Laserdisc trading thread
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Just saw a RCA LDR600 today. Was giddy cause it was pretty cheap until I plugged it in. Had a LD in it already so im thinking AWESOME can at least test it properly. Plugged it in thing sounded like a steam engine train spinning up...it did read the disc, counter display was ticking up but the A/B side flip didnt work, nor did several of the buttons on the front panel they were jammed and smashed in. No Remote either, was disappointed, put it back.
I happen to own a DTS LD of the JPN release of Dragonheart if you want to buy it. I think it said SAMPLE on the sleeve as well IIRC, but I have not taken it off the shelf in ages, so it might have been a different disc.
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I happen to own a DTS LD of the JPN release of Dragonheart if you want to buy it. I think it said SAMPLE on the sleeve as well IIRC, but I have not taken it off the shelf in ages, so it might have been a different disc.
mostly interested in english. is it subbed, dubbed, or hardcoded subs?
Didn't know there was a huge market for collecting LD. I used to be big into it when it was the best format before DVD.
I need to check my attic I think I have a Pioneer CLD-D704 and one of the original Dolby Digital receivers for LD from Kenwood in there. Those were good times watching movies in Dolby it made it seem like you had something special as opposed to VHS.
I need to check my attic I think I have a Pioneer CLD-D704 and one of the original Dolby Digital receivers for LD from Kenwood in there. Those were good times watching movies in Dolby it made it seem like you had something special as opposed to VHS.
I've got the Transformers G1 Destron boxset from Pioneer (1999) I'd be willing to trade either for Neo CD games or superplay LD's and also vols 2 & 3 of the Twinbee anime.
LD's I'm after:
King of Fighters '97
Samurai Spirits 4
Art of Fighting 3
Neo Geo Collectors box
LD's I'm after:
King of Fighters '97
Samurai Spirits 4
Art of Fighting 3
Neo Geo Collectors box
If you have a high-end Pioneer player with a decent comb-filter, with the exeception of the HLD-X9, S-Video should really provide the best picture but it will depend on what you're plugging it into.
If you're plugging straight into a modern TV, use composite as the comb-filter in the TV should be far superior to the one in the player.
For the best results you need to start investing in extra tech to run the picture through such as a Darbee DVP-5000S and / or DVDO VP50/ VP50Pro - these really will make a world of difference. You won't get blu-ray quality but with the right disc you can match standard DVD imo.
BTW, discs do matter when it comes to LD picture quality. Shit in = shit out.
If the LD was mastered off of VHS, or just badly mastered, you could run your player through every VP known to man and the picture would still be gash.
Generally THX mastered discs / Criterion discs / most post '97 stuff will offer a good picture.
If you're plugging straight into a modern TV, use composite as the comb-filter in the TV should be far superior to the one in the player.
For the best results you need to start investing in extra tech to run the picture through such as a Darbee DVP-5000S and / or DVDO VP50/ VP50Pro - these really will make a world of difference. You won't get blu-ray quality but with the right disc you can match standard DVD imo.
BTW, discs do matter when it comes to LD picture quality. Shit in = shit out.
If the LD was mastered off of VHS, or just badly mastered, you could run your player through every VP known to man and the picture would still be gash.
Generally THX mastered discs / Criterion discs / most post '97 stuff will offer a good picture.
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How much you looking to sell?