Need Advice on a second HDDVD Player - Club CDFreaks

ofield · 10-03-2008

Hi,

I own the HD-A3 and I am looking for a backup player in case this one
ever goes bad.

Can anybody give me some recommendations on a good Back Up Player?

Thanks Guys.

**zevia** · 11-03-2008

Do you really need a backup player?

~

ofield · 11-03-2008

No,
But it would be nice to have a spare before they all dissapear.

Some Random Guy · 12-03-2008

What kind of display and sound system do you have? If you have or ever plan on getting a mid to high-end receiver, the HD-A35 is the only player to pass all types of bitstream sound, for external decoding by the receiver. For that reason, it's become a favorite among audiophiles.

If your TV is 1080p and can display 24 frames per second (check the owner's manual to see if it will do "24 Hz"), it might be worth getting an HD-A30 or HD-A35. Many 24 Hz capable displays don't do a very good job though, and often it's best to stick with the standard 60 Hz.

If you're not concerned with either of the above, just get another HD-A3.

*Bob* · 12-03-2008

I'm going to grab another A3 when they are very cheap

*Bob* · 12-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by zevia

Do you really need a backup player?

~

~ why not?

**zevia** · 12-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

~ why not?

Because, people tend to find A3 since it's the cheapest. A3 is just an okay upconversion. It doesn't do 1080p. It doesn't have 5.1 multi-channel inputs and doesn't support all hidef audio. And you won't get 5-9 free movies anymore now. If you want just a dvd upconverter, you can get Philips for $60 and it will do 1080p, Divx and mp3.

If you can get A30 or A35 for very cheap, then it's a different story, in my opinion. In any case, this thing will last for years plus you have Toshiba warranty if anything happens. In a couple of years you can probably get a cheap Blu-ray player and you will be able to watch new hidef movies, or hidef movies not available in HD DVD format.

ofield · 12-03-2008

Hi,
Thanks for all the advice what about the HD-A2 is it any good. Does
it upscale SD better than the HD-A3?

Thanks.....

ofield · 12-03-2008

Also if you are just looking for a Good Upconverter.
You got to go with OPPO Upconverter's.......

**Jesterrace** · 12-03-2008

Yeah, they are nice but boy are they spendy and yes I do own a 981.

Although I have to say that I would love to have an XA2 to compare it with.

*Bob* · 12-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by zevia

Because, people tend to find A3 since it's the cheapest. A3 is just an okay upconversion. It doesn't do 1080p. It doesn't have 5.1 multi-channel inputs and doesn't support all hidef audio. And you won't get 5-9 free movies anymore now. If you want just a dvd upconverter, you can get Philips for $60 and it will do 1080p, Divx and mp3.

If you can get A30 or A35 for very cheap, then it's a different story, in my opinion. In any case, this thing will last for years plus you have Toshiba warranty if anything happens. In a couple of years you can probably get a cheap Blu-ray player and you will be able to watch new hidef movies, or hidef movies not available in HD DVD format.

2nd A3 would work just fine for what i want it for.

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ofield CD Freaks Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 182	Need Advice on a second HDDVD Player Hi, I own the HD-A3 and I am looking for a backup player in case this one ever goes bad. Can anybody give me some recommendations on a good Back Up Player? Thanks Guys.

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ofield CD Freaks Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 182	Re: Need Advice on a second HDDVD Player No, But it would be nice to have a spare before they all dissapear.

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Some Random Guy CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 408	Re: Need Advice on a second HDDVD Player What kind of display and sound system do you have? If you have or ever plan on getting a mid to high-end receiver, the HD-A35 is the only player to pass all types of bitstream sound, for external decoding by the receiver. For that reason, it's become a favorite among audiophiles. If your TV is 1080p and can display 24 frames per second (check the owner's manual to see if it will do "24 Hz"), it might be worth getting an HD-A30 or HD-A35. Many 24 Hz capable displays don't do a very good job though, and often it's best to stick with the standard 60 Hz. If you're not concerned with either of the above, just get another HD-A3. __________________ BenQ DW1640 x 6 LG GGW-H20L Lite-On DH-20A4P x 3 Lite-On LH-20A1P Pioneer DVR-115D x 3 Pioneer DVR-116D x 2 Samsung SH-203B x 2 Last edited by Some Random Guy; 12-03-2008 at 02:07. Reason: typos

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ofield CD Freaks Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 182	Re: Need Advice on a second HDDVD Player Hi, Thanks for all the advice what about the HD-A2 is it any good. Does it upscale SD better than the HD-A3? Thanks.....

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Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,666	Re: Need Advice on a second HDDVD Player Yeah, they are nice but boy are they spendy and yes I do own a 981. Although I have to say that I would love to have an XA2 to compare it with.

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