Ultimate DVD player...

Linn unidisk 1.1

I considered many of these.... I'll tell you why I got the DV-50.

Linn Unidisk 1.1 ??? TOO Expensive...I have an all Linn system, and wouldn't get it!

Classe CD/DVD1 - no progressive video output. Sorry, no sale

Muse...tricky, I almost went with this one, but you must make sure you get the Gen 4 if you want to play CDR's, and progressive output is an option, so not on all the used ones you will find. I don't think it does MP3's either.

Arcam...could find it to listen to, have heard great things about it but...

As for Mc...wouldn't get them for s front end unsless you want all Mc...just my thoughts, looks too dated in any other system.

The DV-50 does EVERY format, and all well. That did it for me.

I believe DV-50S will soon be (or is) available in Japan. It's DV-50 with upgraded audio (filter algorithm) and video (DVI/HDCP and 216 Mhz/14 bit processing). I have no idea if it will be available in the States though.

I like the DV-50 the best too. I am worried about dealing with TEAC regarding customer service issues. I ordered one and it was damaged, and TEAC has not been friendly to deal with at all. Therefore I have been considering alternatives. I have compared it to the ARCAM, and the ARCAM falls a little short [but it is much cheaper too].

Sorry to hear about the problems with Teac, as mine is on it's way at the moment. I'm looking into the DV-50s, but need to wait for the guy @ Teac who handles these to come back from vacation (Monday) I'll post again once I speak to him.

If it is coming soon, I'll hold on buying one for the DVI output, if their will be an upgrade, I'll likely take it now and wait.