To Get a New DVD Player or Not...that is the Question.

[DSMCasey]

Hi everyone,

I just "finished" my HT project (took 4 years!) and now I'm wondering if I should upgrade my DVD player or if it would just be a waste of money. I bought it a couple of years ago. I'm pretty pleased with the picture and I love the fact that it is a 5 dvd changer. I'm just wanting to know if the picture and sound quality would be noticably better with a new player. BTW, my player is a yamaha DV-C6480. Any input is appreciated.

-Casey

 

[goodman]

In 2002, I upgraded from a 1998 Philips interlaced DVD player to a 2002 progressive scan Sony NSV-755 DVD/SACD player. The improvement in the video was dramatic. Both players listed for about $250.00. Your results may vary.

 

[DSMCasey]

My DVD player already has progressive scan, and DVD-A. Its only two years old. The whole setup is: Paradigm monitor Speakers, RXV-2500 rcvr, Dish Network HDTV box, and an RCA HDTV. I want to get the best picture and sound I can on a budget. Also, I just found out that my DVD player is now part of yamaha's new HTIB that is really depressing and is making me think that it might be time for an upgrade!

-Case

 

[BuddTX]

Here is what I did.

I had a 500$ DVD player that I purchased in 1999. No Progressive scan, no upconversion, it did not even read dvd-r's.

I was looking for a better DVD, and was seriously considering the Samsung HD 941, and, while it was a good dvd player, (esp for the price and features) I decided to wait for something better, around the same price.

At the same time, I purchased a Sanyo DVD recorder, with Progressive Scan.

I found the DVD recorder to have a better picture, and also Prog Scan, so while I am waiting for that "perfect 300.00 universal DVD player" to come along, I am enjoying a better picture with my 17900 Sanyo recorder.

I would say wait, unless you are really dis-satisfied with your current dvd player.