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Want to buy a new projector.

Time to replace my Runco 710Lt.
It's 720p projector and has a color wheel.
I'm Thinking about the following so far.
1.Runco LightStyle LS5.
2.Runco LightStyle LS7.
3.JVC DLA-RS50U.
I like Runco. I had issues with my 710 and they stood behind thier product until I was satisfied, including a replacement unit 6 months later. I want to go 1080P.

The LS5 is 1080P and uses a color wheel and is in my price range.

The LS7 is 720P has 3 chips. I was told that 3 chip 720 is better than 1080P with a color wheel because the optics are better. The cost is over my budget but can be done.

Then there is the JVC. I know nothing about other than it is 1080P 3 chip and is in my price range.

Any help or suggestions?
hevac1
hevac1 OP
812 posts
 
I have purchased the JVC RS50.
Will comment on it after it is calibrated.
Thanks to all.
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
Congrats ! I am sure you'll love it!

I have a question on your sources. Do you like your meridian or oppo better for your projector? I got rid of my DVD player (Esoteric DV50) and I kind of miss it. Been doing Direct TV pay per view and the sound going via by DCS.

You maybe like both...Oppo for blu ray and Meridian for regular dvd. I've seen a few of the Meridians going for a very nice price used....

Thanks !
hevac1 OP
812 posts
 
I like the image better from the Oppo. I kept the Meridian for DVDA, I have around 30 audio disks. It sounds better than any other DVDA player for DVDA disks I have tried including the Oppo into my G68. Plus I cannot get enough money for it if I sell it, so I will keep it for now.
jwm
918 posts
 
I think the picture on the Oppo 95 is great, but I am not crazy about the movie sound. The player is too lean and detailed for my taste. I like a more natural sound. Yes I am using HDMI not analog outputs.
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