looking for a dvd player

dudeinaroom
dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
edited February 2006 in Electronics
well my budget is around a $100, don't really need sacd, or dvd-a(won't turn either down for $100), but it will be doubling as a cd player. The dac in my receiver is ok(fine for movies), But would like some thing better for audio than one in the receiver. So for those in the know , let hear the recomendations.
also would consider dvd,and seperate cd player costing around $150 for the pair. I know it's not much to work with, but it's what I got for flexible cash right now(htrookies getting $300 from me for an adcom gfa 555, can't wait.) Refurbs are welcome.

Thanks
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2006
    oh yeah, not worried about component video out, or hd upconversion. Still watching sdtv, hd will be in a couple years, with a hd dvd player, or what ever they decide on for an hd format.
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    Mmmm..maybe a Pioneer DV 588A-S around 120 in USA (Here, in argentina...240 bucks) and you get SACD and DVD-A, with very very superior quality to normal CD's.

    Other option, some of models of Yamaha like SL80 or S-557 are great too.

    Forget Philips, Samsung, LG, etc. ;) Bye
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2006
    was thinking of a pioneer, but from what I am seeing, they don't like to play dvd+r/rw's, I've got home videos, self made dvd's with screensaver like effect mixed with audio songs that I made in 5.0(dolby digital, soon going to try and reconvert into dts) most of my "original" music is in .wav, .flac or .ogg formats. when composing I'll make 5 or 6 seperate tracks, one for each channel, then mix them together in ac3 format, the mix with video into dvd format. fun fun fun. anyways a little off topic but hey, that's why I would like dvd+r dvd+rw compatiblity
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2006
    *Seby*-Polk- wrote:
    Forget Philips, Samsung, LG, etc. ;) Bye
    samsung are not that bad
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited February 2006
    I forget which model of toshiba, but it was a killer player.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2006
    well, I think I'm gonna go with this one SAMSUNG DVD-HD941or the 950 http://www.shentech.com/dvdhd941dh.html http://bestbuy-digitalcamera-electronics.com/DVD-Player-Sony/nfoscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited February 2006
    +1 on the Pioneer 588-A. Great player for the price. Plays SACDs and DVD-As. Nice remote. Best buy out there. I've seen new ones for $100 on ebay.
    Carl

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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2006
    You might consider a refurb'd Denon 910. I've seen them for around $150 or a little lower.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2006
    like the denon and the pioneer, but on their web sites, they say the players will play dvd-r/w's and no mention of +r/w's oh well
    Thanks all
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    Yes..but before your final decision. Try a model of Yamaha, like S-657 with SACD and DVD-A. The picture quality is amazing (superior to pioneer) and sounds great with a good receiver with pre-outs.

    I tried yesterday and it's more then i expected. Look that ;)
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • drew spelts
    drew spelts Posts: 310
    edited February 2006
    The oppo player would work if you have a DVI port in your TV.
    Its about $200 + Tax
    Harman Kardon AVR635
    RTi10's Up Front
    CSi5 Center
    RTi6's Rear Surround
    Furman RA-1210:rolleyes:
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