If you got to pick what one out of the 3 would you choose ?

[ozzman]

1) Marantz BD7002

http://www.gibbysaudiovideo.com/mara...er-p-3398.html

2)Yamaha BDS-2900

http://www.yamaha.ca/av/DVD_PLayers/...0_Brochure.pdf

3)Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/p...u-ray-players/

I put money down on the Yamaha player,I can change that .

Out of the three what do you boy's think or would choose and why.

Every suggestion will help.I should let you know that i have a 50" 1080i plasma and my reciever is Yamaha.

This is me coming to the end of all my searching and researching,Now iam giving it over to you guy's

What do you think

[MAL01]

Originally Posted by ozzman

1) Marantz BD7002

http://www.gibbysaudiovideo.com/mara...er-p-3398.html

2)Yamaha BDS-2900

http://www.yamaha.ca/av/DVD_PLayers/...0_Brochure.pdf

3)Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/p...u-ray-players/

I put money down on the Yamaha player,I can change that .

Out of the three what do you boy's think or would choose and why.

Every suggestion will help.I should let you know that i have a 50" 1080i plasma and my reciever is Yamaha.

This is me coming to the end of all my searching and researching,Now iam giving it over to you guy's

What do you think

Hey oz, Although i just starting to learn this technical stuff, all of these look like great players. I am curious why you went with these models instead of let`s say, the sony 550 or the panny 55 when these are quite a bit more expensive? Enlighten me.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I agree as well with the previous post. I suppose there is something to be said for having a more uniform look to your setup and in that case, the Yamaha was a good choice for you to begin with. I wouldn't change your initial pick as such.

Happy New Year!

John

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by MAL01

Hey oz, Although i just starting to learn this technical stuff, all of these look like great players. I am curious why you went with these models instead of let`s say, the sony 550 or the panny 55 when these are quite a bit more expensive? Enlighten me.

Built quality,First off i don't want a plastic case

This is the 3 i started with i don't want a Sony or a panasonic .I want one of these higher end models.Me putting money on the yamaha makes me think, would the Marantz or pioneer be a better choice .

I guess iam looking for someone to say "don't buy the Yamaha because the pioneer has........ this ....and...that ...and the Yamaha doesn't have....and so on. You know what i mean

For example Denon and Marantz player have a Realta chip the other two don't is this something i want?

I want to know that choosing this Yamaha in rank , beats the pioneer model and marantz for PQ and audio.(i might never find this answer but it worth asking

I am looking at the 3 of them as a whole and what one would be best for me.

I will go with Yamaha unless someone can help me understand why this might not be the best choice. I know iam asking for a lot but this is it .
after this thread iam buying the player ,Yamaha or not.thats why iam asking you guy's. $800 is not chump change for me .So iam looking for suggestion and opinion on the 3 i listed

[MAL01]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Built quality,First off i don't want a plastic case

This is the 3 i started with i don't want a Sony or a panasonic .I want one of these higher end models.Me putting money on the yamaha makes me think, would the Marantz or pioneer be a better choice .

I guess iam looking for someone to say "don't buy the Yamaha because the pioneer has........ this ....and...that ...and the Yamaha doesn't have....and so on. You know what i mean

For example Denon and Marantz player have a Realta chip the other two don't is this something i want?

I want to know that choosing this Yamaha in rank , beats the pioneer model and marantz for PQ and audio.(i might never find this answer but it worth asking

I am looking at the 3 of them as a whole and what one would be best for me.

I will go with Yamaha unless someone can help me understand why this might not be the best choice. I know iam asking for a lot but this is it .
after this thread iam buying the player ,Yamaha or not.thats why iam asking you guy's. $800 is chump change for me .So iam looking for suggestion and opinion on the 3 i listed

If money is no object for you, how about getting all 3 then after you decide which one you want, just give me the other 2

[GodofBlu]

None of the three. The improvements resulting from the upgrade to the 3 players mentioned are extremely minimal. I seriously doubt you will see any improvement on the equipment listed in your signature. Get the S350. BTW, metal cases and weights added to make something feel better made, yield nothing to actual performance. Sorry, just being honest.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by GodofBlu

None of the three. The improvements resulting from the upgrade to the 3 players mentioned are extremely minimal. I seriously doubt you will see any improvement on the equipment listed in your signature. Get the S350. BTW, metal cases and weights added to make something feel better made, yield nothing to actual performance. Sorry, just being honest.

I thank you for your honest opinion
I wanted to add Yamaha and Pioneer give out 2 year warranty (and i belive you can out extend another year on that) and Marantz gives out 3 years,That's big in my book

I also want to say in my 2nd comment i said $800 is chump change to me,I meant that $800 is not chump change to me LOL sorry (i changed it)

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by GodofBlu

None of the three. The improvements resulting from the upgrade to the 3 players mentioned are extremely minimal. I seriously doubt you will see any improvement on the equipment listed in your signature. Get the S350. BTW, metal cases and weights added to make something feel better made, yield nothing to actual performance. Sorry, just being honest.

Nope. Better parts = better weight. That in no way affects performance at all.

Until you have seen the Pio in person, I wouldn't judge otherwise.

[ozzman]

Marantz 7002- 16.09 pounds W x H x D----17-13/8" X 3-1/4" x 15-34"

Pioneer 05FD- 12.9 pounds W x H X D-----16.54" x 4.89" x 14.18 "

Yamaha 2900- 12.81 pounds W x H x D----17-1/8 "x 3 3/4 "x 13-15/16"

[GodofBlu]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Marantz 7002- 16.09 pounds W x H x D----17-13/8" X 3-1/4" x 15-34"

Pioneer 05FD- 12.9 pounds W x H X D-----16.54" x 4.89" x 14.18 "

Yamaha 2900- 12.81 pounds W x H x D----17-1/8 "x 3 3/4 "x 13-15/16"

Obviously the Marantz has the heaviest steel plate in the bottom.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by GodofBlu

Obviously the Marantz has the heaviest steel plate in the bottom.

If you do the math with H X W X H,Which iam not willing to do LOL It looks like Marantz has roughly two to three pounds on the other units ,but are still very close together
But Marantz does win for the heaviest unit

[BLUTRIG]

Buy the Yamaha it match your A/V.For me I would buy the Elite BDP-05FD it match my Elite A/V.All 3 player are good,this do it and buy the YAMALA BDS-2900

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by BLUTRIG

Buy the Yamaha it match your A/V.For me I would buy the Elite BDP-05FD it match my Elite A/V.All 3 player are good,this do it and buy the YAMALA BDS-2900

Iam 90% sure that i will grab the Yamaha but at the same token this has been turning out to be a interesting thread.

These three players hav'nt been talked about together and i know iam not the only one thats been looking at these three.

Some good opinions have been flying around here and for myself, i've been learning more about what people think of some of these player which is simply amazing

Great stuff

I just want to add ive been looking into the Realta chip and the 7002 .
I can't find any info on it.
It's for sure in the 8002 model but i don't think it's in the 7002 model but i could be wrong

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Some good opinions have been flying around here and for myself, i've been learning more about what people think of some of these player which is simply amazing

Great stuff

Because most people don't think there is a difference in VQ/AQ. But quite frankly, there is. And it's in the mid-higher priced players.


And this video processor blows the Relata chip out of the water:

http://www.anchorbaytech.com/dvdo_edge/

I would opt for a cheaper player + EDGE than a more expensive unit with a slightly outdated Relata now, which was king for some time.