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28-04-2006, 7:26 PM
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Thanks: Gave 21, Got 64 | Good Upscalling DVD Player
Looking around for a decent priced upscalling DVD player to go with my newly bought Sagem 50inch Telly 
Or even a DVD Player with ethernet port (pc connectable) and able to do xvid at 720p
Anything around?
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28-04-2006, 10:11 PM
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Arcam DV137, very reasonably priced at £1250 and will spank the pants off anything under £2000.
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28-04-2006, 10:51 PM
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Wow no thanks, thats dearer than my tv set.
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29-04-2006, 7:39 AM
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You did ask for a "good" DVD player did you not? Not an average or bog standard one?
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29-04-2006, 8:23 AM
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I have no problems with the Denon 1920 - it seems to be a popular choice. good value for money as well!
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29-04-2006, 8:25 AM
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Thanks: Gave 4, Got 7 |  Toshiba sd-350 is pretty damn good (but has a few minor niggles) - can be picked up under £60. This is my stop gap solution until HD/Blu ray and upscaled pic quality is superb | |
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29-04-2006, 12:05 PM
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anakin373 cant direct us to where I can get that can you?
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30-04-2006, 7:51 AM
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The Oppo DV971H is an excellent upscaling DVD player.
And unlike something like the Arcam, it doesn't cost a fortune.
OK, it's nearly double the cost of the £90 jobbies on the shelf in Currys, but their upscaling is little more than a gimmic.
Whereas the Oppo is a widely regarded DVD player that has stunning PQ to compliment a large screen set. (though I have personally never tried it with xvid - but it does support it)
see Oppo DV971H FAQ | |
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30-04-2006, 7:51 AM
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And my vote goes with the Oppo
Have a look at the threads very good sub £200 player
Im very happy with mine
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30-04-2006, 8:34 AM
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If you don't want the Arcam (which is the one talked about here that could upgrade the scaling above what your telly does already) then I question the need for upscaling. The Oppo is a good player if MB is not an issue, used either way. I don't use the scaling on mine. If you want 'the extra HD stuff' the Snazio looks to be more suitable for your needs.
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04-05-2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by anakin373 Toshiba sd-350 is pretty damn good (but has a few minor niggles) - can be picked up under £60. This is my stop gap solution until HD/Blu ray and upscaled pic quality is superb | Hi, I also got this DVD player and will soon have a 42" plasma. Could someone (in layman's terms) explain what upscaling, 720, 1080 etc is all about please.
This might be a simple question to ask you guys, but I have had to learn so much so soon and could do with a little 'ol help please.
Thanks.
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04-05-2006, 1:04 PM
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Also consider the Panny S97, if you can get it. I have one, but am going to upgrade to a mid-range Marantz, as I want to improve SACD quality. Panny is for sale in this forums, if anyone is interested. 
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04-05-2006, 4:09 PM
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I've got the good old Samsung DVD-HD950. It upscales 720p and 1080i and i've never had a prob with it. £110 on Play.com.
It r0xx0rz 
I think Samsung now have the HD860 which is newer?
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04-05-2006, 4:38 PM
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Originally Posted by anakin373 | Pixmania seem to be doing it for under £70 at the moment. Not sure if it comes with a French power cable though. My digital camera bought through them did.  | |
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- have a search around google - u may find it cheaper elsewhere.
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