[chrisnic0]

Hi guys,
was looking at getting an Oppo
or a Pioneer 575 or 585 not really sure?

Im also getting this TV
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...m=null&tm=null

for my room is the DVI connection of the oppo worth paying more for? (PQ)
or sud i stick with component and Pioneer?
Thanks
Nico

[gandley]

the oppo only delivers a good picture via DVI, you will also need to check if you need HDCP on that display, i cant see it mentioned and i also cant remember if the oppo needs HDCP for its DVI output. But normaly these days its a must.

as for the display
25ms response time is also a bit naff and also other sites say its only 500:1 for contrast which again is a bit naff. and non of the sites say that its DVI HDCP, which is even naff`er.

[chrisnic0]

Is there much difference between the Pioneer 575 and the 585?

[chrisnic0]

Its a good disply aswell check out the review.

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-...?reviewid=5526

It has got HDCP.

Im just wondering if the DVI of the oppo is worth me paying like £50 more for this feature?
Thanks
Nico

[swanny78]

Oppo does not need HDCP so is compatible with all DVI inputs....this is an excellent player and would recommend to anyone.

[chrisnic0]

thanks, do u know of cheap UK stockist?

[swanny78]

www.itsupplies.net thats where I got mine from....excellent, next day delivery.

[chrisnic0]

Cheers man,
Do u know if you can get hold of a black verison?
Or a black verison of the 575?
I can only find silver at richersounds

Thanks
Nico

[gandley]

If you can use the oppo then go with that, the picture via DVI is really quite good and much better than the other two you mention.

Heres a review for the oppo with its new firmware, as you can see it passes everything

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b...PDV971H%20(DVI)

I still would not go near that display, but it is cheap i suppose. You go near this with a games console and any fast motion you will see why. 16MS response time is just about as slow as you want to go.

[chrisnic0]

thanks for the info,
do u know of any small 20"> LCds i could pick up for about £350ish. HD of course.
The thing is the guys in the LCD forum on here are quite sizeist. anything under 32" and they turn there noses up. Ive found a relisys one but looks abit dodge.
any help?
Nico

[gandley]

I understand that, and it is a good price for its feature set so i maybe being a bit harsh on it.
Its a shame you cant get to see one in action, that may help.
I will have a quick scan and see if theres anything around.

[gandley]

Can you get away with a bit more money for the display, I know it may take a bit more saving but somtimes you get what you pay for and no more.

You may want somthing small so forgive if im on the wrong track but somthing like this would give good enjoyment. The specs are good and i have seen one in action and the oic with DVD is very fine indeed. Might be too big or too much money but a little extra saving can make all the difference.

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1660...-hd-ready.html

I also found anotherreview for the Screen you list, take a look.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/articl...e=2901&head=18

[sniffer66]

Anyone know how the Oppo handles DVD+R Dual layer disks ?

I'm trying to find a quality player thas going to handle my collection

Thanks

[gandley]

Under the new firmware update it says this,

Enhanced DVD+R Dual Layer support

[sniffer66]

cool , time to order methinks

Thanks

[chrisnic0]

cheers gandly, ill look into it.
Ive just got a Dell 2405, and im a student so im scrapping the barrel.
Is the tosh one u list better then say the 26" samsung (the one most people have)?
Thanks again
Nico

[gandley]

im not sure on the sansung as they do a few different 26ins models i think.
you would have to dig out a review.

Originally Posted by sniffer66

Anyone know how the Oppo handles DVD+R Dual layer disks ?

I'm trying to find a quality player thas going to handle my collection

Thanks

Before the last update it choked on them--now it plays discs I thought were duds (I wonder how many I've binned!)

Dave

[sniffer66]

Originally Posted by dgkp

Before the last update it choked on them--now it plays discs I thought were duds (I wonder how many I've binned!)

Dave

Thanks - looks like its the Oppo for me

I got my oppo at the end of Oct with the latest firmware release (don't know the number) When will the next one be released and where do I get it from?

[PJTX100]

Originally Posted by LCD User

I got my oppo at the end of Oct with the latest firmware release (don't know the number) When will the next one be released and where do I get it from?

http://www.oppodigital.com/opdv971h_support.html