Best DVD for my System

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.