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nodge56
22-07-2002, 17:33
Okay, I'm nearly there now. I think.

Mission: HC set-up incl 28" w/s tv; DVD player; amp/receiver; speakers.

Budget: <£2k

Current preferences: Toshiba 28Z07B tv, Toshiba SD-220E m/r, Marantz SR5200, KEF 2005 sub/sat.

Still not too decided about the DVD player, although component video on the DVD sounds attractive in conjucntion with same on the Tosh telly; plus SR5200 is on the way out but can't find out spec of replacement yet. Was sorely tempted by Justin's Forums Members deal on SR7200 @ £470-odd but have now missed the boat on that it seems!

TV is pro-logic so I will be getting rear speakers I won't be using, but the cheaper Nicam Tosh (and most others at this price methinks) has no component input.

Priority is best picture and DVD and CD sound for the money. Any comments/ recommendations/ "don't be stupid, read this thread.." etc?

Ta :)
mickl
22-07-2002, 21:44
The tosh 220 is definitely worth it, just make sure you have one with the latest firmware. previous stock had seemless branching problems when playing certain disks
Justin
23-07-2002, 01:54
Originally posted by nodge56
Okay, I'm nearly there now. I think.

Mission: HC set-up incl 28" w/s tv; DVD player; amp/receiver; speakers.

Budget: <£2k

Current preferences: Toshiba 28Z07B tv, Toshiba SD-220E m/r, Marantz SR5200, KEF 2005 sub/sat.

Still not too decided about the DVD player, although component video on the DVD sounds attractive in conjucntion with same on the Tosh telly; plus SR5200 is on the way out but can't find out spec of replacement yet. Was sorely tempted by Justin's Forums Members deal on SR7200 @ £470-odd but have now missed the boat on that it seems!

TV is pro-logic so I will be getting rear speakers I won't be using, but the cheaper Nicam Tosh (and most others at this price methinks) has no component input.

Priority is best picture and DVD and CD sound for the money. Any comments/ recommendations/ "don't be stupid, read this thread.." etc?

Ta :)

N, mailed you re the above:) ref SD220, could not honestly recomend a Tosh after all the problems we`ve had with 220s and some 210s last year, now taken all tosh of the website. Look at offerings from Pioneer, Sony, panasonic instead (I`ll get flamed, but so what - I won`t stake my rep. on a lemon that packs in after 6 months). Wouldn`t mind, tosh up to the 110/210 had impectable reliability....