RE: I'm not exactly an early adapter either...

Posted by Condorsat (A) on September 3, 2010 at 08:09:49

In Reply to: I'm not exactly an early adapter either... posted by Harmonia on September 2, 2010 at 18:18:29:

I watch a 37" Panasonic Viera (720P) LCD. My video source units are Cambridge Audio DVD 55 (component video), Pioneer CLD V2600 LaseDisc (composite video), Sony BDP S360 (HDMI). The input signals are optimized for the different inputs (brighter for digital and darker for analog).

I did own a LD player in mid 90's (when I lived in Japan) but I used it mostly for rentals (like I am using Blue Ray now). Currently I'm buying mostly LD(s) because of the bargain prices that I find them at (5-10% of original retail value). I have opened many "sealed" LaserDiscs (always found it curious that some folks would buy a movie and never watch it).

I have always liked the unique dynamic range sound of LaserDiscs. The only thing that comes close to that (that I have heard so far) is the DTS BRD. I rent about two BR disc(s) per week.

I like the Sony player...BRD quality varies...some are truly astonishing (Dr. NO./Goldfinger) and others are about on par w/ DVD (Lives of Others). I'm guessing that some movies are just being transferred on BRD and rushed out for a quick sale (non-remastered).

I have not watched an audiophile grade Blue Ray player yet. Probably will get one when the format is older.

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Topic - Blu-ray, Netflix streaming, AND SACD capability: - tinear 14:42:38 08/25/10 (16)

RE: Blu-ray, Netflix streaming, AND SACD capability: - AstroD 01:23:15 09/01/10 (0)

RE: Blu-ray, Netflix streaming, AND SACD capability: - Javier 10:10:49 08/26/10 (0)

RE: I'm just saying....if it were me - Condorsat 08:06:34 08/26/10 (4)

That doesn't work so well if you're... - Harmonia 16:30:33 08/30/10 (3)

RE: That doesn't work so well if you're... - Condorsat 20:23:08 08/30/10 (2)

I'm not exactly an early adapter either... - Harmonia 18:18:29 09/02/10 (1)

RE: I'm not exactly an early adapter either... - Condorsat 08:09:49 09/03/10 (0)

RE: Blu-ray, Netflix streaming, AND SACD capability: - Kal Rubinson 16:00:37 08/25/10 (8)

You wouldn't know if the similar Panasonic model also does, would you? nt - tinear 07:26:01 08/26/10 (1)

they don't - Joe Murphy Jr 08:03:59 08/26/10 (0)

RE: Blu-ray, Netflix streaming, AND SACD capability: - John A. Casler 16:59:32 08/25/10 (5)

Thanks but I'm not about to replace the 60" Kuro just yet! nt - tinear 07:25:25 08/26/10 (4)

I could use a wall unit for the kitchen. Let me know when you ready to dump that POS ! NT - oscar 14:03:21 08/26/10 (3)

LOL! A neighbor from Japan says they vanish on eBay immediately and for big bucks. nt - tinear 19:55:49 08/26/10 (2)

Ever use the Kuro's subwoofer output ? - oscar 06:10:47 08/27/10 (1)

No.... but I will now! nt - tinear 07:34:22 08/27/10 (0)

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