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Updated: June 30, 2008 

 

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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 »
HDfury HDMI Converters

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

Add an HDCP-compliant DVI input to your projector or TV, allowing you to watch DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray 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!

$159 USD (Basic Kit)   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!

$139 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!

$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 »
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), toslink audio output, and a remote control!

$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 an HDCP-compliant HDMI 1.3 input 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 2 HDMI 1.3 inputs, adjustable gamma boost, toslink audio output, and a remote control!

$450 USD   BUY NOW »

Marquee VIM-HD: HDMI/Component Input Card 

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

Add an HDCP-compliant HDMI input 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!

Includes 1 HDMI input, 1 component input, adjustable gamma boost, and a remote control!

$435 USD   BUY NOW »

Sony IFB-HD: HDMI/Component Input Card 

Add an HDCP-compliant HDMI input 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 1 HDMI input, 1 component input, adjustable gamma correction, and a remote control!

ON SALE! $435 USD   BUY NOW »

EXT-HD: Universal HDMI/Component to RGB Converter 

Add HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs 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 2 HDMI inputs, 1 component input, adjustable gamma boost, toslink audio output, and a remote control!

$340 USD   BUY NOW »
Miscellaneous Products, Tweaks, Mods

CRT Projector Step-by-Step Setup Guide on DVD 

Watch a pro go through a complete setup from start to finish.

$40 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 »

Marquee Fan Noise Mods 

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

$325 USD   BUY NOW »

Mike Parker Mods & Products 

Performance mods for Barco and Electrohome projectors as well as video card/source enhancement mods for those who demand the absolute best in their home theater.

$Varies   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 »
Calibration Tools

GUIDE: Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies 

Get the absolute best picture out of your TV/projector! No prior knowledge or understanding of calibration is required. Suitable for any display regardless of technology (LCD, DLP, CRT, etc).

$ FREE!   READ GUIDE »

CalMAN Video Calibration Software 

Think of CalMAN as an interactive version of our Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide. You just push the buttons the wizard tells you to push!

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.

Regular Price: $199 USD
Our Price:
$179 USD   BUY NOW »

Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics

A test disc that contains the patterns you'll need for our Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide or CalMAN (not included). Also an excellent introduction as to why calibration is required. Also available on HD DVD.

Regular Price: $29.95 USD
On Sale: Under
$17 USD   BUY NOW »

EyeOne Display LT Colorimeter 

The least expensive but still reasonably accurate colorimeter on the market today. Supported by our Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide and CalMAN (not included).  

Regular Price: $169.99 USD
On Sale: Under
$140 USD   BUY NOW »

Chroma 5 Colorimeter 

A quick-reading colorimeter with far more accuracy than other low-priced colorimeters. Supported by CalMAN (not included).

Regular Price: $499 USD
Our Price:
$479 USD   BUY NOW »

EyeOne Pro Spectroradiometer 

Hands-down the number one choice for professional calibrators. If you carry only one meter with you when you visit customer sites, the EyeOne Pro should be that meter. Supported by our Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide and CalMAN (not included).

Regular Price: $649 USD
Our Price:
$639 USD   BUY NOW »

Hubble Non-Contact Laser guided colour meter 

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 (not included) as you can drive the Hubble through an entire run with the push of a single button!

Regular Price: $3199 USD
Our Price:
$3099 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:


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
$450 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
Blu-ray Release List & Must-Have Titles

Blu-Ray Release List & Must-Have Titles

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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!

We've partnered with Amazon to bring you 30% off all Blu-ray discs. Not from the US? No problem! Amazon ships movies worldwide and it's usually cheaper than buying locally! We're in Canada and have been buying our movies from them for over 10 years as they've always been cheaper than buying locally!
 
 
 
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