james_b

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Blind Power Cord Test & results
I don't need someone elses review, I have done my own. I replaced the AC cords on my DVD player and front projector at the same time with VHAudio cryo'd AC cords and the video was dramatically improved, nothing subtle about it. I was not using any... 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Build a sandbox for tour components. 
Front Projector Choice...
Consider your room size, planned screen width(diagonal) and seating distance from the screen. Generally I believe the minimum seating distance from your screen is about 1.5x the diagonal screen width. Most people seem to think 1.7 is better, and e... 
What tattoo to get next?
If you are into tube audio or horns, how about the official Spokesgirl "Little Miss Triode" from http://www.thehornshoppe.com/ 
Power Cord
Upgrading the power cord can make a big difference, especially if you live in an area with lots of RFI, or in an apartment or older building. I live near the Dulles airport, and it made a big difference in video and sound when I upgraded my DVD pl... 
Wanna know how noisy your AC is ?
I'd be interested in this if you are still making it available. Hoping you still check this thread... 
Power cords?
I too tried the Highwire power wraps on the stock power cords of my Directv HDTV receiver (a Samsung T160) and my receiver. They work well, are inexpensive, and made a very nice improvement to the video picture. 
Bybee vs Shakti
For anyone who's searching on the Bybee topic, I can report on the Bybee filters as I have installed them on my home theater system surround sound system recently. They do work, no doubt about it. One large one was first put on the positive input ... 
What makes your Home Theater system
Get a front projector for your home theater instead of a big screen tv. Watching it on a good screen maybe 100" diagonal with a decent surround sound system is awesome, and the new projectors and screen cost less than most plasma tv's. Also HDTV l... 
What power cord would you recommend?
I have recently added cryo'd VHAudio AC power cords to my DVI DVD player (a Bravo D1) and my LCD front projector (an Panasonic L300U) and immediately noticed a nice improvement in the video picture. I have to say I had never tried upgrading power ... 
VenHaus Pulsar™ interconnects
I have recently added cryo'd VHAudio AC power cords to my DVI DVD player and my 300U front projector and immediately noticed a nice improvement in the video picture. I have to say I had never tried upgrading power cords and was dubious, but now I ...