dvd player to match denon 4306

[difchip]

i am set to purchase the equipment for a dedicated ht, and have decided (based on the glowing review, and the fact that my cable provider is all analog, so the upconversion is a big seller) on the denon 4306. would like suggestions for the dvd player. i really like the simplicity of the denon link system, a least from what i have read, but it looks as though it is only available on their $1400 player. is it worth it? i am only interested in video, the audio formats are a nice bonus, but the ht is what i am after.

i've got some older speakers that will get started, but any other must haves?

in addition to the dedicated ht, i will have a flat panel display in the family room. i will end up with a display panel only (most likely the panasonic th-42phd8uk). a local ht installer recommended i use a polk "surroundbar". i don't have a lot of room around the mounting position, so i'd like some feedback on the polk.

thanks

 

[j_garcia]

Denon link is going to be worth it if you plan to listen to a lot of multichannel DVD-As and SACDs. If you will mostly watch movies, I'd opt for the 2910 (if cost is an issue). You can still get DVD-A and SACD playback with that player, you will just need 6 analog cables.

You said video performance is the priority, so I'd probably look at the Oppo players - the 970HD and 971H. The 971 was the best rated progressive player of 2005.

 

[ht_addict]

i am set to purchase the equipment for a dedicated ht, and have decided (based on the glowing review, and the fact that my cable provider is all analog, so the upconversion is a big seller) on the denon 4306. would like suggestions for the dvd player. i really like the simplicity of the denon link system, a least from what i have read, but it looks as though it is only available on their $1400 player. is it worth it? i am only interested in video, the audio formats are a nice bonus, but the ht is what i am after.

i've got some older speakers that will get started, but any other must haves?

in addition to the dedicated ht, i will have a flat panel display in the family room. i will end up with a display panel only (most likely the panasonic th-42phd8uk). a local ht installer recommended i use a polk "surroundbar". i don't have a lot of room around the mounting position, so i'd like some feedback on the polk.thanks

If your main use for the dvd player is movies, may I suggest you go with the new Toshiba HD-DVD if its within your budget. The PQ/SQ is fantastic. I actually sold my Denon 3910 to get the Toshiba. One of the best purchase I've made for my HT.

 

[difchip]

tell me more about the toshiba. is there a review? do i sacrifice anything with my current collection of standard DVD's? this is very helpful, thanks

 

[j_garcia]

That was going to be my second recommendation, or even one of the Blu-Ray players, though they are $1K right now. If you search the web, and here, there are plenty of threads discussing the Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD player. It will play and upconvert your existing DVDs.

 

[ht_addict]

tell me more about the toshiba. is there a review? do i sacrifice anything with my current collection of standard DVD's? this is very helpful, thanks

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The player plays both SD and HD dvds. If you have a HDMI or DVI connection to your tv then it will upconvert them to 1080i. Compared to my ex-Denon 3910 the upconversion on the Toshiba is just as good without the macroblocking issue. Now the HD-DVD's is where this unit shines.

 

[Rex]

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The player plays both SD and HD dvds. If you have a HDMI or DVI connection to your tv then it will upconvert them to 1080i. Compared to my ex-Denon 3910 the upconversion on the Toshiba is just as good without the macroblocking issue. Now the HD-DVD's is where this unit shines.

Has Toshiba fixed the lamp issues it supposedly had?

 

[ht_addict]

Has Toshiba fixed the lamp issues it supposedly had?

Lamp issue?? They have made available a new firmware(ver 1.2) for download)

 

[brikelly]

in addition to the dedicated ht, i will have a flat panel display in the family room. i will end up with a display panel only (most likely the panasonic th-42phd8uk). a local ht installer recommended i use a polk "surroundbar". i don't have a lot of room around the mounting position, so i'd like some feedback on the polk.

Hey there! I recently got the Polk SurroundBar, and I wrote a review of it on epinions.com:

http://www.epinions.com/content_236130307716

I obviously love it

Enjoy,
Brian

 

[Nick250]

Has Toshiba fixed the lamp issues it supposedly had?

There's a lamp in this thing?