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what dvd player with progressive scan?

hello,would like some recommendations on which player to buy,i've been looking at the philips dvd DQ-50 retail $499,
seem's to be getting some very positive reviews.another on my list is the sony 9000es which i could get for a very good price,and the new sony dps ns900v which retail's for $1200.
and offer's progressive scan and sacd multichannel.the player will be used mainly for HT.video quality is of outmost importance.i thank you in advance for any opinion's and recommendation's.HAPPY HOLIDAY'S
fonsy66
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
I have a Pioneer Elite DV-37 which I think is an excellent unit: fine picture, and terrific audio quality. There is a new one for sale here on A-gon for about $550 (MSRP is $1000). The DV-37 has gotten some excellent reviews, so I suggest you consider it.
abstract7
541 posts
 
I own the 9000es--it is the best picture quality I have seen thus far. Of course, I haven't seen everthing--like the new Sony you mentioned. I did have a Pioneer Elite player and the Sony was clearly much better, but the Elite was a previous generation (not the 37).
soundsgr8tome
28 posts
 
Fonsy,
See the Secrets of Home Theatre Progressive-scan DVD shootout report. Here's the link:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_8_3/dvd-benchmark-progressive-shootout-2-8-2001.html

There are 2 players there that DO NOT have the chroma bug, have an excellent picture and are less than $250. One of them even has the Sage/Faroudja chip in it at that price. Although that particular model ONLY has an OPTICAL digital out....NO coax. That is the Panasonic DVD-RP56.
Happy watching and listening!
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