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Best device for writing DVD images?

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Fishbpm

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I've just purchased a 1U server and am looking to onboard my (massive) DVD library.
There seems to be a bunch of different options for loading content, and I wanted to be sure there wasn't any difference in terms of the resulting image size/quality? Do all of the following write the identical true bit-for-bit DVD image? In terms of both video and audio? Or should I be focussing on one as being superior?
> C200 bulk loader
> K reader
> K speedreader
> An Mclass player
> A new C1 player
Note I'm talking DVD exclusively here. Bluray will come later!
Thanks, Mark
 
Any DVD that has been successfully imported will give the same viewing experience regardless of the import device.

For the importing of a "massive" DVD collection I would consider trying to hire a Speedreader from a K dealer.
 
I would recommend the M700 vault. It acts as a bulk loader for CD's, DVD's and BR's and adds the capability to load and play back BR and HD downloads. I load up 25-50 CD's at night and they are all imported by the next morning.

It is a little more expensive but we'll worth it.

John
 
If you want to talk exclusively DVD, then definitely stick with Speed Reader, as you will get the double-barreled action.

If you are willing to pay more for the capability of adding BDs in the future (and don't mind the future being now) then go with a M700/D700-vault. They also hold more, so while it will take longer to import, you don't have to go through the act of reloading as often. Finally, if you want to be able to live within 100-feet of the device while it is working, and don't have a VERY acoustically isolated area to place it in, go with the vault... I still have flashbacks from the early days upon days of the Reader going whenever I spin it up for a lager batch *rocks back and forth in the corner*
 
Thanks guys.
Ive managed to pick up a bulk loader for now very cheap, so will give that a run and see how it goes. Appreciate this is legacy tech but could at least tide me over, and provided no cost in terms of image quality then this approach seems fine (or let me know if not!) - and if it fails (which is likely!) then I would look to source a speedreader, thanks for the pointer!

Yes Id definitely prefer a vault!, but Id need to also upgrade my player (currently only Kclass 1080p) to justify that kind of investment. Being a newbie I think I need to take one step at a time. If the K experience proves as great as Im hoping Im sure I will want to upgrade later!

Yes, well aware of the C1 ring-fencing. Shame, looks like Im stuck on the Premier line path now. Hopefully this will be to my benefit in the long run....
 
The M700 IS a standalone player - you would not need to upgrade anything to make use of it.

John
 
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