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Posted by Christopher Lani (Member # 7952) on 08-27-2015, 10:37 PM:
 
So. Out of all of the available technologies, which is the best? Best picture and best sound? If money were no object?
 

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Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 08-28-2015, 08:45 AM:
 
Really? A teaser subject combined with an impossible answer (subject to too many opinions and variables).

So since you offered such a question:

70mm 6-track Dolby SR stereo...nothing beats it yet.
 

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Posted by Adam Martin (Member # 641) on 08-28-2015, 10:26 AM:
 
The Karate Kid
 

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Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 08-28-2015, 10:51 AM:
 
Cheap Trick. They still sound just as good as they did in 1976 and they're still out there gettin' it done night after night.
 

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Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 08-28-2015, 02:17 PM:
 
Best marshmallows: Campfire brand, they're way better than the much-more-popular Kraft.

I can't believe it's been several hours already and nobody else is chiming in with "The Best" whatever. Buncha slackers.
 

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Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 08-28-2015, 03:09 PM:
 
"Stay-puff Marshmallow Man!"
 

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Posted by Mark Ogden (Member # 43) on 08-28-2015, 03:19 PM:
 
Best pizza in NYC: Lombardi's, 32 Spring Street (corner of Mott St.) Cash only, no credit cards.
 

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Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 08-28-2015, 03:23 PM:
 
Grimaldi's Pizza isn't bad either being coal fired and thin crust, but a franchise operation.
 

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Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 08-28-2015, 04:06 PM:
 
Now the OP did say BEST TECHNOLOGIES and further best picture and best sound...so you can take your marsh mellows and roast them!

However, Mike's Cheap Trick probably qualifies. I don't think Karate Kid won best picture or sound but I did get that it had "You're the Best" song in it.

I still stand behind 70mm 6-track Dolby SR stereo as the BEST picture AND sound and technology.
 

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Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 08-28-2015, 04:25 PM:
 
The best technology is the washing machine. I mean c'mon, how crappy would it be to have to wash all your clothing by hand?
 

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Posted by Mike Olpin (Member # 1115) on 08-28-2015, 04:26 PM:
 

 

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Posted by Kenneth Wuepper (Member # 1174) on 08-28-2015, 04:36 PM:
 
Virgil Fox turned many people on to classical organ music with his Rodgers electronic touring organ.

George Wright made the theatre organ famous by producing vinyl stereo recordings for Hi-Fi enthusiasts to use demonstrating their wonderful vacuum tube music systems.
 

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Posted by Dave Macaulay (Member # 813) on 08-28-2015, 04:46 PM:
 
For movies - IMAX 15kW 2D 15/70 "GT" with the Sonics Associates sound system, either 6ch 35mm mag or Sonics 3xCD source.
For anything that fits the parameters - Pink Floyd "Division Bell" live tour show.
 

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Posted by Rick Raskin (Member # 1561) on 08-28-2015, 05:36 PM:
 
Best technology -- the thermos bottle.

Keeps hot thing hot and cold things cold.

But how does it know?
 

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Posted by Buck Wilson (Member # 5885) on 08-28-2015, 05:58 PM:
 
Simplex Apogee?

*Ducks under desk*
 

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Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 08-28-2015, 06:18 PM:
 
Led Zeppelin, the Who, Rush, et.al.

Agree with Virgil Fox.

Now, you have Cameron Carpenter and his Marshall & Ogletree Touring Organ

One could throw a PRO-35 at you if you say "Apogee" again.

Really, the "better" were the SuperSimplex and the E7 since they did project a steady picture with that old flat trap and gate assembly.

But, they required a dedicated projectionist to take care of these old units.

Now, Kinoton and Ernemanns could be even better than the Simplex and Century..

Can't say anything better about the digital units ,esp SONY.

DLP light engines are a hardy unit, but they themselves can have issues when they want to.

Really there is no such thing as "best" when it comes to personal opinion but seen the majority of installs are using DLP units, with QSC amplifiers and speakers.
 

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Posted by Geoff Jones (Member # 3668) on 08-28-2015, 06:54 PM:
 
Despecialized Editions
 

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Posted by Lyle Romer (Member # 1266) on 08-28-2015, 09:19 PM:
 
Where is Andy Summers when you need him? Only he can answer this question.
 

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Posted by Christopher Lani (Member # 7952) on 09-01-2015, 01:50 AM:
 
Jesus. Cornell 77'
 

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Posted by Danial Simmonds (Member # 4638) on 09-01-2015, 04:43 AM:
 
All equipment / technologies performs at its best for what it is designed for. Just that different manufacturer's may have different approaches on how they deliver that technology.
 

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Posted by Marcel Birgelen (Member # 6801) on 09-01-2015, 07:45 AM:
 
The Warp drive still hasn't been invented, has it? If not, I vote for the Heisenberg Compensator.
 

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Posted by Jack Ondracek (Member # 1466) on 09-01-2015, 08:47 AM:
 

quote: Kenneth Wuepper

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Virgil Fox turned many people on to classical organ music with his Rodgers electronic touring organ.

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quote: Danial Simmonds

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All equipment / technologies performs at its best for what it is designed for. Just that different manufacturer's may have different approaches on how they deliver that technology.

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