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Hi,We're new to higher(ish) end video. Now that we have a plasma (Panny 42" 42PX50U) and HD cable, I'd like to upgrade our cheapo Sony DVD player. Sounds like I should at least have progressive scan.
Any thoughts on the best cheapo DVD player while I wait for the HD-DVD to sort itself out (and then the prices to come down in a year or so)?Gracias
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if i ever get a widescreen, i'd get a panasonic. the S77 beats players costing $800 or more for video quality. the only issue is the macroblocking.still, i just ordered a sony DVPNC875VS 5 disc changer instead for several reasons
panasonic only does the less common DVD-A
it's a changer, and cheaper (payed $131 total)
it's supposed to be superb at reading scratched discs
and
it has a 108MHz X 12 bit video DAC compared with the more common 54MHz X 10 bit dacs in cheaper models. it answered more of my needs than the panasonic does. i use my players for CDs alot, so a changer is mandatory. i also liked the simpler looks of the sony compared to panasonic. i LOVE my panasonic SA-XR55 reciever though. it sounds awesome. it's too bad panny DVD players are styled differently.my immediate need is a changer to replace my old onkyo which is starting to act up again and to be able to play CD-Rs which it won't. the sony changer does that and gets favorable reviews for sound and picture. the panny is probably more of a one disc purist unit while the sony is more flexible.
about $150 bucks- works perfectly with your Pana plasma- progressive scan AND up converting to 1080i.
I have one and never looked back.
Music is Emotion
I tried this player with an Optoma H27 projector and was not pleased with the macroblocking it displayed. This seems to be common with most displays when using this player, apparently it is caused by the Faroudja chip it utilizes. There are long threads about this at the AVS forums.
I'd wait just a little longer. One manufacturer says they'll have a universal player out by year's end. I believe it's Samsung. I also guess the price will be about $1000. If you HAVE to have a good one now, I'd maybe go with a used Denon 2910... used, about $500.Best regards!
Bob Wood
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