How good is the CD Playback on a Toshiba HD-DVD?

Darrell -

I am using a NAD C542 thru the analog outs to my Denon AVR-1907 and I am using a basic SONY DVP-NS90V for HDMI upconvert to 720P and also use the 5.1 analog outs for SACD playback. With this scenario in mind do you think the Toshiba HD-DVD can replace the NAD & SONY. I will be losing the SACD option for sure.

Thanks for your input.

Confession time ;my cd player is the AA Prestige se Further; whenever I play a standard dvd;my Arcam 27 is much better--So these players are what I based my opinion on. I have also played cds on the Arcam while I was between players and it ain't bad. I still say the Toshiba is a one trick pony;great at playing HD movies.

George,

Did you play a CD in you HD-DVD player yet or are you still giving opinions without basis?

If you haven't played a CD yet in the HD-DVD, I am confused why you are offering an opinion.

If you have, let us know so we can take your feedback more seriously.

Regards,
Darrell

Nshashidhar,

I don't know either of these players well enough to tell you if the HD-DVD could adequately replace the other units.

I would keep the SACD, because personally, I would hate to give it up.

The HD-DVD player does well with HD-DVDs and SD DVDs. I guess you would need to figure out if you are giving up anything with regards to CDs in this exchange.

Regards,
Darrell