Video Asylum

Posted by cfraser (A) on July 09, 2002 at 15:19:23

In Reply to: question on non-progressive players.... posted by Aroc on July 09, 2002 at 14:10:24:

I am just not big (so far) on DVDP's for music, though many like them, usually with mods. The Denon should be much better than average for that. But don't you already have a CDP? It becomes a more complicated decision when you want the DVDP to do double-duty, and I don't have a good answer for you.

I think you should try a cheap non-progressive DVDP from a place where you can return it easily, or else maybe get the RP56 for cheap somewhere. I just don't believe these devices are built for the 3-5 year timeframe, I view them as disposable, however I don't really want a collection of them (like I have for CDP's). I would not recommend you buy the RP62, maybe consider the non-progressive RV32 if you want Panny and you want a current model.

The chroma bug can manifest itself even in non-progressive, but easier to see in progressive with the increased clarity. I wouldn't worry about it too much with the TV you have, not a put-down at all, I'm just saying enjoy it and you won't even notice it might be there.

The RP56/62 and Denon 1600 are of the same video quality, audio and visible build quality distinguish them.