Will the Samsung DVD-HD93 be worth it for my RPTV??? (1 Viewer)

[CraigK]

I went to Future Shop today and looked at this player. The cost was high (499.99 Canadian), but I liked the fact that it could upconvert to HD levels.

Question: I curently have the JVC I-ARt AV-48Wp30 RPTV hooked up to a nice Panasonic progessive scan DVD player (model - DVD-RP62. I like the picture quality now as it is. Will I notice a HUGE difference with this new Samsung player...its an investment of 500 bucks so I wanna make sure its worth it.

Thanks

 

[Skyler]

No, I would say not. I have a 58" Pioneer Elite W DVI, and a DVD-1600. I tried the HD931 in my setup, and all I got was edge enhancement & a slow to respond machine. The Denon & my RP91 put a much more pleasing picture out. I sold it. Now I wish I hadn't, because I bought a Sony Grand Wega III 42" last night for the bedroom. On a DIGITAL DISPLAY, there will be a difference, just not on a CRT IMHO.

 

[CraigK]

Thanks Skylar! That dude at Future Shop almost suckered me in...but I told him that I would have to consult with some firends...ON A GREAT FORUM THAT IS!!

 

[Mike Boniferro]

I agree with Skyler, but I would go a little further and say that even on a digital set it may not even be worth it. I did some back to back between the samsung hd player using the DVI that comes in the box on a 50" DLP and compared it to a sony dvps725 using the thx ultra monster comonent cables, and found the sony to be WAY better. Much less background interference and smoother edges.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

On a DIGITAL DISPLAY, there will be a difference, just not on a CRT IMHO.

Generally a true statement, although there can be improvement with CRT as well (just not as dramatic as with a digital display).

Craig, I am assuming that your display has a DVI input? If not, definitely don't waste your money.

I am using a Bravo D-1 DVI player, and it puts out a beautiful image on my DLP front projector.

 

[Mike Boniferro]

the other thing, your TV has to have DVI-HDMIA since the sammy outputs the encrypted signal in the DVI line (although I've been told that a sammy service person will help you turn it off if it doesn't work with your set)