klipschvader

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.25 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Here is an update to my previous review from November 2002. I'm not happy with the delay when changing layers. The movie pauses for a good 4+ seconds to do this. I've had other players that don't do this. I'm looking for a firmware upgrade online, but not having any luck. I might just buy a second player that is mulit-format (DVD-A, SACD, etc.) and use this one as my intro disc for movie parties. If anyone out there knows where I can get a firmware upgrade to correct, it's still a good player.

Strengths:
Great price!

Weaknesses:
Layer change delay

Similar Products Used:
Onkyo 6-disc

dogden

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $150.00

Summary:
I really don't understand what all the fuss is about the video quality of this unit. I think it is excellent. I haven't had any of these problems with blurry video or anything like that that others have had (granted, I am using it in interlaced mode so I can't comment on its progressive scan capabilities). What I really like about the video aspects of this unit is it's ability to customize video settings. I completely disagree with an earlier comment that stated that your TV is the proper place to do that. WRONG! Video quality adjustments should be done on the DVD player. Most of not all TVs do not have the video customization capabilities that this unit has so how are you supposed to do the adjustments on your TV? And, perhpas the best video feature of all is that Sony has unquestionably the very best forward and backward scan capabilties for DVD-V in the market, bar none. I have tried many, may other brands and they just don't candle to Sony in this regard. I also like the 5.1 DTS processing on this unit. While I do agree that your receiver is the better place to perform this processing, if your receiver is not DTS capable (as mine is not, although it is DD capable), then unless the DVD player has that capability, you're screwed when it comes to watching DTS tracks. This unit's DTS decoding sounds just fine. While I don't get the same flexibility as my recevier gives when in terms of sound theatres, the DTS still sounds very good. I also like the SACD capabilties, the sound quality from the analog 5.1 outputs is fine. This unit also has played every single audio CD-R/CD-RW, CD-R/CD-RW VCD, and DVD-R/DVD+R DVD-Video I have tried. I burn my oen DVDs and I have yet to find a CD or DVD media type it will not accept (provided that the CD or DVD media itself is not defective). The only real drawback I see with this unit is a lack of zoom capability. There are many times I would like to have that option. Everything else about this unit is great. Yes, if you have the money to spend on getting top of the line components on all pieces of your system, you may be better off not trying to combine all the features this unit has to offer intoi one piece of equipment. But, for the vast majority of individuals, the broad features of this unit are not a weakness as some have implied in this forum but rather a strength. If you are looking for an excellent and versatile DVD player, buy this unit. This is coming from someone who unfortunately bought a Sony DVP-S560D (the infamous "C13:00" error unit) and who is very upset at Sony for the absolutely abysmal quality of that unit. I did buy a Sony again, the DVP-NS755V and I couldn't be happier with this unit than I am (save for the no zoom capability). For the money, this unit is without question an outstanding value and worth every penny. Buy it!

Strengths:
Video quality and customization Progressive scan capability Built-in DTS decoder SACD capability Component video output Digital coax and optical outputs 5.1 output Reads all CD and DVD media

Weaknesses:
No zoom

Price Paid:  $350.00 from Sony Store

Summary:
I am not rich! So I can't afford the best. The Sony DVP NS755V is a pretty good unit for the price. I have not found anything better in its price range, or even, twice its price. I was originally in the market for a higher end DVD machine but had trouble deciding which one was best for the money. ($1000 to $2000). So I decided to buy the Sony until I could decide. Turns out, this is a great player! Sure, its not perfect, but none of them are (even the expenive DVD players have quirks). On my Sony KP-65WS500 (65" widescreen), the picture is great! I can use some fancy words and terms to describe the picture, but no need. The picture and colour are excellent and stable and the sound quality is fabulous (on my system). The NS755V can play DVD-V, DVD-RW, V-CD, SV-CD, SA-CD, CD, DATA CD, (mp3) and has progressive scan. I use the DVP NS755V for DVD's only (I even use a separate AC-3 decoder). I do not use it for CD or SACD playback (witch it will play). I use dedicated players for that. I use use this player for DVD playback only, and it does it very well. If your looking for a good, reliable, well made, reasonably priced DVD, you will be happy with the Sony DVP NS755V, I am. My System: Sony DVP NS755V DVD player Sony SLV 998HF VHS player/recorder Sony KP-65WS500 widescreen HDTV Arcam CD-72 CD player Marantz DP-870 AC-3 processor/decoder Rotel RSP-980 surround processor Rotel RLC-900 line conditioner Bryston 3b ST power amp Bryston 5b ST power amp B&W CDM 7SE (main) B&W CDM 1SE (srarate room) B&W CDM CSE (center) B&W DS 6 (surrounds) B&W ASW 1000 (sub) Audioquest Diamondback interconnects

Strengths:
Picture and soud Quality on DVD video. Good bang for your buck

Weaknesses:
To much plastic, light weight, SACD out through analog RCA jacks only(not dgital). Will pause for a second when DVD layers change(no big deal)

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer, Marantz, Sony, Denon

Price Paid:  $215.00 from One Call

Summary:
Although totally happy with my Sony 3000, I wanted to have a DVD player in my bedroom, so I began looking around for an inexpensive player. To my surprise, I had sticker shock with this Sony DVD player. As in "I am shocked that I can buy a progressive-scan DVD with multichannel Super Audio CD Playback for about $200!" So even though my Sony XBR could not use the units' progressive scan, it could use the component inputs (outputs that are missing on the 3000). And I could certainly stand to hear the Rolling Stones SACD library in its full glory. So after placing the new NS-755V in my main room, I found I had to use the Video Essentials DVD to correct the overly bright video playback. And instead of adjusting my television, I wound up adjusting the video output of the player, using the adjustable "picture memory" function. The image quality is now remarkably crisp and detailed, and better than Sony 3000 (probably because it has a 12 bit, 108 Megahertz video DAC; the 3000 has a 10 bit), although perhaps not quite as film-like on some videos. The audio, as one might expect, is simply stunning. Everything you have heard about the quality of SACD is true, and then some. The recent Police and Pink Floyd albums are dramatically superior to my compact discs (and more convenient than my L.P.s), with image and detail I never thought possible in a home stereo. This is a great addition to my video watching experience, and the little extras this unit has (like the 40-title recall function that remembers where you stopped the movie on the last 40 DVDs you didn't finish watching) makes this an excellent investment. All this for only about $200 bucks! How can you go wrong?

Strengths:
Remarkably crisp and detailed video image playback (after easy player adjustment); outstanding SACD audio, plus easy bass-management with SACD multichannel material; Sony's slick easy to understand user interface and fast disc and menu access; unreal performance for about $200.

Weaknesses:
Lightweight construction; so many options and so little time; have not used regular C.D. player option, since I own a separate player for that purpose.

Similar Products Used:
Sony DVP-S3000.

Price Paid:  $225.00 from Circuit city

Summary:
OK...here's the scoop...let's start with my associated gear...something I wish everybody here would do. Bryston B60 integrated amplifier B&W CDM1nt's Velodyne CHT100 subwoofer Homegrown Audio Silver Lace IC's Audioquest type 4+ biwire speaker cable The Sony was replacing a 1997 Panasonic A110 DVD/CD player and was purchased primarily to test out SACD capabilities. The first 5 SACD's I used to test it were Miles Davis 'Kind of Blue', Diana Krall 'The Look of Love', Santana 'Abraxas', Oh Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack and Peter Gabriel 'So' I was able to do sacd/cd comparisons with Santana, Oh Brother and Peter Gabriel for a few songs off the remastered 'Shaking The Tree' cd. The difference was staggering...all I can say is that CD's cannot even compare. The better your associated equipment, the more the difference I am sure. I'm sure that sooner or later I'll be upgrading to the next level, but as everybody has pointed out here, that is hard to get to under the $1000-$1500 point. As a cd player, it is more musical than the Panasonic it replaced...a warmer less harsh sound yet still just as detailed. DVD's that I purchased for sound...i.e. ames Taylor Live at the Beacon, Nine Inch Nails etc etc etc all sound quite a bit better too. HOWEVER...even after tweaking the video adjustments as suggested in previous posts, the picture quality can get better, but is still far from being as good as the Panasonic. but hey...I'm all about sound, so this isn't a real huge deal for me and soon enough this unit will be put out to pasture. I cant comment on the surround capabilities as I use a 2 channel system, but for the price...it cant be beat if only to see what all the hubaloo about high res formats is all about.

Strengths:
Great Intro to SACD capabilities, Price is cheap enough that you dont feel the urge to shop on line for a measly $50 savings (I might for the $1500+ player though)

Weaknesses:
OK...so the video quality isn't stellar, but then again...cmon...for the price...you reall can't complain. Sure, I'd love to have a backlit remote...but remember the price? So no real weaknesses. If it lasts a year, then I will feel that I got my moneys worth

Similar Products Used:
Panasonic A110...cant compare other products as they werent hooked up to the same electronics