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Well I am reading a lot about universal players, but what I am looking for is a five disc dvd player that does everything except for SACD and DVD Audio. Is there a decent unit out there that is a five disc that has decent 2 channel and a quality picture for under $200??
Thanks for the suggestions
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is there a particular reason that you dont want the player to have SACD and DVD-A capabilities?
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hey bigjohn
Well I dont have any particular reason, I just wasnt sure how often I would use them. I also thought if I was looking for a 5 disc under $200, I might get a better player if it didnt have SACD and DVD Audio
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I found a couple that look decent.
The Sony DVP-NC875 and the Panasonic DVD-F87. The Sony has a 12 bit/108 mhz video DAC and the Panasonic has a 10 bit/ 54 mhz video DAC.
Is there going to be a significant quality difference between them?
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A little over $200.00 but not by much is the Denon 2815. I have one and it's a decent DVD player. Good picture, progressive scan etc.
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Kid, you shouldn't view the absence of DVD-A/SACD as a factor. Those discs are read with the same 650nm laser which reads the video DVDs(the dual laser uses a 780nm laser for CDs), so no additional expense or complication is involved there. The audio DAC has to be able to handle the higher sampling rates involved, but excellent quality DACs are available these days that can do that for as little as $1 each in quantity. So, this also doesn't increase expense or complication to any significant degree.
The F87 would be a fine buy and is available for as little as $110. A 10/54 video DAC is plenty for all current formats.
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One of the advantages in going with say a 12-bit 108 vs a 10-bit 54 is a better picture and lower noise floor. The problem that arises is that not all video DAC's are created equal and the higher number may in fact not get you a better picture. Secrets did some testing not that long ago and found several cases where a 11-bit / 54 MHz outperformed a 14-bit / 108. The 14-bit / 108 in case your curious can be found in Denon's highly regarded 9000.
Something to keep in mind when your looking around is that the higher number does not always mean you will get the best picture and as I mentioned, not all video DAC's are created equal. The digital filters being used also play a key role and several other factors.
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The above is for the video only. As for audio DAC's, just go with Burr Brown and you will be fine!
Watch all the posts come after this now!!!!! They can't stand it around here when I get on my Burr Brown kick! lol
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And make sure that to really deaden the sound and compliment the Burr-Brown DAC in your room... you must, positively MUST, use Westroc drywall and Owens-Corning insulation.
*tongue planted firmly in cheek*
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