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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
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From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-08-2000 12:12 PM
>>"I don't remember if we've had this topic before, but.... What, in your
opnion, is the best lamphouse?"<<We have had this discussion, as I recall. The best lamphouses are Kinoton. Best light, best color, least heat. They use glass reflectors to achieve the above so keep a spare handy. As far as American equipment, Strong Super Lume-X and Ultra-80 are pretty good bang for the buck. Christie is way ahead of others when it comes to rectification though. Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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Steve Guttag
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posted 01-09-2000 12:44 AM
>>"I do prefer the "portable" version as the console tends to shake and isn't quite steady enough for a blower fan that's just a tad off balance or a large projector with a stack of digital penthouses on it."<<The term is "separates". Generally, it is always better to go with separates to a console for optimum quality and flexibilty. This console thing is yet one more myth in the name of saving money. In fact, they cost more and save quite little at the sacrifice of optimum lamp alignment, steadiness of projector, and normally it comes packaged with the house brand of automation and house lighting and, God forbid, factory wired sound. It isn't unusual for booths that I install to have 5 manufacturers represented each doing what they do best and all working harmoniously. When it comes to servicing I also much prefer separates. Naturally if some new wowy-zowy lamphouse comes along that gets 16fL using a 2 watt bulb on an 80' wide screen, the whole kit and kaboodle needn't be thrown out just to replace the desired parts. I mean, how many pedestals have you seen "wear out" over the years? Steve ------------------
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Aaron Sisemore
Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day!
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From: Rockwall TX USA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 01-09-2000 02:05 AM
Favorite lamphouses/consoles?
this is assuming xenon only...Strong ANYTHING (even the X16 converted Magnarc) Christie lamphouses are not too bad either but i get better light from Strongs.. Best xenon power supplies: Strong, IREM (the ones that are standalone with the big knob on top), Kniesley and CFS. Worst power supplies: Christie (especially the older ones) IREM console mounted 1600w (Xetron XHC-35) and some but not all models of LP As always, YMMV...  Aaron
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William Hooper
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From: Mobile, AL USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-10-2000 01:23 AM
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"Young projectionists never miss a changeover, because they have platters."
That can be a problem: 
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
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Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-10-2000 08:38 AM
>>"Portable, separates, 2 piece units, compact, whatever! Always the exact wording it is with you."<<Well, "portable" denotes a handle somewhere on the unit(s). I let you have the other definitions though! ;-) I have often considered making the portable AAII by merely sticking a handle on it (possibly with velcro). Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
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posted 01-10-2000 07:56 PM
>>"Velcro won't work on an AA2! Duh! You must use duct tape."<<How tacky! You just need really good velro. Plus the handle would then be removable once the projector is in place and can be stored until the projector need be moved again! ;-) Steve ------------------
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