Video Asylum

Posted by ed rex on September 14, 2001 at 12:29:37

In Reply to: Looking for a basic reliable DVD player posted by KA on September 14, 2001 at 08:02:46:

Since I have been burned bad by Panasonic and their total lack of customer service with regards to the A-310 I bought, I must chime in. (see audioreview.com's review of the Panasonic A310 and then decide if you ever want to buy anything from that lousy outfit again)

Panasonic reliability and commitment to customer satisfaction not withstanding, I have seen several RP91's in action and must agree with the other Ed's assessment that the picture and sound quality are stellar. Industry benchmark even. However, the unit itself is IMHO, cheap, flimsy and mostly plastic.

My recommendation would be to get a Technics (Panasonic) A-10. If you are not stuck on the progressive scan feature, that's the unit that I feel is the the best thing available right now for the money. These originally listed for $1799. They are built like a brick s***-house, with all audiophile parts and components. 19lbs assures even the most skeptical that you've really bought a machine. Seperate power supplys for analog and digital circuits, 5.1 and DTS decoding, DVD-A, the whole enchilada. This unit is the nuts! And can now be had for <$329 on the web. Good luck!