DVD-player Rotel RDV-1093
Early models of DVD-players Rotel, with good performance and a standard set of features that were quite expensive, so are primarily of interest to those wishing to create a single-brand home theater system. But with the release model RDV-1092, created exclusively by its own forces, the situation has changed dramatically. Player gave a wonderful image that exceeds the quality of the results of the most direct competitors, to dispel the myth that the DVD format has reached the limit of its development. Company, startled rivals, and counterargument from Denon - Player DVD-3930 - has eclipsed almost all other units at the cost of about one and a half thousand dollars. Winning it was the perfect combination of DVD-player, CD-player, the measured characteristics comparable with the best specialized devices Class Top Hi-Fi. To put up with this state of affairs firm Rotel, of course, could not, so the next device RDV-1093 saw the release of non-traditional for its designers speed. According to a press release, focused on just the analog stereo path that led him into full compliance with the high standards characteristic before only for specialized models. After many years have passed since the advent of DVD-players, the producers finally decided to start production of devices that are not only formally support the CD-format, but fully aware of the fact to be a worthy source for block class stereo Hi-Fi. Refinement touched all the way stereo, ranging from improved transportation and several audio DACs Cirrus Logic CS4398, up to audiophile power supply separately issuing current optimum voltage for each electronic circuit.
Profound changes in the design of virtually no effect on the appearance of the device. The design has remained the same - a panel of brushed aluminum framed on each side with black metal handles, necessary in the event of placing the unit in the rack. A set of keys on the front part - traditional for any DVD-player. Has not changed and two-line display: his testimony sufficiently informative, but small, so from a distance it is difficult to perceive them. Set of outputs is also devoid of surprises: the video shows the component, composite, S-Video and HDMI; Audio - coaxial and optical, analog stereo line and 5.1.
An input for an external IR receiver and the trigger 12, as well as an improved version of the RS-232, now referred to as Computer I / O.
Remained in place and mechanical switch NTSC/PAL on the back, but if your monitor is a multi-system, choose the menu setting AutoFormat, having priority over the switch.
Functionally the device inherited from his ancestor caressed criticism all the key features. The first and in the light of the spread of HDTV is important - 1080p scaler. Would be reasonable to assume that such an expensive player will be operated with expensive TVs, and it's good that he is ready for this. Significant role in the selection and compatibility plays a digital format HDMI: RGB, YCrCb 4:2:2 and YCrCb 4:4:4. The absence of such adjustments in a number of players leads to serious problems with digital docking with modern Full HD-displays. It is worth mentioning adjustable time delay between sound and image - also a useful function for digital televisions with deep video signal processing. Characteristic feature of RDV-1092, which caused a lot of controversy at connoisseurs, soft and free of artifacts as possible and close to the "theatrical" image - retained in full. Some have questioned this feature reproach unit, they say, not all of the details. Indeed, there are players that give a "sharp" image, even among relatively inexpensive. However, for those who believe that the beauty and artistry of the image, the complete absence of noise on plain spaces and jagged lines are minor losses in detail, would be ideal it is this device. The remote control has not changed, that is old-fashioned. The impression is that the designers of the company consciously wanted to do something that causes nostalgic feelings. Unfortunately, for this had to be sacrificed and ergonomics: the playback controls were on the very edge, and their size does not contribute to usability. So we have to repeat the recommendation to use a third-party universal remote.
Summing up. Everything seemed to be obvious: first-class player... But many believe that the numbered days of the format DVD. Superiority of Blu-Ray and HD DVD is undeniable, most new movies are available already and in high resolution. Furthermore, players new formats excellent read standard DVD, and up to 1080p scalers in them is not a luxury but a compulsory element. Thus the cost of a new generation of devices is even lower than RDV-1093. The only field where the player is considered an unqualified advantage - the one analog stereo, to improve so that the developers did a great job. Consequently, the buyer RDV-1093 - who has so far refused to accept HD-formats, but wants to get the most perfect DVD-and CD-player in a single package.
