which dvd for under 1k


Thanks for all the info on my last question concerning amps. I purchased a Mac 2250, to power my Usher be 718s, and new interconnects, all is well, really, really good. I mostly listen 2 ch, including my dvd concerts, and have many of those. Currently I have an old Sony 5 disc changer, and I would like to upgrade to the best audio I can get from a single disc model for under 1k. A recent visit to an Atlanta high end suggested the Pioneer BDP-05FD. Recommendations?? Thanks
keslerd
I have the new OPPO Blu-ray Universal player (under the early adoption program). Stunning. Plays EVERY disc I throw at it, including DVD-A now with the latest firmware, and all for much less than $1K!
while the oppo that everyone raves about is great for video, at your price range i don't think you can touch denon or arcam universal players for audio. if you don't need blu-ray, you can get great deals on a used denon 5910/3910 or arcam dv-135/137. the integra units are pretty great for the prices as well.
The Oppo does look like a winner if you want a universal player. The JVC has all the bells and whistles and claims to load in 8 secs or less and can be bought for 229.00 from Best Buy with free shipping. But it is not a universal player.
What is this new analog DVD format?

Not sure if you're joking, Paul. Do you mean DVD-A(udio)? It's been around a while...kind of came and went. Another high-rez format (192/24 or 96/24) Titles are fewer and further between than SACD.

Loomis - Have you compared the Oppo (either 983H or BDP93) to the others you are recommending over it? Just curious.
Yes - just a little funny - here we are discussing DVD players in the analog forum, after all.

(NOT that I am with the forum police!)
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04-13-09: Paulfolbrecht
Yes - just a little funny - here we are discussing DVD players in the analog forum, after all.

(NOT that I am with the forum police!)

I wasn't sure where to post, I am glad you don't have a badge. My listen' pleasure is two channel and for the most part when listening to dvd I use the analog outputs.
HT will be a bi-product... I am looking for the best analog sound from a dvd player... Thanks for the suggestions to this point.
Funny how one day a component is one of the best, then all of a sudden out of nowhere it's one of the worst. "Recalling all 3910's !!" Try out the Toshiba.
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