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Need DVD player: stereo audio

I am looking for a DVD player and have some questions.

I have been searching for what would be good specifications for audio
and video components; I didn't have a lot of success. I would appreciate
referrals.
An article I read said to look at these specs for CD audio playback:
1. Frequency response
2. Output voltage
3. Signal to noise ratio

Lip sync. Is this a big problem?
Tracking

I don't know what to look for in these.
I would appreciate help with this. Is there any other things I need to
consider?

I'm new to DVD so I'm not sure of all that I need, but will need
something that plays recordable DVD & CD, and DivX, Avi
I also want to use the DVD player as a source for CDs, so I would like
good sound.

I will be using this with a stereo amplifier for 2 channel audio.
Don't need something for high definition.

I would like to hear suggestions on players. I would like to get
something for around $100 if that is possible. Do I need to spend more
for my needs?

Thanks.

Need DVD player: stereo audio

Reply #1 –
A birthday present DVD player I received about two years ago, a Sony DVP NS41P, plays all CD media, and all standard DVD movie media, as well as handling mp3 and a few other formats. Sony model numbers probably change every other month, but the basic device is very likely to be the same. This player was well under $100, I’m sure (no HD or any of the other newer variants that I’ve never bothered to investigate). Picture quality for movies is quite good and it does music very well. Comparing against a couple of much more expensive dedicated CD players, I don’t notice any difference.

Need DVD player: stereo audio

Reply #2 –
Thanks for your reply.
I'll take a look at the  sony.

Do DVD players have stereo analogue output as a standard feature or do I have to look for a player
with this?

I also noticed some players don't have +r or +rw for DVD or CD; they only have
-r or -rw. Is the + not a common format? What do most DVD recorders work with?

Thanks.

Need DVD player: stereo audio

Reply #3 –
I recently got an incredible buy in a HD DVD player (yes HD DVD) for $50. I don't expect to ever have many HD DVDs, but it is an excellent DVD and CD player for the price, playing both +r and -r media perfectly. If you should happen to come across a high end HD DVD player at a bargain price I would highly recommend it.

Need DVD player: stereo audio

Reply #4 –
Quote from: JFS on
I also noticed some players don't have +r or +rw for DVD or CD; they only have
-r or -rw. Is the + not a common format? What do most DVD recorders work with?


I'm sure this is more than you wanted to know but, from this wikipedia article:

Quote
The DVD-R format was developed by Pioneer in 1997[1]. It is supported by most DVD players, and is approved by the DVD Forum.


then goes on to say:

Quote
...In 2002 a new format was developed called DVD+R (or "plus" R). Created by a coalition called the DVD+RW Alliance, this format uses a number of improved technologies that, while generally unnoticeable to the end user, make a more reliable technology. One example is the ADIP (ADdress In Pregroove) system of tracking and speed control used by DVD+R being less susceptible to interference and error than the LPP (Land Pre Pit) system used by DVD-R, which makes the ADIP system more accurate at higher speeds. In addition, DVD+R(W) has a more robust error management system than DVD-R(W), allowing for more accurate burning to media independent of the quality of the media. Additional session linking methods are more accurate with DVD+R(W) versus DVD-R(W), resulting in fewer damaged or unusable discs due to buffer under-run and multi-session disks with fewer PI/PO errors.[2]

This new format, among other things, resulted in DVD-R being unofficially referred to as DVD "minus" R (though in countries where British English is dominant, the term "minus R" was already common; not just in contrast to "plus R")[3][4]. DVD-R and DVD+R technologies are not directly compatible, which created a format war in the DVD technology industry. To reconcile the two competing formats, manufacturers created hybrid drives that could read both – most hybrid drives that handle both formats are labeled DVD±R and Super Multi (which includes DVD-RAM support) and are very popular.

As of 2006, the market for recordable DVD technology shows little sign of settling down in favour of either the plus or dash formats, which is mostly the result of the increasing numbers of dual-format devices that can record to both formats; it has become very difficult to find new devices that can only record to one of the formats. However, because the DVD-R format has been in use since 1997, it has had a five-year lead on DVD+R. As such, older or cheaper DVD players (up to 2004 vintage) are more likely to favour the DVD-R standard exclusively[5].


My DVD player supports DVD "-" quite well, but tends to choke on "+" discs (it seems to be hit or miss with the disc in question).  Good luck on your quest.

Need DVD player: stereo audio

Reply #5 –
look into oppo players. oppodigital.com (and perhaps check ebay for real prices).

they play all formats i've tried - DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, JPG, MP3, Xvid, PAL, etc.

...and are VERY highly rated. - you can get one for around $125 or cheaper for an older/used model.


later

Need DVD player: stereo audio

Reply #6 –
I’ll second xmixahlx’s suggestion (but not from personal experience).

Oppo DV-970HD (discontinued) may be best option for audio quality in Oppo line?  Others thoughts can be read here http://www.audioworld.com/sw/Forum1/HTML/007413.html

I’ll mention that I have read almost universal praise of Oppo machines from users (many different places).