Best progressive scan DVD player for under 1500???

Hi Zexxtool,
Check out the DVD player comparison at the site below.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_8_3/dvd-benchmark-progressive-shootout-2-8-2001.html
Happy listening and l@@king!

Hello Zexxtool:

I have three recommendations for a "progressive scan" DVD player, and they are ALL under $2K. And they are:

(01). Pioneer Elite DV-38A -- $1,800.00
(02). Sony DVP-S9000ES -- $1,500.00
(03). Toshiba SD-9200 -- $1,900.00

And by the way, the Pioneer Elite DV-37 is very nice too. I happen to own one. I had mine going on five months now, and I am using mine with a analog/interlaced Panasonic CT-27SF37 Direct-View TV, and I couldn't be happier. If you want get a killer picture out of your brand new Toshiba 40HD80, and don't want to spend no more than $1,000.00 (and I paid $700.00 for my player), the Pioneer Elite DV-37 is a great way to go.

Let us know which player you decide to go with. Good Luck.

--Charles--

I have a 56H80 and a 65H80, I must say that for the best bang for the buck, go with the panasonic RP-91. I am totally happy with the progressive quality. I got mine around 500 off the net.

Not certain with the doubler however I hear the DVDO Pro is great! Usually 400 - 600 used......

Put another check mark in the Sony column. I wholeheartedly endorse the DVP-9000ES. I love this player.

Try the danish brand Thule they make a model called DVD 250 B and another called DVD 250. The DVD 250 is only a drive with video dacs but no music dacs. The DVD 250 B has music dacs and balanced outputs. They both use 12 bit color video dacs which really is much better than the 10 bit. I have compared the picture with both the Pioneer 737 and the Sony DVP-S 9000 es and found that the Thule makes the best picture. But when comparing the CD playing capabilities of the same machines the Thule destroyes the Sony and the Pioneer.
I know it is smaller brand but try it and you will never look back.
I think their Surround pre-amp was tested in Stereophile and recieved a fantastic review. Try reading it to get a general idea what kind of quality we are taking about.

Ulrik