FS: Panasonic DVD-S97, legendary upscaling player

billbillw
billbillw Posts: 6,766
edited March 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
ITEM IS SOLD

Foolish or not, I've fully dove into BluRay and picked up another BD player for my bedroom yesterday. Now that leaves me with a perfectly great Panny S97 and no place to use it, so here it is for sale.

The Panny S97 was one of the most desirable affordable upscaling DVD players back a couple years ago (before the Oppo 980/981). It has the well known Faroudja DCDI deinterlacing and upscaling (I think its FLI-2310). It can output 480p, 720p, or 1080i over HDMI. It has full analog outs, HDCD decoding, DVD-A, Dolby PLII, etc, etc. Also has Optical and Dig Coax output. Has no problem playing burned discs either.

This player scored a 91 on the famed DVD Benchmark at Hometheaterhifi.com and for a couple years, it was was untouched in the under $300 price range (until Oppo came along). Speaking of Oppo, you really can't find a used Oppo for under $100 these days. The 971H doesn't have much, if anything on the S97. The 970 would be a step down from the S97. The current ones (980/981) are really only better because they can output 1080p.

Still a very good DVD player, with a lot of high end features including customizable video settings and great build quality. This one is in near perfect shape, and is perfectly functional. This player surely has very low hours on it because it has always been in our bedroom, where we mostly watch out satellite DVR.

Comes with power cord, original remote, and a printed copy of the owner's manual. Firmware is updated to one of the latest that minimizes macroblocking. It will be packed with care for shipping or local pickup in Atlanta area.

SOLD

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2008
    Don't be afraid to ask any questions now...
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2008
    Is $70 too much to ask for one of the top 10 best performing DVD players ever (according the the Secrets Benchmark)? This is no slouch guys. If you are sticking to DVD for a few more years, this is a great deal on a top performing player. Its off to Ebay if I don't get some interest here soon.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited February 2008
    Bill, I think that is a very good price and an excellent player.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2008
    Audioholics has a very detailed review of the S97, and has even updated it with the HQV benchmark score.
    http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/transports/dvd-players/panasonic-dvd-s97

    By the way, the HQV Benchmark is geared towards the Silicon Optix processors and they are pretty much the only ones that pass the test with flying colors (talking about the Reon and Realta processors).

    EDIT: I just noticed that this player still sells for $250 at CircuitCity. :eek:
    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Upconversion-DVD-Player-DVDS97S/sem/rpsm/oid/137449/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited February 2008
    does it do SACD?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2008
    does it do SACD?

    Nope.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited February 2008
    :( damnit
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2008
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    :( damnit

    Whatcha expect for $70? If it did SACD, I'd just keep it for that price.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited February 2008
    lol

    A guy can hope, can't he?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited March 2008
    Bump. Price lowered to $60+shipping. It won't go any lower.
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited March 2008
    Does it allow you to skip through FBI warnings and studio logos? If so, then I might be interested. How much would shipping be to 13215?
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited March 2008
    maximillian wrote: »
    Does it allow you to skip through FBI warnings and studio logos? If so, then I might be interested. How much would shipping be to 13215?

    Not sure if you can skip every one. It seems to be about the same as any other DVD player that I've used in that it will let you skip some, but for others it won't.

    In most cases, if you press stop, then menu, it will go straight to the menu and avoid most of the crap at the beginning.

    Shipping will probably be about $12 for FedEx Ground, but may vary if the final package weight is more (or less) than I estimated (@12lbs). Either way, I would only charge you actual rates.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited March 2008
    I have this unit and would grab another if I didn't have 3 DVD players already. You can fast forward through warnings, preview, etc., but not skip chapters through those items....I thought all dvd players did the same.....grab a beer and be patient.

    It is a great, great unit.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited March 2008
    A last bump before going to Ebay this weekend.
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited March 2008
    If you don't mind selling to a newb. Give me a total after shipping to 27889 and I'll either send you a money order or whatever.
    Thanks,
    Greg
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited March 2008
    I couldn't send a PM to you til my count is above 10, but I'm hoping I can receive pm's.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited March 2008
    GMiller wrote: »
    I couldn't send a PM to you til my count is above 10, but I'm hoping I can receive pm's.

    Greg, I sent you a PM.

    EDIT: Sold to Greg. Thanks.
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