Page 1 of looking for a new dvd player to replace Dansai 952

Hi all
I currently own two dvd players:
1. LG 3350
2. Dansai 952

The LG I personally think is far far superior out of the two and is great for playing dvd backups. However I find that with the dansai 952- the picture quality is poor as there is a lot of pixelation. Also- backups start to skip or freeze halfway through the movie whereas this doesn`t happen with the LG. Can someone reccommend a sub £70ish dvd player that will atleast won`t cause the skipping and the freezing with backup dvd`s. Preferabally a player that is of the same sort of standard as the LG3350. (review can be found at homecinemachoice.co.uk)
Thanks in advance.
Have a good one all
Nav

you`ll go a long way to beat the pacific 1002 from asda.
50 notes and 3 yr warranty.
plays anything.

skronk.

p.s i have a dansai 955 from tesco. picture is excellent!

I dont know about the pacific- I will check this out.
However- I am now keeping away from any Dansai dvd player simply because it can`t handle dvd-r`s and the fact it produces a poor picture.

Examples I found in the 952 of poor picture quality are high levels of pixellation in scenes of the movie when it is dark or when there is fog or someone holding a candle. More specific examples are: The beginning of Harry Potter and the Philosppher`s Stone- a lot of pixelation with the fog and street lamps. Superman the movie in the opening credits and when he is seen flying with the two towers behind him- to name a couple.

If the pacific measures up then that will be the player to replace the 952.

I`ve heard great things about the Wharfedale M3- but I don`t know where I can get this from. Anyone know?

Thanks

Nav

Nav

Trust me on this the Pacific does NOT play DVD-R / DVD+R because i`ve tried it.

I shopped around for ages and ended up buying the JVC XV-N55SL and shes a beauty, plays the lot including DVD+/-R. Picture is superb sound is good and Macro are knocking them out at £99+VAT. Slightly more expensive but a superb machine.

See my "It does exactly what it says on the box" thread...

Enjoy

Rich :)

Re the Pacific 1002. Had a shufti at one of these in local Asda this eve. Agree with price i.e. 50 sovs or less, but couldn`t see anything bout 3 year warranty inc. Where did that info come from ?


JohnF

asda offer a standard 3 yr warranty on tv,video and dvd players. if it breaks down within that period u are normally offered a refund or exchange.

skronk

AhAh. Thanks skronk, As I`m considering to buy this as a forthcoming present, I`ll put the deal on the "back burner" for the mo.

Ciao

JohnF

I have a friend with a PACIFIC machine,not sure of model number,but all my DVD+R discs play perfectly

If you are looking to improve on the Dansai for value thats difficult,but on quality its not.For better pictures you need to get out of the DANSAI/PACIFIC/PROLINE syndrome.These players offer great value,including NTSC-PAL 50 conversions,cinch region hacks, macro off etc,but to improve your picture you need to spend a little more money.Move to the next level with "Brand names".Pioneer,Panasonic,toshiba etc.All these offer excellent quality and you can`t beat Richer Sounds current offer of a multiregion Toshiba for £100.Its £30 extra cash well spent.