Jason Azbill

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5, 3.00 votes

Price Paid:  $499.00 from Hawkeye Audio, Cedar

Summary:
When looking for a progressive scan DVD player I was amazed at the picture quality and the sound this DVD player performs at. It really produces a crystal clear picture on my Mitsubishi WS 65809 65" Wide Screen TV. I have had to take it back to dealer once for a software update. I had one DVD that it would not play from Block Buster Video. I would highly recommend this player!

Strengths:
Picture and Sound quality

Weaknesses:
none

pressplay

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I ve used this unit for almost a year and a half and everything I throw at it runs flawlessly. I know that it doesnt have the latest capabilities of SACD and DVDA playback. But all things considered I would challenge anyone to find a better sounding or video/picture quality dvd player. The picture is incredibly sharp and crisp. Its makes every dvd a better and a fuller experience. I sincerely hope the next dvd player I purchase will be able to match this unit in quality.

Strengths:
picture and audio built like a tank

Similar Products Used:
denon dvd1600a denon dvd2200

Price Paid:  $350.00

Summary:
I tried this unit to appease one of my co-workers. I was dead set on the Sony DVP-NS755v, a progressive scan, SACD player. To my suprise this unit is amazing! What really stands out is the audio. From Dolby Digital and DTS to 2ch CD, this unit is top notch. I heard movies like never before. The video cut off during CD play is also superb. Figuring this is a Marantz and audio is their forte', I wasn't expecting much on the video end. Once again, to my surprise, the video is excellent as well! This unit blew the Sony away in almost every test I used. Once you calibrate your TV to it, there's no turning back, amazing. I'm running this unit on progressive scan through the component outputs. My system(video portion): Hitachi 51SWX20B rear projection set Marantz Dv6200 DVD player Tributaries Direct connect component Tributaries Driect connect Coaxial (audio)

Strengths:
Amazing sound!!! Great progressive scan output through the component outs. Great looking unit as well.

Weaknesses:
Poor MP3 playback menu (who cares? I'm not using my $10,000 home theater to play MP3's) Requires GOOD interconnects to really shine. (not really a weakness)

Similar Products Used:
Sony DVP-NS755V Sony DVP-999ES

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I was blown away by the sound when I took it home for a trial. I was looking for an upgrade over my Toshiba SD1200. At first, the brighter picture gave me the impression that everything was much sharper, but I noticed that it was overly bright when certain colors seemed washed out. Slight Artefacts were also noticeable in darker scenes...probably exacerbated by the overly bright setting. The brightness level may not be a problem for some because much much more detail is revealed...you notice things in a movie you have never noticed before. Its a personal thing, neither bad nor good. The sound quality is first class...as good as the Toshiba 900E flagship that I have. For the first time, I heard the grandfather clock "Legend's of the Fall" ticking in the house...extremely precise stuff !!

Strengths:
Fantastic sound, sharp & Bright picture

Weaknesses:
Slight Artefact in darker scenes

Similar Products Used:
Toshiba SD1200, 900E, DENON DVD2800

Price Paid:  $535.00

Summary:
I previously used a Panasonic rv30, and to say the least the dv6200X is a radical step forward. As in the previous reviews I also compared this unit to a denon dvd1600 (same price range), and I had several guests in the viewing room (other shoppers). Switching back and forth between the marantz dv6200X and the denon dvd1600 using a five minute sequence in the opening of gladiator and when all was completed 4 out of 5 people in the room voted the marantz dv6200X the hands down winner in both audio and video quality, with the other voter being undecided. This made my choice all the easier. When I hooked it up to my television using the component outputs and the optical output for audio to my a/v reciever, to put it mildly, I was truly amazed and impressed. The picture quality is second to none and the audio range is wonderful. The fit and finish of the unit is also excellent, a professional piece of work. The remote is a decent unit as well, with many functions and easily useable

Strengths:
excellent audio and video characteristics,great build quality

Weaknesses:
none as of yet

Similar Products Used:
panasonic rv30, denon dvd 1600