Posts by Paul Stoddard

I know this is going to sound like heresy to folks here who have put tons of time and effort into setting up their A/V systems for maximum sound quality, but here goes.My work schedule only allows me time to watch movies in the evening....

Sorry in advance if there is a better forum for this question. Like many other members, I collect season sets of TV series. Most studios have converted to using the plastic thin pack DVD cases, holding either one or two discs....

Following up on my initial post, I did some further testing after installing a new HDMI cable, and still got the same results with standard DVDs. The Blu-Ray issue is completely resolved. I called the Sony support line, and they...

I'd like to ask you folks for your help/opinions/ideas. I just set up some new equipment: Sony KDL-46Z4100 monitor Sony BDP350 Blu-Ray player The monitor has a 120Hz refresh rate. The player is connected directly to the monitor...

I recently received a copy of Medium Season 3 from a legal supplier. It appears that this copy may have been meant for the Canadian market, since it has the Canadian ratings printed on the box and disc labels. However, on the back of...

Many thanks to everyone for your replies and comments. I, too, am quite surprised that only one company bothers to put a buffer in their DVD players. This is especially true for those that offer high-end units. I think I'll wait and see...

A while back, I asked about DVD players that were equipped with a memory buffer to eliminate the layer-change stalling. At the time, the good folks here told me that only Denon made such players. I purchased a DVD-2910 and, although it...

I've gone through 2 copies of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman Season 6 from 2 different suppliers and found that all 6 discs had serious sound glitches. The glitches sound like short, sharp bursts of static. They're scattered throughout the...

Has there been any update on the replacement process for Dead Zone Season 3 discs? I've e-mailed Lion's Gate twice, and even called on the 800 number that was posted somewhere, but have heard nothing in return. My Denon DVD-2910 shows...

Does anyone know if Fox is planning to release the final season of X-Files? I've heard that it didn't match the ratings of other seasons when it aired, but I hope they'll put out the DVD set and complete the series.