Panasonic DVD-RP91 VTG Black Hi End Pro Grade DVD/CD Video Disc Japan DVD-Audio

The TESTED Panasonic RP-91 is a full-featured DVD and DVD-Audio player with a comprehensive remote control. Although it is a second-generation DVD-A player, it is much better built than most of the current competition and is only slightly less impressive than the original "statement product" Matsushita DVD-A player, the Technics DVD-A10. The RP-91 has a full set of audio (6 and mix-down 2 channel) and video (component, S-video and composite) outputs. Unlike some multichannel players, both the six channel and two channel mix-down outputs function at all times allowing connection to both a surround audio system and television without having to reconfigure the outputs. Bass management is basic and functions adequately for most installations. The on-screen menus and remote control are comprehensive without being incomprehensible, although it is well worth spending some time with the owner's manual. The inclusion of the "remaster" audio upsampling feature is quite welcome for listening to Redbook CD's. The front panel also a switch for turning of the video circuitry, to provide for superior sound. The digital output can also be configured to put out the upsampled signal if the connected processor/receiver/DAC can handle 96kHz data. The progressive scan video output is based on the older Genesis chip and is free of the dreaded "chroma bug" color fringing that occurs in many competing players. NO REMOTE