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

Let me put it this way, there are many CRT'rs here who are cheap ass bastards , no refference to anyone specific guys Wink

who would not spend more on parts that cost more then the PJ. then there are others that treat them like an old classic car, sure it wont be worth a lot but they love it so much they'll spend more than the next guy just to get it running and enjoy it while not feeling guilty at all about it.

My processors cost more than both PJ in my set up, others would have never done it. Why did I? because I love the challenge of the blend set up and just Love CRT in general.

It is all about personal preference, and priorities.

Athanasios

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Yeah, I'm not really worried about money I put into it over time, I'm worried about the quality and enjoyment I'll get from it. It's mostly just the money I have to put in right up front. I'm sure eventually I'll get a crazy high end processor, but it's little steps for now.

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

Sparky015 · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:22 am Post subject:

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Well as I've discussed with you in PM's and stuff I'm not in a rush, and I love to tinker. I build speakers, amps, DAC's, and other electronics. I do wood working and stuff as well so I'm a very hand on person that loves to mess with things.

So what are your guys thoughts on processors? Is the DVDO series the best to go with under 1k? I've seen a few DVDO iScan VP30's for 400-500? And a VP20 for like 300. The DUO from Curt is of course 999.

If I got something like the VP30 that has BNC outputs would I need something like the HDFury if going from something like a popcorn hour or an HTPC that doesn't have HDCP?

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

Look for a lumagen HDP or HDQ. best bang for the buck period.

Athanasios

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Radiance XS for 1100?

dturco · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:52 am Post subject:

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Haha.... well wish I could buy it if that's a good deal. But it's on the bay. Can't be that good though, the guys selling 5 of them. It's 1,159 with 39 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sencore-Radiance-XS-HDMI-1-3-Video-Processor-Lumagen-/230519232672?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ac0458a0#ht_670wt_1137

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Hmm the XE for under 2g as well...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230511017722&rvr_id=136841962436&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=%3F*S%3F&GUID=ad3678051290a0e203c22702fdab56ad&itemid=230511017722&ff4=263602_263622#ht_574wt_1137

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

After all is said and done, you now have to ask yourself how much content is truly in 2.35 vs. 1.78, especially on Blu-ray.

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

Most BD is 2.4.

Athanasios

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Yeah I was going to say probably 95% of the stuff I watch is 2.35:1. Seems very little is filmed in 1.78:1 now days, usually animation stuff.

kschmit2 · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:33 pm Post subject:

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Is the DVDO iScan DUO lower then the VP50?

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

Trust me, you'll be happier and save more money with a Lumagen HDP/HDP Pro or HDQ.

These have 11 point greyscale and gamma control.

Athanasios

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Is the Radiance XS better then the HDP/HDQ?

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

Yes, the Vision series(HDP/HDQ) are the predecessors of the Radiance Units. However for 250-500 going
used market price (if you can find one) is much more appealing . Remember these units were from 1400-2500
when bran new. I just convinced a local 9500LC to switch from his HD Leeza. I found one for 420 bucks
installed it did his greyscale calibration using the 11 point gamma and greyscale and he is ecstatic.
He works in the film and commercial industry and is a stickler for proper colors and especially blacks/Grey.

he said right away before i even started the calibration how much better the image looked over the Leeza.

Now I have the radiance and it too is a big step up from the Vision series but at 2500 starting price it is expensive.
Those units on ebay are a great buy. And the radiance gives you the ability to use Spectracals Calman v4
to do fully automated calibration.

But for your budget id find an inexpensive CRT and hopefully there is enough for a scaler that has some
type of 11 point greyscale and gamma adjustment.

Athanasios

Athanasios

Hdale85 · Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Posts: 56 Location: Masury, Ohio

Well if I can get an 8" for ~1k that would leave 1k+ for a scaler. That's why I was asking about the Radiance XS as it's ~1200 shipped.

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

But, with the radiance you have to find a PJ that has HDMI input or a card to do that, add more money aside for that.
With the Vision series the money you save can get you a Moome card or external HDMI input or an HD Fury. otherwise you can not use 1080@24 as an input to the Video Processor. HDCp will default the picture to 1080i. Also the Vision series will out put RGBHV, the Radiance does not.

Athanasios