Christmas: DVD/CD player

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited October 2004 in Electronics
Now that Christmas is coming up again, it's time to start lookin' at toys. :D I would prefer a Yamaha unit (just brand loyalty, I guess), but you might could persuade me otherwise. I want something that will play SACD and DVD-Audio, as well as DVD, CD-RWs, MP3s, and VCDs. I found the Yamah DVD-S1500, and it sells for about $450. That's pretty much my price range. I'm sure anything'll be better than my current source (computer).

I'd really appreciate any suggestions.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    I guess the lack of responses means that Yamaha's no good. Or, maybe I'm just being too impatient. :D

    Anyhoo, I'd really appreciate any comments.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Epson 8700UB
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • howie777
    howie777 Posts: 357
    edited October 2004
    I have a marantz 6400 and I like it a lot except it is not a changer. I think the 6500 is now the current model. I paid $500 for it
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited October 2004
    One way I look at it is a person gets what they pay for. I have been checking into the Denons just so it looks the same (flat black) like my other stuff. Today I checked into a Pioneer Elite.....really good looking unit but it has a high gloss finish.

    ..........to each his own I suppose....:D
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  • sowen010599
    sowen010599 Posts: 343
    edited October 2004
    I have been looking hard at the DVD-S1500 too. I have no Yammy dealer locally so it makes for a hard sale to myself. I really like the feature set, and the price is right. Yomammaha makes a great product too. Maybe I'll just get one and let you know.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    At one point a while back the Denon 2900 was top dog in the economy class of do-it-all players.

    Good timing on this thread, it will be interesting to see what shakes out.
    More later,
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    Thanks for the replies.

    sowen010599
    If you do get one, lemme know what you think. I'll do the same; though, even if I get one, I won't get it until Christmas.

    Tour2ma
    I'll definitely look into the Denon 2900

    I'm actually kinda lookin' for a single player (versus a changer). Are there any real advantages over changers? The reason I want one is I imagine the trays for 5-disc changers can be pretty flimsy, and I never have enough time to listen to more than one CD.

    Thanks!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    I was just checking out the Denon 2900 on Denon's website. Besides being a little too expensive, here's what I found:

    Sony CXD-2753 Second Generation DSD Decoder

    What's Sony stuff doing in Denon equipment!!

    From their description, I can't determine if it plays VCDs and SVCDs or not; it lists audio/video CDs. Is that what it means?

    Thanks!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • sowen010599
    sowen010599 Posts: 343
    edited October 2004
    I am looking for one right now. I can't find anybody worth a crap to buy from. Everybody that says they carry it has terrible ratings. Without a dealer, it's tough. I'm gonna keep looking but who knows.

    Oh yeah, Sony and Phillips originated SACD and license out the tech. As I understand it, players with separate SACD decoding systems use a Sony chip to decode SACD rather than the "one chip does it all" cheap players like the <$200.00 units you find at Best Buy.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited October 2004
    The Denon 2900 can be had, refurb, for less than 600. Supposedly a great machine.

    BDT
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by sowen010599
    Oh yeah, Sony and Phillips originated SACD and license out the tech. As I understand it, players with separate SACD decoding systems use a Sony chip to decode SACD rather than the "one chip does it all" cheap players like the <$200.00 units you find at Best Buy.

    Oh, I see. That makes sense.

    TroyD
    I'm not sure I'd want to buy anything refurbished, and, 600 is still a bit too steep. I want something more than JUST a DVD player for Christmas!! :D

    Thanks.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited October 2004
    What's wrong with refurb?

    They come with the same warranty and are usually substantially cheaper.

    BDT
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    Well, do you have any links to refurbed stuff? If so, I'll check 'em out. However, even if I were convinced, the parents would never let me spend any sizable amount of money (at 16, anything over $80 is sizable) on a refurbished anything.

    I'm sure there are a lot of great deals on some really nice refurbed equipment, but I think I'm pretty much stuck with the new stuff.

    Thanks.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • kibro2
    kibro2 Posts: 65
    edited October 2004
    Refurbished Denon units carry 90 days warranty as opposed to Brand New units which carry up to 2 years warranty depending on the type of equipment. Just thought you guys might wanna know.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    Here's a link to a review some guy did on the Yamaha DVD-S1500. I would mostly use it for music and I've only read the music portion of his review, but it sounds pretty good.

    http://www.prillaman.net/dvd-s1500_review.html

    Anybody found any other reviews?

    Thanks
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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