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johndionysus
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Post subject: Help me figure out which LD players need to go Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 01:27 |
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I very rarely watch LDs these days. Primarily, music/concert related LDs, so am planning on selling some of my players. I'm hoping you all can help me identify the keepers. I think the clear bottom of the list is the Sony and the Panasonic. I seem to recall the Sony having a nice picture, but I think Sony isn't looked upon favorably. It doesn't have AC3, but I have few AC3 LDs (Phantom Menace, may be the only one). I think next on the chopping block would be the D505. It has AC3 output, but no digital output that would allow me to use more modern DAC in my receiver. Do folks agree those three should be the first to go? I think I've seen that the DVL-90 is preferred to the DVL-909. Is that right? The 909 has component outs, but I believe even with these units it is till best to use the composite outs. Is that right? ( I have no interest in using these to play DVDs). Curious how the 59 is viewed vs. the 90/909. It's a bit older, with a few less outputs, but doesn't have the DVD compatibility bloat. Pioneer CLD-59Pioneer DVL-90Pioneer DVL-909Pioneer CLD-D505Sony MDP-750Panasonic LX-200
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Post subject: Re: Help me figure out which LD players need to go Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 04:44 |
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johndionysus wrote: The 909 has component outs, but I believe even with these units it is till best to use the composite outs. Is that right? ( I have no interest in using these to play DVDs). Component outs on DVL players is only for DVDs, they are useless if you only intend to play LDs. If DVD is not needed, I wouldn't keep the DVL players -- more mechanics, dual optical pickup, more troubles ahead. Did you try to play your favorite LDs in composite/S-video on each player? Which one gives you the best perceived quality on your display? Julien
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johndionysus
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Post subject: Re: Help me figure out which LD players need to go Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 05:57 |
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admin wrote: Component outs on DVL players is only for DVDs, they are useless if you only intend to play LDs.
If DVD is not needed, I wouldn't keep the DVL players -- more mechanics, dual optical pickup, more troubles ahead.
Did you try to play your favorite LDs in composite/S-video on each player? Which one gives you the best perceived quality on your display?
Julien I did a few years ago but wasn't really sure what to look for and how to look, if that makes sense. Do you need multiple copies of the same LD to AB test simultaneously? Or is it just something you pick up after repeated viewings of the same discs on the different players?
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takeshi666
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Post subject: Re: Help me figure out which LD players need to go Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 16:35 |
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signofzeta wrote: I wouldn’t get rid of any of them. even the DVLs?
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signofzeta
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Post subject: Re: Help me figure out which LD players need to go Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 20:22 |
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takeshi666 wrote: signofzeta wrote: I wouldn’t get rid of any of them. even the DVLs? None of the players on the list are that great but I would keep them all, even the Sony. I like my LDs a lot and players are getting harder and harder to find.
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