I've read this thread an a lot of the technical talk has me at a loss but what it's being modified for does not.

I am excited to see this project come to fruition. I believe that having the best quality straight transfers of the different versions is pretty important and would allow for future quality projects to stand the test of time for the fans.

I am a fan of the 1997 Special Editions but I don't have the equipment to do the type of transfer that's being suggested here.

My Special Edition LD sets, I have 3 (U.S. Black Box, Japan [PILF-2434], Japan[PILF-2860]), are awesome and my Pioneer DVL 90 made in Japan is a nice machine to enjoy them on. Of course, my favorite version of the OT is the original. The only DVD archive I have of the SE is the 5 Star Dual Layer set....which at this point shows it's age for sure.

Thanks for taking the time and effort to update us and your equipment to provide such things for all the fans to enjoy endlessly.

Cheers,

Shawn