Do you have a SACD DVD player?
03-21-03, 02:09 PM
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Do you have a SACD DVD player?
I'm moving my current DVD player into my room and getting a new one for my home theater. I'm looking to get a SACD DVD player but couldn't find any reviews or recommendations on them on the net. Anyone own one or can recommend one. I am looking in the price range of about $500-800. This player will be about 60% music listening and 40% DVD watching.
03-25-03, 03:14 AM
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I have a sony Dvp-s9000es that I got brand-new from a pawn shop for $600.But I don't own or plan to own any SACDs.
The machine does have kick-arse sounds though when I play my regular CDs.
The machine does have kick-arse sounds though when I play my regular CDs.
03-25-03, 07:17 AM
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I got the Philips 963SA for around $400. It does 192 upsampling and SACD playback, and I've been very happy with it. It also has what seems to be very good progressive DVD playback. Add to that the RC6 hack to make it region free with PAL->NTSC conversion, and it suits a lot of my needs. I can't test this, but it's supposed to do PAL progressive output as well with a remote hack if that interests you.
I have some very minor issues with it like slow response time on the remote and a bit of difficulty using the multiangle controls, but those things are only minor annoyances. In terms of audio and video playback, everything has been outstanding.
There is a significant amount of discussion on this player over at AVSForum if you're interested.
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I have some very minor issues with it like slow response time on the remote and a bit of difficulty using the multiangle controls, but those things are only minor annoyances. In terms of audio and video playback, everything has been outstanding.
There is a significant amount of discussion on this player over at AVSForum if you're interested.
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03-25-03, 11:10 AM
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I have a SACD player in my Dream System in my bedroom. I am not impressed by it. No big deal. I prefer DVD Audio. Infact HDCD that I play through my CAL CL-15 sound just as good as the SACD. Sony is the king of dud formats!!!! Beta, Mini Disc and now SACD!
03-25-03, 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by Berkowitz
I have a SACD player in my Dream System in my bedroom. I am not impressed by it. No big deal. I prefer DVD Audio. Infact HDCD that I play through my CAL CL-15 sound just as good as the SACD. Sony is the king of dud formats!!!! Beta, Mini Disc and now SACD!
I have a SACD player in my Dream System in my bedroom. I am not impressed by it. No big deal. I prefer DVD Audio. Infact HDCD that I play through my CAL CL-15 sound just as good as the SACD. Sony is the king of dud formats!!!! Beta, Mini Disc and now SACD!
Beta had a better picture quality then VHS.
MiniDisc is still going strong in Japan. Reason is MD are about 1/2 the price of CD's over there.
SACD sounds great if you have a hi-end setup.
I love SACD. If you have a SACD player try Pink Floyd-Dark Side of The Moon that came out today. You will be able to tell the difference.
03-25-03, 10:20 PM
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get a pioneer elite DV-45A. its one of the best dvd players on the market, and it plays sacd AND dvd audio, all for $500 (or under on sale). its rated extremely high, and i love it, and am buying one for myself!
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I thought I did....until just now when I realized not. My player had a sticker on the front and everything that said it, and now I'm tearing my hair out trying to figure out Why my new Pink Floyd SACD won't play....it's because the stupid asian model only plays SACD! I am so pissed!
03-26-03, 02:46 AM
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Originally posted by Ergyu
I thought I did....until just now when I realized not. My player had a sticker on the front and everything that said it, and now I'm tearing my hair out trying to figure out Why my new Pink Floyd SACD won't play....it's because the stupid asian model only plays SACD! I am so pissed!
I thought I did....until just now when I realized not. My player had a sticker on the front and everything that said it, and now I'm tearing my hair out trying to figure out Why my new Pink Floyd SACD won't play....it's because the stupid asian model only plays SACD! I am so pissed!
03-26-03, 08:50 PM
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Originally posted by Aphex Twin
TheKobra...what model SACD do you have and how much did you pay for it?
TheKobra...what model SACD do you have and how much did you pay for it?
review on this product
Sony site
Last edited by TheKobra; 03-26-03 at 08:56 PM.
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03-27-03, 02:18 PM
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Originally posted by Deckard-10
I have the Sony DVP-NS900V.
Check out www.audioreview.com for reviews.
I have the Sony DVP-NS900V.
Check out www.audioreview.com for reviews.
I have the same line but with the 5 disc series. I love it.
