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• More OPPO info - GHM 15:40:41 01/11/06 (2)
  In Reply to: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? posted by chuckles on December 31, 2005 at 12:55:29:

  Check the link below before making your decision.

  When CONFIGURED FOR MAXIMIUM IMAGE QUALITY the $200 OPPO out scores EVERY OTHER tested DVD player. When NOT so configured the $3500 Denon edges out the OPPO.

  Of course, the actual picture you get is also dependent on your system, i.e., display/TV quality.
  Empirically, on my highly rated Panasonic Plasma, the OPPO is clearly superior to any of my 5 others DVD players.

  GHM
  

  • Definitive Comparative Tests of 200+ DVD Players   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • Re: More OPPO info - Jim Cate 11:05:00 02/03/06 (0)
    In Reply to: More OPPO info posted by GHM on January 11, 2006 at 15:40:41:

    Any suggestions for retailers or online dealers who carry the Oppo? Is it only available on-line?

    Thanks,
    Jim Cate
    
    

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  • The OPPO is a no-brainer. Better than any Esoteric or Denon, period. nt - Jack Seaton 09:38:25 01/15/06 (0)
    In Reply to: More OPPO info posted by GHM on January 11, 2006 at 15:40:41:

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• Re: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? - Greg T 11:14:44 01/10/06 (0)
  In Reply to: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? posted by chuckles on December 31, 2005 at 12:55:29:

  The best is the Denon 5910 by at least a bit....after that, expect the Onkyo sp1000(better than 5910 and others for all audio formats), then the Denon 3910 and Pioneer 59avi/79avi.......then the Oppo.

  I have both the Onkyo and Oppo , and have owned both the Denon 3910 and 5900.

  The Oppo is a very nice player....but be aware that it shows macro block enhance and I did see lip sync issues on some dvd's.

  On a smaller display that doesn't show MB, I doubt too many would see much difference between any of these particular players.
  All my comparisons were done on a 106" screen or bigger.
  
  

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• OPPO OPDV971H - GHM 18:36:41 01/09/06 (0)
  In Reply to: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? posted by chuckles on December 31, 2005 at 12:55:29:

  When configured as recommended (DVI output and Video 2) the OPPO is spectacular. Best DVD image I've ever seen.

  Terrific "extras" as well:
  5.1 multi-channel analogue AND digital outputs
  DTS decoder
  HDCD
  DVD-A multi channel audio
  192/24 bit DACS
  
  

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• Re: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? - townsend 15:20:55 01/01/06 (1)
  In Reply to: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? posted by chuckles on December 31, 2005 at 12:55:29:

  If money is no issue (and it usually is in my world), then the answer is probably the Denon DV-5910.

  There are many other players, and I assume you will connect DVD player to video display via HDMI.

  There are many threads on this topic at www.avsforum.com, and I don't think there is a definitive answer on less expensive players. I do know that Bravo beats out Samsung by a mile.

  Finally, look at the benchmarks in the link below--it takes a while to load, but Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity have rigorous tests they run players through. Note, e.g., the Oppo Digital - OPDV971H, which has DVI output.

  happy hunting

  
  

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  • Re: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? - Jack G 09:17:23 01/02/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: whats the best upconvert player you've seen? posted by townsend on January 1, 2006 at 15:20:55:

    Also note, the highest score went to the Oppo which lists for $200. I beleive it also comes with a DVI-> HDMI cable. Its also region free.
    Jack
    
    

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