Pioneer DVF 727 301 Disc Mega-Changer DVD Players
Pioneer DVF 727 301 Disc Mega-Changer DVD Players
[Apr 25, 2000]
Keith Snell
Casual Listener
Strength:
Lots of disks, plenty of space, apart from double sided disks - leave region 2 disks alone.
Weakness:
Same as other reviews - only 12 characters but abbreviations are easy to work with. To be different from the other reviews (that I agree with), just like to add; I recently purchased my unit from Techtrinics.com in the UK £650. They import, modify for region free, and supply with a step down plug-in transformer. I chose this option rather than buy one whilst in the US, pay import going thru' customs, then obtaining a transformer and getting the unit modified - it'd probably cost the same if not more. Similar Products Used: None - but I do have a 10 disc CD changer in the car (Sony!) |
[Apr 30, 2000]
Ken
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
301 disc capacity; disc management features; audio and video quality; value for the money
Weakness:
limited title input; remote not back-lit; cannot select disc by number This dvd player has been reviewed in detail below, and I will comment briefly. I have loaded over 100 music cds and have watched over 30 dvds without a hitch. I upgraded from a 100 cd mega-changer and have noticed a clear improvement in audio quality. The player has a lot of nice features but one thing I would add (unless I missed it) is the ability to select a disc by punching in its number with the remote rather than using the multi dial. In addition, the player needs to accept more characters for title input. Otherwise, I have really been enjoying this player. It is a great value and saves you from having to find the particular cd/dvd you want in that stack of jewel cases. Similar Products Used: sony 200 mega-changer |
[May 05, 2000]
Steve Ayres
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
This review is for the DV-F07 Elite player, as no review section exists yet.
Weakness:
Build quality, quality control. First machine arrived faulty (only played audio, no video), current machine plays VCDs with the top third of the picture missing. I love the design of the Pioneer 300 disc changer. It's very easy to use and the picture quality is stunning. The options for picture control are great. Even my difficult Devil's Advocate Original pressing, that had a juddering picture on my old Pioneer, and pixellated and froze on the Denon, plays acceptably on this beast. Similar Products Used: Pioneer DV606, Denon 5000. |
[May 15, 2000]
Apaullo
Strength:
I found this for CHEAPER than the price I was quoted on the Sony, a great overall value based solely on what I read about the product before the purchase.
Weakness:
The "film-recognition" circuitry seems to create a "jumpy" picture (hardly noticeable) compared to my first DVD player, the Toshiba 3107. I first got very excited about Sony's DVP-CX850D 200-disc changer when I saw it in Home Theater magazine, but after some somewhat negative reactions about its user interface, I did some more searching and found that Pioneer had come out with a 301-disc changer that seemed to be better in almost every comparison, so I chose that route instead and am VERY happy with my purchase. Let's see: 101-disc MORE capacity, nice and quiet, a breeze to program/set-up/catalog (heard too many horror stories about the Sony)... and it works great - awesome picture and sound. Similar Products Used: None - this is only my second DVD player in 3 years. |
[Jun 21, 2000]
David Willis
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
301 Disks, video and sound quality, disk management features
Weakness:
Kinda big, but hey, it's 301 disks! I was "talked" into this one by a salesman (I was considering the Sony DVP C650D). Anyway, I don't regret it at all. Being able to put all your disks in and never have to touch them again is wonderful!!! It took me a day or two to figure out how the use the disk management features (impractical, I think, if you don't use a keyboard). Similar Products Used: Technics Cd carousel |
[Jul 30, 2000]
Steve
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
301 disc capacity; disc management features; audio and video quality; value for the money
Weakness:
carousel jammed,limited title input; can't skip warnings or jump to menu Pretty much all the strengths and weaknesses have been covered in the rest of the reviews here and don't need repeating. Similar Products Used: sony 200 mega-changer,Pioneer DVL-700,Pioneer PD-F1007 CD-changer |
[Aug 03, 2000]
Dustin
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Same as others have said.
Weakness:
Not very resilient. I love this player when it is working properly. However for me that hasn't been very often. The first one shipped to me had something wrong with the transport and a small platic arm would hit the discs when the carosel turned. The replacement worked fine for a week or so and then only played audio no video. My third is currently working fine, but I'm moving soon and am worried about it. I suspect that the build quality isn't exactly top notch and they have been getting damaged in transit. But they are a great bargain and when they work they are awesome. I'd recommend waiting a year or so for the next generation of them. Maybe they'll have some bugs worked out by then. Similar Products Used: Panasonic |
[Oct 04, 2000]
Robert
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Wouldn't know.
Weakness:
Broken. Well, I went out and bought the unit after reading the glowing reviews here. For about 15 minutes, I was having a great time - I had ordered about 40 DVDs to start off my collection, and after I loaded all of them in the F727, I was having fun flipping through them. Then I heard some loud noises coming from in the player, didn't sound good, and the thing is all jammed up. The door won't even open on the player, and it won't power on. This after FIFTEEN MINUTES! Pioneer customer service is closed right now was I write this, but I have NEVER had a component of any kind blow up the first day I used it, and let's just say I am also not too happy that $800 of new DVDs are now trapped inside this piece of garbage. Similar Products Used: 1st DVD player. |
[Nov 07, 2000]
Matthew
Casual Listener
Strength:
Unknown.
Weakness:
Delivered broken ... no video I did a lot of research and had originally ordered an Onkyo DV-S535 single DVD player from Crazy Eddie but after weeks of waiting, canceled this order. I then started researching multidisc players and narrowed down the list to the Pioneer DV-F727 which I ordered from Centore.com. The website stated that the unit was in stock and my order would be processed in 24-48 hours so I signed up for 3 day delivery (ordered on a Sunday and expected the player by that Friday). When Friday came and no DVD player, I called Centore.com and they came up with a story that the player was in stock when I placed the order but went out of stock when they processed the order (obvious inventory control problem with these guys). I was told that the DVD player would ship the next Tuesday. I called the next Tuesday to confirm and spoke to the same individual who stated he was going to have it Fed-Ex'ed out that afternoon. I waited again until Friday and no DVD player. I called Centore.com back and spoke to the same individual. He stated he was waiting for me to call him on Tuesday ... then I reminded him I did call on Tuesday. He then asked me if I wanted the DVD player shipped out to me. I spoke with numerous individuals following this trying to get the name/address of their CEO or President. It became very obvious that these guys are totally seat-of-the-pants with no competent management. Finally, my unit arrived the following week and I hooked it up just as the owners manual stated and absolutely no video. I wrote 2 emails to Centore.com but not reply to date. Whatever you do, avoid Centore.com like the plague. They are totally incompetent and I wouldn't be surprised to see them dragged into Court on some Class Action Lawsuit. I have boxed up the DVD player and will be putting out for the trash shortly if Centore.com does not get back to me. Similar Products Used: None. |
[Nov 06, 2000]
Todd
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Capacity, features, DVD/CD cap., coax./s-video outs, size.
Weakness:
questionable build quality, minor software quirks. I purchased this based upon reviews only. I knew that the stacks of CDs that were 20 deep around my house were becoming problematic and it was time to clean up. Similar Products Used: None |