Upconverting DVD player opinion desired.

Posted by: Jerry

Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 12/30/05 07:01 PM

Hello...
Has anyone had any experience and an opinion about the new Samsung DVD HD-950 upconverting player w/ sacd and dvd audio. I'll be using it with the new Outlaw 1070, Mitsubishi 60" dlp tv and deftech speakers.
Thanks and Happy New Year.
Jerry
Posted by: Lizard King

Re: Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 10/15/06 01:28 AM

I am leaning toward getting the Denon 2930ci.
Posted by: obrientwo

Re: Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 10/15/06 12:35 PM

After considerable research, I chose the Oppo 971. Does an amazing job of upconverting. The 971 uses DVI which is perfect for my 1070. Check out their website. A review or two has their DVD's rated higher than units costing much, much more.
Posted by: obrientwo

Re: Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 10/15/06 12:40 PM

Should have posted my system which is similiar to yours. I have the 1070, the Oppo 971, a Pioneer 1140 and DefTech speakers...Mythos 6's for L/R and a Mythos 7 for C. I have Super 8 sub from Orb Audio. I put Mirage ceiling speakers in the rear for 5.1
Posted by: sb-avnut

Re: Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 10/16/06 06:14 PM

The Oppo972H is very close to being released. Has the best of both 970H and 971H...
Posted by: gonk

Re: Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 10/16/06 10:15 PM

This is true. The rumors are that it'll be called the 981HD, that it'll have HDMI output and support for both DVD-Audio and SACD (like the 970HD) as well as Faroudja processing (like the 971H). There's no definitive word on when it'll arrive, but I'll definitely be considering it as a replacement for the combination of 971H and Yamaha DVD-S1500 that I'm using currently.
Posted by: jimmykce1

Re: Upconverting DVD player opinion desired. - 12/30/06 08:56 PM

I am using a Bravo2 and love the picture quality of it.