DV 05: True Reference Transport
Written: Dec 07 '00
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Pros: Read all CD format, passes true 96/24, THX Ultra
Cons: Transport generates slight noise
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| h3rmes's Full Review: Pioneer DV-05 DVD Player |
This DVD player is a remarkable value for the performance it provides. Since Pioneer updated the DV 05 with the DV 37, the DV 05's price has come down precipitously from its original retail price of $1000.
This DVD player features reference DVD features such as a separate pickup for the DVD and audio CDs, Hi-bit Legato Link DACs that automatically upsample audio CDs, black level control, PLUGE, plays DVDs, CDs, CDRs, CDRWs, and VCDs. Unlike most DVD players, the DV 05 does not downsample 96/24 digital audio, rather it outputs a true 96/24 signal via the coaxial or optical cable. Because of the quality of the transport, many high end DVD players use the Pioneer transport chassis as a basis for their own DVD players. It is also THX Ultra certified.
Aside from the strengths mentioned above, I would like to calm the waters a bit about this player. Yes, the player is a bit noisy when inserting or ejecting a DVD, but you have to be about a foot away from the DVD player to hear it. I don't know about you, but I tend to watch DVDs from my couch. I don't hear anything but the movie from there.
I considered the DV 37 largely for the progressive scan capabilities since I am not impressed by faster loading times nor chassis shielding, which apparently the DV 37 offers. With sufficient line conditioning, a DVD player does not need armor plating to correct problems related to jitter.
Ultimately, I wasn't sold on progressive scan. Contrary to what a lot of people say, progressive scan only helps TVs without line doubling technology. If your TV already has line doubling, in most cases, you don't need progressive scan. Even then, there aren't many software titles that really take advantage of progressive scan technology. I have a Pioneer Elite PRO 64" TV with built in line doubling technology and I do not have DVDs that have been created in the 24 frame per second requirement.
I was looking forward to listening to the up sampled Legato Link Hi-Bit DACs on the DV 05. It produced a much softer rounder sound as opposed to the DACs on my receiver (Marantz SR-14EX). Both sounds had merit, but I preferred my receivers DACs a tickle better.
Recommended:
Yes
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