Best DVD for my System

I recently bought a new Sony DVP-NS9100ES for $849 to replace a Sony 9000ES, and find the audio quality at least as good on DVD (w/Cary pre/pro and Bryston amp). Video quality using 480i component output is noticeably better, and I've yet to try its HDMI output (waitin' on a cable). I'm very happy with the decision.

For me, the next feature to prompt a major HT component upgrade will not be on the video side; rather, it'll be the widespread presence of discrete 7.1 audio on HD DVD discs. Processor-generated 7.1 is much like "processed" cheese products - often no more enjoyable than the cheese we "cut" and sometimes less so, depending on the context and implementation. The DTS folks just released hardware to support discreet 7.1 for HD DVDs, but how just inclined recording engineers will be to mix soundtracks at that level of complexity and how satisfying an artistic standard results, en masse, from their work are huge uncertainties.

Just my two pennies...

Hello,

Same question I have! Any advices appreciated!

I was thinking about the Denon DVD-3910 (~$1100 butterflyphoto.com?) but an audio expert todl me about the OPPO DV-970HD player. Now I am totally confused!

See ...

http://www.audioholics.com/news/pressreleases/OppoHD970HDdvdplayer.php

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=682896

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_1/dvd-benchmark-guide-to-progressive-scan-shootout-1-2003.html

The basic questions for the experts are:

Is it worth it to consider the Denon 3910 or other more high prices player?

What is the TRUE DIFFERENCES in qualities and for the most part can we (non-expert, and in my case a newbie) honestly pick them out?

Are we simply pay a lot for brand names and illusion of prestige? :-)

Thanks folks!

PS:

Another one with good review:
Cambridge Audio Azur 540D DVD-Audio/Video Player

The OPPO DV-970HD is a no-brainer, esp. for the $$

Rx8man
You say it is a no-brainer, esp for the $$. What does this mean?
I want to know what the sound is like on a high end system. Do you really get authoritative low bass? I tried a low cost pioneer and the bass was not there. The top end was not as smooth either as say a Denon 9000. How would it compare to a Denon 3910 in terms of sound quality? We need some kind of rating system. If the sound is as good as the Denon then I would buy one. Has anybody compared the sound quality from this unit?

Coxhaus,
For video only, it's great.
As far as audio quality, I would email Cinematic_systems and ask for advise.