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| Author: | crashoveride [ 01 May 2022, 02:23 ] |
| Post subject: | New to LD |
Hello all, I'm crashoveride Mainly interested in Laserdisc because I have a CRT (KV-20FV12 Trinitron), and was always interested in how good LD was in action. Additionally, I have a vested interest in many films' original audio mixes which often are left on LD only, or special features such as isolated scores or M&E tracks which are not brought over to BD. I'm currently trying to buy a player at a good price (mainly one with a digital optical/coax out for easy digital track transfer) I've read good things about the CLD-D703, so hopefully I can find one soon |
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| Author: | pokefraker [ 01 May 2022, 16:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to LD |
+1 for being a Hackers fan, you gotta snag that on LD when you get a chance. |
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| Author: | ldfan [ 01 May 2022, 21:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to LD |
crashoveride wrote: I'm currently trying to buy a player at a good price (mainly one with a digital optical/coax out for easy digital track transfer) I've read good things about the CLD-D703, so hopefully I can find one soon Well… I would not rush to find a player as you may pull the trigger too fast and end up paying more than you have to. Also, avoid buying a player that needs to be shipped to you as there is a good chance it will get damaged. I would keep and eye on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and if possible a local shop selling used electronics. In addition, don’t limit yourself to one particular model; it’s not like we have a choice these days as the format continues to age out. It sounds like you want a player with “digital field memory” (that is what makes the 703 what it is over a 503 for example along with the digital output) so you can also consider some of the older sisters like a 3090, 701, and 702. Also, a 704 can be had for a reasonable price if you are patient and that player includes the AC3-RF out for Dolby Digital (probably won’t need it but you never know). |
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| Author: | crashoveride [ 02 May 2022, 02:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to LD |
ldfan wrote: crashoveride wrote: Well… I would not rush to find a player as you may pull the trigger too fast and end up paying more than you have too. Also, avoid buying a player that needs to be shipped to you as there is a good chance it will get damaged. I would keep and eye on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and if possible a local shop selling used electronics. Also, don’t limit yourself to one particular model; it’s not like we have a choice these days as the format continues to age out. It sounds like you want a player with “digital field memory” (that is what makes the 703 what it is over a 503 for example along with the digital output) so you can also consider some of the older sisters like a 3090, 701, and 702. Also, a 704 can be had for a reasonable price if you are patient and that player includes the AC3-RF out for Dolby Digital (probably won’t need it but you never know). Yeah, I'm completely open to other models; I just assumed 703 may be cheaper than 704 due to lack of AC3, which I really don't think I need considering what demodulators go for I'm also definitely prioritizing local pickup, however sadly I wasn't able to find many shops selling used electronics in my city except Goodwill I was able to find an ebay listing for a player, but it's a CLD-S104 |
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| Author: | jakeheke [ 02 May 2022, 06:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to LD |
The best laserdisc player is the one that works. |
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| Author: | cplusplus [ 02 May 2022, 14:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to LD |
Welcome! crashoveride wrote: I was able to find an ebay listing for a player, but it's a CLD-S104 If you can get it for cheap, go for it. I was surprised at the picture quality the first time I saw one, considering what they sold for. |
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