I have experience with the Oppo 970 universal player, not the 971. The 971 has rated higher by some reviewers on picture quality, but these players look better with HDMI. I use component inputs on my older 50" RP HDTV. The professional tuner who came out tuned it and it was pretty close (compared to many) right out of the box. It is a great picture, but not as clear as if you use the HDMI. It is only $150 and I like SACD and DVD-A, so it works for me. They offer updates on the software for free. Denon makes great players. I have not compared them side-by-side. I reasoned that I couldn't lose spending $150 while the manufacturers sort out the HDMI and DVI issues, plus I route the SACD and DVD-A analog outputs through my processor and it is very good. I am sure there are much better dedicated multichannel players, but I am satisfied and only have a few multi-channel discs. You have a no-questions-asked 30 day money back guarantee if you don't like it. Have fun!
Denon 2900 or Oppo 971
I am looking for the best picture to use with a
Sony XBR Tube TV which has component input only.
The TV does not support progressive signal..
After reading, it would seem that the 2900 was
better than the later 2910 or new 2930CI in terms
of speed and usability with seemingly the same
picture quality when using the component outputs
in non-progressive signal mode. A concern I have
read about with the oppo the audio becoming out of
sync with the video..??
So which is better given my specific needs? The
Oppo or the Denon 2900??
Sony XBR Tube TV which has component input only.
The TV does not support progressive signal..
After reading, it would seem that the 2900 was
better than the later 2910 or new 2930CI in terms
of speed and usability with seemingly the same
picture quality when using the component outputs
in non-progressive signal mode. A concern I have
read about with the oppo the audio becoming out of
sync with the video..??
So which is better given my specific needs? The
Oppo or the Denon 2900??