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Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6635

Looks fantastic so far Arnold ! Did you find the seamless screen you were looking for ?
Nice to hear from you.

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6635

I gotta say one thing. Ya gotta hand it to Arnold. Were all looking to build that dream HT of our own and Arnold shares the same dream but try to slip this HT pass the wife ! I hear Clarence has tried Wink

ecrabb · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:15 am Post subject:

Dizzman · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

Hi Arnold. i know you cannot get a microperf at 28 feet. however you can get a stewart regular perf at that size. all the way up to 90' seamless actually. If you are having trouble getting the correct info, i can put you in touch with the right folks.

Great looking project.

Kipnis Studios · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Location: Redding, CT USA

Kipnis Studios · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Location: Redding, CT USA

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6635

OK I have to ask...What is your point ?

Kipnis Studios · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Location: Redding, CT USA

Dizzman · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

It is obvious from the thread that Mr. Chase is more than knowledgeable in the field. he has chosen the proj he did with substantial due diligence. a modified last generation 12k was a magnificent beast and will stand toe to toe with just about anything.

I did not have the chance to work on it, although i was intimately acquainted with the 300 series machines (which this is) and i still feel that in the right environs, it could smoke most of what is out there.

Kipnis Studios · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Location: Redding, CT USA

drice1234 · Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 1309 Location: Allen, Texas

Kipnis Studios · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Location: Redding, CT USA

Z-Photo · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure he has already bought the projector - not sure that he is looking for another one quite yet.

achase · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:19 am Post subject:

Hello All,

I finally have a few moments to address a few of the questions:

The projector that is being built will be a combination of elements already seen in previous models as well as prototype circuits, hand picked components, and newly engineered circuits. It truly should be "one of a kind". I can only go by what those that have worked on these projectors tell me. It is the opinion of several of them that, all things considered, this projector should deliver an overall superior picture compared to most of what is out there. Having said that, do I expect this level of performance to be exceeded at some point in the future by a 4K projector, etc.? Of course. But for now, given the cost of literally pennies on the dollar of the original cost of the 12k, it would be foolish not to give this route a try. If at any point in the future something better comes along, the 12k gets unbolted and something else can go in it's place. In terms of brightness, with a 7,000 watt xenon lamp, there should be considerably more than enough screen brightness delivered - I'm not quite sure what a "newer" projector could accomplish in this area. With regard to resolution, for now with an ability to project 1920 x 1080p/120, again It's not clear to me what a "newer" projector would yield. With regard to other metrics such as contrast ratio, while I can't give you exact theoretical contrast ratios, the model 320 I'm using now with the special "cinema grade" light valves actually produced more contrast than I wanted - I asked Leo to 'dial it down' a bit! With regard to the 'analog only' input, that obviously isn't a problem with the format converters out there. Finally, not having a fixed pixel display allows far greater latitude in keystone correction, etc.

With regard to the overall design goals, I wanted a certain screen size and built the theater around it. I've stuck with the 'tried and true' - no tube amps, $500 power cords, etc. Every element that will be going into it is a known and previously vetted component. Ultimately, the theater will be judged strictly on performance...

I'll update the photos when I can, but sadly the theater will be virtually the last part of the house to be done. Target date is November 2008.

Regards,

Arnold

rabies_70 · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:24 am Post subject:

I nominate achase for president.... Thumbs Up

all who second the motion signify by saying aye

Dizzman · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

Hey Arnold, you are so right with the 300 series. dialed in, i still feel that they blow away just about anything. maybe it is the smoothness, maybe it is the lack of pixel structure, maybe it is the depth of field (those Zeiss lenses are key) but in an environment when it can be given the care and attention it needs (stable power, proper sources) it is still top of the heap.

Good choice.

Did you sort out your questions on the screen?

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6635

Now if only I could get a set of Carl Zeiss lenses for the CRT... Shocked

jask · Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 10187 Location: kamloops BC

Arnold, you will be enjoying a great Christmas next year!! I hope your timeline works out for you.
and please keep the pictures coming Very Happy

97ss150 · Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 161

hands down he is the theater ninja, this thing is amazing.

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6635

I got a PM from Arnold a few weeks ago and he said he would post an update when work on the HT was underway.

Looking forward to further pictures when he gets a chance ! Smile