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  • Rob W.
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    • Jan 2005
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    Zenith dvb318 Sound Quality?

    Hi Guys, I've been reading a lot of reviews from you people about how good this dvd player's video performance is. Can anyone tell me about the sound quality. I've haven't heard of anyone talking about the sound. I would like to know on cd and dvd. I want to buy a dvd player soon.
    Thanks,
    Rob
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    • JonMarsh
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      It's OK on digital pass through, but the analog out is somewhat lifeless and a bit dull on the top. Not to say that you can't enjoy a movie OK that way; just don't expect it to compete with good pre-pro. A $75 Sony DVD player I picked up at CostCo is better on CD reproduction through the PCM out, IMO.

      The only "cheap" DVD player I've heard recently on analog out that supprised me a bit with analog quality is the Oppo DVP971; still, it's no Benchmark DAC1, but it's quite respectable for the price ($200), and a firmware upgrade reportedly will enable true DVD-A functionality. It does have 24/192 DACs.

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        • USBeauty
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          • Jan 2005
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          I agree mostly. It sounds good to me on digital out for HT; so-so on PCM stereo. I have another CD player for use with music that sounds better. Having said that, I bought this thing for $80 so I'm pretty pleased with it.

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