Hello,

I have also done comparisons myself between the 515, 310 and 2950 (with his "so-called" natural soft picture).

(not been able to get a CLD-D925 yet !)

PQ :

515 = sharp - (with some noise from the circuitry but overall OK)

2950 = soft (if not blurry) - with absolutely 0 noise from the player (quite impressive actually) but it has a bit a "blurry" look

The best would be sharp picture from the 515 with build quality of the 2950

I can not tell really if 2950 = too much NR or if 515 = sharpened, but i really prefer the look of the 515

Drop-out :

2950 = absolute winner. most of the dropouts are erased. The 515 and 310 look bad in comparison.

Of course my comparison is absolutely incomplete without a D925

Captures (cheap cx2881 connexant card) :

515 :

2950 (dropout almost erased) :

515 :

2950 : (watch R2 vertical lines on the right)

515 : (zoomed)

2950 :

It's maybe not really noticeable on the captures, but when looking on TV (CRT TV), the 2950 really has a "blurry" look vs the 515.

Unfortunately i don't have the disc with the test pattern

I hope to find a 925 someday to complete this.

By the way, i have bought the Kuraray pressing of the "faces", and the quality is terrible Vs. the DC (i have the jpn one). The clv set smear A LOT on my player.. that's just weird
(I have a CLD-R7G for NTSC)

EDIT : original size pictures