Sony DVPNC665P/B 5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD Changer, Black
Works OK, Poor Performance
I did a great deal of research to find a multi-disc progressive scan DVD player and finally decided on the DVP-NC665P/B.  After completing the installation into my system, I was happy to see that the player worked, but disappointed in its video performance.  The functionality of the player is great. . .quick disc changes, multiple scan rates, several progressive scan modes, and the ability to change out a disc while one is already playing.  I have a Toshiba 50-inch widescreen HDTV (using component video inputs and progressive scan mode) and I am very disappointed in the picture quality.  I actually received better video performance with my old Pioneer single-disc DV-525 without progressive scan.  The picture appears grainy, the color is dull, and some digital &quot;artifacts&quot; are displayed during some action scenes in which there is a great deal of contrast between foreground and background objects.  When the player changes layers on the disc, there is a pause that lasts approximately 1 second.  I would recommend another player if you are looking for crisp, vibrant video.  If you are only concerned about functionality and something that works, this might be a good choice for you.