Will DVD upgrade be noticeable?

Posted by Bayside Bomber (A) on April 29, 2002 at 13:12:55

I currently run a Toshiba 5109 progessive scan DVD player into a Mitsubishi 50805 HD-ready RPTV. The picture is better than anything I have ever owned in the past, but nowhere near the quality I see in high-end retailer's setups. (I have used the AVIA disc to tweak the system.) I eventually plan to replace the TV with either a flat panel or front projector, both to get wide screen and to get the big TV cabinet away from my stereo speakers. But I plan to wait until the competing technologies settle down and become more affordable. I will also upgrade the DVD player, perhaps to the Arcam FMJ DV-27.

My question is whether I would notice any improvement if I were to purchase a new DVD player now, before I replace the TV? If so, what kind of material would be affected (film, video?) and what improvements might I notice?

It is rather a hassle to make this change to my present equipment, so it would be good to have some estimate of whether it is likely to help before I make the investment.

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Topic - Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - Bayside Bomber 13:12:55 04/29/02 (16)

I've got 5 players... - Rich 13:03:00 05/02/02 (1)

How about in going from an interlaced player w/S-Video to Progressive w/component out? nt - Methos 10:02:51 05/03/02 (0)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - floyd 08:54:37 05/01/02 (2)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - Bayside Bomber 08:55:38 05/01/02 (1)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - floyd 08:53:06 05/02/02 (0)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - thegage 11:05:18 04/30/02 (4)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - Bayside Bomber 17:06:21 04/30/02 (3)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - thegage 18:51:11 04/30/02 (2)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - Bayside Bomber 18:59:47 04/30/02 (1)

Re: Q50 Firmware - thegage 12:51:12 05/01/02 (0)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable? - EdM 14:06:19 04/29/02 (5)

Re: Will DVD upgrade be noticeable?....Plasmas and "Prime Time..." - Rich H 19:25:02 04/29/02 (4)

More on Plasmas - Bayside Bomber 10:39:26 04/30/02 (1)

Re: More on Plasmas - turpie 17:33:06 07/01/02 (0)

Re: Plasmas and "Prime Time..." - EdM 06:31:28 04/30/02 (1)

Re: Plasmas and "Prime Time..." - Rich H 08:06:14 04/30/02 (0)

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