Originally posted by: gltaylor74
It may not be appropriate for this thread but I'm also willing to use my HLD-X9 to create captures if someone had the right hardware, software, and know how. I guess it would have to be local to me or send me the proper equipment as I won't ship out the X9. The X9 has been modified to produce a sharper image from it's S-video output and use it's internal 3D comb filter. It may be a small step down from the X0 in terms of basic video quality, but it also has a brand new laser, spindle motor, belts, and was setup by Duncan Hunter, who is the top laserdisc tech in the US. I agree with NIN that the new laser for his X0's would likely give better results as well, according to how many hours the current laser has on it. I'd love to see an X0 to compare with!
It may not be appropriate for this thread but I'm also willing to use my HLD-X9 to create captures if someone had the right hardware, software, and know how. I guess it would have to be local to me or send me the proper equipment as I won't ship out the X9. The X9 has been modified to produce a sharper image from it's S-video output and use it's internal 3D comb filter. It may be a small step down from the X0 in terms of basic video quality, but it also has a brand new laser, spindle motor, belts, and was setup by Duncan Hunter, who is the top laserdisc tech in the US. I agree with NIN that the new laser for his X0's would likely give better results as well, according to how many hours the current laser has on it. I'd love to see an X0 to compare with!
Hi Taylor.
Well, I have comparied my HLD-X0 to my HLD-X9 a couple of times and to me there is no contest; the HLD-X0 is giving a more detailed picture, with better contrast range and a LOT less noise. I have here two frames that are exactly the same from both players. Save both on your computer and use a viewing program that you can quickly jump between the both pictures.
HLD-X9 [url]http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7342/hldx9ep10sx.png[/url]
HLD-X0 [url]http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4184/hldx0ep16co.png[/url]
Look at the aliens faces. Jump fast between the pictures and you will see that the X0 give a lot more detail. The contrast range is bigger also. Depending on your size of the screen you are viewing (have my PC to a rearview DLP 50 inch) you can look around the soldiers and see more noise with the X9.
And the X0 have a rather old comb filter, so I really understand that the guys got better picture quality with BNC composite to a newer comb filter. That one reason I'm really looking forward to the Crystalio II (only BNC inputs, high-end 5-line 3D motion adaptivecomb filter) so I can use it better comb filter.
The HLD-X9 is a GREAT player, I should know I have two of them. It is the best two-side player ever and much better than other I have seen. But to me, the HLD-X0 are better and they choose the right player for this project.
/Mattias