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Does anybody know of any multi-disc upscaling dvd players? On top of that, how about one that will convert via component cables?
Thanks for any guidance
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Shane, consider the Sony 995 . Apparently you consider upscaling in the player to be a major factor, but keep in mind that the TV itself has to scale the incoming material to fit its "native resolution" if it hasn't been done earlier by a player or receiver. Having it done by the player is only an advantage if it does a visibly better job of it than the TV would. This varies.
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Thanks for the post John. The unit that you mentioned looks good but only uses HDMI. My TV (Toshiba 42H82) does not have HDMI or even DVI. I bought it three years ago and am now looking at buying a new TV, but was wondering if I could improve my movie viewing but adding a new dvd player?
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Hey Shane, there are very few Upconverting DVD players out there that will achieve this via Component. I think Momitsu still makes one in a single player unit, and there might be a few others. I know there have been a few threads on this forum about this topic, you might try searching for "upconverting". Since this model Toshiba is 16:9, and I assume will accept a 720p or 1080i signal, depending on the player, you will see an improvement over 480i or 480p. I had a Panasonic S97S for about a year with my Sanyo Z2 Projector, and the picture was much better than 480p, no question. I have since built a HTPC which blows away any upconverting DVD player I've ever used to this point.
Good Luck
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Thanks for the post sirquack. I did go through the other threads, but they seemed fairly old. One thing did catch my eye though: "newer sets already upscale to their native resolution". Would that mean that since my tv was able to view 720p/1080I that it is already upconverting my DVD picture? IE: Would I see a large benefit? Would my "native resolution" be 720p?
Any help would be appreciated.
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I'm not familiar with some of the latest technology out today, as I'm more of a big screen front projection guy. My upstairs TV is a Toshiba 32" hdtv, so HD material looks awesome in 720p or 1080i. However, if I watch a DVD on my progressive scan DVD player it is only 480p, which looks nice compared to 480i, but it does not convert to 720p, etc... Now it could be some of the current tv's out there have a built in scaler that will take a 480i/p signal and upconvert to 720p, 1080i, I'm not sure maybe someone else will give some input. I'll tell you one thing, High Def on my projector and big screen is jaw dropping and blows 480p away.
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The new Oppo 970 will up convert via component. It does a pretty good at it on my four year old, non-HDMI TV too! Unfortunately, it will only do this with those ‘user friendly’ dvd’s that are not ‘protected’. IE: old DVD’s. Pretty much all the new releases will not allow this to happen unless it’s via HDMI. But for a hundred and fifty bucks, I’d highly recommend the 970. it even a universal player.
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Thanks for the replies guys! I am debating hard on whether to go a for a DVD player or a new TV. I love the SXRD sony, but it is really expensive. However Future Shop has a pretty nice Toshiba 56" at a decent price.....
Once again, analysis paralysis.
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Hi, Randy:
I am thinking to build a HTPC myself soon. Could you please share some infromation of the parts you bought for your HTPC?
Thanks,
Panasonic TH-42PX60U Panasonic S97S DVD Player Yamaha RX-V2600 Reciever Dishnetwork Vip 211 HD reciever
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