Oppo dv-970HD, Yamaha DVD-S-657, or Yamaha DVD-S1500

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nm2285

Senior Audioholic
Oppo dv-970HD, Yamaha DVD-S657, or Yamaha DVD-S1500

I have the opportunity to purchase each of these units within $50 of one another and I'm going insane trying to decide which one! The Oppo and the 657 both carry DivX and more DVD-R support, but the 1500 offers the DCDi deinterlacer. The Oppo offers HDMI (is that really important to me?) but only comes in silver and I love black. The Oppo also offers HDCD, but I don't own any and don't know I'd ever purchase any.

Anyway, my concerns in order of importance are: 1) picture quality 2) SACD/DVD-A performance and controls (eg crossover settings, bass management...)

Can anyone with experience with at least two of the players lend some advice?

Thanks
Nick
 
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jcPanny

jcPanny

Audioholic Ninja
Oppo DVD

The $200 Oppo OPDV971H includes DCDi but does not support SACD. It is one of the best for picture quality and even encludes a DVI to HDMI cable.
Check out the DVD benchmark on the hometheaterhifi site for more information and reviews.
 
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nm2285

Senior Audioholic
Yeah I've looked at benchmark and other reviews. The 971 would be perfect for me if it offered SACD. Unfortunately, I want a universal player. I would like to wait for the 972HD, but no clue yet when that will be released...may not be for months!
 

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