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On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

AndyPandy (Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 30th January 2002, 16:59

one can buy for under £400 (region-free). I am looking at picture quality as the overriding factor to pipe into my 36" wide screen tv.

I have a sound amp, so it doesn`t need to have any of that on-board except for co-ax out and RGB scart (one is fine).

I have been trying to find some dvd hardware reviews of the web, but not very successfull. I currently have the trusted old Samsung 709.

Thanks

RE: On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

Paul Franco (Competent) posted this on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 08:19

Try www.home-entertainment.co.uk . I`m currently trying out the Cambridge Audio DVD300 from Richer Sounds. It`s £300 and seems very good indeed but it`s very new and I don`t think there are any reviews on it.

RE: On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

RichardH (Elite) posted this on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 09:35

Tricky one, isn`t it? You get hold of a DVD player, and unless you have others to compare it to, it`s very difficult to objectively decide how good or bad it is.
The Marantz DV4100SE gets well reviewed - not sure if the 4200 supercedes it.... also unsure re multiregion.

RE: On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

AndyPandy (Competent) posted this on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 12:08

I`ve checked some more since the last post and it seems the Marantz doesn`t really cut the mustard with any reviews I have read!!

It seems to be a choice between the Pioneer DV-545 and 444 (both well within my budget). Are there any others maybe more expensive £100 more that have a better picture ??

It seems like the visual components are the same between the 545 and 444 - so If the picture quality is the same I`d rather go for the cheaper 444. Granted there a few more extra`s on the 545 mainly on the audio side, but I don`t need them.

RE: On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

Spinalize (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 17:07

Check out homecinemachoice.com for more reviews. Toshiba and Sony are also said to be very good.

Make sure you get RGB output on the scart.
Spine

RE: On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

guppy (Competent) posted this on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 22:43

AndyPandy,
Check out pioneer 717 (slighty older player) but quality all the way.
Surpasses many a new player still.....and well cheap currently

RE: On the subject of advice....What`s the best DVD player

wasp (Competent) posted this on Friday, 1st February 2002, 01:29

Sony, there is nothing more to add to that.

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