DVD Player

[malvado78]

I recently purchased a new TV (50" SXRD) and of course my DVD player was so old it didn't have HDMI or even a component out. I was planning on dealing with this for a while but my wife suprised me and bought me a new one.

Sony DVP NC85H/S seen here:
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=JV_7ZUsaIYL78A4kLOTxbgQWoOOg2os12bg=?CategoryName=hav_DVD_DVDPlayers&ProductSKU=DVPNC85H/S&TabName=specs&DCMP=FROOGLE

This has a great picture and it is kind of nice that it is a 5 disc changer (not really needed though) but I can't help but think that the Oppo DV-970HD is able to play SACD and DVDA. I currently have only one DTS-A disc but would like the chance to get more in the future.

Does anybody know if the Sony is better in any way picture wise or should I just order the Oppo and take the Sony back?

Thanks,
Brad

 

[Kai]

According to the reviews found here http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all the Sony is a "so-so" dvd player while they tout the Oppo significantly.

On many of these forums you will find many people that speak highly of the Oppo brand.

I have neither the Sony or Oppo so no comments from me in that area.

 

[malvado78]

Thanks for that link. What alot of info! I did see that exact sony on there but it looks like high costing sony's did worse than the Oppo. So I think I will do that thanks.

 

[Kai]

My pleasure.
In my opinion, after reading the reviews of nearly every player several times, it seems oddly slanted towards the Oppo no matter what player is reviewed.
I also felt a bit overwhelmed and at times confused with some of the reviews.

I wound up buying an upconverting dvd player by Philips for a lousy $80 bucks and $40 for a hdmi/dvi cable. This player is dramatically better than the 5 year old Pioneer it replaced and works without a glitch with my tv. I was going to buy a similar model of Sony for $129...75s I think...but what the hell I saved $50 bucks and doubt there would be that big a difference between the two for $50 difference in cost.

I think what it comes down to, if able, is to buy the unit and try it out. If you do not like it return it. I may buy the Sony and do a side by side comparison for the hell of it and return the one I do not want. BB's return policy is 30 days so I have a bit of time.