Andy Young
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I'm looking for a good progressive scan, sub $250 DVD player. I don't need anything but DVD (no DVD-A, SACD, etc.).
I have a new Mitsu 65" CRT RPTV (WS-65315) and want a better video feed than the Pana S27 that I picked up.
The reviews I've read here and at AVSF seem to indicate that the Harman Kardon DVD 22 is a really solid player. The Zenith is also getting a lot of hype due the 1080i upconversion via component (before July, anyway). (It seems that the Denon 1710 would be a distant 3rd, not interested in 1910, don't want DVI)
Neither player is local to Fort Collins (80525) that I can find. So, I must order from Amazon or someone.
HK Pros: great build quality, excellent 480p output, everything you'd expect from HK. Nothing fancy, just solid.
HK Cons: can't find it local (nearest CC that has it is 50 miles), Amazon doesn't have in stock, no upgradeability (shouldn't be an issue for me)
Zenith Pros: 1080i upconversion via component. I have DVI, but not in my Pioneer Elite 45 receiver, which I'd like to use as my video switcher.
Zenith Cons: It's a Zenith, a brand not traditionally associated with quality and high-end; only worth-while if I can find a March 2004 or earlier build date; don't know if 1080i is worth the hassle; can't find local.
Any thoughts from the experts on this? With a 65" screen, I'm likely to detect crappy video; I don't have a very discerning eye, but you don't have to when your only 8-10' away from a 65" screen.
Thanks
I have a new Mitsu 65" CRT RPTV (WS-65315) and want a better video feed than the Pana S27 that I picked up.
The reviews I've read here and at AVSF seem to indicate that the Harman Kardon DVD 22 is a really solid player. The Zenith is also getting a lot of hype due the 1080i upconversion via component (before July, anyway). (It seems that the Denon 1710 would be a distant 3rd, not interested in 1910, don't want DVI)
Neither player is local to Fort Collins (80525) that I can find. So, I must order from Amazon or someone.
HK Pros: great build quality, excellent 480p output, everything you'd expect from HK. Nothing fancy, just solid.
HK Cons: can't find it local (nearest CC that has it is 50 miles), Amazon doesn't have in stock, no upgradeability (shouldn't be an issue for me)
Zenith Pros: 1080i upconversion via component. I have DVI, but not in my Pioneer Elite 45 receiver, which I'd like to use as my video switcher.
Zenith Cons: It's a Zenith, a brand not traditionally associated with quality and high-end; only worth-while if I can find a March 2004 or earlier build date; don't know if 1080i is worth the hassle; can't find local.
Any thoughts from the experts on this? With a 65" screen, I'm likely to detect crappy video; I don't have a very discerning eye, but you don't have to when your only 8-10' away from a 65" screen.
Thanks