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**kal** · Last edited by kal on Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:11 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi guys!

We're having a massive Radiance Video processor sale until end of March! Save up to $1520 on the new Radiance XE and Radiance XS.

RadianceXS is now priced at $2475 until end of March ($1020 off)
RadianceXE is now priced at $3475 until end of March ($1520 off)

To order see: www.curtpalme.com/Radiance.shtm

These are phenominal video processors as most of you know, problem is that most people had issues swallowing the $5K price - I know I did! With the introduction of the 'XS' (identical to the 'XE' but with less inputs) and this sale, you're paying HALF that amount. All of a sudden the price enters into the realm of 'reasonable'.

You're buying directly from SpectraCal (authorized reseller) and the units are shipped direct from Lumagen. The "+" options is availble too to do1080p/72/75. (IMHO, 1080p/72/75 is really only something that Sony G90, Barco Cine9/909, and Marquee 9500 owners should be considering).

We ship anywhere in the world of course.

Kal

draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 8990 Location: Colorado

**kal**

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

Is it really a question of need? I do not see where there might be an unjustified benefit for them to not consider it. Can someone explain this to me? Is it that the DLP/LCD projectors are not capable of n X 24FPS? If this were the case then it still has nothing to do with need.

**kal** · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject:

HaydnG90 · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 1356

Would screen shots be useful to see the visual benefits of 72Hz vs 60Hz. I'm having a hard time justifying $2500 without actually seeing some definitive improvements.
A few threads here and on AVS have some great screen shots which I'm sure accurately reflect what is seen on screen in person. How hard would it be to do a split screen...one half at 60Hz and the other at 72Hz?

**kal** · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:17 pm Post subject:

HaydnG90 · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 1356

So what's the return policy on these units?

To be honest I'm not all that sensitive to motion judder as much as issues with gamma and absolute black and don't notice it much watching a movie.

Is reduction in motion judder the only benefit or is resolution improved too? When I switch from 60Hz to 72Hz on my computer monitor, resolution and clarity of the desktop seems to get better. Would the same be seen with the projected image?

**kal** · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject:

draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 8990 Location: Colorado

mp20748 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:51 pm Post subject:

**kal** · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:41 pm Post subject:

Sparky015 · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject:

Maybe it's because I'm not flush with cash, but even at the reduced prices, I would expect it do a little more than just be a processor, but be a full blown AV receiver. Maybe it's because I've never seen one in a setup before. I was actually thinking of going to a Denon AVR-5308CI that can handle video processing and my audio driving needs at the same time. It's probably not as stout as a Radiance, but if my source is an Oppo, which has the same video processing chip as the Denon, aren't you limited by the source processing anyway? Looking for feedback on this. I have not ventured that far into high-end yet.

HaydnG90 · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 1356

**kal** · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:47 pm Post subject:

Sorry about that. I think your best bet would be to read reviews and see if it meets your needs or talk to people who own one. There are a few G90 owners here on the forum who use them. Maybe start a new thread on it?

The Radiance is generally regarded as the best scaler/video processor out there by everyone I talk to so you know you're getting the best. That's not the issue I think. The question becomes one of "is the extra $$ worth it to you". That's a hard one to answer I'm afraid.

Kal

HaydnG90 · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 1356

Well there are a couple of well respected calibrators and tweakers who have nothing but praise to heap on these units. Since I trust their opinion these radiance scalers definitely do have something to bring to the table. Just hard to quantify that's all, without seeing one first hand.

**kal** · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject:

Agreed 100%. With video equipment it's at least somewhat easier to quantify performance. The worst is audio equipment: You really need to hear it for yourself. My current set of speakers were fairly expensive and my local rep didn't carry them for that exact reason - they don't sell many. "But we can order them for you if you pay us!" I was told. Hmm, that seems sort of backwards.

Kal

Nashou66 · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 16171 Location: West Seneca NY

I do not own a Radiance but i have their HDP( used with Mitsu RPTV bought from Craig Rounds) and an HDQ for the CRT PJ and just bought another Used HDQ so I can have CMS and 21 point gamma control independently for Both PJ's in my Blend. I had a DVDO VP50 for about a week on loan in my theater and the Lumagen was just a nicer looking image, less ringing on edges. The VP50 has a better GUI but the Gamma and CMS controls rock i the Lummies, They have a scaled down version from what the radiance has. So if the radiance is their flag ship i wish i could have them in my system from my experience with their legacy units.

I would consider the Radiance like a great AMP in your rack, you build everything else around it. While other units may change you always keep the Radiance as the main piece of gear, it is would definitely be a reference pice in my system.

Athanasios

**kal** · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject:

Update!

I've added the Radiance XS+ and XE+ to our Radiance order page now to make things simpler for customers to order directly. There’s no need to contact Lumagen to pay for the "+" option.

See: www.curtpalme.com/Radiance.shtm

The $1000-1500 off sale ends in less than one week!

Kal

**kal** · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:59 pm Post subject:

Hi guys!

Never say never... the Radiance Video processor sale is back! Save up to $1520 on the new Radiance XE and Radiance XS.

RadianceXS priced at $2475 ($1020 off)
RadianceXE priced at $3475 ($1520 off)

To order see: www.curtpalme.com/Radiance.shtm

You're buying direct at a special CurtPalme.com discounted price. The XS+ and XE+ versions are also available for those of you with high end CRT projectors that want to do 72Hz!

If you missed the sale last time now's the chance to get in on it!

Kal