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sk81299
03-09-04, 08:04 AM
I am thinking of buying a DVD player. I already have a VCR. Can I sit the new DVD player directly on top of the VCR (and vice versa)? I have considered purchasing a combo unit, but due to money constraints, am thinking of separate units. I know sometimes there is interference with some products (tv and subwolfer for example) and would like to check this out prior to making my purchase.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Pilot Dane
03-09-04, 05:49 PM
I don't think you will have any problems. I've got my mid-level DVD player sanwiched between a P.O.S. VCR and my line conditioner and I've never noticed any interference. You have to get to a very high end system with great ears to notice such subtle things.
stereoguy
03-09-04, 07:31 PM
For the love of god don't get a combo unit.
You can stack them any way you want. If a component has vents on top, then you want to watch the heat buildup if you stack other components on top of it. Interference shouldn't be a problem even with the cheapest of components.
If you're catv coax isn't properly grounded you can sometimes hear it in a subwoofer.
You can stack them any way you want. If a component has vents on top, then you want to watch the heat buildup if you stack other components on top of it. Interference shouldn't be a problem even with the cheapest of components.
If you're catv coax isn't properly grounded you can sometimes hear it in a subwoofer.
sk81299
03-10-04, 07:14 AM
Thanks Pilot Dane and Stereoguy for the responses. That was just what I wanted to hear. (And thanks Stereoguy for the advice to not buy a combo unit as I was still not sure about that decision.) :)
Pilot Dane
03-10-04, 06:52 PM
I must admit that I have both.
In the hot tub room where picture quality and sound are not that important and there is the ever present danger of a drunken splash of water or rum. I don't expect much from a $99 DVD/VCR combo unit and it does not disappoint.
For the main HT system I have separate VCR and DVD players and separate amp and preamp/processor. In general there is a noticable increase in quality when you go to separates. There is also a noticable increase in cost. Even if you are only talking about a $99 DVD player and a $99 VCR, both of which are pretty cheap but still probablly better than a $99 DVD/VCR combo unit (and twice the price).
It all depends on what you want and what you are willing to pay.
In the hot tub room where picture quality and sound are not that important and there is the ever present danger of a drunken splash of water or rum. I don't expect much from a $99 DVD/VCR combo unit and it does not disappoint.
For the main HT system I have separate VCR and DVD players and separate amp and preamp/processor. In general there is a noticable increase in quality when you go to separates. There is also a noticable increase in cost. Even if you are only talking about a $99 DVD player and a $99 VCR, both of which are pretty cheap but still probablly better than a $99 DVD/VCR combo unit (and twice the price).
It all depends on what you want and what you are willing to pay.