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Is there a general consensus on what's the favourite DVD player with HDMI?
Is now a good time to buy or is technology likely to take a quantum leap with HD on the horizon?
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16-01-2006, 7:58 PM
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Originally Posted by StripedOne Is there a general consensus on what's the favourite DVD player with HDMI?
Is now a good time to buy or is technology likely to take a quantum leap with HD on the horizon? | The long standing favourite is the Arcam DV79, but lots of people have been saying nice things about the Pioneer DV 989 recently.
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16-01-2006, 8:12 PM
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The Onkyo 1000 is a very fine player.
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16-01-2006, 10:36 PM
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A1XV beats all the above with no exception. DVDO scaling and HQV deinterlacing make quite a big difference on screen. I Have not seen better.
That said its not cheap brand new. Also has first rate sound quality.
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16-01-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gandley A1XV beats all the above with no exception. DVDO scaling and HQV deinterlacing make quite a big difference on screen. I Have not seen better. | I wasn't sure whether to mention that. I'm sure it's very good, but is it the FAVOURITE? I think it's too expensive for almost all, but if we are going to broaden our horizons, what about the big bucks Linn, Naim , Krell, Integra Research and Meridian players?
But I guess technology HAS taken a distinct step forwards with the use of the Realta for de-interalcing in the A1XV.
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16-01-2006, 11:15 PM
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Don't forget the Arcam DV29 (£1600 new), the next step up from the DV79. It would give a lot of more expensive gear a run for it's money  Plus it has the advantage of outputting a 480i/576i via HDMI (like the DV79), which when linked to a good video scaler/processor, gives a great picture.
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16-01-2006, 11:19 PM
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well the fav around here i would say is the 3910 or 868i at present.
I bet there have been more of those sold than anything, more so in the USA where these two seem really popular. behind that i would say the OPPOdigital (DVI) is a big seller, with its small price big picture and i think the S97 sold well once reduced.
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Originally Posted by LFCRules Don't forget the Arcam DV29 (£1600 new), the next step up from the DV79. It would give a lot of more expensive gear a run for it's money Plus it has the advantage of outputting a 480i/576i via HDMI (like the DV79), which when linked to a good video scaler/processor, gives a great picture.
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Andy | And if were honest it needs an external video processor because without one things are not that great. IMHO.
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16-01-2006, 11:34 PM
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I don't have a scaler with my DV29, and have it connected via HDMI, 480p/576p, to my Screenplay 5700 projector and IMHO, it looks amazing. But then again, it is my DVD player, and I'd paid for it, so I would say that 
I think we've come up with a cracking short list, ones anyone wanting to buy a HDMI player should consider auditioning | |
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thats true 
Although thats it for me and SD DVD players. next stop will be i suspect Bu-ray disc.
So if you have any of the above dvd players then dont get itchy feet now.
Next upgrade next format 
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Originally Posted by StripedOne Is now a good time to buy or is technology likely to take a quantum leap with HD on the horizon? | Not sure about the technology but we're certain to see a quantum leap in movie/consumer industry's profit margins. | |
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Originally Posted by gandley A1XV beats all the above with no exception. DVDO scaling and HQV deinterlacing make quite a big difference on screen. I Have not seen better.
That said its not cheap brand new. Also has first rate sound quality. | Some guy commented the other day how "sickeningly" close the Pio 575 looked to his A1XV. 
Pound-for-pound I'd love to find the player which out-boxes the Oppo. 
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Originally Posted by gandley A1XV beats all the above with no exception. DVDO scaling and HQV deinterlacing make quite a big difference on screen. I Have not seen better.
That said its not cheap brand new. Also has first rate sound quality. | I am more than happy to put the more expensive Onkyo 1000 up against the A1XV, again,...... best built player I have found to date as well.
Now resident on the rack...a universal I like at last 
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Originally Posted by StripedOne Is there a general consensus on what's the favourite DVD player with HDMI?
Is now a good time to buy or is technology likely to take a quantum leap with HD on the horizon? | Hi 
Put the Denon DVD3910 at the top of your list.. It easily beats those recommended here ( apart from the A1XV ) in my opinion  
You wouldn't need a scaler with the Denon either. It's just an awesome machine
In my view HD/DVD won't be any more successful than S-VHS or Laserdisc was 
Goodluck with your short list though
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3910 now you are being silly Don't forget the mighty Arcam DV29.
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