Pioneer DV 370 S

Advantages: Plays MP3 and VCDs, Multi Region (Remote Hack)
Disadvantages: None that I found

...The Aiwa XD-DV370 is my second DVD player after I decided that my LG3200E wasn't good enough for me. Although, the LG was a quality player for the price and it was multi-region (Remote Hack) I was after some extras. The XD-DV370 is a clone of the LG 3350E, it has an alternative style and some reduced features. Though, it plays the same media as the LG (DVD, MP3, Audio CD and VCD). Another attraction is that it is an multi-region player once the remote hack is used (for more info see www.lgdvd.co.uk). This means that imported DVDs from the USA can played. With it able to play VCD this is quite handy as if you have a CDR you can create your VCDs and watch them. DVDs: I have had no trouble playing any DVDs and have watched region 1 DVDs on my player. MP3: This for me is the impressive feature, put all your favourite songs on a CD... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: great sound
Disadvantages: delayed forward and rewind

...Nowadays, you can find loads of good, moderately priced DVD players on the market from more or less every electronics manufacturer around. I had a look around before deciding on the Pioneer DV-525. A major surprise I had is that the one I chose is one of the only DVD players around that can pass a true 96 khz signal while playing 96 khz / 24 bit DVDs. Nearly all other players down-convert this signal to 48 khz. When you combine this feature with an MSB link DAC it will create a nice budget-conscious CD transport and D/A converter. Quite a problem, I think, is that it gets quite noisy when spinning the DVD and even more noisy when it is moving from track to track. Strangely enough the level of noise varies from DVD to DVD. Usually you won’t notice unless the movie has a quiet scene. Another disadvantage is the delay in moving forward... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Plays everything you throw at it
Disadvantages: Not a great deal

...Although this DVD player has been around for a while now there are not many players that can live up to that of the Pioneer DV-575A-S. I have the 565A as the living room DVD Player and I was so impressed with it I went out and bought the 575A-S for my bedroom. At a lower price, around £100, and the same great performance it was hard not to. This little DVD player packs a powerful punch as plays all manner of discs, including DVD-Audio and SACD (Super Audio CD). With a heap of connections on the back such as 5.1 audio out, component video out and s-video you will be hard pushed to find a device it can't connect to! The Pioneer is supplied without a SCART lead, which is actually a blessing. To get the full potential from the 575 you need a decent lead, I use a £50 QED SCART lead and the colours are nothing short of outstanding. When... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful