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Anyone still use their LD player? I just picked up a used one (Pioneer CLD - forget the exact model #) and a few used discs. There seems to be quite a lot of used LD available these days. Are there any LD titles that are worth hunting down - LD's that are better than their (current) DVD version either in terms of visual/sonics or extra features/footage?TIA
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I recently thought about getting an LD player too! What i'm really after are the original versions of the Star Wars trilogy in widescreen now that I heard that Lucas is only going to release the SE("bogus") versions on dvd. Would also like the original version of Blade Runner which I have on vhs currently. I don't know anything about LD's, if they are prologic, DTS, DD, having to flip the disc, double side players, scan, chapter selection(or lack of), all those things. Is there a good location that would have these answers? From what i've read so far, some people like them, some like dvd better. This would just be to supplement my current increasing dvd collection. Lots of players and discs on ebay, just wondering if it's worth the venture.
1. Only LDs released in the late ninties have DD 5.1 or (even rarer) DTS 5.1. You need a built in or external RF demodulator to play the DD tracks. Original LD players had analog only sound and then both analog and digital.
2. Late players play two sides. Late Pioneer models also have a separate drawer for CDs which, when engaged, disconnects the video circuitry for truly high end CD sound.
3. Just about every player made has pause, stop, play, fast mo, slow mo, search, and last memory. The later players are more user friendly in this regard.
4. An excellent source of information, repair, parts, and new old stock and used sales is Bayview Electronics in Lacey, Washington. Just Google "laserdisc repair" and you'll find them. Duncan there is a pleasure to work with and is quite knowledgeable.
They actually are starting to sound like something I might like. There are only a handful of movies I would end up getting though. Are they prologic or stereo? Do you have the 2-sided player? I'm using a Meridian prologic/2 channel preamp right now that I've been happy with but i just moved and haven't set up my center or rear speakers yet, plus i just added a tube amp for the fronts for my stereo listening.
Al are stereo and most are pro logic. I have a Pioneer CLD-79 (two actually, one as a backup) plus the vaunted (but now outdated) Pineer LD-S2 as a second backup. The 79 plays two sides and does have the separate CD drawer I mentioned. I use it as my sole CD player.I still watch many films on LD as well as DVD.
A good source of used laserdiscs is Northern Trading in Maine.
Are videodiscs the same as laserdiscs? I thought I read somewhere that they were different but I have no clue. I found a website that I might use as a guide when looking for a LD player. Not sure who wrote all the info though but it looks pretty good. There are a bunch of models listed towards the bottom with the different qualities.http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/printpost.php?postid=577355
As I recently stated in a different post, virtually all LD DTS tracks are much superiour to any soundtrack available on DVD. You do NOT need a demodulator for DTS, it is available via the Digital out (optical or coax) on your player.Aw, hell. Just read the exchange.
I have 900 + laserdiscs (plus 600+ DVDs) and many of the LDs are fiims and concerts that have never been issued on DVD or never will.
DVD still has the better picture but if you can find late model LDs with Dolby Digital or DTS you will find that the sound is better on the LD (you will need a built in or outboard RF demodulator to hear these tracks, however)So yes, I still watch Laserdiscs and also use my LD payer for CDs (some late model Pioneer LD players, like my CLD-79 and others, have a separate drawer for CDs which, when engaged, disconnects the video circuitry).
You should experimnt on the LD video hookup with both composite and "S" connections because it varies from setup to setup (on mine the composite has the better picture).
Thanks Rico. I plan on running a S video cable to my TV and the stereo outs to my 2 channel hi-fi rig. If I ever get a bigger abode maybe I can have a separate rig for home theatre, but for now i have to use my stereo for audio playback for movies.....Any particular LD's that you would recommend?
Don't just assume that the "S" connection will be better. It has to do with which has the better comb filter, the LD player or the TV. I tried both and as I said the composite provides a better picture in my set up.Critrion LDs are a good bet, although bettered on their DVD releases because of improvement in transfer techniques. Image put out a good product as well. Look for wide screen director's cuts as many early LDs are not letter boxed and suffer from poor transfers.
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