Best DVD changer
10-30-00 | 10:14 AM
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I'm looking to purchase a new player in the next couple of weeks. My preference would be the Panasonic or Sony 5 DVD/CD changer. Anyone know anything about either or these? Also, does anyone know of any promos/special offers going on right now? I know there used to be a constant 5 free DVDs w/ player but I can't find that anymore 
Do you think it is worth waiting a couple of more weeks to see what the holidays bring?
TIA
Do you think it is worth waiting a couple of more weeks to see what the holidays bring?TIA
10-30-00 | 10:23 AM
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I'm not sure about any promos, but the Sony is by far better than the Panasonic. The video D/As Sony uses are some of the best for the money you can get. If you want to spend a little more, the Denon DVM-3700 is the best 5 disc DVD player out there.
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10-30-00 | 11:54 AM
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I agree. I have a Sony changer (650D) and it is very good. Two concerns though. Layer change takes about 1/4 to 1/2 second. Not bad, but usually recognizable.
And the tray allows you to place a disc out of the seating if you're not careful. Then it closes and knocks the DVD around. I scratched up my first DVD that way and have learned to double-check the disc placement. I'm still leery of doing it in the dark.
And the tray allows you to place a disc out of the seating if you're not careful. Then it closes and knocks the DVD around. I scratched up my first DVD that way and have learned to double-check the disc placement. I'm still leery of doing it in the dark.
10-30-00 | 01:36 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by nemein:
Is it true it doesn't have a DD or DTS built in<HR>
If you're talking about the 650D, it does have DD built in, passes DTS. If you have those abilities in your receiver, save some money and get a player that only passes them on, not decodes.
10-30-00 | 01:50 PM
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I have the Panasonic C-220 and it works great. I think there is a new Panasonic model out now.
Also considering it is half the price of the Sony it is a much better bargain
Also considering it is half the price of the Sony it is a much better bargain
10-30-00 | 02:31 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by jumbojp:
Also considering it is half the price of the Sony it is a much better bargain
That's why I was leaning towards the Pany to begin w/ (and the rest of that particular HT it's going into is Pany stuff). However, BestBuy (atleast online) has the Sony changer for about the same price as the Pany one
I don't remember modle numbers though...
