Toshiba SD-9200 DVD Players

Toshiba SD-9200 DVD Players 

DESCRIPTION

Progressive Scan DVD Audio/Video Player

USER REVIEWS

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[Jan 05, 2012]
clem
Audio Enthusiast

When I bought the dvd player after a friend told me about I was glad that I did all I use it for is to play
music.
After about 2 years of use I found denon dcd 1560 I hooked it up and played them side by side the denon
was more open if you have to buy any of the two go for the denon.
I never gave denon a chance.
I am very happier now.
the denon is 20 bits

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 16, 2005]
Ed Huber4339
AudioPhile

Strength:

Sound Sound& more Sound. Excellent DVD performance. Excellent build quality.

Weakness:

You need a television hooked up in order to configure DVD Audio playback, The remote is a little cheezey compared to the unit itself. The worst point is the auto shutoff feature

I purchased this player for it's audio playback 24 bits. I was delighted with its playback of regular cd's because this player has an excellent upconverter.The sound is extremely detailed and transparent. Bass is very dynamic and powerfully deep with excellent pace. The real fun starts when a DVDaudio disc is played.The sound is stunning. 24/96 discreet digital sound is played with a large soundstage with precision placement of the musicians within the soundstage.When I played a 24/192 disc the sound improved to a level that is so open with bass depth so powerful that I was suprised with the performance of my system. This sets a new level of listening pleasure. The only unit to compare this to is the California Audio Labs new multiplayer and of course the Linn.

Similar Products Used:

HHB cd recorder,PS Audio electronics Vandersteen signature 2's Sunfire True Sub

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 10, 2004]
Les K
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Sound, Sound, sound. Outstanding overall build quality (this ain't no cheap 6 pound lightweight). Good 2 channel DVD-A sound. For me, these positives outweigh the negatives listed below.

Weakness:

The transport noise issues, cheap remote for this level of a product, does not seem to respond well to some remote commands such as when trying to replay a DVD chapter. You might have to hit the previous chapter button quite a few times to get where you want to be. The auto turn off after 20 minutes or so.

Hi all, I've posted a review on this product quite awhile ago. My transport noise issue was there for awhile and then it went away and I thought all was right with the world, but since then the transport noise has returned on many disks. Thanks to other reviewers for posting the part number for the damper kit. I Ordered it from company called Partsolver on line and after a short back order wait, I received it and decided to install it myself since it came with instructions. Upon opening the cover, I realized what a well built unit this really is. The chassis is all copper plated, the power supply is shielded copper plate, the circuit board layout and is very clean and neat. After some tense moments with the whole laser pickup assembly in my hands, the dampers were installed and now so far there is no further noise. It appears that the new dampers are stiffer than the old ones and that seems to keep the pickup assembly in check a little more. The concern I have is that the rubber dampers might break down over time and allow increased vibration again (I might order another kit to keep on hand). The vibration seems to come from the top half of the disk clamp vibrating against its holder. This vibration appears to be severe enough to be transmitted throughout the case, and the sound is amplified by the metal panels. With the new dampers, there is still vibration (you can see the clamp wobbling a little as a disk plays) but they are stiff enough to prevent physical contact between the two surfaces. I'm very happy now with the sonic performance of this unit as long as the transport problem is resolved. The CD sound is very, very good and I think it deserves it's Stereophile class A rating. I'm less of a videophile so as far as video performance, it looks good enough for me on my Sony Grand Wega III. On this larger screen, I do notice some jagged edges and such on DVD's but I'm not sure if the Toshiba is causing it or not; in any event, it's not very bad at all.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Aug 15, 2003]
Dave
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

picture quality, on screen menus, remote, sound quality, build quality

Weakness:

viewing widescreen DVDs on a 4:3 TV causes artifacts on detailed moving objects such as house roofs, water, etc. Is easily corrected in the setup menu. Takes awhile to startup after you hit power. Some DVDs get stuck before reaching the main menu, just stop then hit play and is fine. Seems to happen on Dreamworks DVDs.

This DVD player is one of the best. The build quality is astounding. The picture quality is amazing, everything about it is impressive from the simplicity of the front panel to the DVD tongue tray that slides out of the dropdown door. I have noticed a strong improvement in sound reproduction as well. An example disk is Monsters Inc (when boo laughs and the lights explode and the LFE goes through the roof). On my previous player (sony) that scene would always sound very muddy. With the Toshiba, the base is clean and just makes you wanna turn it up even louder. Although this is a older, more expensive player, it is well worth the investment to hunt one down, you won't be disappointed. I have read that this player has the chroma bug, but it's very hard for me to tell.

Similar Products Used:

Sony, Yamaha, Parasound

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 19, 2003]
mark
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Great picture.

Weakness:

I am using it with a Sony KP-53XBR300 TV. On a lot of DVD's I notice "streaking" lines, coming from a moving object on the screen all the way to the right of the picture. Some of these lines can be very thick. It usually only lastes for a few frames, but will happen through-out the whole movie. And of course, the noisy transport which I never had fixed, but should have. Plan on upgrading to a Denon-2900, if the reviews are favorable in http://hometheaterhifi.com/main.html

Toshiba 9200 dvd player. Progressive scan output. DVD-Audio Player (I've never used it).

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[May 06, 2003]
Scott
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Build Quality, fit and finish, Audio and Video playback.

Weakness:

None noted

This is the second toshiba DVD player I've owned (1st one - SD-3107). I am very impressed with the build quality, fit and finish of this unit. The main reason I wanted this player was for the DVD audio playback feature that it offered, and needless to say I'm very satisfied with the the sound quality. So far, I have not experienced any problems (nor did I with my other toshiba DVD player) and don't expect any. The picture quality is stunning and audio is the same. If you can find one I would not hesitate to buy.

Similar Products Used:

Toshiba SD-3107

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 27, 2003]
Kirkland Burks
AudioPhile

Strength:

Solid build, Great picture and sound, Loaded with features.

Weakness:

The all to common vibration problem

I have used the Toshiba SD9200 in my sytem for over a year and the picture quality is phenominal. The sound is Spectacular. I did experience the vibration proplem for quite some time. I took the advice of one of the other reviewers and had it repaired using the Toshiba rubber damper kit part # 79070496. I currently use 2 of these players in my system, one for dedicated music and one for movies. I have tried many DVD players and I am totally satisfied with the performance of the SD9200. This model has been discontinued so you can find them on the market for about $400. In my opinion it is well worth it. I have a spare damper kit if anyone is interested,it only cost $15 at Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, Inc Gardena CA. 800-421-5747.

Similar Products Used:

Pioneer DV-05, DV-09, Meridian 598,Denon 3800 etc.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Feb 21, 2003]
com_dude
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

when it is performing well, video output in progressive mode in second to none.

Weakness:

the phrase "if it can go wrong, it will go wrong" applies to this player. working with toshiba's customer support is absolutely, no questions asked, the most frustrating experience of my life. it goes something like this: you will be greeted by first level support who know nothing and can do even less to help you. you will then be elevated to the "supervisor" level who will make you all sorts of promises simply to please you and to get off the phone with you. they have no intention of ever fulfilling these promises. then you get "the man" (initials T.T.) who will treat you like absolute crap but finally get you what you need. oh yeah, this will take about two months. have fun!

when the player is not suffering from its seeminlgy infinite list of defects, it is flawless. however, since the word 'go' i have had problems with this player. all the classic symptoms: noisy drive mechanism, horrible streaking on video playback, garbage de-interlacer, you name it. i just received a refurbed unit from toshiba (which took about two months!!!!) so i will see how that one behaves. i implore anyone considering buying one of these players to stay away. the risk is too great, and toshiba's "customer support" is the worst of any company's on the planet.

Similar Products Used:

sony 560 dvd player

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Jan 04, 2003]
HiFiHead
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Build quality, superb with DVD-A and DVD-V

Weakness:

Vibrating tray

Hello Rich.....can you please post telephone numbers 9(including country code and local dialing code) for New-Tronics in NC (where's that ?.... the USA I assume). I have a SD-9200 here in Thailand and these guys here clearly have no idea. I need to get this vibration problem fixed and our post is of great interest to me and other readers I am sure.......thanks again.

Similar Products Used:

Denon DVD-9000 (Chroma Bug, DLink problems), Sony 9000ES

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 20, 2002]
Rich
AudioPhile

Strength:

Build quality. Value for discounted price, feature full remote, sound quality

Weakness:

You will need the rubber damper kit if you buy one.

This player, which initially listed for $2,000.00, is widely available for $650.00. It is built like a tank except for the load mechanism which suffers from vibration caused by faulty rubber dampers. Toshiba has come out with part # 79070496, "rubber damper kit", which solves the problem. The local factory authorized repairer had my unit back to me in a week, covered under warranty. I use it in a 2 channel audio system and the performance is flawless. It should be noted this is an "A" rated component in Stereophile magazine. If you live in the Wilmington, NC area, the repairer is New-Tronics at 5042A Market Street.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
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