Need dvd player advice.

Josh-S
Josh-S Posts: 160
edited December 2005 in Electronics
Like usual I Fed up again. My oppo is locked into pal mode and tech suport told me theres no way for me to reset it :eek:

While I wanted to buy a new one for SACD playback looks like I now have to worry about the video end as well. I cant aford the Denon 2910 or whatever. but I can aford this http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_15020671_35168_tab=B,00.html?compName=PNA_ProductDetailComponent Its specs are the closest I can get to the denon for under $300. Dispite its MSRP is $700 :p

If you have 5 mins please go over it and let me know what you think...

Thanks,

Josh S.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,358
    edited November 2005
    Hi Josh!

    Take a look and listen to the Pioneer DV-588A. It's $129. I know some folks don't think to much about Pioneer, but there are several members on the Forum that own this player and are very happy with it. It does SACD, DVD-A, DTS, DIVX, etc. I bought one to hold me over until I got money for a better player. I've had it about six months and I'm impressed with the performance. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of the DV-45, but you can't beat the performance for the price.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2005
    Hi Josh, I have the 47-A and am very happy with it. If you can afford it, get it.

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  • Josh-S
    Josh-S Posts: 160
    edited November 2005
    cfrizz wrote:
    Hi Josh, I have the 47-A and am very happy with it. If you can afford it, get it.

    Cathy


    Hey, does it upconvert via the component?
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited November 2005
    I may be wrong but, isn't upconversion only over a DVI/HDMI connection? I know that is how our Denon is.
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  • Josh-S
    Josh-S Posts: 160
    edited November 2005
    ledhed wrote:
    I may be wrong but, isn't upconversion only over a DVI/HDMI connection? I know that is how our Denon is.


    I know some used to upconvert via comp. since it suports 1080i res. My 30 inch HDTV I just bought a few months ago shakes at 1080i when I send the signal threw the HDMI so I need Up conversion threw the comp. fo rthis setup to work.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2005
    Is your TV still under warranty? It shouldn't shake when in 1080i format.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    I can't speak to its performance, but I almost bought one (or maybe the 47?...can't remember) a while back.
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  • Josh-S
    Josh-S Posts: 160
    edited November 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    Is your TV still under warranty? It shouldn't shake when in 1080i format.


    Heres the thing, When I use the onboard tuner and recive a HDTV 1080i or 720P signal it doesnt shake.. I Emailed LG today and am waiting for a responce. But yea its under warenty. But its 130Lbs and on my 3rd floor. So its not going anywhere :p 720P shakes a bit via HDMI 1080i Shakes verticaly ALOT! So we shall see.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2005
    I have no idea! :D Wouldn't matter anyway since I don't have a fancy tv, just a regular old 32" crt. :D
    Josh-S wrote:
    Hey, does it upconvert via the component?
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited November 2005
    heyya joshie. i remember you saying you installed the newest firmware for 10/25/05. have you had problems since then? if so, email them and tell them to email you a link or file for the older version. i have not upgraded my firmware and have no probs at all. plus you haven't even had the oppo for that long. warranty out that sum-****.

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  • mrmusicman
    mrmusicman Posts: 303
    edited November 2005
    Josh-S,
    In a thread not so long ago you were recommending the "Oppo",and claiming its the best thing to come out since sliced bread.
    Why not buy another? :rolleyes:
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  • Josh-S
    Josh-S Posts: 160
    edited November 2005
    mrmusicman wrote:
    Josh-S,
    In a thread not so long ago you were recommending the "Oppo",and claiming its the best thing to come out since sliced bread.
    Why not buy another? :rolleyes:



    sacd suport is needed ;)
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  • Josh-S
    Josh-S Posts: 160
    edited December 2005
    ok, here I go again :(

    I got $350 to spend and its down to a DVD 1900 from dennon and a DVD-S1500 from yamaha...

    And I got 2 days to decide. Any ideas?
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