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DVP-NS775V vs. DVP-NS975V?? |
DoobieWah
Rank: Sony Devotee
Joined: May 06, 2004
Posts: 95
From: West Coast, USA
 |  Posted: 2004-10-26 15:43
On 2004-10-26 01:32, rb wrote:
Doob- Do they freeze solid or is it a long layer change?
rb: They freeze solid. I have an older Sony that has longer layer changes than other units; however, all of the 775s I've tried will freeze solid at the same point on the same DVDs. The same DVD will not freeze on any other Sony unit, including the 575. I love the picture from this unit...I noticed a marked difference between it and the 575, for example; however, think I may have to wait 'till next year (or a price drop on the 975??) to upgrade. Unfortunately, Sony never got back to my AV store with any answer, so at this point, I'm gun-shy.
I've got hundreds of movies on DVD and the freezing is annoying, to say the least. When it happens, you have to stop the movie, then re-start it. Sometimes when you re-start it, the video is out of sync with the audio. You have to start/stop again. We couldn't get any other player at the AV store to do it with the same DVDs, only the 775.
I'm guessing I'm just meant to get next years model.....The amount of time I've spent on this is bordering on 'way tooooo much', so I just gave up for now....sigh!!
The Doob
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hotcross
Rank: Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
Posts: 45
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 | Posted: 2004-10-30 20:48
i was thinking of getting the 775 with a pair of monster video 3 component cables. do you think this is a good setup or should i wait for the 975? the 975 sounds great but the price is high and it doesnt come with a hdmi cable which is another 100 bux.
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rb
Rank: Ultimate Sony Reviewer
Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 2035
From: Canada
 | Posted: 2004-10-30 21:10
What kind of TV do you have? I am under the impression that HDMI will have the most dramatic effect on fixed pixel type displays like the Grand Wega LCD's
How important is sound qaulity to you? The 975V has a couple of audiophile features like being able to turn off the video circuits and the FL display while playing CD/SA-CD's.
I should have my hands on one on Monday, the first thing I am going to do is to take the lid off and compare the interior to the 775. The 775 has all circuits on one board sharing a single power supply.
How it is built will say a lot. I will post photos on Monday evening.
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rb
I listen to music in StereO
[ This message was edited by: rb on 2004-10-30 21:11 ]
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hotcross
Rank: Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
Posts: 45
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| Posted: 2004-10-30 23:46
hi, thanks for the info.
i just bought the kv32hs420 32" sony hdtv. i wanted a really kick ass picture and was waiting for the sony upscaling models but the price is steep and the lack of hdmi cable is swaying me towards the 775. i guess i'll risk the freeze problem.
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JamisonBWolsh
Rank: Sony Buff
Joined: May 06, 2004
Posts: 12
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| Posted: 2004-10-31 09:47
ok.... I have never tried the movies that cause the freezing problem. However, I have watched countless movies without one freezing problem. Perhaps you had a bad batch? I LOVE this DVD player. It truly is worth the msrp of 129.99 The PQ is uncomparable. If you do buy the dvd player, Get it at Sony style. The warranty is 19.95 and that includes you can return it and get a full refund no questions asked...
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baseballgod
Rank: Sonyphile
Joined: May 13, 2003
Posts: 409
From: Connecticut
 | Posted: 2004-10-31 11:37
hotcross, I have the 775v and Monster Video 3 component cables hooked up to my 32" Toshiba monitor. Very nice picture indeed. I have heard a step above would be the Monster M1000 component video cables, which have pure silver conductors instead of copper. The Audioquest/Cinemaquest component cables are also supposed to be very good. The PQ with the 775 is awesomely good. So much better than the JVC I bought 2 years ago I can't believe it. I got mine for $117 on sale. The SACD playback is also a nice bonus.
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hotcross
Rank: Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
Posts: 45
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| Posted: 2004-10-31 14:16
cool thanks guys! i'll check out those monster cables too. is the m1000 the ultra line?
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hotcross
Rank: Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
Posts: 45
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| Posted: 2004-10-31 14:21
which do you think of these is the best?
http://www.monstercables.com/productPage.asp?pin=202
http://www.monstercables.com/productPage.asp?pin=1306
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JamisonBWolsh
Rank: Sony Buff
Joined: May 06, 2004
Posts: 12
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| Posted: 2004-11-01 19:46
I bought my component cables from Target. I think the GE brand? I paid $15 for them and I cant imagine a better picture. Moral of the story? Monster cables are over priced. I would suggest the GE cables. If your adament on the monster cables, buy them. But don't expect to have better PQ then my $15 Ge cables.
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hotcross
Rank: Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
Posts: 45
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| Posted: 2004-11-02 00:29
wow. that is bold!  i wish i could see screenshots comparing cheap cables to expensive ones and see the difference.
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JamisonBWolsh
Rank: Sony Buff
Joined: May 06, 2004
Posts: 12
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| Posted: 2004-11-02 09:08
Bold statement? Naw.... I did my research. I just bought a 36xs955 and the 775v dvd player. Why waste $$$ on something that is not needed for better pq. Now you can DO your own research on the forums and newsgroups. you will see that monsters are over priced and over-hyped. MANY poeple seem to think how I do.
All I am saying is that the PQ on monsters is the same as a generic cable. You will find that monsters are made to be stronger. It will last for MANY moves (plugging and unplugging). I dont plan to move mine, so the generics are good enough.
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hotcross
Rank: Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
Posts: 45
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| Posted: 2004-11-03 19:34
i stumbled into this thread in cables. maxxwire seems to love the m1000. damn, i want screenshots! 
http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=17065&forum=51
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peabody
Rank: Sony Buff
Joined: Sep 11, 2002
Posts: 14
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| Posted: 2004-11-05 09:30
I just bought a 775v DVD player and I was reading the owners manual and it said the SACD uses the RCA connectors. I bought the toslink connector becuase of everyones opinion do I have to use the RCA'S to get the sacd sound. If so why would the best recording not use the best cables. Or am I reading this wrong. Very confused...
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rb
Rank: Ultimate Sony Reviewer
Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 2035
From: Canada
| Posted: 2004-11-05 10:21
You cannot pass SA-CD tthrough the digital output, SA-CD is analog out only.
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rb
I listen to music in StereO
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peabody
Rank: Sony Buff
Joined: Sep 11, 2002
Posts: 14
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| Posted: 2004-11-05 11:32
If I have both optical and rca's connected and if I play a sacd hybread will it play in sacd or normal?
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