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Just updated to the Sunfire TGIII and Cinema Seven Signature Amp from an Integra 9.1U2 receiver, and all I can say is this is what home theatre and music bliss is all about!

Thanks guys! It looks like if nothing else I have one more place to shop for DVDs! I'll let you know what I think at a later date!

Hey guys: Tomorrow is the grand opening of Washington's first Fry's electronics store. Does anyone (such as you Californians) have feedback about this chain? What brands they do sell (specifically for DVD players and receivers/amps) and how do they compare to The Good Guys or similar stores...

Thanks for the input, guys. Maybe I had a bum player, because everything you suggested above was implemented during the audition process. I actually enjoyed the interlaced mode of this player more than the progressive, which is unusual. I'm a big fan of the Faroudja deinterlacting chip, and...

I auditioned this unit recently because I am looking to upgrade to a DVD player with the Faroudja chipset and SACD capability. Although CD and SACD performance was stellar, I was disappointed with the picture quality. Compared to my Panasonic RP82, the image was problematic, and the flaws I...

Also, you can find reviews for this unit at the following sources: Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, February 2002 (review available online) & www.audiorevolution.com (from December, 2001). Both reviews are very positive.

This is an excellent player that I should have purchased when Crutchfiled was clearing them out for $499. It's a discontinued model, and not without it's quirks (it's very slow to load up discs and switch them via the carousel) but the picture quality is flat-out amazing and it has adjustments...

Not while there's money to be made by all the Joe Six-Packs that want DVD players for $100 or less. It looks like Panasonic's last hurrah for videophiles peaked with the '91 and '82. I guess time will tell...:thumbsdown:

Thanks guys--I'll look into both options!

In a word, Yes.:D

Hi, I have a few Region 4 DVDs (from Australia) and want to know if any Panny RP82 owners have figured out how to bypass (hack into) the unit to disable region code restrictions and enable all regions play. I have a Philips ProntoPro remote, if that helps. If no one has done this, any...

Video-wise,the Marantz DV8300 is a rebadged Pionner Elite DV-47A, and it does have the chroma bug--though it is much less obvious than in other players I tested. Audio-wise, I adored the Marantz player, preferring it to the Pionneer due to its sonic clarity and resolution. I have yet to hear...

Welcome to my world! I continue to marvel at what this under-$300 (heck, under $250) player can do with DVDs. It is a marvel.

I upgraded to the RP82 from the Tosh 5700, and have not regretted it. I will say this--I loved the 5700, and thought its user interface was wonderful (even compared to the Panny). But, if you have a large screen (over 50") and want superior picture quality, get the '82. By the way--my 5700 is...

The RP-82 has a low-end price for sure but its performance is worth ten times the asking price, especially for videophiles. I'm glad I got mine before the surge in demand! By the way--anyone residing in the Seattle area should be able to purchase the RP82 from Video Only. They also carry the...

This player has some incredibly cool features, and oodles of picture adjustment options, and it's very sleek-looking. The audio is the star attraction.PQ is good but this suffersw noticeably from the chroma bug, and does not handle video-based material with the same flawless aplumb as the Panny...

Mine is very quiet during playback. Admittedly, I sit approximately 18 feet from the unit (I have a weird room) but even up close, with my ear inches away from the unit, all I can hear is a quite whirr and gentle hum. I know others with this unit have had noise issues, but I guessed I lucked...

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And, to confirm Stacey's comments, I own all of those DVDs as well and although I have only checked out Armageddon and Titanic on the RP82, both were gorgeous for non-anamorphic transfers. Conversely, on the Sony 999, Titanic shimmered like the iceberg that fateful ship hit. Check out any scenes...

The info on the new Philips player from users is almost useless. It seems everyone is discussing the minute peculiarities and not devling into what matters most to the majority of consumers. Even Philips CS has been mute on this, instead pushing towards the more expensive '962 in stores now. I...

I would go with the Panasonic, and save $300! At this time of year, that can go a long way towards buying gifts for others or, if you're so inclined, expanding your DVD collection or perhaps upgrading to better cables. I doubt you'd be disappointed with either machine, but the extra cost for the...

My experience with layer changes on this player has been darn near close to flawless, even on older discs. If this was my dedicated CD player, I would use a coax and analog outs--but I have a dedicated CD player I like, so haven't done any CD-only auditioning with the RP82. I was able to...

EdR-- That's news to me, and I have read tons of info from consumers who own this unit. Personnally, I have probably watched 3--4 dozen DVDs on the Panny, all without incident. This includes recent films like "Attack of the Clones" to older classics like "Notorious" and "Monty Python's Life...

I own the Panasonic unit as well as the Toshiba 5700, which is a discontinued silver model that the 4800 replaced. The two Tosh players are remarkably similar, save for the Kodak Picture CD function, which I have read mixed reviews on. Either unit would be a good bet for you. If your main...

From my viewing experiences with this player, the layer change is noticeable but expedient. A minor blip and then it's on with the movie. However, I have noticed layer changes vary based on the disc itself. That has been something I have witnessed on every player I have tried.

Remember, it only becomes irrelevant if consumers allow it to happen. We control what formats fly and what fails based on what we buy (and keep) and discuss with others.

Ah, the joys of experiencing such a stellar DVD player. I am continuing to revisit familiar discs and each one is revealing new detail, clarity, and even better color reproduction. I have to keep reminding myself I almost spent $1500 to reach this level of satisfaction! I doubt this will be the...

Reece, Enjoy! And please comment on how this player handles disc changes/load times, and all that jazz. At these prices, I may purchase one later on and have it as an alternate for movie marathons or longer discs like LOTR.

Reece, I chose the RP82 over the RP72 because the 72 does not have a coaxial output, and that is what I prefer for viewing (not to mention I spent a small forunte on a coax cable). If the 72 had this output (and I don't know why it doesn't) it would have been a tough choice, as I am warming...

Exactly. And I am more of a videophile anyway. Based on the players I auditioned, the audiophile edge goes to the Marantz 8300 and Sony 999ES