[geeks] Recommendations or warnings for a new DVD player

[Mike Nicewonger]

What I need is a player that can interact with the RCA surround sound 6 channel
system that will only work on all six channels with a DVD that seems to be
able to decode the surround stuff.

Otherwise I just need a palyer that JustWorks[tm]

Mike N

On Sun, 25 Nov 2001, you wrote:
> On Sun, Nov 25, 2001 at 07:51:23PM -0500, Mike Nicewonger wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > I have come to the conclusion that I am going to have to break down and buy a
> > DVD player for my home theater system. While I love my LaserDiscs I am going to
> > have to add the DVD.
> > 
> > So, if you have recommendations or warnings as to a specific model or line of
> > players please do lemme know.
> 
> The Apex AD-500ws aren't bad, and they are darn cheap.  But, what is important 
> to you?  Audio quality?  Built in surround decoder?  Optical audio outputs?
> Video quality?  Progressive scan?  RGB outputs? Import discs?
> 
> If you want a base model, or a hackable model, the Apex mentioned above is 
> great.  For major audio freaks, the power supply can easily be upgraded giving
> better audio.  I don't know that you would need to do that for great audio if
> you use the digital output though.  The picture appears sharp, but you only get
> s-video out, not RGB or progressive scan.  It rarely skips, even on pretty 
> scratched up rental discs.  I've heard reports about it going out of alignment
> unusually quickly, but I've had mine for 6 months, and have used it heavily, w/
> no problems.
> 
> -- 
> Joshua D. Boyd
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