Re: OK, I''m in

I just started hanging here, and I like it.<br />Here''''s my two systems.<p>The Main HT room:<br />RP: Sony 53" XBR<br />DVD: Sony S7700<br />DVD/LD: Pioneer Elite DVL-90<br />VHS: Sony SLV-900HF<br />8mm: Sony EV-C25<br />DSS: RCA 5415 DD<br />Pre/Pro: Lexicon DC-2<br />Amp #1: Celeste/Simm HT-5 (5x135)<br />Amp #2: Adcom GFA-700 (5x125)<br />Mains: NHT VT-2 (by amped w/Celeste)<br />Center: NHT VSa<br />Sides: NHT HDP-2 Hybrid<br />Rear: NHT Super Zeros<br />Sub: SVS 20-39PC<br />Sonance Line Conditioner<br />Philips Pronto<br />Pioneer RFD-1 Demodulator<br />Interconnects: Monster, Esoteric, Acoustic Audio<br />X10 Lighting<br />Boltz Media Racks<p>The Family Room system looks like this:<br />TV: RCA 35" Monitor<br />DVD/LD: Pioneer DVL-700<br />DVD: Samsung M301 (plays MP3)<br />VHS: RCA VR631HF<br />8mm/VHS: Go Video<br />REceiver: Yamaha RX-V2092<br />CD: Yamaha CDC 815, 5 disc changer<br />Cassette: Yamaha K640<br />Mains: Mission Renaissance<br />Center: Energy EXL-C<br />Surrounds: Energy Tempest<br />Front Effects: NHT Super Zeros<br />Sub: Yamaha SW40<br />Remote Speakers (B): Mission MK II70<br />Marantz 2000 MKII remote<p>Upgrades are tough while putting kids through college. But I''''m looking for a bigger display for the HT right now.

[jstwong]

Welcome to the forum! Things look pretty good at your house <two systems and all>. And it always seems like there is a lack of funds for more equipment, doesn''t it? smile.gif border=0

[Masherbrum]

Holy moses!! Good systems.<p>Masher

[StartOver]

Nice! You and I have some similar tastes, including a Pioneer Elite LD combi player. The DVL-91 and DVL-90 are outstanding. Do you have any DTS LDs? The DTS version of True Lies on LD and the DTS Crimson Tide LD rival the sound of any DVD I have and are better sounding than their DVD counterparts. Your system will reveal the subtle differences that are there. Certain scenes in both movies have subtle sound differences.<p>I do not believe LDs are better sounding in general, like some think, but as DTS LDs go you have great sound.<p>Enjoy your gear and welcome to the club!

[StartOver]

Just noticed you have the same 2 remotes I have. Marantz RC 2000 and Philips Pronto TSU-2000. Aren''t they both great remotes?

ABCIII,<br />Thanks for the kind words. <br />I do enjoy the system any chance I can.<p>When some stores were selling out of LDs, I bought as many dts discs as I could. I have both Crimson Tide and True Lies in my collection. I also have a good assortment of DD encoded LDs.<br />One of my favorite dts LDs is The Jackal.<br />I have not replaced any DD or dts LD in my collection with DVDs. But I will say that to my eyes, the video is better on DVD.<p>Actually, my Pronto is the older 1000. It has enough memory for me and I absolutely do love it. I''ve turned many friends onto the Pronto.<br />Most of the fun is in the programming.<p>So when does the "Newbie" title come off one''s screen name here? smile.gif border=0

[randy]

CosmicKid,<br />I think the newbie tag comes off after 20 posts. At least that is what it seemed to be in my case.<br />randy wink.gif border=0