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Simon Avery

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May 4, 2001, 1:31:40 PM5/4/01
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Does anyone own one of these players or seen one in action? I am looking
into upgrading my player and have been looking around and as far as I can
see this is the only high-end player that doesn't include a DD5.1 decoder.
What's the pic like on this player I am imagining its as good as it gets
since its £550 and doesn't include built in decoders. Any one had any
problems with discs with it i.e. RCE, Matrix etc. Also how much could I
expect to get for a second hand Multiregion Tosh 3109? Anyone one know of
anywhere good website I can check out to see some reviews of this machine as
well.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Simon

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Rob Booth

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May 4, 2001, 1:31:44 PM5/4/01
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Check out www.hometheaterhifi.com for a review of this player - DV 37 in the
US. In summary not the best for progressive scan or picture quality so if
this is what you want you need to look at some other players !

Rob

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Simon Avery

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May 4, 2001, 2:04:34 PM5/4/01
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> Check out www.hometheaterhifi.com for a review of this player - DV 37 in
the
> US. In summary not the best for progressive scan or picture quality so if
> this is what you want you need to look at some other players !
>
> Rob

Oh I thought this player would have been the best for Pic Quality because it
has no built in decoders so I thought all the power would be on pic quality.
Can anyone recommend a player with good picture. I currently have a Toshiba
3109 but incompatibility with discs i.e. RCE, Rocky 3+5. Obviously the
player must be compatible with these discs.

Thanks

Simon


Scott Walker

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May 4, 2001, 5:24:11 PM5/4/01
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I wouldn't rely on this review as its of the dv-37, it has differences from
the uk version the 737, so i wouldn't use it to make an informed choice.

Cheers

Scott


mobilmania

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May 5, 2001, 1:21:08 PM5/5/01
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I'll second that.

If you read the what hifh review of the 737 in the feb edtion, you will see
it gets 5 stars and an outstanding review. the only main fault was the lack
if dvd-audio compatiblity,

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Thomas Sturm

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May 5, 2001, 4:03:00 PM5/5/01
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dear simon,
i have had this player for a few weeks now, and it is definitely the best dvd-player i know, that doesn't cost the earth. the audio is very good, it plays all discs (rce or not) without problem (pioneers are all softwareregioned and very reliable - i have only had region 1 added); and the picture is nothing short of sensational, having got it connected component-progressive scan. but it is very good just connected s-video. buy one now! try not by it from techtronics - their service stinks!
all the best.
thomas sturm

Rob Booth

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May 5, 2001, 4:03:40 PM5/5/01
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Do you really trust the reviews in the UK mags that much ? They didn't
test the progressive scan and don't appear to know anything about it
either - for example the difference between a tag reading and cadence
player. The reviews on hometheaterhifi leave the UK mags standing in terms
in terms of technical depth and scope - I know which I would trust.

Rob

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Scott Walker

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May 5, 2001, 4:19:01 PM5/5/01
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No, i dont trust UK mag reviews that much. My Point was however that the
reveiw posted on that site is of the US version of the machine which is
different to the UK Model.

I do however trust my own eyesight, and IMO my machine doesn't display any
of the problems that are stated in that review.

Cheers

Scott
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PJM

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May 7, 2001, 8:39:30 AM5/7/01
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I have one...Pic is fantastic and as with all top end players the DD & DTS
decoding should be done by the amp not the DVD player...

Component output is a major plus with my Plasma display...


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Simon Avery

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May 7, 2001, 9:05:29 AM5/7/01
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Thanks for the opinions guys. Wheres the cheapest place to get one? It needs
to be multi region obviously. The cheapest I can see it is leconcepts Ł529.
Any one used these people before?

Thanks

Simon

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> I have one...Pic is fantastic and as with all top end players the DD & DTS
> decoding should be done by the amp not the DVD player...
>
> Component output is a major plus with my Plasma display...
>
>
> "Simon Avery" <si...@NOSPAMaveryenterprises.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:TFBI6.31641$PP3.2...@nnrp3.clara.net...
> > Does anyone own one of these players or seen one in action? I am looking
> > into upgrading my player and have been looking around and as far as I
can
> > see this is the only high-end player that doesn't include a DD5.1
decoder.
> > What's the pic like on this player I am imagining its as good as it gets

> > since its Ł550 and doesn't include built in decoders. Any one had any

Scott Walker

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May 7, 2001, 6:41:45 PM5/7/01
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LE is where i got mine, they are fast and helpfull.

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Nick Fenning

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May 9, 2001, 4:49:56 AM5/9/01
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Couldn't agree more - I demo'd lots and had no doubts when it came to decision day. The only one that I saw that was considerably better (even then debatable to my eyes) was the TagMcClaren for an extra couple of thousand! Check out Link on line for a manual multiregion version for around £500-540 delivered plus 5 year warranty for another £60 only).
 
 

Russell Kelly

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May 9, 2001, 7:45:57 AM5/9/01
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Hi-Spek were advertising for something like £370 which I thought was v
cheap. Not sure if this was multiregion, but for that price you could get it
done via a 3rd party.
I think the ad was in this months What Vid and TV (the one with the the
Thompson
dual VCR/DVD on the cover.


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librarian

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May 9, 2001, 2:10:37 PM5/9/01
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I would recommend the 737 just for the excellent picture quality alone.

The only problem I have with it is the terrible remote control, particularly
the way the scroll wheel works.


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