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Aspect Ratio Control/DVD Player?

I own a HDTV 16:9 widescreen - I'm looking for a dvd player and was surprised to learn my top choices - Arcam DV78 and Denon DVD-2200 - do not offer aspect ratio control. How important should the aspect ratio control feature be when purchasing a dvd player to be used in conjuction with a HDTV?

For example, none of the Arcam dvd player's offer aspect ratio control, nor the Krell dvd standard at $8000, or the Esoteric DV50 at $5500, and yet my $250 Sony dvd player offers it, so what gives?

All comments or opinions are appreciated in advance.
Thank You
sedona

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sogood51
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Well it would seem that this would not be a problem for you. Most dvd's are widescreen and so is your TV. I'm not a video expert though so take what I say for what it is. If you rent or buy a dvd in the 4:3 aspect your tv will just chop the sides off. Some widescreen tv's can also stretch 4:3 movies to fill your screen if that does not bother you.

Dave
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