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I'm considering purchasing either the Sony DVP-S7700ES or the Pioneer Elite DV-09 DVD player. Can anyone give me some information on their experience with either of these units? In particular, is there a significant difference in build quality, sound, picture, features,versatility,compatability with new formats, looks, durability,etc...
Any information from people with experience would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!
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I've owned both and kept the DV-09. No DVD players today (NTSC only) can surpass the 09's video quality, IMHO. If you read Stereophile Guide HT, it's TJN's reference DVD player.
Thanks for your response! Very helpful.
I was looking for my first DVD player and had narrowed it down to the Pioneer DV-05 and the Sony DVP-S7700. I decided on the Pioneer because I thought the picture quality as viewed on a 36" Sony XBR was better. The Sony appears to function more quickly in search and scan features. I've had the Pioneer DV-05 for a litter over a year now and am very satisfied with it. The Pioneer DV-09 should be even better.
this has been discussed many times.
the CD playback is smmmoootthhh, way better than my Sony CA80ES (it uses dual 24 bit DAC's and legato link (Wadia?), and the DVD playback is transparent.associated equipment:
Loewe Planus digital widescreen tube TV
McIntosh C15 preamp (stereo)
Paradigm Reference Active/20'sI've been happy w/ the 09, but they're discontinued and the remaining stock is probably winding down, so use that as leverage to get a killer price! I got mine for 1500 clams, brand new in box. I don't have any experience with the SOny though...I feel like I'm at a movie theater when watching DVD's, albeit on a smaller but more accurate scale.
Thanks for taking the time to post. Your thoughts were very helpful. I'll be looking to pick up the DV-09 at a good price now it is apparently discontinued.
Thanks again!
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