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CRT Projectors & CRT Projector Accessories


Entry-Level CRT Projectors

7-8" tubes
ES focus
1080i/720p resolution

$50 USD (and up)  MORE »


Intermediate CRT Projectors

8-9" tubes (brighter)
ES or EM focus (sharper)
1080i/720p/1080p resolution

$400 USD (and up)  MORE »

High Performance CRT Projectors

8-9" tubes (brightest)
Advanced EM focus (sharpest)
1080p resolution (and beyond)

$1600 USD (and up)  MORE »


Video Processors, Scalers, Doublers

Audio Authority, Lumagen, DVDO iScan, and more!   MORE »

Miscellaneous Items & Services

Parts, Cables, Boards, Projector and Xbox360 Repair services.   MORE »

Parts Wanted

Tubes! I always need good tubes! I'll swap other parts or pay hard cash for these and other items that I need!   MORE »
Blu-ray Release List, Must-Have Titles, and Deals

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Want to see how good home theater can look and sound? Use some of our "Must-Have" Blu-ray titles! They represent the absolute best audio and video quality that 1080p Blu-ray has to offer. Every movie collection must have a handful of these films! BUY NOW »

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HDfury HDMI Converters & Accessories

CurtPalme.com Special Edition HDFury2: HDMI to Component/RGB Converter 

Add an HDCP-compliant HDMI input to your projector or TV, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p!

HDfury2 features VGA and Component video output, Analog & Optical sound output, and add-on accessories too! Many first time world  exclusive features!

The CurtPalme.com Special Edition HDfury2 is only available here! Volume discounts available.

$249 USD   BUY NOW »

HDFury Universal DVI/HDMI (HDCP) to RGB Converter & Accessories 

Add an HDCP-compliant DVI input to your projector or TV, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p!

HDfury cables and power supplies can now be ordered separately!

CurtPalme.com exclusive: SAVE $60! Volume discounts available.

$99-149 USD   BUY NOW »

HDFury 2008 Gamer Edition: Universal DVI/HDMI (HDCP) to RGB Converter  

The world's first and only all-in-one cable solution to connect HDMI sources like PS3 and Xbox360 Elite to RGB displays!

Volume discounts available.

$139 USD   BUY NOW »

3x1 Smart HDMI Switch 

One of the smallest and smartest HDMI 1.3 switches available on the market today! Supports 1080p FULLHD and the latest Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio lossless audio formats found on Blu-ray.

Volume discounts available. 

$69 USD   BUY NOW »

Gamma-X 

On most TVs and projectors, movies and games are too dark or missing detail in dark scenes. Gamma-X to fixes this by adding a 'Gamma Boost' without washing out the picture.

Simply plug the Gamma-X directly into the HDfury2, HDfury, HDfury Gamer Edition, or any device with RGB output and enjoy a more vibrant picture with perfect shadow details!

Only available at CurtPalme.com!

$99 USD   BUY NOW »
RGB / Component Converters (HDfury Recommended Add-ons)

Box1020 RGB to Component Converter with Cable Driver, Gamma Boost, and Image Alignment Correction 

Combine it with the HDfury to add HDMI support to your TV that only has component inputs!

Connect RGB devices to your display that only accepts component (YPbPr) signals!

$149 USD   BUY NOW »

Box1021 RGB Gamma Boost with Cable Driver 

Combine it with the HDfury to add a gamma boost and cable driver!

$119 USD   BUY NOW »

Box1040 Component to RGB Converter with Cable Driver, Gamma Boost, Image Alignment Correction, and RGB passthrough 

Combine it with the HDfury to restore perfect shadow detail and get the absolute best image quality from both analog and digital sources!

Add a component input to any projector, TV, or monitor that only accepts RGB!

$149-189 USD   BUY NOW »

RTC2200 Component to RGB Converter with Cable Driver, Gamma Boost, and RGB passthrough 

Combine it with the HDfury to restore perfect shadow detail and get the absolute best image quality from both analog and digital sources!

Add a component input to any projector, TV, or monitor that only accepts RGB!

$189 USD   BUY NOW »

TC1500 RGB to Component Converter with Cable Driver  

Combine it with the HDfury to add HDMI support to your TV that only has component inputs!

Connect RGB devices to your display that only accepts component (YPbPr) signals!

$139 USD   BUY NOW »

TC1600 RGB to Component Converter with Cable Driver, Gamma Boost, and "Left Shift" fix  

Combine it with the HDfury to add HDMI support to your TV that only has component inputs!

Connect RGB devices to your display that only accepts component (YPbPr) signals!

$179 USD   BUY NOW »

RTC2000 Component to RGB Converter with Cable Driver, and RGB passthrough 

Combine it with the HDfury to get the absolute best image quality from both analog and digital sources!

Add a component input to any projector, TV, or monitor that only accepts RGB!

$159 USD   BUY NOW »

ISS2200 Component to RGB Converter Input Card with Gamma Boost (for NEC ISS Switchers) 

Add a component input to your NEC ISS switcher!

$189 USD   BUY NOW »
Moome HDMI Converters & Cards

EXT-FULLHD: Universal HDMI 1.3 to RGB Converter 

Add HDCP-compliant HDMI 1.3 input with deep colour support to your projector or TV, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p!

Includes an HDMI 1.3 input, adjustable gamma boost, adjustable RGB output level (0.7-1.0V), and toslink audio output.

$335 USD   BUY NOW »


 MUX-HD: HDMI/DVI Repeater

Easily add digital devices to displays with a DVI or HDMI input. Achieve the cleanest digital path as you stay 100% digital all the way.

Includes 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output, 1 DVI-D output, 2 Toslink audio outputs, and a remote control!

$285 USD   BUY NOW »

NEC XG-FULLHD: HDMI 1.3 Input Card 

Add HDCP-compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs with deep colour support to your NEC XG or Runco DTV-991 projector, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p!

Includes two HDMI 1.3 inputs, adjustable gamma boost, toslink audio output, and a remote control!

$450 USD   BUY NOW »

Sony IFB-FULLHD: HDMI 1.3 Input Card 

Add HDCP-compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs with deep colour support to your Sony CRT projector, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p!

Includes two HDMI 1.3 inputs, adjustable gamma boost, toslink audio output, and a remote control!

$450 USD   BUY NOW »

Marquee VIM-FULLHD: HDMI 1.3 Input Card 

Add HDCP-compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs with deep colour support to your Marquee CRT projector, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p!

Works in all Marquee clones as well, including the Vidikron Vision 1/2/3, Madrigal MP-8/9, TAW HD-800/900, etc!

Includes two HDMI 1.3 inputs, adjustable gamma boost, toslink audio output, and a remote control!

$450 USD   BUY NOW »
Calibration Hardware and Software

GUIDE: Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies 

Get the absolute best picture out of your TV/projector using our free beginners guide! No prior knowledge or understanding of calibration is required. Works with any display technology (LCD, DLP, CRT, etc).

$ FREE!   READ GUIDE »

Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics

Contains the patterns you'll need for our Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide or CalMAN. An excellent introduction as to why calibration is required. HD DVD also available.

Regular Price: : $29.95 USD
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$17 USD   BUY NOW »
We've worked out an exclusive deal for our visitors to bring you the SpectraCal professional calibration hardware and software products (listed below) at prices lower than you'll pay anywhere on the internet! The prices are even lower than what everyone else pays when ordering direct from SpectraCal! Confused about meters? See our FAQ: Which meter is right for me?

CalMAN Video Calibration Software 

CalMAN is the world's most flexible, powerful, and easy to use software tool for greyscale & colour calibration! It is the only calibration package that grows with you! The easy to follow wizards in the "Basic" mode are perfect for novice users just starting out while the flexibility of the "Design" mode gives professionals the control they need.

Everything is tailored to your exact setup and needs as you step through the CalMAN calibration wizards. You just push the buttons the wizard tells you to push!

CalMAN bundles also available. Save even more by bundling CalMAN with a hardware!

Curtpalme.com exclusive: SAVE $20-50!

Regular SpectraCal Price: $199 USD
Our Price:
$179 USD (and up)   BUY NOW »


X-Rite EyeOne Display 2 Colorimeter with CalMAN 

If you have been interested in calibrating your own displays but have been deterred by the high cost of color meters, the Display 2 is your answer.

The Display 2 presents X-rite's accuracy at a price normally associated with much less reliable colorimeters. Quick-reading and excellent at low light level work.

CalMAN supports the Display 2 flawlessly.

Curtpalme.com exclusive: SAVE $20!

Regular SpectraCal Price: $299 USD
Our Price:
$279 USD   BUY NOW »


X-Rite Chroma 5 Colorimeter with CalMAN 

A quick-reading colorimeter with far more accuracy than other low-priced colorimeters. The Chroma 5 offers excellent low light level measurement capability, and it is appropriate for use in calibrating any video display technology.  Supported by CalMAN.

Curtpalme.com exclusive: SAVE $20-50!

Regular SpectraCal Price: $499 USD
Our Price:
$479 USD (and up)   BUY NOW »


X-Rite EyeOne Pro Spectroradiometer with CalMAN 

The EyeOne Pro is an excellent meter for all uses. In addition to its superb accuracy (as accurate as most meters selling for thousands of dollars) it is the most versatile meter available anywhere.

No matter what kind of display you are calibrating – CRT, plasma, LCD, front projector, rear projector – you can calibrate it effectively with the EyeOne Pro. If you own only one meter, it should probably be an EyeOne Pro. If you own more than one meter, one of them should be an EyeOne Pro.

Hands-down the number one choice for professional calibrators. Supported by our Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide and CalMAN.

Curtpalme.com exclusive: SAVE $20-50!

Regular SpectraCal Price: $799 USD
Our Price:
$779 USD (and up)   BUY NOW »


X-Rite Hubble Non-Contact Laser guided colour meter with CalMAN 

The best-in-class non-contact colorimeter in the world! Includes laser targeting to deliver point-and-shoot capability to color measurement. An excellent match for CalMAN as you can drive the Hubble through an entire run with the push of a single button!

Curtpalme.com exclusive: SAVE $100!

Regular SpectraCal Price: $3299 USD
Our Price:
$3199 USD (and up)   BUY NOW »

RadianceXD Video Processor Home Theater Kit with CalMAN and EyeOne Pro Spectroradiometer 

Purchase a RadianceXD video processor and get a FREE copy of CalMAN Video Calibration Software and an EyeOne Pro Spectroradiometer!  That's an $800 value - FOR FREE!

Not only is the Lumagen RadianceXD regarded as the world's best video processor/scaler, CalMAN is also the only software in existence that will allow you to exploit its features 100%. The RadianceXD has a powerful Colour Management System, and only with CalMAN can you take full advantage of it.

Curtpalme.com exclusive: SAVE $100!

Regular SpectraCal Price: $4595 USD
Our Price:
$4495 USD   BUY NOW »
Miscellaneous Products, Tweaks, Accessories

Pronto TSU-501 / Boston A7RC Remote 

These remotes are ProntoNEO's on steroids: They have all of the features of the regular NEO and more. 100% programmable with ProntoNEO codes including hundreds of component configuration files, custom bitmaps, and complete system setups available for download.

Curtpalme.com exclusive:
SAVE 85%!

Limited time only! Once these sell out they're gone for good!


Regular Price: $404 USD
Our Price: $59 USD   BUY NOW »

CRT Projector Step-by-Step Setup Guide on DVD 

Watch a pro do a complete CRT projector setup from start to finish!

$50 USD   BUY NOW »

Marquee Fan Noise Mods 

Greatly reduce your Marquee CRT projector fan noise with modifications designed by an acoustic engineer!

$325 USD   BUY NOW »

HD144/145 Lens Adapter Kit (MKII) 

A significant colour and focus upgrade for any CRT projector that normally uses HD8 lenses!

$199 USD   BUY NOW »
Home Theater Receivers with HDMI
Onkyo continues it legacy of offering more value per dollar with its new line of home theater receivers. They are some of the best at decoding the new Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio lossless surround formats on Blu-ray and HD DVD. These new high resolution audio formats contain over 10 times the sound information as DVD. The difference is a startling clarity that's never been heard before in movies. Upgrade your receiver today and hear what you've been missing! It's the only way to truly enjoy the full potential of HD DVD and Blu-ray!

Perfect for small to medium sized rooms:ms:


Onkyo TX-SR606

90 Watts/ch, 106 db S/N ratio

1080i Upscaling powered by Faroudja DCDi Edge

4 Digital audio inputs
5 Composite, 4 S-video inputs
2 Component video inputs
4 HDMI 1.3a inputs

List Price: $599 USD
On Sale: Under
$400 USD


 

Medium to large rooms:


Onkyo TX-SR705

100 Watts/ch, 106 db S/N ratio

HDMI video up-conversion with DCDi technology

THX Select2 Certification

5 Digital audio inputs
5 Composite, 4 S-video inputs
3 Component video inputs
3 HDMI 1.3 inputs

List Price: $899 USD
On Sale: Under
$550 USD


 

* BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK*


Onkyo TX-SR875

140 Watts/ch, 110db S/N ratio

HQV Reon-VX Chip for High-Performance Video Processing (with 1080p Upscaling)

THX Ultra2 Certification for a Better Class of Home Theater

Top line of Burr-Brown DACs for clean sound

6 Digital audio inputs
6 Composite & S-video inputs
3 Component video inputs
4 HDMI 1.3 inputs

List Price: $1699 USD
On Sale: Under
$1050 USD


 

For the demanding audio/videophile :


Onkyo TX-NR905

140 Watts/ch, 110db S/N ratio

HQV Reon-VX Chip for High-Performance Video Processing (with 1080p Upscaling)

THX Ultra2 Certification for a Better Class of Home Theater

Top line of Burr-Brown DACs for clean sound

Massive Toroidal transformer plus 2 separate transformers for Audio & Video Processing

Network capability for audio streaming, and USB front input

Built in HD Radio

6 Digital audio inputs
6 Composite, 6 S-video inputs
3 Component video inputs
4 HDMI 1.3 inputs

List Price: $2099 USD
On Sale: Under
$1500 USD


 
In addition to the above, these receivers all feature:
  • 7.1 channels of surround sound
  • HDMI 1.3 inputs and outputs with 1080p and Deep Colour (36bit) support
  • 5Hz - 100Khz frequency response
  • Highest quality 192K/24 Bit DACs
  • 32 Bit digital signal processing
  • Independant crossover
  • All discrete circuitry
  • Upconversion for older analog signals
  • Automated speaker calibration using an included microphone (using advanced Audyssey technology)
  • iPod Ready connection
  • Dual zones
  • Permanent memory storage (settings are never lost)
  • Remote control
  • 2 year warranty
 
 
 
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