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What is the best 42"plasma Panasonic or Pioneer?

I am searching already for one year to buy a great home cinema package.
I am looking for a plasma prepared for High Def. with DVI/HDMI port for the best picture i can get. The problem is that i am confused between the new Pioneer PDP-434 HDE and the Panasonic Th-42PHD6UY , please help me i dont know which one to choose?

By the way i am looking for a great Universal DVD player(DVD-A and SACD) and ilink for the best sound. Firstival i was decline for the Pioneer DV-757Ai and the VSA-AX10i, but when i saw the picture in a Panasonic plasma i wasnt impressed, so if some body knows a better package, please tell me ?

My budget is 20.000 US/20.000 EUR/14.000 pounds.
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jmcgrogan2
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You may be better served by asking this question at http://www.avsforum.com/ I find these guys are more into the video end of HT.

Good luck,
John
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davehrab
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Here is a sight which may help answer some of your questions http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/index.html

Take time to go thru the "FAQ" section and the "BUYING TIPS"

Dave
lej1447
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At EDTV level, I pick Panasonic over Pioneer. At HDTV level, my eyes can't tell the difference as I watch HDNet on those two plasma panels. Based on deductive reasoning or elimination process, I would pick Panasonic HDTV over Pioneer HDTV due to the core competency at EDTV level (all components & features taken into consideration). How valid is such reasoning? No one knows unless some one performd a statistical study. Other than that, visit those websites and rely on those reviews done by professionals. Good luck.
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2001impala
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The Poineer "Elite" with out a doubt puts the Panasonic to shame. Not only does it use deep cell encapsulation but it automatically converts all formats to its native resolution 768 x ?. Although, it lists for 8 grand. If your budget allows I must insist you check this one out.
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swampwalker
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Over on avsforum.com they say that the Elite is the same as the HD Pioneer with a different case, FWIW. Just $3k more.
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