mikehbkwm
03-25-2003, 04:08 PM
Anybody know out there and it obviously has to be progressive scan....................
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LeeS
03-25-2003, 04:12 PM
Yes, one of the Panasonics that is not being manufactured any more :mad: The one that won the shootout. There is a post in here somewhere about it. Looking for post.
Lee
Lee
mikehbkwm
03-25-2003, 04:15 PM
Cool Id love to know what it is........
LeeS
03-25-2003, 04:17 PM
Panasonic DVD RP82
DVD Shootout (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=5)
Lee
DVD Shootout (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=5)
Lee
mikehbkwm
03-25-2003, 05:24 PM
WOW that page is awesome, and Panasonic ROCKS in the DVD world. Screw my Sony Im going to get a Panny DVD next time...............
57U
03-25-2003, 06:04 PM
The 82 has been "sold out" for a while. The replacements are supposed to be as good. The "72" is also an option, although it was never available in Canada.
mikehbkwm
03-25-2003, 07:26 PM
do you know when the new models are supposed to arive. Id love to pick up the new model from the rp82 or even the rp62. ive noticed that my local Best Buy has the rp62 and its only 149.99. thats way cheap............
mikehbkwm
03-25-2003, 07:29 PM
also noticed that my current dvd player is kinda above average from their chart listing...........
57U
03-25-2003, 07:58 PM
I think the 62 has been available for as little as US$130. Why are you looking at a new(er) player if you already have an "above average" new one? Money burning a hole in your pocket?
mikehbkwm
03-25-2003, 09:43 PM
well just because i dont have the faroudja chip in mine and well the chroma bug is a problem on mine also. im just being picky I know but for $149.99 for the RP62 at best buy you really cant beat that. ill just sell my current dvd player to someone who wants it..............
Sidious
03-26-2003, 10:35 AM
I just received the new Crutchfield catalog in the mail, and it has the RP82 featured as a NEW item in it!? I am assuming that they received a new shipment of them, but I could be wrong. They do not have it on the website, though. I bought mine from Crutchfield about 4 months ago. It is the best player I have ever owned!
ear-doc
03-26-2003, 05:39 PM
They don't have any. I called today. Don't have any, don't expect any and don't know of a replacement. I don't understand why they are not available if they are so good.
kevinw
03-26-2003, 08:16 PM
Panasonic discontinued because they cost more to make than they sold for. The replacement is the DVD-XP50 or XP30 if you do not want DVD-audio ability.
http://www.prodcat.panasonic.com/shop/NewDesign/ProductList.asp?CategoryID=2977
The only place to get the RP-82 is on Ebay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=Panasonic+RP82
They sell for about 450-500
http://www.prodcat.panasonic.com/shop/NewDesign/ProductList.asp?CategoryID=2977
The only place to get the RP-82 is on Ebay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=Panasonic+RP82
They sell for about 450-500
mikehbkwm
03-26-2003, 08:40 PM
Those are region free though, so the XP30 is the replacment for the rp82................
Chaz
03-26-2003, 09:40 PM
BTW XP-50 will play DVD Audio. XP-30 will not.
:)
:)
mikehbkwm
03-26-2003, 10:09 PM
well i guess after thinking about it awhile and being more rational i guess ill wait to get another player. the only reason i was wanting to do this is because right now ive got 2 dvd players in my entertainment center. one is a decent interlaced player that i bought for my wife before we got married BUTTTT plays MP3's, and i have my Sony prog. scan which still looks good but of course doesnt play mp3's. thats one of the reasons i wanted the XP30 or RP82 if i could find it..............
ear-doc
03-27-2003, 07:55 AM
Ok. The XP30 is the replacement for the RP82. Can I assume that the quality of the picture will be as good. The xp30 is more readily available than the rp82 at less cost. Which is the best between these two?
Jester
03-27-2003, 08:15 AM
Forget eBay, you can get it here: http://pac-2000.com/dvd-rp82.html
only $210
only $210
kevinw
03-27-2003, 09:02 AM
XP-50 is replacement Xp-30 is the same as XP50 but without DVD-A. The RP82 is able to do DVD-A.
kevinw
03-27-2003, 11:19 AM
Forget eBay, you can get it here: http://pac-2000.com/dvd-rp82.html
Not gonna happen.. E-bay or nothing.
The Rp82 is disocontinued and has not been in production for months.
Not gonna happen.. E-bay or nothing.
The Rp82 is disocontinued and has not been in production for months.
TheBigE
03-27-2003, 03:17 PM
for a few dollars more go check the Yamaha C920 and/or 6480. DDCi on the video end and SUPERB sound for DVD-D, DVD-A, CD, VCD, MP3, CD-R/RW and some DVD-R...due to Burr-Brown audio DACs.
These are 5 disk changers and are well built. But the only odd thing is that there is no ON/OFF on the remote control and no way to program it. oh well, I don't care cuz the video and audio is just too damn good for ~ $350 USD.
These are 5 disk changers and are well built. But the only odd thing is that there is no ON/OFF on the remote control and no way to program it. oh well, I don't care cuz the video and audio is just too damn good for ~ $350 USD.
kevinw
03-27-2003, 04:27 PM
Update on the XP30 and 50 both are now discontinued. Panasonic feels that there is no Medium price market--300-dollar range. They are concentrationg on the 125 and under market. Retailers are starting to bump up the prices of these because of the demand. Get one before they are gone.
