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Ian Price
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From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-27-2002 10:03 PM
We just installed a (new to us) Dolby CP55 processor in our #3 house. It replaces an updated Dolby CP50 with a flip down door and an electronic switch card. The CP55 is unique because it came with a black door. Do any of you know why some CP55s came with black doors? We had to upgrade the unit by purchasing a new SR/A card, the newest version of the CAT150 card, I believe it is the “F” release, and a new 441 card to replace the 241 card that was in the unit. We need the 441 card so we can do split surrounds.In the process of switching out the processors we discovered that the left channel amp wasn’t working and we weren’t hearing the left channel speaker. I knew I wanted to replace the processor because the stereo image wasn’t convincing, but perhaps that had a lot to do with it? We installed another QSC1400 so we could have 6 (make that 5) channels as we don’t have a sub in there. We changed the DTS unit to stereo surround output and so we are good to go. The new processor came to us as a “permanent loan.” But now our new, “free” processor has cost us $4,000 to upgrade and install. I’m sure it’s worth it. We now have a CP50 in storage but more importantly we have an SRA5 unit that needs a new home. I am sure we will be able to find it that home as soon as we take over our next theatre. Change is good. We now have an almost complete collection of Dolby processors. We just need a CP200 and a CP650 to round out the collection. We won’t discuss the CP100 or the CP45. I’m sure at this rate we will be getting a nice used CP650 in about the year 2010.
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
Posts: 12814
From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-28-2002 07:22 PM
So Ian...I just gotta ask....Why didn't you connect your SRA-5 to your Nused CP-55 to get REAL SR without the nearly $2000 price tag of the phoney SR? Again...just curious. Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
Posts: 12814
From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-29-2002 10:09 AM
Actually, Mark is right, in the $4K price range, the CSP-1200 is tough to beat, new or used. Though I wouldn't question Ian and his dealer's actions as boldly as Mark just did...perhaps there is more here than meets the eye.As to the Cat.150...depending on the situation, the new decoder could make a difference and whereas Ian owns an Art/Rep house, analog must be considered as a primary format on some films. The 150C, as used in the CP-55 is nothing more than a 150B with LEDs...the 150B being nothing more than a 150 with a better delay board. The 150F would be a notable improvement in most categories plus it has auto-balance. Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
Posts: 12814
From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-29-2002 11:52 PM
I'll second Mark's opinion on the CSP-1200. It is THE BEST cinema processor on the market right now. I'm not saying it is the way I personally would have made a unit (the mighty CP-200 is the closest to that) but at the moment, the Panastereo CSP-1200 wins in just about every category, cost, reliability, sonic performance, build quality.I'll go a step further...the CSP-1200 is the best cinema processor since the CP-200...I'll put it up against the CP-55 or CP-65 any day (and the CP-45 just wasn't worth considering). And one thing the CSP-1200 won't do, forget it's level and EQ.. the CP-500 and CP-650 sure will (even bypass). Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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