Pioneer 737-to buy or not to buy?

[stupot44]

Thinking of buying this machine while they are still around. Would appreciate comments from anyone who has had this player. Have you had any problems? would you buy again ? Basically pro`s & con`s. I like this player because it has RGB loopthrough,component out,from all reports good picture quality and not bad CD replay either.

Thanks

Stuart

PS would also appreciate alternative suggestions

[splobber]

I had a look at buying one of these, but I've decided to wait until the DV-747A (http://members.tripod.co.uk/splobber/pics/dv747a2lrg.jpg) is released. :)

[sideshowbob]

Richer sounds are advertising these at £379 unmodded and £429 multi-region (latest copy of What Hi-Fi), so a huge saving on the original RRP. I've got a 737 and the picture and sound are both top notch (including pretty good CD replay). If you were after a player which supports progressive scan via component outputs (if you've got a projector or a suitably equipped TV) it's a hell of a buy ... however, if you would prefer something which supports DVD-A, then one of the newer "A" models (not necessarily the 747A) would be a better bet. One thing I would say about Pioneers is that the layer change is pretty noticeable ... which was a disappointment for me.

[trooper1212]

I bought my 737 about 6 months ago for around £500, and it's been worth every penny.

The difference in picture quality from my toshiba 2109 was jaw dropping and I needed component out for my new tv. I've only had a problem with one dvd so far (out of 300 or so) and that was with Akira (which was pioneer release!).

All in all, brilliant, unless you want dvd-a of course.

T.

[Justin]

Originally posted by stupot44
Thinking of buying this machine while they are still around. Would appreciate comments from anyone who has had this player. Have you had any problems? would you buy again ? Basically pro`s & con`s. I like this player because it has RGB loopthrough,component out,from all reports good picture quality and not bad CD replay either.

Thanks

Stuart

PS would also appreciate alternative suggestions

Unless you find it cheap (for example, we sold these off for £400 M/R a couple of months back)then its ok, but its not worth more then £350-£400 M/R now as it was dropped 3 months back, and is a old machine, over a year old.

Newer Pioneers like the DV545 and DV646A actually outperform it:) Also, a Marantz DV4100OSE outperforms it in audio cd reply.