$200 Range DVD Player-Any Suggestions!?!

[zacharyt]

I just returned a Toshiba SD5970 after a HUGE letdown in the quality of the picture. I figured with up conversion and an HDMI connection it would be pretty good, but my $30.00 Wal-Mart DVD player puts out a better picture!!

Now I am in the market for another DVD player in the $200.00 range (plus or minus $50.00). After doing some online research, I have gathered that the Harmon Kardon DVD22 and the Denon 1910 are good choices. Can anyone out there offer up any recommendations or input or suggestions?

I am running a Sony 51” KP51WS520 HDTV and a Yamaha HTR5730 Receiver. I don’t listen to music with this equipment, it is strictly a home theater setup, so I am not sure if SACD and DVD Audio is something I need to consider either.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

-Zach

 

[outsider]

I once looked into an older version of the Denon. It's a nice player. Very good picture quality.

 

[nm2285]

I own the HK DVD101 and a friend just got the 31. They're both fantastic players. The main draw for me was the Wolfson DACs. I use it as a CD player and they do a GREAT job with CDs.

 

[zacharyt]

Does anyone know if the HK has the Faroudla Chip or any kind of upconverting?

 

[dm_4u]

Does anyone know if the HK has the Faroudla Chip or any kind of upconverting?

Generally there have been many complaints about macroblocking with regards to this chipset.

If you are looking for a cheap player, with awesome features, check out the Yamaha DVD-S550.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/DVD_CD/DVDS550.htm

 

[bigbassdave]

Circuit City has the Samusung DVD-HD841 for around $179 on sale. It has HD upconversion and supports SACD, DVD audio, and MP3