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I am looking to replace my Meridian 207 transport + D/A. My system consists of Sunfire Cinema Grand processor and power amp, Merlin VSM speakers (with BAM), Cardas Neutral cables and a basic Monster surge protector. Looking to spend about $1,500 - $2,000 on a good quality used unit. What would you recommend?
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bmpnyc
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Hi guys, * Carl & Alexander... I am waiting for the eventual combo player of SACD, DVD-Audio, etc. I am living with my Pioneer DV-05 as my CD player temporarily. Do you think it is worthwhile to pick up the Panasonid A-310 or is the difference not significant enough to bother with? Regards.
bmpnyc
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Maxibob, The DV-05 is far from an entry level model. Its picture quality is virtually identical to the Pioneer DV-09 whose picture quality has still not been surpassed. I have owned the Panasonic A-310, Denon DVD-3000, Sony DVP-7700 and now the Pioneer DV-05. The DV-05 wins by a hair in picture quality over the Sony, but ergonomically the Sony beats the DV-05. The only way to get a better picture from the DVD format is with the new progressive scan models, and then you need the rest of the gear to use it. At the $650 or less price range it is one of the best choices at the moment. I suspect Pioneer will be coming out with a progressive scan model soon, but I bet it will sell for over $1500. Get the DV-05 or the Sony 7700 and you will probably be very happy. The DV-05 won the Platinum award in the Sterophile guide to Home Theater (or was it Home Theater?, I forget)
bmpnyc
713 posts
 
Maxibob, The DV-05 is far from an entry level model. Its picture quality is virtually identical to the Pioneer DV-09 whose picture quality has still not been surpassed. I have owned the Panasonic A-310, Denon DVD-3000, Sony DVP-7700 and now the Pioneer DV-05. The DV-05 wins by a hair in picture quality over the Sony, but ergonomically the Sony beats the DV-05. The only way to get a better picture from the DVD format is with the new progressive scan models, and then you need the rest of the gear to use it. At the $650 or less price range it is one of the best choices at the moment. I suspect Pioneer will be coming out with a progressive scan model soon, but I bet it will sell for over $1500. Get the DV-05 or the Sony 7700 and you will probably be very happy. The DV-05 won the Platinum award in the Sterophile guide to Home Theater (or was it Home Theater?, I forget)
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