Best DVD player <$100 for redbook playback

organ
organ Posts: 4,969
edited April 2005 in Electronics
Just wondering which DVD player sounds best for cd playback (less than $100). I just ordered some SACD's (finally!) and I'll be taking mine back from my parents. I have a cheap Pioneer DVD-563A which plays cd, dvd, sacd, dvd-a. It sounds pretty damn good on music. So I have to replace the pioneer with another player.

Thanks

Maurice
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    You know me...I'm a Denon ****...

    I say look at the Denon 2900, should be able to find that WAY under a grand, closer to $500 probably...
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    Organ - your 563 is a hidden treasure! take it to the next level with aplhifi.com mod, you won't regret it...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    You know me...I'm a Denon ****...

    I say look at the Denon 2900, should be able to find that WAY under a grand, closer to $500 probably...

    But for under $100... I guess you'd have to take the 3960 at ~$50
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2005
    Polkmaniac -
    (less than $100).
    We know your ears are golden....but your eyes suck. :D
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    oh ****...I read that as 1000 for some reason.

    and yes, my eyes do suck:D

    well I have the Denon 910 and it does a fantastic job with CDs. No SACD or anything though, just DVDs and CDs...
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2005
    Polkmaniac,
    LOL, Man, I was juiced. I actually thought there really was a Denon under $100 until I looked carefully and it said $1000.

    Polkatese,
    Did you get the mod done on a 563? Thanks for the link but at $700+, it's pretty damn high. I'm thinking about a tubed Jolida at $1000 when I'm ready to upgrade the NAD cd player.

    I knew it was a hidden treasure when I first got it. Tried redbook on it and couldn't believe how good it sounded for the price! Clarity and PRaT was outstanding. I also heard that the SACD playback was so good that Pioneer had to dumb down the 563 replacement because the 563's sound quality for SACD was competing against their mid level players. It sends out pure DSD when bass management is turned off.

    jdhdiggs,
    Thanks. That's what I was thinking. Just wondering if there's any other ones out there incase I can't find the Tosh. It's discontinued, right? If I can find the Tosh, I'm getting it.

    Maurice
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    George has a Tosh for sale.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by organ
    Polkatese,
    Did you get the mod done on a 563? Thanks for the link but at $700+, it's pretty damn high. I'm thinking about a tubed Jolida at $1000 when I'm ready to upgrade the NAD cd player.

    I knew it was a hidden treasure when I first got it. Tried redbook on it and couldn't believe how good it sounded for the price! Clarity and PRaT was outstanding. I also heard that the SACD playback was so good that Pioneer had to dumb down the 563 replacement because the 563's sound quality for SACD was competing against their mid level players. It sends out pure DSD when bass management is turned off.

    Maurice

    Maurice,
    that prices includes the player too. Yes, it is steep, but it's worthed. It was a blind purchased for me (based on Alex, the genius behind aplhifi, recommendation) and I am very impressed with it. You nailed it, Pioneer transport is one of the best out there (supposedly bettered Sony's) and pure DSD, no PCM conversion, is THE reason why the player sounds great. Either way, since you already have it, save it. Good luck!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2005
    Looks like some of you need some glasses!

    Jesse, ROFLMAO!!!:D
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