MM cartridges only. I've also looked at the Arcam rPhono which seems to be reviewed quite well.

Thanks in advance.

OK, you pick the gear

December 28, 2018, 8:11 pm

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Building a home theater/media room in basement. Been kicking around some ideas, but curious as to what the hive mind thinks.

Room is a rectangle with one wide entry on the right rear. 24’ x 14’ x 7.5’. Currently have a Sony X900f 85” on the far wall.

Goal is 5.1.4 Atmos. This is for sound gear only (AVR/amp, speakers only). Understanding that speakers are necessarily subjective in taste.

Budget is $12k. Go.

FS: 4k UHD media codes

December 28, 2018, 8:21 pm

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For sale are redeemable codes from 4K blue-ray movies that I bought. It is for you to figure out where to redeem the codes to get UHD quality. I will email or PM you the code after payment is made. Amazon gift card, paypal FnF preferred.

Avengers Infinity Wars $7
Deadpool $5
Deadpool 2 $5
John Wick $5
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Justice League $5
Kingsman 1 $5
Kingsman 2 Golden Circle $5
Mission Impossible 6 movies set $6/each or $30/all
Oblivion $5
Pacific Rim $5
Pacific Rim Uprising $5
Ready Player 1 $7
Split $5
The Matrix $6
The Matrix Revolutions $6
The Great Wall $5

Home theater layout/setup advice needed

December 28, 2018, 8:23 pm

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Hello -

We are finally ready to setup home theater in part of our daylight basement. Please see attached the layout as drawn in sketchup. So far we have projector mounted (don't know the exact distance from wall but around 15'+). The project screen is 152"x84" (approx). Our ceiling height is just a bit short of 10'.
We are considering building a screen frame and can either go with AT screen or a normal one. We are quite handy with woodworking and DIY stuff so woodworking/home improvement is not a problem (see our earlier DIY video making projector screen- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7gK6uDT0tg) and in-fact we would enjoy it as long as its cost effective and not too fancy. We currently have speaker hookup for LCR in the front wall below the screen. The sub can go in the front wall or on the left one.

We are looking for some advice on how to setup the space best.

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Whats missing in my system- Help

December 28, 2018, 8:24 pm

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I can't explain but something missing in my system. Best I can explain is lack of sound stage, room is not filled with sound, and sounds like there is something blocking the vocals. I am not sure what I need to do to get a better experience. Speakers change or issues with AVR or just need bigger speakers.

Here is my system:

Room - 12' * 25' * 8' , carpeted, concrete walls.

Speakers : Paradigm Studio 20v5 as L, R.
Paradigm Siganture C3 v2 - Center
Daul Paradigm Sub 12's
KEF on wall T301 as surrounds

AVR - Marantz SR7008

Normal Monoprice 12AWG speaker cables, and SVS subwoofer cable.

Do I need an amp or bigger speaker or better speakers. I like bookshelves, but if they don't cut it, I am not adamant.

Klipsch Center Speaker Recommendation

December 28, 2018, 9:27 pm

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Got the Klipsch r-25c and I like it, but the soundstage feels a bit small. I was looking at other options, and came across the rc-52 ii and rp-250c. Would either be an improvement? The rc-62 ii looked intriguing too, but it’s too big for the space in my tv stand. That brings me to my second question: is the 250 out because of the port on the back? I have to have the speaker in the center space of the tv stand. Thanks!

Are there more "realistic" test patterns for subtitle related blooming?

December 28, 2018, 11:21 pm

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Are there more "realistic" test patterns for subtitle related blooming? Not the usual crawling circles/white boxes.

I'd love to get a short clip for it.

I'm gonna tests some tvs in a store and run them.

Preferably a dark scene and a lighter scene.

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Help with Home Theater System Please

December 28, 2018, 11:59 pm

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Hi All. I own a Samsung 65" Q9 TV and would like to create a nice home theater sound system to go with the TV. I don't listen to music much, so just looking for the theater experience. I don't really have a budget, but would like to stay under $3K if possible. The room is large and is an open room with the kitchen 20 feet behind the couch. The rear speakers will need to go in the ceiling as the ceiling is prewired already. Tower or bookshelf speakers for the front are fine. Under the TV is a media unit that the speakers can sit on. I was thinking of the Denon X3400 for the receiver. I have never had a system before, so any help would be appreciated.

FS: Sony UBP-X800 blu ray player

December 29, 2018, 1:47 am

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This player in great shape haven't used it since Sept when i purchased it. Asking 160.00 shipped. Upgrading to the new Panasonic UB840 so this player would make a great player in the bedroom etc.....

What caused this bizarre in-game flickering issue?

December 29, 2018, 2:14 am

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I own a Samsung 55" NU7100....I have owned the TV for about 10 days now.

All has been well until I was using my PS4 tonight...playing the game "Immortal Unchained". Suddenly, after about 15 minutes, the game started flickering every 20-30 seconds or so. I recorded the flickering on my phone and was able to isolate the moment it began. I have attached 2 pix...the first is the game as normal, the 2nd is the moment one of the flickers ocurred. As you can see, some of the menu text began shifting places and displaying green at the moment of flicker. There's also a part of the menu in the lower right that had a green tint to it. I turned off the TV and PS4, replaced the HDMI cable, and so far...after about an hour of gaming, no issue. I am not sure if the process of just turning off and on the TV, PS4, or replacing the cable helped.

With shifting green text appearing out of nowhere causing the flashing, could this possibly be a GAME issue? Is something like this typically an HDMI port or cable issue? Typically, if a port is faulty, wouldn't there be no picture at all or some more persistent signs of distortion? If this is a sign my TV is faulty, I have a few more days where I can return it.

Thanks in advance for your feedback...

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Hw-N950 setup problems with sky and xbox

December 29, 2018, 2:51 am

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Sorry if this has been talked about lots of times but I’m having problems setting up my new sound bar with sky tv and an Xbox one x

I linked Xbox hdmi out port to hdmi 1 on the sound bar . Sky box plugged into hdmi 2 on the sound bar and then tv arc to sound bar arc . All seems ok except the Xbox screen flickers contestantly so you aren’t able to view it .
No idea if this is the correct way to set it up so some advice would be appreciated.
Thank you

Help finding a way to connecting everything!

December 29, 2018, 3:54 am

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Hello, first time poster. Figured this might be the best thread to post about this, I hope.

Anyway, I have a slight problem. I have a pair of klipsch powered stereo speakers (r-15pm) with have a ton of inputs (optical, usb, phono, aux). For awhile now I just had my turntable plugged straight into the speakers, I’m now adding more audio sources to my collection and need more inputs. Basically I need a device that will switch audio sources (with a remote too), has a headphone jack (for when I’m listening privately), and most importantly have a simple line out for my powered speakers. The speakers have a remote but it’s not that great and id like a remote that’s better than an ir remote. Also the speakers don’t have a display to show volume level.

I know I can make this a lot easier on myself by getting passive speakers and getting a stereo receiver but I like my speakers and I’m kinda looking to do this for a cheap as possible. I just wish there was a way to get stereo receiver feature, while being able to bypass the receiver’s amp.

I’ll need at least 5 inputs (phono, cd, cassette, pc, and eventually a reel to reel). Bluetooth would be a must as well.

Know I’m asking for a lot, it’s a pretty specific peice of hardware that I’m pretty sure doesn’t exist... But any and all help would be much appreciated!! Thanks.