DVD player upgrade......

Onkyo DV-SP1000 or Integra DPS-10.5. Both are built like tanks(26.7 lbs) and have very high quality DACS(audio and video) resulting in incredible sound and video. $2000.00 player on used market for $275.00 to $450.00. Videogon has a couple for sale right now.
http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?sorcdvda&1252509571

http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?sorcdvda&1251381457

There are currently three Onkyo's and one Integra for sale on the bay right now.

I bought mine off the bay a few weeks ago and could not be more pleased.

Here are some pictures of my Onkyo from the Klipsch forum.
http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/121839.aspx

Bill

I had always been a Denon fan. I bought the CI series and hated the UI. Returned it and got an Onkyo 905 and could not be happier! The price was right too.

Willland....the problem with the Integra's is they have no remote. Do you think that would be a problem to set up all the settings without it? I do have the Onkyo Pro SC-885 pre pro with a learning remote to put codes in but it might not have all the buttons......I did notice the specs on the denon 3930CI to be comparable to both Onkyo/Integra units for a little more money used. The Denon has better spec'd DAC's and processing chip. What would you suggest to me???

REGARDS Bacardi

Bacardi,
I use my remote from my Onkyo TX-SR705 and unless I am missing something, it has all the functions I need except the resolution button. You could buy a remote from remotes.com or a similar website. Ebay has a couple of Onkyo's for sale. This one has the remote.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Onkyo-DV-SP1000-HDMI-DVD-Player-SACD-THX-Great-Cond_W0QQitemZ320384064968QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDVD_Players_Recorders?hash=item4a9860ddc8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I have no experience with the Denon you mentioned, all I can tell you is the Onkyo/Integra players are very overbuilt and I am very happy with the performance.

Bill

Bob_reynolds....I don't use the analogue outs for music but the digital out for CD is not as good for music listening in the Sony. The Onkyo Pro 885 is known for its topnotch audio/video for movies but not for music. The Denon 3930CI or Integra DPS 10.5 would do better than my sony for music listening in analogue and digital. Would it not?

REGARDS Bacardi

Bob_reynolds....Yes the Onkyo Pro SC 885 is the "Onkyo" version of your Integra DTC-9.8. From looking at my Sony ES 400 disc it is very glitchy to find a movie & is getting rather a nuesance to find a particular movie in the file folder.....It is about 8 years old now and I have been re-configuring my system for the last year. I purchased new amp, the Onkyo, full 5 channel Paradigm Signature(piano black) speaker system, SVS PB13Ultra sub, S.R cords..etc, just new my HIFI Pyon Mythology Subwoofer stand for my SVS(Incredible). My Sony is silver and old. I changed my theme to black and piano gloss if & when possible. Until I decide to go 1080P/Blue Ray, wich would probably be a Pioneer BDP 09, I want to get a used/new decent topnotch single disc DVD player for my system for now....I researched the Integra 10.5($345-Ebay), a Denon 3930CI($500), or a Onkyo DPS 1000, but can't decide between the three which would mate with my system.....Can you help me decide with your expertise or make a recommendation.........I do want stellar audio/video for movies especially since I am about 75movie/25 music.....

REGARDS Bacardi

Bacardi,

Don't just take my word that the Onkyo/Integra players have stellar performance, look at these reviews:
http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/DV-SP1000E.html

Click on reviews.

Bill

Bacardi-
I misunderstood your post. I thought you were wanting to upgrade your AVR, not your player. I love (and own) Denon Universal players (DVD 5900).

I would recommend you look into the Oppo BDP 83. There are a ton of reviews on the web. I am surprised that no one has mentioned this yet. Its probably the best DVD player (superb upconversion) for the price. Yet, it is also a bluray/SACD/DVD-A player. It does bitstream DTS-MA and Dolby Ditital HD via HDMI, all for $499 brand new direct. I currently have the unit hooked up to my Onkyo PR SC886 and it is a great match.

Good luck,

Kenobi

Thx Kenobi....I appreciate the recommendation. I will research the Oppo BDP 83......I was hoping to pick up a Pioneer BDP 09 used online. What do you think of that player??

REGARDS Bacardi

Hi Bacardi,

Without first hand experience but based on what I have gathered, the Pioneer BDP 09 should be a step up from the Oppo unit and rightfully so for the price. If you can get one for a nice price, more power to you. There's currently a new one for $1650 on Agon.

For the price though, I don't think there's anything out there that can touch the Oppo. And it's not that painful to let it go when the time comes for a replacement in the future. Their service and support is top-notch as well.

Kenobi