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sonerin
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 Nov 25 2013, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(vivakarna @ Nov 25 2013, 12:35 AM) my current stereo setup: Speaker: Xls-Encore from (www.curveacoustics.com) Pre/pros: Emotiva UMC-200 Bluray player: Playstation 3 Amplifier: Topping TP-60 (Emerald physics 100.2SE is on the way  ) DAC: Centrance DAC port LX Speaker stand: Custom made from (www.atsrack.com) Screen: Dell 23" [attachmentid=3738611] How is is the UMC 200 ? Any HDMI handshake issue ? |
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vivakarna
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Nov 25 2013, 11:11 AM
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 25 2013, 11:08 AM) How is is the UMC 200 ? Any HDMI handshake issue ? so far no problem. What is the handshake issue? |
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ActSessory
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Nov 25 2013, 11:13 AM
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wow.. fun thread!
Learnt so much here indeed from everybody's 2cents and experiences.
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Aerspace
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Nov 25 2013, 01:54 PM
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Hi guys, does anyone know where i can buy DAC( Digital "Toshlink" to Analogue Converter) in KL. And how much will it cost me? Went to a few electronic shop including radio shack.. they dont have any. Saw a few on lelong's website. But its too expensive IMO. I only need an affordable one like this This post has been edited by Aerspace: Nov 25 2013, 02:18 PM Attached image(s) |
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klimal
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Nov 25 2013, 04:20 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(skeelee @ Nov 23 2013, 09:46 AM) Quite impressed with the demo, finally decided to get the Darbee Darblet VP-5000. My 10m HDMI cable from AVR to projector is less than ideal, have to rely on an HDMI Extender for it to work as it is. After setting up the Darbee at the AVR end, I get the improved video, but it keeps dropping off. After searching the web for solution, the output signal strength of the Darbee is apparently lower than that of the input signal, thus causing the drop off since my system is already a border line case. The solution is to set up the Darbee at the projector end, and now it works even without the HDMI extender. Fortunately, the IR remote still works although the Darbee is sitting on top of the projector without a direct line-of-sight. Hopefully this info will help those who may face a similar situation. I have a 15m HDMI run for my projector and never had issues. The Darblet is at the receiver end and also no issues with the image. If one is having long runs, make sure one uses a bigger gauge cable. Thanks to advice from htkaki, the HT sifu, I bought this cable from Monoprice. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&...&seq=1&format=2Thick and stiff but does the job right from day one. |
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skeelee
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Nov 25 2013, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(klimal @ Nov 25 2013, 04:20 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I have a 15m HDMI run for my projector and never had issues. The Darblet is at the receiver end and also no issues with the image. If one is having long runs, make sure one uses a bigger gauge cable. Thanks to advice from htkaki, the HT sifu, I bought this cable from Monoprice. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&...&seq=1&format=2Thick and stiff but does the job right from day one. I got the HDMI cable from another forummer, before I met htkaki. Now I know where to get my next HDMI cable. |
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SUSchokia
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Nov 25 2013, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(klimal @ Nov 25 2013, 04:20 PM) Thanks to advice from htkaki, the HT sifu, I bought this cable from Monoprice. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&...&seq=1&format=2Thick and stiff but does the job right from day one. How come the cable you bought only support 720p/1080i Resolution ? |
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sonerin
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Nov 25 2013, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(vivakarna @ Nov 25 2013, 11:11 AM) so far no problem. What is the handshake issue? Sometimes when you change source the audio will be loss. Sometimes when you skip scenes on a movie the audio will be loss. |
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vivakarna
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Nov 25 2013, 11:42 PM
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 25 2013, 11:33 PM) Sometimes when you change source the audio will be loss. Sometimes when you skip scenes on a movie the audio will be loss. Oh ok, so far no problem, but the remote feels cheap  need a lot time to understand its features as this is my first processor and the manual didn't show much. |
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sonerin
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Nov 25 2013, 11:48 PM
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Nothing much about the remote that is of daily use. How long have you been using it ? If there is no problem, will consider to get one to replace my UMC 1
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vivakarna
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Nov 25 2013, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 25 2013, 11:48 PM) Nothing much about the remote that is of daily use. How long have you been using it ? If there is no problem, will consider to get one to replace my UMC 1 about 2 weeks. Better upgrade bro, currently it is on sale. |
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sonerin
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Nov 26 2013, 12:00 AM
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I want to see if there is similar problem, if not is not worth it. Return buyer automatically get 30% discount. Also was considering other AV processor as well.
I had check out the site, the promotion is expensive compare to when I buy 2 years back. The XPA-5 is selling at 899 currently. I bought it at 699 2 years back.
This post has been edited by sonerin: Nov 26 2013, 12:03 AM
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klimal
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Nov 26 2013, 10:06 AM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Nov 25 2013, 10:15 PM) How come the cable you bought only support 720p/1080i Resolution ? When I bought it 2 years ago, those specs were not listed then. Still, no problems with transmission. My Dune set to output 1080p and the Denon AVR's HDMI signal info when in operation, also shows 1080p. |
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SUSchokia
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Nov 26 2013, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(klimal @ Nov 26 2013, 10:06 AM) When I bought it 2 years ago, those specs were not listed then. Still, no problems with transmission. My Dune set to output 1080p and the Denon AVR's HDMI signal info when in operation, also shows 1080p. that monoprice has ton of HDMI cables and make people confuse. Some even monodirection (redmere) and some has equalizer, high speed, ethernet and without etc, when i thought all HDMI version 1.4 can do all these including 3D. I can even transmit 4K signal upscaled from my computer to the TV with existing HDMI cable.  click for original reso - cropped 3840 × 2160 to 3840 x 1884 for posting purpose So im saying do we even need redmere or even HDMI 2.0 to be future proof? (for a cable?) |
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ben3003
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Nov 26 2013, 11:08 AM
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can anyone help me in choose a decent setup for entry lvl HT around 3k? Local hifi shop quoted me onkyo HT528 5.1 set+denon 1612+ speaker cables for 3.1k.. Lazada selling boston acoustic + denon 1513 for 2.5k.
dont know which set to go with..
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klimal
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Nov 26 2013, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Nov 26 2013, 10:58 AM) that monoprice has ton of HDMI cables and make people confuse. Some even monodirection (redmere) and some has equalizer, high speed, ethernet and without etc, when i thought all HDMI version 1.4 can do all these including 3D. I can even transmit 4K signal upscaled from my computer to the TV with existing HDMI cable. click for original reso - cropped 3840 × 2160 to 3840 x 1884 for posting purpose So im saying do we even need redmere or even HDMI 2.0 to be future proof? (for a cable?) If I remember correctly, a member here also was doing 3D on his old v1.3 HDMI cables too. The specs are there as a minimum point for data transmission. So that any higher bandwidth is a bonus if it goes thro'. This post has been edited by klimal: Nov 26 2013, 11:46 AM |
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klimal
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Nov 26 2013, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 26 2013, 11:08 AM) can anyone help me in choose a decent setup for entry lvl HT around 3k? Local hifi shop quoted me onkyo HT528 5.1 set+denon 1612+ speaker cables for 3.1k.. Lazada selling boston acoustic + denon 1513 for 2.5k. dont know which set to go with.. When I first started, I went for pre-owned avr and speakers. For the same amount of money, you will get a much better system that will blow away any HTIB. Just take your time and check out places like mudah and hifi4sale. As for HTIB, for that price, most will sound the same. |
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ben3003
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Nov 26 2013, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(klimal @ Nov 26 2013, 11:49 AM) When I first started, I went for pre-owned avr and speakers. For the same amount of money, you will get a much better system that will blow away any HTIB. Just take your time and check out places like mudah and hifi4sale. As for HTIB, for that price, most will sound the same. problem is i stay in east msia, shipping those used set (mostly are in the west) are expensive, and most of them doesnt ship.. that's why i am limited to those option. This post has been edited by ben3003: Nov 26 2013, 12:02 PM |
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SUSchokia
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Nov 26 2013, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 26 2013, 12:01 PM) problem is i stay in east msia, shipping those used set (mostly are in the west) are expensive, and most of them doesnt ship.. that's why i am limited to those option. What's wrong with ebay? youll get cheaper and new product right on your doorstep. All you have to do is find the model you like, read all review and forum concerning the unit, go to ebay, search and sort the lowest price + shipping and pay. Easy. I used to think that separate AVR and speaker are better too, only to find out that certain HITB is using similar receiver rebranded with different name and sold separately. Case-in-point: my old HITB Onkyo HTS5300 is using SR508 receiver that people buy separately rebranded to HT580. So if they're the same why the former is better? |
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ben3003
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Nov 26 2013, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Nov 26 2013, 02:18 PM) What's wrong with ebay? youll get cheaper and new product right on your doorstep. All you have to do is find the model you like, read all review and forum concerning the unit, go to ebay, search and sort the lowest price + shipping and pay. Easy. I used to think that separate AVR and speaker are better too, only to find out that certain HITB is using similar receiver rebranded with different name and sold separately. Case-in-point: my old HITB Onkyo HTS5300 is using SR508 receiver that people buy separately rebranded to HT580. So if they're the same why the former is better? So u mean ship all the way from outside malaysia, with all the taxes and shipping fee, i dont think it is cheaper. well normally HTiB are like those philips, samsung, panasonic, sony etc etc.. onkyo will pair their receiver with their branded speaker. |
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