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The 704 is the best non-Elite unit and the best bang for your buck.
There are other units that are considered the best, they are Japanese
imports but the price is 4X higher than the 704. Unless you are a picky
videophile the 704 will make you more than happy. It was also the last high
performance non-Elite US model made. The Japanese models were made until
2002 or 2003, Nicolas would know when they stopped.
Kurtis
"brian" <brianblockinger@sbcnospampleaseglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Hello Kurtis
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> Thanks for your reply
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>> First, what do you have now?
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> I have a Pioneer CLD??? That works maybe one out of 50 time you press
> play.
> I took it for repair and for $30.00 the shop told me it was not worth
> fixing.
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>> Second, why do you need an Elite model? The CLD-D704 is a very good
>> unit.
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> I recently purchased a VSX-55RXi Elite Receiver. I am looking to upgrade
> most of my system and I would like to keep it all Elite if I can. I am
> just
> geeky that way.
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>> Third, Star Wars was not the single item keeping LD people around, many
>> other factors.
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> I totally understand that but I have always assumed Star Wars was a huge
> factor for a lot of LD die hards. Which would lead to a recent flood of
> available players???? I just started seriously looking this week so I may
> be way off with this idea. My main LD interest are rare music vids.
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>> Also; I would avoid the DVL combo units as the picture quality is a step
>> down from the 704 and they cost more.
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> Thanks for the advice. Is the "704" considered the best? Does it play cd
> video [that is not real important]. The main reason I was thinking of a
> combo unit is because they seem to be the last ones made and I would like
> my
> player to be as new as possible.
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> Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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> Brian
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> They are also harder to work on when
>> you have problems.
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>> Kurtis
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>> "brian" <brianblockinger@sbcnospampleaseglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:r6kfd.23647$Qv5.6310@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com...
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>> > Looking to replace my LD player and would like suggestions for a
> upgrade.
>> > I'm assuming prices of players should be dropping rapidly with the DVD
>> > release of Star Wars. Pretty sure I want a Pioneer Elite model but I
>> > am
>> > open to any suggestions. A player with DVD would be nice but not
>> > necessary.
>> > Please recommend model and price I should expect to pay. I am planning
> on
>> > watching ebay over next few weeks but if you have other suggestions I
>> > would
>> > appreciate those also.
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>> > Thanks
>> > Brian
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