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** DVD Players with Sage/Faroujda Chip "Directly From Panasonic"

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In Reply to: RP91 really isn't an option. posted by cmh on May 19, 2002 at 07:22:56:

I called Panasonic to determine if the CP72 has the Sage/Faroujda chipa and she did a search on which players had the chip and this is what she gave me
XP-30
XP-50
CP-67
RP-62
and the
RP-56
The others might be progressive scan but they don't have the Sage chipset.

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Man, I really wish we could get a definitive answer from Panasonic - cfraser 15:29:45 07/04/02 (3)
like on their website or something... No offense to you, but they have given different answers re the RP62/82 over the last few months. Don't know of anybody having opened the RP62, or having done a test that proves S/F chips, but since it's not much different than the RP56 in a cheaper package... I guess this is wishful thinking, Panny is not likely to provide this info openly since S/F is perceived as superior, and the RP82 (maybe) and RP91 don't have it...
Why do I care? I want S/F, have an RP82 on order. Have a chance to get another RP56 quite cheap now ($120), it won't last, would prefer it if RP82 isn't S/F FOR SURE.
- Re: Man, I really wish we could get a definitive answer from Panasonic - Capper 18:58:56 07/24/02 (0)
  Here is the response from Panasonic. I called three different times and received the same answers three separate times, and I received this response from Panasonic. Stick to your single player RP56, when Sears already carries the CP-67 5 disc at a whopping 199.00, and bring your ad in and they will match the $169.88 price I found on the net.
  Dear Panasonic Customer,
  Thank you for your inquiry. The models which are currently on sale which use the Sage Faroudja progressive chip (FLI2200)are listed below. Other models which are not yet out such as the DVDXP30 and XP50 also use the same IC.
  
  DVDCP67
  DVDRP62
  DVDRP56
  SAHT95
  DVDRP56U
  Should it be necessary to send a reply; to ensure our prompt response, please mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Please note; when responding, include or attach this message.
  Sincerely,
  Representative 26
  Panasonic Customer Call Center
  
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Kevin and Debbie Capper [mailto:kcapperfamily@coserv.net]
  Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 3:59 PM
  To: Panasonic Consumer Products
  Subject: Sage/Faroujda
  
  Can you please provide me with a list of the Progressive Scan DVD players
  that will carry the Sage/Faroujda chip. I am going to buy one but am
  confused about which ones do and do not carry the Sage chip.
  Thanks
- Another instance of Panny (mis/dis)information? - cfraser 13:05:49 07/05/02 (1)
  Every single "picture" of an RP82 rear that I've seen shows it does not have a coaxial digital audio output, but Panny says it DOES have one on their website. Preferable to me, as I personally don't like Toslink.
  - Yeah I prefer S/PDIF coax... - Aroc 08:58:00 07/09/02 (0)
    especially since my DAC does not have toslink inputs! Personally I'm torn between the Panasonic DVD-RP56/RP62/RP82 and Denon DVD-1600. Not sure if I want to get DVD-A support, or not. The sound is probably improved in the Denon. But I only watch 1-2 DVDs/week. So how important should a DVD player be to me? $500? $250? $150? I have a decent TV, Toshiba 36AF61. Gorgeous pciture. But it's isn't high-def.
    Also looks of the RP82, in two-tone silver/black - is just play ugly, 1980's style (or something). RP62 is not much better. The Deono looks decent, but is at least twice as much as the other players I've listed. Decisions, decisions...

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