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Pioneer CLD D 515
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Seems like a solid player. Dual format (PAL/NTSC), dual side play, AC-3 RF output for Dolby Digital (RF demodulator required). Missing some of the fancier video features, but nothing you'd really need. One glaring omission: no digital output (Toslink or coax), so PCM soundtracks can only be played back via the analog outputs. It also means no DTS LDs.
You'd have to check around and see what it's worth on the used market in your country. 200€ is about $250 US. Seems fair enough, but used LD players are a crapshoot, and in general, ebay Buy It Now prices are inflated.
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Tell me about it. The first one I bought off Ebay arrived DOA, and after spending 100+ dollars to fix after on top of what I paid for it with shipping, it stopped working again!
Annoying.
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Originally posted by: JayOne glaring omission: no digital output (Toslink or coax)
Okay, I'll look for another player.
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"but used LD players are a crapshoot"
Tell me about it. The first one I bought off Ebay arrived DOA, and after spending 100+ dollars to fix after on top of what I paid for it with shipping, it stopped working again!
Annoying.
Your best bet is to find dedicated A/V classifieds, such as Audiogon and Videogon, and buy from someone who has some good feedback and can tell you about the history of the player. Even better if you can find someone local because then you avoid shipping. LD players are very heavy and their drive mechanisms are fragile, so they should never be shipped via ground. Only 2nd day air or overnight if you can afford it.
There are so many garbage LD players on ebay it's hardly worth the trouble.
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