I'm looking for a new DVD player, preferably with progressive scan capabilities. My receiver does not perform DTS decoding, and I have no intention of replacing it. Does anyone have any recommendations on a DTS-processing player? I'm looking at the 'below $1000' price range, but willing to go above that if there's something really useful.

Thanks in advance.

Although I cannot answer your question WRT the DVD player, you probably want to make sure if you already have not that your receiver has the 5.1 inputs to except an external decoder like the ones in certain DVD players.

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The Panasonic A320 is a player that decodes both Dolby Digital and DTS and is available in most places for somewhere in the neighborhood of $325-350 or so. It doesn't have progressive-scan, tho.

[This message has been edited by DVDRules1 (edited November 14, 2000).]

VERY few players have built-in DTS deocders:
Pioneer 626, Panasonic 320 and RV80, Toshiba 4205 - all in the $300 -$400 range. Tends to be a mid-level player feature, but doesn't carry to the high end.

If you want progressive scan (which is a great feature), you may consider getting a good 480p player like a Toshiba 5109/6200, Pioneer DV37, or Sony DVP-9000ES and a separate DTS decoder. A Millenium 2:4:6 or Technics SHAC500D can run less than $200.

You could easily get a progressive scan Tosh and separate DTS decoder for less than $1000.

I wouldn't get a Pioneer 434.



[This message has been edited by BEC (edited November 14, 2000).]

Thanks for the model numbers, guys.

I think I may have found what I need; the JVC XV-D723GD. Progressive scan, DD & DTS decoders, and Best Buy/Circuit City only want about $550 for it. I can't find anything else with that functionality in that price range. Must be something wrong with it <G>...

That's a nice feature set.

You might want to wait for a review. Some cheaper progressive scan players (e.g.Pioneer 434) aren't really that good as progressive players.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by BEC:
You might want to wait for a review. Some cheaper progressive scan players (e.g.Pioneer 434) aren't really that good as progressive players.

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I've already corresponded with two owners, and I'm satisfied with what they had to say. I've also found it for $465 now online.

I'm in agreement with you regarding "budget" progressive scan, but it doesn't mean enough to me to shell out $2999, as I've seen in a few places. The overall feature set is more important (heck, both the DTS decoder and the 5.1 analog outputs are more important) to me, and I can let my line doublers do their thing if the picture isn't perfect.

I wouldn't go with JVC dvd player
I haven't heard any good recommendations about them, have anyone? I would go with Toshiba 6200 or Pioneer dv-37 or if u wanna pay over $1000 go with Sony

quote:<HR>Originally posted by romik:
I wouldn't go with JVC dvd player
I haven't heard any good recommendations about them, have anyone?<HR>

I have. The two owners of this system (whom I spoke with, anyway) were very enthusiastic. Apparently, it handled "difficult" DVDs like The Matrix and The Abyss very well. Sound processing was something else that they thought of highly.

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I would go with Toshiba 6200 or Pioneer dv-37 or if u wanna pay over $1000 go with Sony<HR>

The Toshiba 6200 doesn't decode DTS (see title of thread). Nor does the Elite DV-37. The only player that Pioneer has listed with onboard DTS processing is the DV-626D, and it doesn't offer progressive scanning. Sony's DVP-S570D is in the same price range as the JVC, but doesn't offer progressive scan either. I don't see a compelling reason to go over $1K while the JVC is available.


[This message has been edited by someguy (edited November 16, 2000).]

You can pick up a Sony S7700 for about 600. It is the top of the line sony and has DTS.

++Russ

quote:<HR>Originally posted by repstein:
It is the top of the line sony and has DTS.
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I'll have to (respectfully) dispute both points. It isn't Sony's top-of-the-line by any stretch; they have progressive scan players and SACD players, and the DVP-S7700 supports neither. It doesn't "have" DTS, either; it outputs both DD and DTS streams to a receiver for decoding. I'm looking for one with onboard DTS decoding.



[This message has been edited by someguy (edited November 16, 2000).]

Someguy,

I guess your point about DTS decoders just hasn't stuck with audience at large.

JVC's flagship 723 is very well featured BUT a really new product. It will probably be prone to a few bugs. Over a HTF I read about an "audio quirk" related to DVD-A:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/uub/...ML/029241.html

Nothing major, of course. You might want to look into an extended warranty that'll at least cover firmware fixes. IMO, 1 year/90days isn't good enough for even a more established player.

In this case, w/a relatively untested (by time that is) product, I'm sure the insurance will be well worth it. I'm not JVC bashing. By the time you get to the flagship of any maker, the item will be pretty damn good.

It's just that DVD players in general are pretty glitchy. Some problems show up right away (Matrix test) - others happen near of after the warranty end (i.e Panasonic
x10 players). W/a player that has no pre-cursor model or extensive user feedback, I'd be on the cautious side.

BTW, does the player have a pull down menu?





[This message has been edited by BEC (edited November 16, 2000).]

quote:<HR>Originally posted by BEC:
Someguy,

I guess your point about DTS decoders just hasn't stuck with audience at large.
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That was my impression too

quote:<HR>Over a HTF I read about an "audio quirk" related to DVD-A:<HR>

I saw that, too. To be honest, though, DVD Audio isn't very high on my list of concerns.

quote:<HR>You might want to look into an extended warranty that'll at least cover firmware fixes. IMO, 1 year/90days isn't good enough for even a more established player.<HR>

Excellent advice, BEC, as always. I picked one up at Best Buy today and purchased their company-standard extended service plan; I'll be able to "trade up" if it comes to that.

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It's just that DVD players in general are pretty glitchy.
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Ain't it the truth. The whole reason I bought this one is that the one in my receiver can't play any MGM discs, and has trouble with a dozen others.

quote:<HR>
BTW, does the player have a pull down menu?
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You know, I didn't even check. I'm not at home right now--I'll let you know.