Marantz DV9600

[Armbender]

I see on the Marantz site it is only offered in black but in this link http://www.hdtvuk.tv/dvd_players/index.html it is in silver. I much prefer the silver if it is available. Does anybody know if it is sold.

Also, because it is a 1080p player, would it look good on a 1080i tv? Im not too swift on the tv conversions and formats

[audioqueso]

Marantz offer their products in Europe and Asia in silver finishes. Not here in the US.

[Armbender]

Ok thanks...How about pic qual;ity with a 1080i TV. I have a Samsung HLP5685W DLP. I currently have a RDV1060 but would like to upgrade to the marantz line if it is worth it. I wont be upgrading my tv for some time though

[Aldo]

Shure it makes a difference, I upgrade my marantz DVD to the DV9600 and it worth every penny, BUT my unit and some others in this forum are having problems because the 9600 gets very hot and after about 2 hours the image turns red, blue, etc until you turn it off and let it cool!

[Armbender]

WOW I cant say i like that problem as my components are very enclosed but the wife is allowing me to upgrade 1 component so im trying to weigh the pros and cons as my choices are the 9600 a C2 or the Marantz CD player.

[Armbender]

How does the 9600 compare to the D3? Since i am going to go with a parasound pre/pro

[chinets]

DV9600 is available in Silver and In all multi -Region formats. I bought this in Europe!!

Yes, it is a 1080p player ,and looks sesational on 1080i TV !!!!

The best DVD player I have ever bought ,and fantastic for SACD and DVD-A in Multichannel WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It does run HOT though, so don't put it over a processor, Amp etc...
I use a professional fan and it keeps it as cool as a cucumber and works for hours and hours with NO problems whatsoever with colour, picture, sound or anything.

A little fussy on copies and burnt material ,otherwise I would consider it the GOD of all Universal players!!!

My 2 cents!!

Cheers!

[JudyLou]

It does run HOT though, so don't put it over a processor, Amp etc...
I use a professional fan and it keeps it as cool as a cucumber and works for hours and hours with NO problems whatsoever with colour, picture, sound or anything.

Cheers!

Mus say - that running hot still bothers me - it's not surpose to do that - there is definitely something wrong. Have you ever tried writing to Marantz? – Did you get a response?

Lourens

[chinets]

They do run a little hot if placed on a processor or Amp etc.. Otherwise very normal heat as most equipment.
I have spoken to Marantz and they say that it should run a little hot with Video but not with SACD or DVD-A and they are true!!!
This baby is a keeper and a brilliant performer especially In SACD and DVD-A!! I must say the picture cannot get better IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers!