Up Converting HDMI DVD Players

REDWING3139

Hello I was wonderign if any one has any recomendations for an upconverting HDMI dvd player

Ron-P

Toshibas A1, excellent upscaling and HD-DVD.

REDWING3139

Thanks Ron-P, that is an awesome HD-DVD player I was looking to get something a little cheaper, around 150-200. So far the reviews on that aren't good enough for me personanlly to spend 400-600 on a DVD player

polkatese

Oppo 970HD $149 + shipping.

Nelson57

+ 1 on the Oppo 970. At your price range this will do the trick. Not only HDMI, but SACD, and DVD-Audio as well. Best bang for the buck.

Holydoc

Here is a discussion of the Oppo on this forum:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41295

sucks2beme

I just got a Samsung DVD hd860. Upconversion to 720 using a HDMI cable.
For video, it's great. I haven't tried it on audio yet. $102 at BB.
The cable was more expensive than the player!

Toxis

if that's your budget, you're wasting your money. Either start with a denon 1920 or just run regular progressive scan. By going cheaper, you're getting such a cheap video scaler, it would look better running comp vid than upconverting it to 720/1080. When a cheap processor tries to create information that isn't there, it does so in a very pixelated and distorted fashion. Spend a few extra bucks or waste the dough.

jeremie

Just get a sony DVPNS75H and an HDMI cable from Monoprice for 20 bucks or so. No need to waste money on a Monster HDMI cable.

Andrew2112

I agree with Jeremie...I got the Sony DVPNS85H same as the 75h but plays 5 dvds. The only reason I got it over the 75 is that it was cheaper with a rebate from CC.

polksda

Toxis wrote:

if that's your budget, you're wasting your money. Either start with a denon 1920 or just run regular progressive scan. By going cheaper, you're getting such a cheap video scaler, it would look better running comp vid than upconverting it to 720/1080. When a cheap processor tries to create information that isn't there, it does so in a very pixelated and distorted fashion. Spend a few extra bucks or waste the dough.

No offense intended, but have you actually seen an Oppo in action? It is more than capable of holding its own against much pricier players. Don't knock a player based solely on price...

Toxis

I can say I have not personally seen the Oppo but a buddy of mine had one and hated it. He didn't like the picture via DVI all to well and the audio/video sync was way off (but I like kung-fu movies so it wouldn't bother me haha j/k). He sold it and got a Denon 1920 and said it not only looked better but the sound was phenominally better. He was using an older 55" mitsu CRT (preMexico construction).