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In Reply to: Laserdisc questions posted by PdL on July 29, 2004 at 07:05:16:
I have 900 + laserdiscs (plus 600+ DVDs) and many of the LDs are fiims and concerts that have never been issued on DVD or never will.
DVD still has the better picture but if you can find late model LDs with Dolby Digital or DTS you will find that the sound is better on the LD (you will need a built in or outboard RF demodulator to hear these tracks, however)So yes, I still watch Laserdiscs and also use my LD payer for CDs (some late model Pioneer LD players, like my CLD-79 and others, have a separate drawer for CDs which, when engaged, disconnects the video circuitry).
You should experimnt on the LD video hookup with both composite and "S" connections because it varies from setup to setup (on mine the composite has the better picture).
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Thanks Rico. I plan on running a S video cable to my TV and the stereo outs to my 2 channel hi-fi rig. If I ever get a bigger abode maybe I can have a separate rig for home theatre, but for now i have to use my stereo for audio playback for movies.....Any particular LD's that you would recommend?
Don't just assume that the "S" connection will be better. It has to do with which has the better comb filter, the LD player or the TV. I tried both and as I said the composite provides a better picture in my set up.Critrion LDs are a good bet, although bettered on their DVD releases because of improvement in transfer techniques. Image put out a good product as well. Look for wide screen director's cuts as many early LDs are not letter boxed and suffer from poor transfers.
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