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Good news - I was able to locate an excellent used copy on ebay. I suspect that the widescreen-only version of this disc is going to become hard to find pretty soon.

Thanks Don. Yes, I checked a few local stores but no luck. I may do some more looking this weekend. A few stores listed it but had none in inventory. I suspect that when they get a new shipment, it will be the "new" copy. I have also checked ebay. Same problem though, the listings show the...

Well, as expected, amazon shipped me the same thing.

Thanks for setting me straight on the terminology. Contacted amazon. Explained as best I could, but got one of those canned responses indicating they really didn't read my message. They shipped a replacement which will in all likliehood be the exact same one. I'll let you know what happens.

Thanks Don. You are correct. The disc I received is the old one because it does not contain all the same bonus materials. To make matters worse, I think WB assigned the same UPC code to both versions, making it nearly impossible for the sellers to tell the difference. I am going to...

Don, Thanks, I'll try posting over there. Are these bitrates published somewhere in the technical specs on the DVD? How would one know which was which if 2 versions existed? Most online sellers I checked (buy.com and deepdiscountdvd.com come to mind) give a 5/31/05 release date. Some still...

Thanks Don. This disc is supposed to be released on 5/31/05. The description I've read, though I can't find anything on the WB website, is that it is the dual format disc. I ordered it from amazon, whose description and graphics look like the widescreen-only 2003 version, the main reason I...

Thanks gentlemen, I guess this disc is a keeper. Still kinda baffled by the seemingly constant reissue of titles already released. John

I just received a copy of this from an online retailer whose description states it is an anamorphic widescreen transfer. Their description also shows the cover art from the 2003 release, but the disc I received is the "new" cover art (actually a reissue of the aborted 1999 release, I think)...

I've listened to these, http://www.audiophysic.de/produkte/spark/index_e.html and they are amazing.

Adriano, I could have sworn I've seen some threads on here talking about optical/coaxial converters. Did you try doing a search? I'm pretty sure there is a simple solution to your problem. Good luck. John

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if this new release will include the same extra features (making-of, commentary track, etc.) that was included in the previous releases? I enjoyed these on the "Frankenstein" and "Bride" discs, which I was hoping to purchase but found out they're no longer...

Evan, I would also suggest taking a look at the Marantz CC4300. It is a nice sounding unit with a very fast and smooth changer mechanism. Good luck. John

Chu, If it weren't for this damned impending snow storm I'd be on my way to NYC right now!

I seem to remember reading some threads here that the newer P.S. JVCs have some picture issues when operated in interlaced mode. Can anyone confirm or did I imagine this?

Paul, I think you hit the key issue. In 1979 I visited the first video rental store in our area (Paramus, NJ). They had perhaps 200 titles on Beta as opposed to thousands on VHS. Perhaps JVC, more than Sony, realized the potential of the rental market to sell machines, which is why they licensed...

I have a JVC player that is over 2 years old and still going strong. I've played over 150 rental disks on it and the only one it had trouble with looked like it had been run over a belt sander. On the other hand, my sister has a Sony S330 which is about 3.5 years old and it is still running...

Steven, The Marantz CC-4300 does have a power on/off button on the remote, which I have to say I really like. Good luck with your selection. John

I'll put in another vote for the Marantz CC-4300, which I got about 3 months ago. Very solidly built in this price range and seems to have a robust changer mechanism. Sounds great through my modest system. I purchased it from a local dealer for $250. Marantz's only authorized online dealer for...

Kevin, I have found that when you change the input assigned to a source (OPT1, OPT2, etc.) the mode in that source will revert back to Prologic. Do you have 2 different external devices assigned to the same source (e.g. CD) and switch between them using the "Digital Select" button? If so, try...

Kevin, This is strange. My 1050 "remembers" the mode which was last selected for each source (DVD, CD, etc.) For example, my DVD player is connected through "OPT1" and normally left in surround mode. My CD player is connected through "OPT2" and normally left in stereo mode. When I cycle...

Mike, I am running a pair of KG2s with an Outlaw 1050 and have been really pleased with it. When looking for a matching center, the people at the Klipsch forum suggested the SC-1 center. I picked up one of those and would say that it seems to be a pretty good match. My surrounds are some old...

Chris, No, this is my first Marantz component. I think it sounds better than the Nakamichi MB3S it replaced, which has a terrible changer mechanism, by the way. I have the CC-4300 connected to an Outlaw 1050 and have been comparing the digital to the line direct input. So far I would say...

Adam, Thanks a lot! I didn't expect you to scan part of the owner's manual! I guess this is a feature that has been eliminated from the 4300; there is no "Peak Search" button on th front panel or the remote. Oh well. Thanks again Adam. John

Adam, Thanks for checking. I believe this feature is supposed to quickly scan through the disc and locate the point of highest output level. This allows you to accurately set the record level on your cassette deck. John

Last week I picked up a CC-4300 changer which is the replacement for the 4000. So far I am really enjoying it. My question has to do with the "peak level search" feature. This is mentioned in Marantz's data sheet on the 4300, but is nowhere to be found in the owner's manual. I emailed Marantz...

John, I don't own a Philips player but I have read this as a frequent complaint about them. Apparently there is no way to turn the angle icon off through the normal setup menus. Sorry but I guess you are stuck with it. Hopefully Philips will add the option to turn this off on their newer line of...

Yes, it is sad to see what RCA has turned into. I remember an RCA console set my uncle bought circa 1975/76. It was RCA's top-of-the-line model at that time, and it was amazing. It was the first set I ever saw that had an on-screen display (time, channel, etc.) and an infra-red remote. I...

KeithH, You're probably right, multi-format players seem to be what's hot now. The versatility of some of the new players is remarkable. However, I am always suspicious when a product's primary design goal appears to be features rather than performance. ThomasL, I believe SACD was...

ThomasL, thanks for the input. From what I gather, the consensus is that the Marantz changers sound better than the budget Sony players but not quite as good as the Sony ES units, though that of course is a matter of taste. I have heard also that the Marantz changers have the smoothest, quietest...