How is this better than the cheaper Bower SLY16VDN?
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I can't speak for the quality of the Bower series of lenses, or their model of this particular lens. However, I have had very consistent, high quality results with the Rokinon Cine prime series, and am very satisfied. We've never had problems with the focus ring or manual aperture with smoothness or anything. The images of the lenses are also very sharp. Looking at the Bower's photos, it looks to me like a knockoff of the Rokinon Cine primes, but that's just conjecture. If it is just basically a copy, chances are that the Rokinon delivers a higher quality image and performance. Just my two cents. Break a leg! I can't speak for the quality of the Bower series of lenses, or their model of this particular lens. However, I have had very consistent, high quality results with the Rokinon Cine prime series, and am very satisfied. We've never had problems with the focus ring or manual aperture with smoothness or anything. The images of the lenses are also very sharp. Looking at the Bower's photos, it looks to me like a knockoff of the Rokinon Cine primes, but that's just conjecture. If it is just basically a copy, chances are that the Rokinon delivers a higher quality image and performance. Just my two... » Read More I can't speak for the quality of the Bower series of lenses, or their model of this particular lens. However, I have had very consistent, high quality results with the Rokinon Cine prime series, and am very satisfied. We've never had problems with the focus ring or manual aperture with smoothness or anything. The images of the lenses are also very sharp. Looking at the Bower's photos, it looks to me like a knockoff of the Rokinon Cine primes, but that's just conjecture. If it is just basically a copy, chances are that the Rokinon delivers a higher quality image and performance. Just my two cents. Break a leg! « Show Less
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Bower, Samyang and Rokinon are produced by the same factory. As long as it is the cinema version, there's no difference.
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I'm sorry I do not know. You can compare the two brands. I like the Nikon for my Nikon camera myself and found a refurbished one (with a warranty) for a good price and it has been just fine! Actually now that I think about it, I did have the Bower for a while or one similar before I bought the Nikon. it was OK. Did what it was supposed to do. And it was cheaper than the Nikon. But I sold the Bower and got the Nikon. I just like it better but doesn't mean the Bower isn't good. Just your choice of course! Hope this helps!
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I've spent the past week and a half researching and reading reviews from Amazon and other websites on these 2 irons. After reading the side-by-side comparison I decided to go with the cheaper iron since I have no use for vertical steaming or a detachable water tank. Thanks a lot for the helpful link.:)
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The Sony STR-DH130 two-channel receiver is a great buy and will easily drive this speaker. Preferable to the Sherwood, in my opinion. The Lepai is the way to go for something truly cheap, but you need to purchase a different wallwart (power supply) than the wimpy 2A model which comes with it, and though it is rated at 20wpc (impossible for it to do with the included wallwart - order one about 5A), the distortion gets really high really fast beyond about 10wpc. Also, it's long-term reliability may be suspect. If you can stretch your budget just a little, the Sony is the best value receiver.
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I have the 18v and it works great; lots of torque. I got the 20v for a friend who helped me with a remodeling project. I've used them both, side by side, and I'd go with the 20v just because it's a newer series. As far as performance, they seemed identical to me. We were driving 6 inch screws in creosoted lumber, so they were working plenty hard.
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More gray, I thought about taking it in to get spray painted but since it was free can't really complain. Probably will sell it soon, looking at BIC F12, or Polk PSW 505 around Black Friday. I have this connected to my PC, purchased Polk Audio PSW110 which sounds much better for my home theater system. If PSW110 and BIC V1020 are the same price go with Polk.
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I believe the toxic is a better over clocker but the DCU II has better temps and noise level. I bought the toxic myself. I say which ever you can get cheaper, they are both great performers.
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ty m. joachim, I appreciate you taking the time to get back to me about this subject, i will look into that VGA input connection to see if theres any difference between the S cable...the ln46b650 model seems to have all the features i'm looking for but obviously a higher price....thx again..very much apreciated!!!
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I wish I could help you, I returned the Bower Digital in Jan.2014 and have been waiting on a refund.Its been 3 months now.
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I think it's pretty much the best you can do currently. I had an old Honeywell and resisted buying a replacement until the Honeywell just had too many rattles after ten years. This one is slightly higher pitched and slightly quieter. If you use the high setting the loudness is more comparable but the pitch was too far off. Bottom line, this is the only thing close enough I'll use. If I needed louder, this thing is cheap so I'd just use two in the same room.
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No, Cambridge Audio states that the 651P has higher quality internal components, enhancements to the circuit design & there is a 'rumble' (LF) filter. However, both of these units are for the casual enthusiast, and I doubt the 651 is worth the extra $$$ if you will be staying with a moving magnet cartridge. For a sophisticated playback system and discerning ears, I'd pass on both, for casual listening, the less expensive model should be fine.
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I'll start by saying comparisons are relative - meaning most products have features/functions that some others wont. It's all about what's important to you and what feature/fuction your willing to sacrifice at a given price point. So, in a general sense, it's hard to comment on how it compares with the Pioneer Elite models you mentioned beyond the published specs. But since you asked specifically about the D3 amplification, I'll assume you are talking about power output. The TX-NR727 is rated at 110W per channel and is rated for 4 ohm speakers. The SC71 will go up to 180W at that impedance. What does that mean when you're sitting on your couch watching/playing the a new release? Just that the volume at which your ear drums blow out is lower with the SC71. Seriously, it just depends on how important amplification is to you. For my application, I have a 20x20 media room with 150W wall mount bookshelf speakers for the front, center, surround, and rears with a 12" subwoofer. Even when nobody is home and I'm cranking the volume up for a PS game or watching a battle scene in a movie, I don't think I've ever gotten close to needing 110W. You're application may vary, but I hope you get my point - look beyond the number on the spec sheet and consider how it applies to your intended use. Hope that helps.
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Save some money. I could find no diference between the Extreme and the Basic, except for name and price. I found the Winegard passive version superior. Its wider. It is still true that the closer you get to 30 inches, the better. The winegard gains over the Mohu Leaf and the AmazonBasics flat antenna due to its being wider & thus catches more signal.
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I agree with Lee, get the newer YDS-12. Be careful with how much stress you put on the adapter/connector.
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Undecided whether to get this or a Magnavox- price difference is $25 more. What do you think?
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Ditto, This player brought my lexicon dc2,bridged carver amps, and klipsch chorusll's(4 of them) back to life.I had a pioneer dv05, thx, like everything else listed here,and simply cannot believe what I was missing in sound quality from the pioneer. This player could pick up a pin dropping in the middle of a pete townsend solo(doesnt get any louder than that).Yes the blueray is very good, yes the upconverting is very good, but the sound is only surpassed slightly by the denon (4500.00) blueray player.Buy it for 500.00, I paid a thousand for the dv05, Technology just keeps jumping by leaps and bounds. Ditto, This player brought my lexicon dc2,bridged carver amps, and klipsch chorusll's(4 of them) back to life.I had a pioneer dv05, thx, like everything else listed here,and simply cannot believe what I was missing in sound quality from the pioneer. This player could pick up a pin dropping in the middle of a pete townsend solo(doesnt get any louder than that).Yes the blueray is very good, yes the upconverting is very good, but the sound is only surpassed slightly by the denon (4500.00) blueray player.Buy it for 500.00, I paid a thousand for the dv05, Technology just keeps jumping by leaps... » Read More Ditto, This player brought my lexicon dc2,bridged carver amps, and klipsch chorusll's(4 of them) back to life.I had a pioneer dv05, thx, like everything else listed here,and simply cannot believe what I was missing in sound quality from the pioneer. This player could pick up a pin dropping in the middle of a pete townsend solo(doesnt get any louder than that).Yes the blueray is very good, yes the upconverting is very good, but the sound is only surpassed slightly by the denon (4500.00) blueray player.Buy it for 500.00, I paid a thousand for the dv05, Technology just keeps jumping by leaps and bounds. « Show Less
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Thanks. I'm actually looking at buying sep. components now as I want the best of all worlds for a similar price.