Home Theater

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

etc6849 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:53:57 GMT

I would recommend trying DVD-A. There is a difference in terms of mastering and some DVD-A discs have the sub channel 10-15dB too high.

The best mastering I have heard is on Eagles - Hotel California DVD-A. The disc is hard to find and probably +$50 though. By far the best multi channel audio I have heard though.

If you want a cheaper album that's excellent too buy this DVD-A: Eric Clapton and BB King: Riding with the King. I listen to this album the most, but the Eagles ablum is arguably one of the best DVD-A in terms of mastering.

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

willland — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:10:50 GMT

etc6849:
I don't have one, but I hear the video playback is excellent too.

You are correct. The video is just shy of spectacular. I worked in the yard all day yesterday in 95 degree/90% humidity and chose not to go with family and friends to see fireworks last night. Glad I didn't because my wife said the crowds were crazy and they really did not enjoy themselves. During my time alone, I watched "Master and Commander" on plain ole DVD and was blown away by the visual clarity and reg. DTS 5.1 sounded as good as DTSMA. I have been using my Toshiba HD-A30 for reg. DVD's(which upconverts very well) until now. This Onkyo has permanantly replaced it for DVD's and CD's. I can't wait to get a couple of DVD-A's and SACD's and try them out.

Bill

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

etc6849 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:17:19 GMT

Nice looking unit. The SP1000 is an assume player too if you are into DVD-A or SACDs. I don't have one, but I hear the video playback is excellent too.

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

Islander — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:53:04 GMT

Very cool-looking one-of-a-kind unit!

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

wuzzzer — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:36:03 GMT

Cool unit! Half.com is a good place for audio items.

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

willland — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:17:11 GMT

Big gut shot.

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

willland — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:15:24 GMT

Another one next to Marantz.

Re: Onkyo DV-SP1000

willland — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:13:16 GMT

Another picture.

My New Toy: Onkyo DV-SP1000

willland — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:11:08 GMT

My new toy arrived today. It's a universal player that plays all discs except BD or HD-DVD. I bought on Ebay a display model with a plexiglass top to show the guts of the player. Real cool. CD's sound great with analog 2 channel. The Wolfson DACS on board are light years better than those on board my BD player or HD-DVD player. Have not listen to with a digital coax yet to let my Onkyo receiver do the DA converting. I am moving my HD-DVD player to my bedroom and will use the Onkyo player in my main system for all discs except BD. This player is a tank weighing in at 26.7 pounds. Overbuilt is an understatement. It is a discontinued model that can be found new or used for $300.00 to $500.00. I won the bid for $299.00 with shipping. Anyone know a good place to find SACD's or DVD Audio discs?