Our review:Item Description:Drawing on its expertise as the prime developer of the DVD format, Toshiba introduces the ultimate-performance DVD-Video player - the new Cinema Series SD9000. Defining a new milestone in DVD video and audio performance, the SD9000 is Dolby Digital and DTS compatible, features high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio capability and incorporates the latest technologies to provide unmatched picture and sound quality, flexibility and user convenience.With Toshiba's digital-to-analog converter and digital noise-reduction filter, the SD9000 DVD player delivers a high-quality video picture and excellent sound. This single-play DVD player gives you S-video output, customized picture memories for different viewing situations and a backlit, preprogrammed remote control.
Amazon.com Review:Heralding the arrival of Toshiba's Cinema Series is the company's new flagship SD-9000 DVD player. Solidly built and rigged with a panoply of the latest audio-video technologies, the SD-9000 is one of the most flexible high-performance DVD players around.
With respect to AV outputs, the SD-9000 is remarkably similar to its immediate underling, Toshiba's SD-3109. Dolby Digital, DTS, coaxial, Toslink, six-channel and two-channel analog--you name it, this puppy plays it, with the notable exception of High-Definition Compatible Digital (HDCD), a format accommodated by the more affordable SD-3109. That said, the SD-9000 offers a few things you won't find in the junior player, such as bookmarks, a universal remote control, a jog dial, Custom Picture Setting, and a sturdier build that more than doubles the weight of the SD-3109. With the SD-9000's bookmark feature, you can recall the location of a single key point in three in your favorite programs, even when the disks themselves are on the shelf. The supplied remote control can be programmed to operate televisions and cable boxes from nearly 50 manufacturers, while a jog dial mounted in the center of the remote greatly simplifies multi-speed playback.
Moving beyond the power of Toshiba's Black Level Expander circuitry, the SD-9000 allows you to tailor the picture to your tastes through Custom Picture Setting, with which you can adjust--and store--three separate configurations with regard to contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness. (Use of this feature presumes knowledge of video standards.)
Audiophiles looking to explore HDCD might do well to investigate the SD-3109, but for video tailoring and general home-theater convenience, the SD-9000's your unit.
Pros: - Flexible audio and video outputs
- Extensive features
- Sturdy quality
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Average Buyer's Review:
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Superb !
Outstanding picture quality. Very easy to use with a lot of features. Sound quality is very good (but not oustanding, that's why the 4 stars and a half) when compared to my YBA CD player. To fully take advantage of this excellent DVD player, do not hesitate to spend for audio and video cables (I use Wireworld interconnects for the Audio and XLO for the S-Video). The difference well designed cables can make is just AMAZING!
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Review from an actual user
I purchased the SD-9000 when it was still selling at its regular (and high) price. It is a superb, industrial strength (heavy!) DVD player. Picture quality and sound are outstanding. The only downside was the price, which is now much lower. So, if you want a top quality unit, go for it at the reduced price.
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Discontinued DVD Player
This is a nice DVD Player, but this is a discontinued product and the SD-9100 is the new one which replace the SD-9000. The SD-9100 is a excellent DVD player and I give it 5 stars