I've run better Sony models continuously for 3-4 weeks at a stretch
with no noticeable change in performance/heat build-up. Looks like
there's hardly any mass involved-- maybe little demand on motors,
laser mechanism. If you can get by with the coax output for sound
playback, these units not very expensive if replacement become
necessary. I'm not aware of any tests of d-a quality in DVD player
analog outputs but I'd guess you might want to avoid using these
outputs in cheaper DVD players and spend the money on a good
receiver/amp for the coax signal. I've come across some obviously
compromised analog playback from the analog outputs of DV tape and
DVD decks. Rob D.
At 4:01 PM +0000 3/10/06, Rich Peet wrote:
>Planning a Natural Sound Installation.
>
>I have run hard drives for years and in continous operation I have been
>running between 4 and 5 years each.
>
>I have not run DVD players in continous operation before.
>My question is how long can I expect a consumer grade DVD player to
>function when used 12 hours per day 6 days per week? Anybody actually
>played these till they died?
>
>Rich Peet
>
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Rob Danielson
Film Department
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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