DVD Player for Sanyo Z4

[Richie15]

Hi

I am fed up with the picture shift on my Sony NS92 despite being able to shift the picture manually (after shift no 253 you get a bit fed up!)

Anyway I am either going to sell it or try and get a refund but the question is which player to buy as a replacement. I think the Z4 has a shaper picture with hdmi rather than component but am open to suggestions? I would go for the Denon 1920 but dont want to risk lip sync.

Thanks

[Richie15]

Anyone?

I was thinking of either the new Pioneer 696 or the Marantz 6600

[Mep]

I'm sure either would be great, but why not get something like the new pioneer dv490 as a temp machine and then get HD DVD later in the year (or import if you can't wait)

[Richie15]

Hi Mep

I could get the 490 but am keen to explore if a Faroudja chip will make a drastic difference to my picture. At the moment I am feeding the Z4 with a 576p signal by component and letting the z4 do the upscaling, therefore I am leaning towards the Marantz.

If I could have a HD DVD player that would be great but I am reluctant to spend a £1,000 and end up in the VHS/Betamax scenario. Once there is one format then I will take the plunge but at the moment £1,000 is alot of money to back the wrong horse.

Any other ideas?

Originally Posted by mep

I'm sure either would be great, but why not get something like the new pioneer dv490 as a temp machine and then get HD DVD later in the year (or import if you can't wait)