Toshiba HD-XA1 or HD-A2

Ethancf
Ethancf Posts: 459
edited November 2007 in Electronics
So I bought an HD-A2 from CC last week. I found a used XA1 on Craigslist (bought new last month), and I was wondering what everyone's take would be? Should I return the A2 and get the A1? He's asking $249 plus a Transformers HD DVD, and I paid the same for the new A2. Is it really the same player? I have only component...NO HDMI so no upscaling on SDVD for me.

Insight and opinions would be really appreciated.
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Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited October 2007
    Ethan, the XA1 HANDS DOWN!

    (Now, time for full disclosure....)

    I am the Craigslist goon.

    Now on to my second thought.... A fellow Polker on here from Boise??? Sweet! We need to get together, maybe when I bring you my XA1!

    PS, I can give you more info via PM. Again, good to see a fellow forum member from Boise.
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 459
    edited October 2007
    WOW!!! What a small world it is! Yup...I've been hitting this site for years...got my RT (older RT series) Polks before Ultimate Electronics went T.U. here in Boise!
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited October 2007
    We need to get together, I actually haven't ever heard any older polks than my original set of RT55s. I would love to hear your speaks with the Parasound gear. I looked at the 5125 classic at Sight and Sound by Design a while back.... It was just too far out of my price range. Looks like you are an SACD guy, that is something I have been wanting to try out since I got my PS3.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited October 2007
    I'd say go with XA1, judging by your TV (720p/1080i). You'll get advantage of analog sound outputs too.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
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    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
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    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
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    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited October 2007
    I own both and prefer the XA1. Better upconversion, better looking, better build quality, a straight up sexy player.


    The HD-A2 is good as well, but not as impressive. It's slim and sleek like most budget DVD players.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2007
    So for a brand new one, HD-XA1 that is, is $300 a decent price?
    Michael ;)
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited November 2007
    If you can do without the little bells and whistles you can get an A1 for around $100 and the A1 and XA1 are basically the same players.
    Casey
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    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 459
    edited November 2007
    Well, I guess my thread is pointless now since I went with an XA2. :)
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2007
    Did YOUR thread help anyone else?
    Michael ;)
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 459
    edited November 2007
    janmike wrote: »
    Did YOUR thread help anyone else?

    I certainly hope so. :)
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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