Can any one tell me if a progressive scan dvd play

If you like the dvd player and it has a switchable progressive scan / normal, then buy it.

I have a Sony DVP s9000es progressive scan for my non-hdtv and it's a beautiful picture. Not to mention it plays SACD and CD quite nicely.

Dbx, the sony dvp s9000es is well worth spending some time trying to find a used one for maybe $500 or so. The picture is first rate and the sonics of SACD and Cd will get you about 8/10th's of the way there.

There was a nice writeup of the s9000es in The Absolute Sound a couple of issues ago.

Good luck.

I'd recommend getting rid of the 5.1 surrounds, amps, and cables and just work on a good solid 2-channel system. Not only will you be able to more easily afford the equipment and sound you desire, but your system will sound probably even better, and your room will look better too.

Seriously, if you configure your 2-channel system with appropriate equipment and setup, you will not miss the surround sound.

2-channel for movies can easily be reproduced very well also. If the movies you are watching are good and your 2-channel system is good, your senses will already be so consumed that you'll never miss the surround affects.

Also, keep the subwoofer or upgrade it with the rest of the money you saved.

-IMO

Psychic, how'd you type the '¿?'? I just did a cut and paste to put it here. I've never seen this before.

And yes 2-channel makes life much easier and better sounding too.

-John