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dtuomi · #91 06-21-2008, 06:50 PM

This post caught my attention. I can't remember the players I have (I'm at work, and there are three of them), but I have WAY TOO MANY Laserdiscs. Like about 300 of them. I've been slowly transitioning to DVD's, but I must admit there's something about LD video that I like better. Perhaps its all in my mind, or maybe its just because I'm not forced to sit through a bunch of stuff before getting to a menu before watching the movie. Anyway, my 2 cents.

David

Big Tuna · #92 06-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Yeah Thats cool Man! I will always be drawn to Laserdiscs, there's just a certain way about them that I like, that you just don't see with DVD's. The high quality jackets to the exquisite detailed artwork & photograpy, Gatefolds that DVD's will never match.

Lady Ayeka · #93 06-24-2008, 07:51 AM

indeed. LDs were a high end video medium, designed specifically for people who were passionate about the subject matter. DVD is largely just another disposable commodity; in one direction, directly out the other. the US Anime industry has been slowly falling apart over the last couple years, which surely means that the bulk of what i have on DVD (and LD for that matter) will most likely never be released again on Blu-Ray, or any other medium, for that matter. i can only hope that they last as long as my Anime LDs. i won't be holding my breath, though...

dtuomi · #94 06-24-2008, 09:33 PM

The thing that annoys me about Anime is there's still a lot it that has never seen a DVD release in the U.S. Only a LD release. So, if you're a fan, its almost mandatory to keep at least one LD operational.

David

Lady Ayeka · #95 06-25-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dtuomi

The thing that annoys me about Anime is there's still a lot it that has never seen a DVD release in the U.S. Only a LD release.David

there's usually a VHS release as well. however, i'm sure you're well aware of how poor many prerecorded VHS editions tend to be...

krautmaster · #96 06-25-2008, 05:12 PM

I bought a bunch of these behemoths way back in the 80's while stationed in Germany. They were the best that money could buy at the time, but I got rid of most of them when DvD's became affordable. I only kept a few, like the Star Wars and Indiana Jones sagas, but I haven't watched any for a long time. I'll have to fire up the old Pioneer LD-850D and see if it still works.

Lady Ayeka · #97 06-26-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by krautmaster

I bought a bunch of these behemoths way back in the 80's while stationed in Germany. They were the best that money could buy at the time, but I got rid of most of them when DvD's became affordable. I only kept a few, like the Star Wars and Indiana Jones sagas, but I haven't watched any for a long time. I'll have to fire up the old Pioneer LD-850D and see if it still works.

is that the "LD-838D"? unless you ran the daylights out of it back when, it'll definitely still work.

word of advice; open it up and lube the pick up guide rails. any gears you can find as well. it'll surely spin like a top!

MAXZ28 · #98 06-26-2008, 09:32 AM

What lube do you suggest using? My CLD-3030 tray sounds a little dry when it's coming out or going in. The operation movement isn't the smoothest.

operaman · #99 06-26-2008, 10:47 AM

I saw a stack of Laserdiscs here in NY at a salvation army going out of business. Anybody want them, they are hidden in the ladies section of the W. 8th street store.

What was I doing in the ladies' clothing section, you might ask????

colortrakker · #**100** 06-26-2008, 11:20 AM

Think they'll be there 'til Monday afternoon? Can't get to the City any earlier than that.

And never mind you, what are the discs doing in the women's section?

Arkay · #**101** 06-26-2008, 11:41 AM

Lady Ayeka would probably kill me for this, but I got a whole BOXFUL of Japanese Anime LDs, in great shape, and after watching a few minutes of several of them, decided I didn't want them, and traded them away for other movies and titles I preferred (mostly classic Westerns, Sci-fi, and a couple vintage horror movies).

At least I saved them from going into landfill, and got them into the hands of someone who wanted them. Anime is very popular here with a lot of young people, and I like seeing the costumes at ComiCon type events (especially the female ones, hehe), but I'm not a big Anime fan. Often find it hard to sit through very much of it before I want to turn it off.

I HAVE kept the complete set of classic Looney Tunes from 1933 to 1948 on LD (70 cartoons in total), and some other classic (Western) cartoons... plus a few animated movies like Heavy Metal.

Urchinn · #**102** 06-26-2008, 03:59 PM

Learning to love Anime is kinda like learning to like Scotch Whiskey. Not easy for most folks! I think there so many "schools" of anime that it baffles the average American cinephile. Try starting off with some classics by Miyazaki (the Japanese Disney). You can't go wrong with Laputa, Castle of Cagliostro, or Nausicaa (all on laserdisc, by the way). Very remarkable stuff that can whet your whistle...

Lady Ayeka · #**103** 06-26-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXZ28

What lube do you suggest using? My CLD-3030 tray sounds a little dry when it's coming out or going in. The operation movement isn't the smoothest.

i use a light household oil, made for the MAGNUM fishtank vacuum. but, i imagine lithium grease would do just fine. i have used the MAGNUM oil on my 3030, to great effect. it comes in a bottle with a very convenient two inch long needle tube applicator which is most handy for reaching tight spaces. however, i'm not so sure that it's still available...

Lady Ayeka · #**104** 06-26-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkay

Lady Ayeka would probably kill me for this, but I got a whole BOXFUL of Japanese Anime LDs, in great shape, and after watching a few minutes of several of them, decided I didn't want them, and traded them away for other movies and titles I preferred (mostly classic Westerns, Sci-fi, and a couple vintage horror movies).

At least I saved them from going into landfill, and got them into the hands of someone who wanted them.

ejguillot · #**105** 06-26-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Ayeka

get yourself a pioneer LDP. they are the best, bar none. look for models such as the LD-S1,LD-S2,CLD-3030,CLD-3070,CLD-91 and CLD-92.

I started with finding 32 LD's at $0.50 each at a thrift shop. Then I got a Pioneer CLD-703 in good condition with remote for $75 locally.

Lady Ayeka, what do you think about the CLD-703/704 and CLD 79/97/99? You seem to favor the late 80's players, but the mid 90's ones have better specs on paper.