I'm an AV install technician by trade, and one of my current jobs is a theater remodel/upgrade in a high end home. As far as I know, not a single piece of gear is being re-used from the 7 year old system.
One interesting piece of now "defunct" gear is this first generation DLP projector from Electrohome. It is a VistaGRAPHX 7000, and it's at least one and a half times the size of my Ampro 4600. The configuration is also kind of interesting. The pj is actually under the floor and is mounted pointing downward and (in its old configuration) bounced off a mirror and onto a rear projection surface. It is also mounted on a track-rolling cart to allow easy access for service. Unfortunately I arrived at the job after the screen and mirror(s) were removed so I was never able to see it in action. My collegues assure me it didn't look that great.
Today I was told I could have it if only I could get it out. Given the unique installation (removal) challenges and the number of steps UP TO THE STREET I feel confident that the projector shall reside in it's current location at least until the house is sold and/or remodelled again
Having never seen it in action I'll gladly pass. But it DOES have a spare lamp laying down there...
As a side note, this client has purchased the much-discussed Sony Qualia for his new projector. We'll be installing it next week and I get to see it in action!
-Mark

One interesting piece of now "defunct" gear is this first generation DLP projector from Electrohome. It is a VistaGRAPHX 7000, and it's at least one and a half times the size of my Ampro 4600. The configuration is also kind of interesting. The pj is actually under the floor and is mounted pointing downward and (in its old configuration) bounced off a mirror and onto a rear projection surface. It is also mounted on a track-rolling cart to allow easy access for service. Unfortunately I arrived at the job after the screen and mirror(s) were removed so I was never able to see it in action. My collegues assure me it didn't look that great.
Today I was told I could have it if only I could get it out. Given the unique installation (removal) challenges and the number of steps UP TO THE STREET I feel confident that the projector shall reside in it's current location at least until the house is sold and/or remodelled again

As a side note, this client has purchased the much-discussed Sony Qualia for his new projector. We'll be installing it next week and I get to see it in action!
-Mark
