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I'm finally going to do a HT rig. I'd appreciate some input on DVD players that also do a decent job with audio.Thanks in advance.
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Check out the Marantz players especialy if you are willing to go used.The dv9600 does all formats very well with emphasis on audio. The dv8400 is the same machine but no 1080p upscaling wich is not an issue if your tv upscales. I own the 8400 and the picture is excellent.I also considered a denon 2910 wich also does audio well and is in your price range new, but ultimatly went with the Marantz used. The dv8400 used is $650 on audiogon.
I agree with the Duke and purchased the Pioneer 79. A lot of people like the oppo for video (not sure about its audio) thru the hdmi. If you dont own any disk then jump on the blu ray or hd formats because they look wonderful and you will want to replace any dvds you have. Unfortunately I own a boatload of dvds and will not abandon that format so I am stuck with the 79. Picked up an hdmi switch from dell and that helps me cope with the different players with only 2 hdmi inputs on the sony sxrd. Also you can go to avsfourm.com for reviews of players. I dont know if forums help or confuse. But you can find user opinion about most common players. I think the pioneer is a wonderful player and not expensive but not cheap. Built like a brick and plays any disk I throw at it. Available used in the $500 range as people jump to the hd formats.
Even if you have no interest in a game console, the general consensus among reviewers is this thing is a great blu-ray and DVD machine, and the most economic blu-ray player on the market. The audio is very good and you get lossless PCM if you use the HDMI output.
-------------"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
Pioneer DV-79AVi. List price $1000. Street price $700. I have one. Terrific build quality. Rock steady disc transport. Superb video. Great redbook, great dvd-a, great sacd. I known of nothing better at this price point.
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