[sh18]

Hi

Im ordering my Samsung LE26R73BD tonight (managed to get it for a bargain £481 from currys) and i want to upgrade to an upscaling dvd player to match.

Im looking for a decent HDMI player which is multi region, can play the usual VCD, DVD-Rs etc and comes in silver.

im looking to spend around £70 - £110

if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated

[Pincho Paxton]

Everybody seems to reccomend the Sony NS76.

consider a cambridge dvd 86,I had the sony which was ok,but the 86 is better particularly for sound ,both dvds and cds.

[Pincho Paxton]

I also read that the Cambridge 86 is a good player, however.. There are posts about problems with the Cambridge 86.

[NX3]

Pioneer 696, see the big thread on here with lots of happy owners

[Pincho Paxton]

Here is a link to the problems with the Cambridge 86

Cambridge Audio 86 etc...opinoins please?

Originally Posted by sh18

Hi

Im ordering my Samsung LE26R73BD tonight (managed to get it for a bargain £481 from currys) and i want to upgrade to an upscaling dvd player to match.

Im looking for a decent HDMI player which is multi region, can play the usual VCD, DVD-Rs etc and comes in silver.

im looking to spend around £70 - £110

if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated

Would defo recommend the sony NS76H fantastic dvd player,ive got it linked up with the 32 inch samsung ...very impressive especially the upscaling, watched attack of the clones tonight and could hardly believe the quality ......only word to discribe it is BEAUTIFUL
My first post!!!!!!

[sh18]

thanks for the replies guys, looks like its a choice between the pioneer and the sony, are there any obvious faults with the sony, i read through the pioneer thread and its put me off a little

[Pincho Paxton]

Haven't heard a problem with the sony... apart from trying to get one.. they are out of stock in a lot of places.

No problems with the Sony upscaling or otherwise excellent dvd player bought the last one at coopelectricals very hard to get a hold of.

I would check out Marantz in your price range. Very Musical player and has awsome picture!!!

You can get the sony for £89.95 including delivery from here:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/2729


Also consider the Samsung HD950 which I believer comes with an hdmi cable. 99.95 from richer sounds:

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showpr...=SAMS-DVDHD950

Good luck with your hunting!

[mattrixdesign2]

Originally Posted by sh18

Hi

Im ordering my Samsung LE26R73BD tonight (managed to get it for a bargain £481 from currys) and i want to upgrade to an upscaling dvd player to match.

Im looking for a decent HDMI player which is multi region, can play the usual VCD, DVD-Rs etc and comes in silver.

im looking to spend around £70 - £110

if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated

The Samsung HD860, will match your TV (looks nice), HDMI, plays DVD DIVX etc, easy to hack, in your budget - I have one - my only issue is in the last two days it has paused on a DVD for say 5 seconds. Not sure if this is just mine being dodgy or something.

[sh18]

i think the Sony is looking like the best bet from superfi, had a look at some reviews of the samsung and they arent good. Which Marantz were you refering to?

[Boisee]

Originally Posted by sh18

i think the Sony is looking like the best bet from superfi, had a look at some reviews of the samsung and they arent good. Which Marantz were you refering to?

SH18
Just bought the Sony dvp-ns76h today Watched Shrek 2 and am currently watching Harry Potter & Prisoner of Azkeban (Wife's a big Potter fan) I was a bit unsure about upscaling even after reading lots of posts on this forum. All i can say is that it looks like it will be an excellent player Bought from John Lewis because of the 2 yr guarentee ( this will be my 4th player they keep packing up ) Playing through a Tosh W32LT66 picture quality is better than i expected . For £90 ish looks like it will be a good buy (if my DVD player jinx doesn't affect it

[Fekker]

http://www.sigmatekcomputer.com/prod...ng=en&p=xmb510

[guyman]

Help, Just got Panasonic th42px60, am running dvds through Composite on a Panasonic recorder which look good. But was wondering does HDMI upscalers work and if so whats the best to get for £100-.

Originally Posted by guyman

Help, Just got Panasonic th42px60, am running dvds through Composite on a Panasonic recorder which look good. But was wondering does HDMI upscalers work and if so whats the best to get for £100-.

Hi,

I'm in a similar position. I have a Panny Progressive Scan DVD connected via a Mark Grant Component cable to my 37PX600. The picture quality is stunning! Is there any point in upgrading to a DVD Upscaler via HDMI? Will I see any benefit?

Mark.

Originally Posted by trulskaare

Also consider the Samsung HD950 which I believer comes with an hdmi cable. 99.95 from richer sounds:

Mine also came with an HDMI to DVI cable. Nice player but the display is BRIGHT white - and has to be turned off manually every time via menus.

Also, no DTS decode to analogue.

[sh18]

thanks for all the replies guys, almost forgot about this thread. ive been looking recently at the Denon 1920/1930, might have to see if i can see one running in person