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Posted by cfraser on March 29, 2009 at 15:36:04:
I didn't catch on until I noticed that some pretty IMO inappropriate/irrelevant (in the scheme of things) topics get "stickied". Stickied not too far from the advertisers' banners... After that I started noticing the lockdown of threads that criticise such products too strongly. And the disallowing of links to other sites where these AVS policies are criticised (oops!).

I guess I don't mind too much. I have seen much worse and more limited discussion on numerous other sites, especially where the site owner relies on the site revenue as their sole/main source of income.

Re the original topic: Momitsu has previously had a good rep for their DVD players. This is $150 cheaper than the Oppo is expected to be. I doubt it will be up to the Oppo's overall video standard, but probably still very good. I wish I had more info on how it handles audio formats.

I have decided to setup my disc playing to 3 boxes. CD, BD/DVD, and "the rest". This is a couple fewer than I use now LOL. CD and BD/DVD separate most people here will get. So far, I think most BDPs play DVDs better than most DVDPs...to my eye anyway. "The rest" are non-R1 DVDs, SACD and DVD-A. I'm a bit concerned about my long-term ability to play "the rest" so I want to put less wear and tear on the box that plays them i.e. not use it as my main/daily player. So I will get another Oppo that just plays them (980), and keep it as a legacy player strictly for my peace of mind. My current SACD and DVD-A players have started acting up, and I'm not prepared to ditch the software just yet.