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But which is better?

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In Reply to: One thing you may need . . . posted by Dalancroft on October 01, 2002 at 11:40:59:

Thanks for the info. I actually have several amps, one of which I used to run the TV through, but my wife didn't like the hassle of turning on more than one piece of equipment, and I don't like the sound from the little speakers in the cabinet. I have since moved all of my stereos to other rooms. It would be nice if I could find an amplifier that would boost the TV audio signal, while still using the TV volume control.
So anyway, which of the two DVD players is better? I remember earlier this summer, when the 62 was coming out, that several people thought it was not as substantial as the 56 it was replacing. Has that proven to be the case, and should I grab a 56 while they are still available?
Ted

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Haven't seen the RP62 but... - Harmonia 10:53:45 10/02/02 (1)
I have the RP56 and I'm currently using it interlaced. The PQ is excellent. I got a static display model for $110.
If you are a net bargain hunter you can find a 32" HDTV for under $800. In stores, the Samsung 32" was available for $850.00 at BB.
- Re: Haven't seen the RP62 but... - kyzyltuva 07:36:25 10/24/02 (0)
  I've never seen a Samsung 32" HDTV for less than 1,000-
  are you talking about the TXM3297HF? Its usually about
  1,099 at places like SEARS and OneCall.
  What's a good place to find $800 32" HDTVs?
  thanks!
Re: But which is better? - cfraser 15:08:00 10/01/02 (0)
Just my opinion: get the RP56. I had the RP62 at home, at the same time when I owned the RP56. The RP56 had slightly technically better video, but that was with progressive. The RP56 is slightly more substantially built, but neither are noteworthy. The motor in the RP62 (and 82) is noisier than the 56. The RP62 is slimmer, and is available in silver, if that's more to your taste. IMO the lifetime of these players is only 2-3 years, so buy it for NOW, not the future.
FWIW, have you noticed the price of the RP56 has gone UP in many places since the 62/82 came out? Used to be not hard to find for $100-120. Must mean something.
Whichever you get, I doubt you'll be disappointed, they both have great video.

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