Best DVD player for ~$2000 (1 Viewer)

[Shayne Judge]

I was wondering if anyone could give some good options for the following DVD player. My friend is almost 100 percent looking for the very best video/audio out there without much concern for stuff like SACD and DVD-Audio (although those are nice perks). Avoiding the chroma bug would be a necessity.

 

[Shayne Judge]

Anyone have some suggestions? My friend mentioned the Onkyo DV-S939, but I dont know much about this model.

 

[Will Binegar]

Although it's since been replaced by a newer model, the EAD Theatervision P is considered a reference level DVD player by the folks at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. It can be found at AudioGon for $2000 or less.

 

[KeithH]

Shayne, the Onkyo DV-S939 is a nice progressive-scan DVD player that also offers DVD-Audio playback. Check www.crutchfield.com for more information. For only $100-200, your friend could get the Integra RDV-9.1. Integra is Onkyo's higher-end line. The '9.1 looks very similar to the 'S939, but is built better inside and out and comes with a longer warranty (three years). He should be able to get the '9.1 for around $1800.
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[Thomas_Berg]

i think Marantz offers some high-end players that might be in your ballpark. i'd give them a look.
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