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Universal DVD Player

Hi all!

I am looking for a new universal DVD player. I want to buy a DVD player that can handle SACD and DVD Audio. I also want the best quality picture and I have heard of 1080p but not sure what that means.

If I buy a DVD player that can handle the 1080p picture quality, do I need to have a TV that has 1080p capability as well? I believe my TV has the 1080p and it also has HDMI connection.

What some reasonable price universal DVD players out there that can do what I want?

Thanks for any advice!!!
mantaraydesign
mantaraydesign OP
75 posts
 
Here is a stupid question. Can you play a regular DVD movie on a Blu Ray player? If yes, can you still get the DTS and Dolby Digital sounds on the regular DVD discs?

I understand that the Blu Ray disc has Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. I am sure if it will detect the regular DVD discs for DTS and Dolby Digital.
uncertainsmile
88 posts
 
yes and yes.
billspecfoc
103 posts
 
I too recommend the Oppo BDP-83. Amazing PQ. But, the AQ isn't up to critical listening standards for 2-channel music; it is kinda 2-dimensional and lacking weight. It's fine for movie playback. Modwright is currently working on a mod for it however. BTW, I own one. And yes, you can play SD DVD's on it, but you obviously won't get the hi-rez codecs.
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ozzy
7,652 posts
 
Mantaraydesign, I have a 60" LCD that is not 1080p and the Oppo Blu Ray picture looks fantastic.
Also, Regular DVD's upscaled on the Oppo look very close to Blu Ray quality.
michgnrick
10 posts
 
Mantaraydesign, I have a Samsung 56" dlp tv. It is only 720p. I also have the oppo bdp-83 and the picture is absolutely awesome. It is better than with the oppo 980 that it replaced.
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