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"Best" multichannel universal player right now?

"Best" as in what's the best at the "knee of the curve" at the moment? Looking for 1080p, excellent video processing (no artifacts, excellent scaling) and as importantly excellent 2 channel and multichannel SACD and DVD-A. HDMI 1.3 a definite asset, as is digital out.
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stearnsn
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Kal, Just checked the last 4 issues.

I found short mentions of the Sony in the July issue and again in the "Best of" in October. Did I miss something more in-depth?

Thanks.
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kr4
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May issue. Further brief 'mentions' in later columns.

Kal
stearnsn
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Ahh, as I recall that was pre HD621. In one of those later columns you raved about the OPPO via HDMI, better or on-par with the Sony? Not clear. The Oppo certainly has a price advantage. Plus, it can play BRD's. hmmm
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kr4
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True. The HD621 was part of the more revealing DAC/processor/system compared to the Integra/Bryston/Paradigm system I originally used.

Kal
stearnsn
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From what I can garner the Sony may have an edge with some pre-pro's/receivers but for HD621 guys...
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