Best $200 DVD Player

nellis8166
nellis8166 Posts: 292
edited February 2003 in Electronics
Ok Dudes,
I am trying to get my father in the 21st century. He wants a DVD player and will only spend $200. So many players out there. He does not need progressive scan. I looked on Crutchfield and they have a Onkyo DV-SP500 on sale. Any suggestions???

Thanks,
Nat
RTi10
CSi5
RTi28
SVS PB12-ISD2

Denon 2106(pre/pro)
Adcom 5503(200x3)

Audioquest Diamondback ICS
Kimber Kable 8tc biwire(mains and center)

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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited February 2003
    For less than that I'd go with the Panny RP62 or JVC XVS502.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2003
    I agree with wlrandall on the Panasonic RP-62. I have it for interlaced play. It replaced a very good Toshiba that I've moved to another TV. Great picture and all the bells and whistles you would want. Best Buy has the RP-62S (silver) for $129. I bought it with a $10 Gift card I got from a DVD promo and Best Buy's preferred cutomer 10% off weekend discount so I got it for $106. Best Buy had a $25 rebate in Jan. but I don't know if it is still in effect. This player also does progressive if your father ever buys a HDTV set.
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  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited February 2003
    I found some RP82's in Canada for $265US, spend the extra $, you'll be glad you did!

    http://www.audioexpress.ca/video_dvd.html

    Hurry, they go fast!

    Greg
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