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Lower end DVD player

My DVD player just died and I am looking to replace it. I do not want to spend too much $$$ right now, but I would like DVD-A and SACD support along with p-scan and possibly up-conversion to 1080i. I have an older RP HDTV (Toshiba 56H80) that only has component inputs. I was looking at the Onkyo DV-SP502, but really can not find any reviews on it. I did stumble on another post here that recommended the Oppo DV-970HD, but most reviews seem to be using HDMI. Can anyone recommend a decent DVD player for only a few hundred dollars? Thanks!

Chuck
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beavis
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See: http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/onkyo_dvsp502.htm for Onkyo DV-SP502 review.
david124
7 posts
 
I use an APEx ad-1200 paid only 50$ for it, i also have the Oppo dv-971 the apex i think sounds better for music and movies, but the oppo wins out on video playback,really nice video
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steuspeed
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Reviewers Choice liked Cambridge Azur 540D.

http://www.reviewerschoice.com/

http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/cambridge_audio_azur_540d.htm
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I have an Oppo 970HD connected by component to a Panasonic RP HDTV with excellent results. I had the system calibrated by an ISF technician and I think the results are excellent, and only for $150. I am waiting for the formats to stabilize and for my TV to die before moving up. Both events are likely to happen after hell freezes over!
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