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Best picture from an under $400 DVD player


It has been a while since I posted, but I am back. Hello to everyone!!! Quick question? I just purchased a 50 inch Panasonic plasma screen (TH-50PHD8UK) for a new condo (Yes...for those of you wondering..I did finally use the money from my old system to buy my first place). I am looking for the best picture possible from a DVD player under $400 (and to be honest.. preferably under $300). The audio quality of the DVD player (cover your ears audiophiles) is irrelevant to me as this will only be running through the TV's add on speakers. I am more then willing to buy new or used. Thank you for your suggestions.

Dan

P.S. For those of you wondering..I am now in the D.C. area.
drhst20
reubent
7,054 posts
 
Dan,

Are you going to be connection to the TV via an HDMI cable? If so, the Oppo 971 is generally considered to have the best picture quality via HDMI, regarless of price. It tested better at "The Secrets of Home Theater" than any other player ever tested (including multi-thousand dollar players).

The Oppo 971 cost $199 direct from Oppo.

http://www.oppodigital.com/proddetail.asp?prod=OPDV971H&Partner=511

Enjoy,

TIC
drhst20 OP
71 posts
 
My only concern is that in order to get audio I will have to use a rca to headphone plug (as audio is not transfered via the DVI output). I am curious if that will significantly hinder the sound quality coming from the player. In other words, will I get excess noise using a headphone jack into my TV?
matrix
305 posts
 
Yep the Oppo is king, but if you need to run it Via component Video stay away from the oppo and you will get the best picture in that case from a Denon, most of them are excellent and very close in performance, but to get one close to equal to the Oppo with the Sage/Genisis chip set and all that you may have to buy used, or extend above 500.00 and purchase a Denon universal.
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