Oppo DV-981HD, Denon DVD-2910, or Yamaha DVD-S2500?

[nm2285]

I can't decide. It seems as though everyone has varying opinions. I can get these two for about the same price (give or take $30). I'm interested in picture quality on a Sony CRT HDTV over an HDMI connection and also with sound quality over the 5.1 analog out (since I'll use SACD and DVD-A). Does one shine above the others in either of these categories?

 

[stacker45]

The dvd-s2500 is from what i have heard is a Phillips based player and isn't very reliable,that's why i bought the dvd-s2700 the pictrue is very good altough it sometimes has trouble tracking burnt dvd's but the sound trough the analog output is outstanding,hope this helps

 

[nm2285]

The s2500 was at the bottom of my list, so we'll knock that one off. How about the Denon vs Oppo?

 

[ziggster]

i recently got the oppo 981, and I love it so far. picture quality is far better than the lg upconvert i had before (much less noise on blacks than before). as far as sacd and dvd-a go this is my first player that does them , so i have nothing to compare it too

 

[j_garcia]

I've seen both the 971H and the 2910, and PQ is about the same, if not a slight edge to the Oppo. The 981 is a newer version of the 971, so I'd say go 981.

 

[Jack Hammer]

If sound quality via analog out is a concern, the 2910 has very good sound.

Jack

 

[nm2285]

Thanks for the comments. I have no hesitation buying the Oppo for picture quality nor any in buying the Denon for sound quality. I'm hoping someone can attest to the overall performance of both units?

 

[j_garcia]

Audio is a priority for me, that is why I have my 2900 IMO, the bass management will likely be better on the 2910. I also had a 2200, the true predecessor to the 2910, and it was very good in both audio and video departments. I spent a few hours listening to music on the 2910 at a friend's place also, and it is quite good.

 

[nm2285]

So if like you said the PQ is similar between the two and the audio is better on the Denon, sounds like the denon is a surer bet. Then again, there is the whole problem of DivX and DVD-r compatibility...ugh i hate this choosing game.