Just bagged my-self a laser disc player(pioneer CLD 925-dual NTSC/PAL capability).

Bought the 1st release pan and scan Star Wars(PAL)

and Empire Strikes back(NTSC)

Decoded the 2 channel stereo tracks using dolby pro-logic.

I have a 7.1 set up.

Using a 27inch LCD LOGIK TV to watch them.

Wow!

Superb presentation both picture and sound--especially considering both discs are over 30years old.

Pretty constant use of the surrounds.

To see the original elements in pristine quality(all be it in pan and scan) is fantastic.

I am aware that there are preservation efforts on this site regarding these discs.

And whilst watching a well rendered DVD rip is cool.....nothing quite beats putting THE original laserdisc in a player and sitting back and enjoying the show-like stepping back in time.

My 4K projector is retiring for the moment.