Mark
05-05-2004, 10:21 AM
Looking for a first DVD player....no I didn't just crawl out from under a rock.....
Primary interest is that this be for movies, don't care so much about music capability, although may be used rarely for CDs. Intention is to have a digital audio connection to the receiver for coversion.
Currently have a regular CRT TV, but thinking of getting a front projector in the next year or two.
Budget wise, would say less than $150 is better, but don't feel compelled to spend this if I don't have to.
So we have had a recent discussion about a $60 Toshiba. Lots of positive talk about the Pioneer 563, but the SACD or DVD-A is less important to me. Also seen single disc players from Yamaha and other higher tier makers (partial to Yamaha, myself) in the $120-$150 range.
Why might I want one of these at $150 rather than the $60 Toshiba? Will durability be twice as good? Seems my current setup might not allow me to see small differences in picture quality. Difference in audio management shouldn't be an issue if I use my receiver DAC, but how about for CD playback?
Thanks for the thoughts.
mark
Primary interest is that this be for movies, don't care so much about music capability, although may be used rarely for CDs. Intention is to have a digital audio connection to the receiver for coversion.
Currently have a regular CRT TV, but thinking of getting a front projector in the next year or two.
Budget wise, would say less than $150 is better, but don't feel compelled to spend this if I don't have to.
So we have had a recent discussion about a $60 Toshiba. Lots of positive talk about the Pioneer 563, but the SACD or DVD-A is less important to me. Also seen single disc players from Yamaha and other higher tier makers (partial to Yamaha, myself) in the $120-$150 range.
Why might I want one of these at $150 rather than the $60 Toshiba? Will durability be twice as good? Seems my current setup might not allow me to see small differences in picture quality. Difference in audio management shouldn't be an issue if I use my receiver DAC, but how about for CD playback?
Thanks for the thoughts.
mark