Need a new DVD-Audio Machine

Doug Smith · 01-14-2008, 03:38 PM

My Toshiba 4800 is getting long in the tooth. I need a new DVD player that can also play DVD Audio as I have quite a stack of titles. Anything looking good out there? Anything that does the above and also High Definition DVD's? But what about price? Is this strictly for millionaires?

Jack Gilvey · 01-14-2008, 04:17 PM

There's nothing that plays DVD-A and HD-DVD/BR. The Oppo 980 is a great universal player, handles DVD-A, SACD, and almost everything else short of HD.

OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio

Doug Smith · 01-14-2008, 04:26 PM

Thanks for the advice. Sounds like it might do nicely. Any idea on a price?

Doug Smith · 01-14-2008, 04:27 PM

Sorry didn't see the link. I've got it now. Thanks.

Jack Gilvey · 01-14-2008, 10:00 PM

I had a 971 a few years ago which a friend is now using as a region-free DVD player, and I'm using a 970 now for DVD-A and SACD. I wouldn't hesitate to buying anything from Oppo.

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gene c · 01-15-2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

I'm using a 970 now for DVD-A and SACD.

I'm also using the 970 for DVD-A/SACD. Very nice for the price.

DaveHo · 01-15-2008, 08:29 AM

If you're OK with buying used, many top of the line models from a few years ago can be had for a song. I just snagged a Denon 2900 to use as a dedicated SACD/DVD-A machine. If you are patient, one can be had for not much more than the cost of an Oppo 980.

-Dave

Doug Pyle · 02-16-2008, 04:47 AM

Several Denon models fit the bill, also providing SACD playback. I picked up the Denon DVD 757 precisely because I wanted both DVD-A and SACD. Has good audio output options - HDMI, 5.1 analog putting out fine internal decoding for SACD, as well as both optical and coax digital out.

Chris Gerhard · 02-16-2008, 08:11 PM

I have a bunch of players for my SACD/DVD-A collection, I thought with such so little software coming out, there wouldn't be any more players being made but there have been quite a few the last couple of years. If you don't mind refurbished, eCost has a few Denon models. The DVD-1930CI is $135, as is the DVD-757 which is the same player to the best of my knowledge, just a different model number. The older DVD-1920 is available for $97, I have it and like it really well. I also own the Opp DV-980H and think it is better than the DVD-1920, but I am happy with both. If you want to spend more, there are a lot more options.

Chris

PaulDA · 02-17-2008, 10:39 AM

If you can find one, just FYI, the Panasonic BD-10 plays DVD-A AND Blu-ray.