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Author Topic: looking to buy a xenon bulb, advice on supplier Dave Ganoe Expert Film Handler Posts: 119 From: Point Marion, PA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-01-2002 02:59 PM                     Looking to buy a xbo3000w/h ofr and need a supplier and of course a good price. No chinese bulbs though. Thanks.  |  IP: Logged Dustin Mitchell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1865 From: Mondovi, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 07-01-2002 06:30 PM                     MTS used to provide Osram and Christie bulbs at very reasonable prices, but seeing as how they've gone the way of the do-do, you won't get any from them. I'd reccomend Capitol City Supply, that's where our last two bulbs came from after MTS went defunct. Oh, and don't buy any brand of bulb except Osram or Christie, ever.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 07-01-2002 07:16 PM                     So Dustin... Got a problem with Superior Quartz? It is an American lamp and approved for IMAX. They have sizes to fit most lamphouses. We too sell Christie though. ------------------ "Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 07-01-2002 07:20 PM                     I second on Superior which we have been selling for the past year when a customer does not specify a brand....so far, very, very good. Richard Fowler TVP-Theatre & Video Products Inc. www.tvpmiami.com  |  IP: Logged Michael Rourke Expert Film Handler Posts: 159 From: San Luis Obispo, Central Coast of CA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 07-01-2002 07:45 PM                     Have to plug a friends web site: Xenonbulbs.com. Check them out I think his Christie Xenolites are on sale. He also has all sorts of new and used equipment for theater service at RSEM.com  |  IP: Logged Dustin Mitchell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1865 From: Mondovi, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 07-01-2002 08:00 PM                     Steve, I was merely parroting the forum opinion, in all the threads about Xenon bulbs I'd never heard of that brand name. I also took into consideration my exceellent experience with Christie and Osram bulbs. But if you reccomend it (not to mention Richard) it must be good, so I'll retract my earlier statement.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 07-01-2002 08:39 PM                     In most converstations...don't parrot...it doesn't add to the conversation nor help others. Speak about what you know and if you have an opinion, offer it (if so solicited). There is nothing wrong with saying that "I've used Christie and Osram and am completely satisfied wither either." Or even a more strong..."I've only been satisfied with Christie and Osram" Either statement is coming from your personal experience and can not be challenged on a factual basis unless someone heard you say something to the contrary. Whether or not other lamps are good would not be an issue, those two you have stated are good ones based on personal experience. Now, I would probably also have mentioned that Superior Quartz is a good lamp but it would have only added to the pool of recommendations. Parrotting is what some call on the internet as "static." Stev ------------------ "Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"  |  IP: Logged Barry Hans Film Handler Posts: 92 From: Minneapolis, MN, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 07-01-2002 09:50 PM                        Briefly shopping for bulbs a couple years back I came across Scott Hicks at ACE. Good prices on Ushio- umm I mean Christie. I was a believer of only Osram up until I was servicing theatres and saw the performance of Christie bulbs. They seem to be as good of build quality, warranty and as dependable as Osram at a lower cost. I will try out Superior Quartz if their price is competitive with Ushio.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-02-2002 04:48 PM                     Superior Quartz is one of the best lamps I use no grief at all  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 07-02-2002 05:22 PM                     Superior Quartz is normally substantially less expensive than Christie (or Osram). Steve ------------------ "Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-02-2002 07:44 PM                     Personally, I'd stay away fomr Osram all together. Its not what it used to be at all.........Also priced way too high and for what???? Stick with either Christie/Ushio, or Superior Quartz. Mark @ GTS  |  IP: Logged Peter Hall Master Film Handler Posts: 314 From: London, UK Registered: Dec 2000 posted 07-02-2002 11:28 PM                        Totally agree with comments about Superior Quartz - totally stable and reliable. We'd now supply these unless a customer specifies something else... Does anyone know what has happened to Perkins Elmer ? My English stopped at sixth form but I can't see how "Perkins-Elmer" can be an anogram of "ORC" !  |  IP: Logged John Scott Master Film Handler Posts: 252 From: Oakdale, MN, USA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 07-02-2002 11:39 PM                     With MTS closing down, Mel Hopland is heading up Bright Star Systems (Western Division)and they are selling OSRAM bulbs. The contact info is: Bright Star Systems Corporation, Western Division 27 West Business Center, Unit 223 7600 West 27th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426  |  IP: Logged Dave Ganoe Expert Film Handler Posts: 119 From: Point Marion, PA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-03-2002 03:54 PM                     IS there a web site that I can check out the superior quartz bulbs and prices? Thanks.  |  IP: Logged Ky Boyd Hey I'm #23 Posts: 314 From: Santa Rosa, CA, USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-03-2002 10:30 PM                       We buy all our lamps through Scott Hicks at American Cinema Equip in Portland. Give him a jingle at 800-956-6589 or visit www.cinequip.com Tell Scott Ky and Ian sent you! Best, Ky  |  IP: Logged

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