help me pick a new dvd player (1 Viewer)

[Jeremy Scott]

I am looking for a new dvd player. I decided to go with only a single disc player but this is what i want it to do:

1. progressive scan
2. dvd audio or sacd
3. optical or coax input

thanks, i want the best for my money..........thanks?

 

[ReggieW]

Jeremy,

It depends on what your budget is:

Pioneer 563a ($170)
Denon 2200 ($550)
Denon 2900 or Yamaha S2300 ($850)
Marantz 8400 ($1300)
Denon 5900 ($1700)
Lexicon RT-10 ($3500)
Teac DV-50 ($5000)

These are all the best Universal players at their prospective price points. They all are DVD-A/SACD and progressive scan players, and in some cases have DVI (5900 and 8400)& firewire outputs. I think any of these would work. Obviously, the TEAC is the best.

Reg

 

[Don_Berg]

I'd recommend a Denon DVD-1600 top-rated quality with Faroudja de-interlacer for around $300.

 

[ReggieW]

The 1600 is a great choice as well, but you will forgo SACD if you choose this one. Of the players I mentioned above, the one closest to the 1600 in video quality would be the Yamaha 2300. It and the 1600 share the same video chip and a similar mpeg decoder I believe.

Reg