I know this post does not belong here but this is where the talent lives. I posted this on video/DVD and Audio/DVD SACD forums but got no responses. All they talk about is how to unlock DVD players.
I have pretty much closed deal on my speakers and Amp now is time for DVD player.
I am looking for a DVD/CD player that will play DVD Audio, SACD, DVD, CD and few other formats. I am putting together a pretty good system around Rotel Amp/Pro and Martin Logan Electrostatic speakers. I do not have much budget left now and I can only spend max $500-$600 on a DVD player.
What do you recommend in this budget that is better in price performance over Cambridge Audio DVD-87 which I heard good things on other forums. I do not care about HDMI but must need Component Video and digital audio.
My listening/viewing is 50-50% with an average of 15-20 hours in a week.
Well, what I'd do is buy a nice dedicated CD player for music (duh). Then wait till I have the $$ to buy a decent player that could do DVD and all the new DVD audi stuff.
You can always pick up a used DVD or CD player for temp. use for dirt cheap till you have the funds for a nice dvd player. Then dump the used unit.
If you want a good uni now, the Cambridge dv87 is the correct choice, and probably will be for a little while. Any dealer I have talked to in the past 3 mos has suggested it at the word 'uni'. Except the Linn dealer, go figgur!