Introduction
Over the years, we've found that having a healthy audio-visual
system goes a long way in ensuring that our laserdisc (and now DVD) reviews
are completely accurate. We know that everyone has different systems, and
results may vary depending upon yours, but in our quest for accuracy, we've
tried to stay on top of things by improving our system slowly as the technology
improved. We thought it was only fair to you, the reader. Anyway, just for
your information, what follows represents the equipment (i.e. toys) we use
on a daily basis to bring you that information. Additionally, while we aren't
going to list the individual system setups for all our reviewers, rest assured
that we do verify their findings using the Laser Rot standard system.
The Laser Rot Reference System Specs
- Pioneer CLD-3070 laserdisc player
- Pioneer CLD-5201 laserdisc player
- Toshiba SD-3006 DVD player
- Pioneer SDP-404K 40" rear projection set
- Pioneer VSX-9700 A/V receiver w/Dolby Pro-Logic surround
- Triad System Seven satellite speakers & subwoofer
- AudioQuest Turquoise interconnect cables (for audio)
- AudioQuest F-14 interconnect cables (for speakers)
- Sonic Purity interconnect cables (for video)
- Monster interconnect cables (for some audio & video
stuff)
- MacroSystems V-Lab Motion System (Amiga hardware/software
editing & video capture system, so we can accurately measure aspect
ratios)
- Unfortunately, while we would love to be able to review
the AC-3 sound present in newer laserdiscs and in DVDs, since we are a
non-profit organization we really can't come close to affording the necessary
upgrade equipment at this point in time. If by some chance you are involved
in the audio-visual industry (*beware - plug coming*) and would be able
to support our cause by donating an AC-3 system (either out of the kindness
of your heart, or for review purposes), we would be forever in your debt
and would be more than happy in giving your company a huge plug and thank
you in these pages. Okay, we're finished whining now...
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