Author Topic: Upgrade 1, 2, 3 ... <lost count already> (Read 25071 times)

lncc63 · « **Reply #90 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 05:43 PM »

Thanks Bro and yes you are of course welcome to come over, after all your generous offer of those Wharfs was a big influence.

lncc63 · « **Reply #91 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 05:23 AM »

Not exactly there yet but its coming along:

Conan · « **Reply #92 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 08:28 AM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Sep 23, 2011 at 05:23 AM

Not exactly there yet but its coming along:

Looks nice bro!

stilljey · « **Reply #93 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM »

ganda sir, siguradong mag eenjoy ang bisita

lncc63 · « **Reply #94 on:** Oct 13, 2011 at 05:33 PM »

Upgrade ... I lost count

Just bought a projector. A Bro posted an offer I could not refuse. I was saving up for a 1080p but 720p should really be good enough since our screen can only be 90". Pictures to follow later.

Courage · « **Reply #95 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Sep 23, 2011 at 05:23 AM

Not exactly there yet but its coming along:

Wow brader.. Ang ganda na nang setup mo.. Amazing...

lncc63 · « **Reply #96 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 07:14 AM »

Thanks Bro. Sobra lang kasi and tindi nang SARS na hinawa mo sa akin

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vhinx · « **Reply #97 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 04:25 PM »

How Lupit!!! ganda ng new set up Sir Loius... I will get my RTI-A7 (little brother ng A-9 mo) next week for my new set up din.

Btw, Magkano po kuha nyo sa tower Sir???

stilljey · « **Reply #98 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 06:45 PM »

Quote from: vhinx on Oct 14, 2011 at 04:25 PM

How Lupit!!! ganda ng new set up Sir Loius... I will get my RTI-A7 (little brother ng A-9 mo) next week for my new set up din.

sir pabulong naman kung magkano score mo sa RTi7, saka kanino ka kumuha ? kay sir marc ba (avshop)

lncc63 · « **Reply #99 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 07:33 PM »

Thanks bros. Actually, I've been planning this for some time now.

Originally, I was going to build a projector but no more time so I just bought the first value-for-money within my price range: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,147550.0.html. I got the "used" one because IMHO without a warranty it is better to get one with a few hours of use so the "lemon" risk is eliminated ... just sharing. Besides, the bulb is only about P8k on eBay with a 2000 hour lifetime so the 96 hrs translates only to about P400.

I did run into a glitch though with the actual size of the 90" screen being just slightly too big in the vertical. I figure I have two choices: settle for a smaller screen size or change the A/V rack to one with a lower profile so there is more vertical distance for the screen.

deo · « **Reply #100 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 08:39 PM »

Ang ganda ng polk audio mo sir!

sweet!

lncc63 · « **Reply #101 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 09:19 PM »

Quote from: deo on Oct 14, 2011 at 08:39 PM

Ang ganda ng polk audio mo sir! sweet!

Thanks Bro. IMHO, Polk Audio presents the best value proposition. If you have to budget, don't leave these out of your short list. Beware though that Polk has, IMHO, carefully engineered their speakers and designed their pricing so going to the "top" is almost a no-brainer ... no regrets.

I think the A9s are broken-in already - hanep!

Courage · « **Reply #102 on:** Oct 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Oct 14, 2011 at 09:19 PM

Thanks Bro. IMHO, Polk Audio presents the best value proposition. If you have to budget, don't leave these out of your short list. Beware though that Polk has, IMHO, carefully engineered their speakers and designed their pricing so going to the "top" is almost a no-brainer ... no regrets.

I think the A9s are broken-in already - hanep!

This ide like to hear... Two thmubs up for your brader.. Parang kelan lang nung binili mo Wharfs ko... Look at your setup now.. What an achievement bro.. Ako it took me years and years to get what i want and i'm not done yet...

lncc63 · « **Reply #103 on:** Oct 15, 2011 at 06:51 AM »

I should also mention that this setup would not be what it is today if not for the Pinoy DVD website. While there are numerous websites catering to A/V enthusiasts, PDVD has for me the best mix of structure, management and participation.

lncc63 · « **Reply #104 on:** Oct 27, 2011 at 07:17 AM »

(sorry don't know how to take a proper picture of the projected image)

Incoming ...

sientobente · « **Reply #105 on:** Oct 27, 2011 at 01:03 PM »

very nice sir. congrats on the upgrades. ganda nyang roksan+lsi9 combo niyo

streetsmart · « **Reply #106 on:** Oct 27, 2011 at 04:49 PM »

Nice setup! Good decision to get the pj. Did AVDI calibrate the pj? Importante yun.

lncc63 · « **Reply #107 on:** Oct 27, 2011 at 05:45 PM »

Thanks bros. No calibration done but I guess at the price I paid the service was not included. I seem to have read, there are DIY calibration methods. Any recommendations?

streetsmart · « **Reply #108 on:** Oct 27, 2011 at 08:04 PM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Oct 27, 2011 at 05:45 PM

Thanks bros. No calibration done but I guess at the price I bought paid the service was not included. I seem to have read, there are DIY calibration methods. Any recommendations?

For the most basic calibration, you need a dvd or file with video patterns -- Video Essentials, Disney WOW, most Pixar & THX discs.

lncc63 · « **Reply #109 on:** Oct 28, 2011 at 06:37 AM »

Thanks Bro for the advice.

jon2 · « **Reply #110 on:** Oct 31, 2011 at 07:56 PM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Oct 28, 2011 at 06:37 AM

Thanks Bro for the advice.

wow

sir, nka lsi k n rin pla, congrats.

Courage · « **Reply #111 on:** Nov 01, 2011 at 08:59 AM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Oct 27, 2011 at 07:17 AM

(sorry don't know how to take a proper picture of the projected image)

Incoming ...

Ohhhh my brader... Di na talaga kita maabot.... Wowwwww.... wala pang isang taon since binili mo wharfs ko and look what you have now... Grabe bro.. Congrats... You have my dream gears brader....

lncc63 · « **Reply #112 on:** Nov 01, 2011 at 10:52 AM »

Thanks Bro. Remember you are most welcome to visit. Come over when the LSi9 have their full voice, and you can give me your vote: LSi9 vs RTi A9.

I suspect overall the A9 will win. I'm playing Queen right now, OMG!, and that's without the sub. The LSi9 will take the gold when it comes to classical and jazz, though this in no way is meant to say the A9 does not do a superb job here either.

These will be the last major upgrades or additions for awhile though. Next will probably 5 years from now when the LSiMs become affordable.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #113 on:** Nov 01, 2011 at 02:07 PM »

Very good decision on the PJ upgrade! Now you've got a Hometheater! Congrats!

lncc63 · « **Reply #114 on:** Nov 02, 2011 at 10:47 PM »

@Nerveblocker

Thanks Bro ... though I must say that, size excluded, plasma still rules. For nature trips or visually stunning content, I'll go with the plasma. For bang-boom-action content that is carried mostly by the soundtrack, I'll go with the PJ.

defcon3 · « **Reply #115 on:** Nov 03, 2011 at 12:04 AM »

wow!! congrats sir!.....ganda nyang LSI9 ninyo sir! na-audition ko na yan d2..sulit!...

lncc63 · « **Reply #116 on:** Nov 05, 2011 at 07:22 AM »

Office setup:

My first DAC:

lncc63 · « **Reply #117 on:** Nov 19, 2011 at 01:06 PM »

Upgraded and expanded office setup:

Speakers: Polk Audio LSi9
Integrated Amplifier: Roksan Kandy MKiii
DVD player: Rotel RDV-1060
Turntable: JVC QL-A7
DAC: Super PRO 707

The Rotel can play MP3 files from a DVD-R/DVD+R so I re-encoded some of my flac files at 320kbps MP3. If there's a difference I can't hear it yet. What I'd like to do is take my flac files and burn them to a DVD/A but I can't find any freeware to do it. The DAC of the Rotel is suppose to be pretty good so its analog outputs are direct to the Roksan. I use the Super PRO when I play stuff my from PC, and yes there is a difference.

deo · « **Reply #118 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM »

nice! sarap mag trabaho nyan....relaxing! Congrats sir!

markcrenz · « **Reply #119 on:** Dec 25, 2011 at 04:45 PM »

Merry Christmas Louis!