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• Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? - sam9 10:04:33 12/26/01 (0)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

  I'm very pleased with the new Sony DVP-NC650V. Dirt cheap very good non-progresive scan image and plays multichannel SACDs as well. Includes its own base management.
  
  

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• Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? - RJones 05:35:15 12/24/01 (3)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

  Personally, I would opt for a Pioneer Elite DV-37, it received excellent reviews in Stereophile Home Theater and is a great progressive player. Then have a type 2 audio modification done by Dan Wright or Stan Warren. You can purchase the the DV-37 for $570 and the mods cost $250 (I think), for a total of $820.

  This DVD would rival anything out there in terms of video and audio quality. You can always get the DV-37 and not have the mods done if you like the quality of the audio.

  Just my 2 cents.
  
  

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  • Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? - floyd 09:29:12 12/24/01 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by RJones on December 24, 2001 at 05:35:15:

    What type of mods are they? And do they only do them for pioneer DVD players? Thanks
    
    

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    • DVD Modifications - RJones 10:34:00 12/24/01 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by floyd on December 24, 2001 at 09:29:12:

      ModWright does modifications on a number of different DVD and SACD players. You can check out their pricing structure at www.modwright.com. Dan has a lot of work on the bench and will be at CES, so don't count on getting something done until late January. You can check out comments and new service introductions at the www. harmonicdiscord.com website as well.

      I am not a customer yet, but everything I have read and heard from customers have indicated a very high level of satisfaction.

      Modwright offers both transport (DAC) and standalone (DVD/CD) modifications. Most current generation SACD or DVD players lack high quality redbook CD playback quality. I am looking for standalone modifications from Modwright, but waiting on the format wars between SACD and DVD-Audio to sort themselves out. Plus, I hate the idea that for multi-channel surround sound you need 5 or 6 sets of interconnects - get real electronics industry!

      Personally, I am waiting for a mid-priced (~$400)combo player SACD, progressive DVD, CD (all types) from Sony or Pioneer with high quality video. I figure one or two more years before they get this right. Then I'll get Dan to do some modifications.

      Season's greetings.

      RJones
      
      

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      • Re: DVD Modifications - floyd 18:44:38 12/24/01 (0)
        In Reply to: DVD Modifications posted by RJones on December 24, 2001 at 10:34:00:

        Thanks Rjones,
        

        happy holidays
        
        

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• Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? - floyd 06:25:14 12/23/01 (0)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

  I just bought the Toshiba SD9200 after auditioning many DVD players. The 2 channel analog for HDCD is the best I heard. And now that you can get the 9200 for $650 on the net, I think it is unbeatable. The progressive scan picture is also very good.
  
  

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• Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? - Karl W. 03:43:01 12/23/01 (0)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

  The California Audio Labs Cl-2500 will give you the best cd sound for the money. It also upsamples both DVD and Cd.
  
  

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• Re: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? - mpotvin 20:18:35 12/22/01 (0)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

  The Ayre DVD/CD player is amazing. Best CD playback I've heard.
  
  

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• Meridian 800?? (nt) - John C. - Aussie 13:08:50 12/22/01 (0)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

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• Here's the one on my wish list... - SE 11:06:20 12/22/01 (3)
  In Reply to: WHICH DVDP FOR THE BEST CD SOUND??? posted by WOOSUNG on December 22, 2001 at 10:03:09:

  But it's not cheap!
  

  • Classe CD DVD-1

  
  

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  • Re: Here's the one on my wish list... - woosung 13:03:10 12/22/01 (2)
    In Reply to: Here's the one on my wish list... posted by SE on December 22, 2001 at 11:06:20:

    That's cool. I have Claase Amp, so believe its dvdp is great. But, it does not progressive scan. Is there anyone who auditioned these four players, SOny NS 900V, PANASONIC RP 91, TOSHIBA SD 9200, or denon 2800?
    Thanks

    
    
    

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    • That's a good point... - SE 06:27:30 12/23/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Here's the one on my wish list... posted by woosung on December 22, 2001 at 13:03:10:

      No progressive scan is a definite no-no. I've got it on my "wish list", but I'm not buying in for at least a year. Hopefully, Classe will have upgraded this unit by then, and I'll be able to pick up a 42 inch plasma for <$3K :-)
      
      

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    • Re: Here's the one on my wish list... - Jacobite 23:20:07 12/22/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Here's the one on my wish list... posted by woosung on December 22, 2001 at 13:03:10:

      Might try the comparable Pioneer, have it moded for audio by Stan Warren or Dan Wright.
      
      

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