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post #571 of 580
2/12/12 at 6:19am
Incredible

I guess it's been 6 years now since you started Mark? I'm not sure if I've seen the final product here?
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post #572 of 580
10/19/12 at 8:10am
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Anyone know of some good iPhone or iPad Automation threads anywhere. Anyone know if 7 year old Insteon lighting, Denon receivers and older stuff will work with any of the newer smartphone controlling devices?
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post #573 of 580
10/19/12 at 8:51am
I've only read a little about them, so no expert - but the one I've heard discussed a lot is iRule:

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1351981/irule

And Mario's Cinemar stuff looks very impressive too. I guess it depends on what specifically you want to be able to do with it.

I don't see any reason why older gear would be a problem, as long as its IR controllable.

Nice to see you around here again. smile.gif
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post #574 of 580
10/19/12 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by Brad Horstkotte View Post

I've only read a little about them, so no expert - but the one I've heard discussed a lot is iRule:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1351981/irule
And Mario's Cinemar stuff looks very impressive too. I guess it depends on what specifically you want to be able to do with it.
I don't see any reason why older gear would be a problem, as long as its IR controllable.
Nice to see you around here again. smile.gif
Hey Brad

Thanks I ordered some of their gizmos to try, looks and sounds easy after tackling Charmed Quark and Mainlobby all those years ago...........no more need for Windows/PC type stuff laying around. It seems this even handles Insteon as well.........we shall see
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post #575 of 580
10/19/12 at 8:26pm
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Well it appears AppleTV , iPhone5 or iPad, and a Macbook just gave me whole house audio in about 20 minutes. Had this type of stuff been around 3 years ago I would have held motivation!

If everything goes right playing around in the next couple weeks maybe I will get Carpet and Drapes!
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post #576 of 580
10/20/12 at 8:14am
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Quick question for those in the know.

My old Denon receiver has the power I want and need for the theater so I would like to keep it since it was a $ 5k 170 watts per channel receiver.

Can I use it strictly as an amp and buy a new Airplay capable receiver ( cheaper ) and hook it up to the old Denon using its power as an amp.

I would be using the new Airplay receiver for all video/source switching and the old Denon as a volume basically, I wouldn't even really need to control the volume, just adjust it below clipping and use the iPhone slider for the Airplay volume instead. I know it sounds confusing but......I'm guessing someone knows what I'm try to do and from what I remember this is do-able because an airplay receiver with 170 watts per channel ( if they even have one) is above $3500 and I'm seeing decent Airplays for $300-$600
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post #577 of 580
10/20/12 at 8:19am
I'm using my Denon Receiver (4311ci) strictly as a Pre/pro and taking the channel signals out to a 7 channel Outlaw Audio Amp. Works fine. You just need to make sure your equipment has the necessary inputs and outputs.
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post #578 of 580
10/20/12 at 8:34am
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Originally Posted by BIGmouthinDC View Post

I'm using my Denon Receiver (4311ci) strictly as a Pre/pro and taking the channel signals out to a 7 channel Outlaw Audio Amp. Works fine. You just need to make sure your equipment has the necessary inputs and outputs.
Basically im picturing this done with HDMI out from pre/pro and in to the Denon, should be just that easy, What I am wondering is if I can leave the Denons Volume UP and use the pre/pro to adjust the volume.........this is where I'm wondering how 2 receivers would respond
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post #579 of 580
10/24/12 at 11:40pm
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Thanks again Brad! iRule is incredible.

Tonight I streamed a movie clear across the house from a Macbook all using an iPhone5 to control everything. Automation has come a million miles in 4 years thanks to Apple and iRule. All I can say is WOW how easy
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post #580 of 580
10/25/12 at 6:05am
Awesome glad it's working well for you!
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