In Need of a New DVD

renowilliams
renowilliams Posts: 920
edited June 2010 in Electronics
I'm am looking for input with choosing a new dvd. I currently have an older Yamaha non blue ray dvd that has served me well. I was thinking of getting a Blueray but I want to be able to play other video codecs like MP4 and avi.

I would also like to get something that will load relitivley fast. I'm not too concerned about cost but don't want to spend more than necessary to get what I need.


Any suggestions would be apprieciated.
"They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • Snowdogyyz
    Snowdogyyz Posts: 37
    edited June 2010
    I hear good things about the OPPO bdp-83. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I have read many good reviews on it.
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    Oppo BDP-83
    Polk RTiA7 fronts
    Polk CSiA6 center
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    The Oppo is a great choice... and if it's too expensive, their BDP-80 should get you by just fine as well. Good luck!

    www.oppodigital.com
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited June 2010
    Did you mean a DVD player?

    Yeah... the oppo is good.
    -Kevin
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited June 2010
    the Oppo bdp-80 should play just about anything that you throw at it. It is a fantastic player even if it is a little pricey
    Front - RTiA5's
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited June 2010
    The older Oppo (970, 980, 982) models are excellent multi-disk players if you don't need Blu-Ray. you can pick them up for around $100.00.
    TNRabbit
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited June 2010
    Of course you need a blue ray player. That's like saying I need a new horse to get to work every day.:D
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited June 2010
    I have a OPPO BDP-83 SE coming. I've heard so many good things about this player, and with the SE upgrade, it should be fantastic. It will play just about anything you can put in it.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2010
    Not to rain on the Oppo parade....everyone here seems to like them. But if you just want a good cheap older DVD that can play almost anything try some of the older Pioneer or Pioneer ELITE models. There was even one for sale here recently.

    I'm not an Oppo man what can I say. BTW why doesn't Bernal have a post here?

    Good Luck Tim,

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    Not to rain on the Oppo parade....everyone here seems to like them. But if you just want a good cheap older DVD that can play almost anything try some of the older Pioneer or Pioneer ELITE models. There was even one for sale here recently.

    I'm not an Oppo man what can I say. BTW why doesn't Bernal have a post here?

    Good Luck Tim,

    cnh
    Oppo are definitely great players however, +1 on the Pioneer Elite :cool:

    If you do not want the BluRay experience, you could also keep your eyes open for an HD DVD player since many are selling to move to BluRay. They make for great DVD player and up-scaler!
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited June 2010
    Thanks for the imput guys, I pulled the trigger on a sony BDP-S470 tonight. It looks good so far.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    Too bad! My Pio Elite player would have been a sweet option for you. ;) Could even use the i-Link with your receiver!

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102660
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    renowilliams wrote: »
    Thanks for the imput guys, I pulled the trigger on a sony BDP-S470 tonight. It looks good so far.
    Congratulations on your new acquisition :cool:
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    I just realized that model number is for a Bluray player... nice. Welcome to the BD club. ;)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2010
    Reno,

    Wasn't sure if he was going to go Blu-ray or not if you look at the original post.

    In any case. Congrats Tim...Sonys are nice units...you'll enjoy that.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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