Video Asylum

Posted by monk (A) on April 04, 2005 at 06:00:49

In Reply to: $250 budget for vg progscan player - suggestions? posted by fred76 on April 3, 2005 at 23:15:27:

Here's an excellent article on the various video tasks the machine must perform,...in other words, what makes a very good progressive scan DVD player:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-part-5-progressive-10-2000.html

If you can find one, it might have to be used (because it was discontinued), the Panasonic RP-82 has exceptional progressive video output. I replaced mine with a Philips 963sa because my RP-82 was not multi-region (though there is a multi-region version available, I couldn't get my hands on it). The Philips plays my PAL (in the USA) and does PAL progressive as well as the NTSC - But, video is not in the same league as the cheaper Panasonic.

The Denon's are supposed to be excellent too, but typically they cost a little more.

Follow the link below. At the first drop-down option box, sellect *Show All Players* and click the button to show results. You should get a huge list of tested players, prices and comments on them (unfortunately they are in the US, tested with NTSC,...I don't know if its fair to presume the same players would be equally good with PAL (?) Not saying one way or the other, I mean that I just don't know.

Another good place to search and ask questions is the www.avs-forum.com ,...go to the DVD page and read/search and you'll get a good feel for which machines people that follow such things are into these days ...

Good luck.