Looking for a DVD player - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

tv_guy · 2002-01-14, 07:51 PM

Probably saw my previous post, but I'm looking for a DVD player too so was thinking I want progressive scan but other than that I don't have a clue.

any suggestions?

NormL · 2002-01-15, 03:07 AM

For a progressive scan DVD player, the Pannasonic RP-91 seems to be the best bet. I've got it and I think it's a great player.

JohnnyG is seeling it for about $729 I believe, which is a very good price. Look for his banner adds on this site.

Norm

JohnnyG · 2002-01-15, 01:22 PM

The RP91 is an excellent player, although it generally sells for $799 (even $899 at some places!).

Toshiba's SD3750 is a very nice unit too at about $349 and you can add DVD-Audio by moving up the SD4700 at $439.

JohnnyG · 2002-01-16, 01:46 PM

I should add that the 5700 (a 4700 with HDCD decoder and silver chassis) just got an excellent review from Home Theater magazine (awarded a 'Hot Ticket'), as did the 4700 in Sound & Vision. S&V said the 4700's DVD-Audio playback was the best they've tested so far.

tv_guy · 2002-01-16, 03:58 PM

Great tips and great information.
Thanks, now I that I have a better idea I can go and take a look around

Kids_Dad · 2002-03-15, 08:20 PM

SD4700 is $189US at Costco in Michigan

harmer · 2002-03-16, 09:38 PM

Here's an interesting 7-disc, progressive scan, component out, MP3, DVD player from JVC. I recently bought one for a birthday present for my daughter. Got it for $387 Cdn.
It's great so far.
http://www.jvc.ca/en/consumer/produc...model=XV-F80BK

beerme1 · 2002-03-17, 05:04 PM

$387 Canadian is a hell of a price for that unit!
They average around $280 US here.

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2002-01-14, 07:51 PM	#1
tv_guy Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 320	Probably saw my previous post, but I'm looking for a DVD player too so was thinking I want progressive scan but other than that I don't have a clue. any suggestions?

2002-01-15, 03:07 AM	#2
NormL DHC Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 936	For a progressive scan DVD player, the Pannasonic RP-91 seems to be the best bet. I've got it and I think it's a great player. JohnnyG is seeling it for about $729 I believe, which is a very good price. Look for his banner adds on this site. Norm

2002-01-15, 01:22 PM	#3
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	The RP91 is an excellent player, although it generally sells for $799 (even $899 at some places!). Toshiba's SD3750 is a very nice unit too at about $349 and you can add DVD-Audio by moving up the SD4700 at $439.

2002-01-16, 01:46 PM	#4
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	I should add that the 5700 (a 4700 with HDCD decoder and silver chassis) just got an excellent review from Home Theater magazine (awarded a 'Hot Ticket'), as did the 4700 in Sound & Vision. S&V said the 4700's DVD-Audio playback was the best they've tested so far.

2002-01-16, 03:58 PM	#5
tv_guy Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 320	Great tips and great information. Thanks, now I that I have a better idea I can go and take a look around

2002-03-15, 08:20 PM	#6
Kids_Dad Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Whitby Posts: 25	SD4700 is $189US at Costco in Michigan

2002-03-16, 09:38 PM	#7
harmer Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aurora, ON Posts: 1,989	Here's an interesting 7-disc, progressive scan, component out, MP3, DVD player from JVC. I recently bought one for a birthday present for my daughter. Got it for $387 Cdn. It's great so far. http://www.jvc.ca/en/consumer/produc...model=XV-F80BK

2002-03-17, 05:04 PM	#8
beerme1 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cheektowaga, NY. Posts: 1,382	$387 Canadian is a hell of a price for that unit! They average around $280 US here.