Upconverting DVD player recommendations - Blu-ray Forum

Deadset · 01-26-2007, 04:12 PM

I recently purchased a PS3 and thought it would upscale my dvds

So now I'm in the market for an upconverting DVD player.

Inputs available: 1 HDMI left, optical or coaxial sound

I'd like to get a 5 disc upconverting dvd player, does anyone have any recommendations? horror stories?

I have a huge collection of regular DVD's and I'd rather find a good upconverting dvd player than try to replace the entire collection (just replace my favs).

DavePS3 · 01-26-2007, 04:15 PM

I hear Oppo makes good units... or the KiSS DP-600 kicks ass. I have one of those. It will upconvert all the way to 1080p via HDMI. They're only available in Canada though so Oppo may be your best bet. By the way, the Kiss unit is a media player that does a whack of stuff so it sells at 749.00 up here which may be a tad high for you.

Zvi · 01-26-2007, 04:33 PM

Oppo's a good one, I just got their latest model with HDMI, 1080p upconversion and all that. My only complaint it the absence of USB or network play. Other than that it's good.

P.S. although it does have macroblocking issues with Sammy DLPs and requires calibration. At least the best to my understanding.

Iceman_II · 01-26-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deads3t

I recently purchased a PS3 and thought it would upscale my dvds

So now I'm in the market for an upconverting DVD player.

Inputs available: 1 HDMI left, optical or coaxial sound

I'd like to get a 5 disc upconverting dvd player, does anyone have any recommendations? horror stories?

I have a huge collection of regular DVD's and I'd rather find a good upconverting dvd player than try to replace the entire collection (just replace my favs).

I have a recommendation for you....

Take deep cleansing breaths....

And WAIT!!!

Use the search, and you will see how sony is finally unlocking the up-convert function in its latest SDK

The PS3 has the functionality, it just isn't turned on yet.

dgator783 · 03-12-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman_II

I have a recommendation for you....

Take deep cleansing breaths....

And WAIT!!!

Use the search, and you will see how sony is finally unlocking the up-convert function in its latest SDK

The PS3 has the functionality, it just isn't turned on yet.

I agree...just wait....I bought an LG upconvert for my hd and it is better but thats before I knew that the PS3 would eventually upconvert the darn things...so im selling it....if u wanna spend the money go ahead, or if u wanna purchase my brand new LG, I accept paypal, cost me 109.99 plus tax, Ill sell it to you for 70.

jorg · 03-12-2007, 11:17 PM

sony has confirmed that dvd upscaling is coming for ps3
it is roumured for the euro release

Polyh3dron · 01-26-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deads3t

I recently purchased a PS3 and thought it would upscale my dvds

So now I'm in the market for an upconverting DVD player.

Inputs available: 1 HDMI left, optical or coaxial sound

I'd like to get a 5 disc upconverting dvd player, does anyone have any recommendations? horror stories?

I have a huge collection of regular DVD's and I'd rather find a good upconverting dvd player than try to replace the entire collection (just replace my favs).

www.oppodigital.com

Order one of their upscaling DVD players. They're the best ones under $2000.

Josh · 01-26-2007, 07:03 PM

I love my Cyber Home, but of course, ever since the FBI nailed their operations for failure to pay licencing fees, they are hard to find

I keep it hooked-up to watch imported DVDs, since its is a region free player.

Zvi · 01-26-2007, 07:55 PM

Oppo's a region free too. Unlock is done via remote.

Josh · 01-26-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zvi

Oppo's a region free too. Unlock is done via remote.

Yeah, but I think I paid $50 for my Cyber Home.

Deadset · 01-26-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polyh3dron

www.oppodigital.com

Order one of their upscaling DVD players. They're the best ones under $2000.

I hope you meant $200...

Zvi · 01-27-2007, 12:00 AM

Actually no, he meant 2000$

While oppo does cost 230 (or 200 for older model) it does upconversion on par with a lot more expensive models.

Iceman_II · 01-27-2007, 02:23 AM

the problem with cyber home (at least MY cyber home) is that they dont like DVDR, and they freakin' HATE dual layer DVDR

GTP · 01-28-2007, 02:18 AM

The Oppo does Macro Blocking on numerous displays....not just the Samsung.

The Onkyo Sp 1000 at 2k list 1400.00 street is at least a 15%^ improvement in direct comparison.....and its on par with 6.5k and more players for cd/sa-cd also.

If your only willing to spend 200.00 or so... then yes its a good player when you not playing titles that have Macro Blocking.

Macro Blocking has a lot more to do with which sd dvd titles than it does displays....and most displays will show Macro Blocking if its in the dvd.

01-26-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2479 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Upconverting DVD player recommendations I recently purchased a PS3 and thought it would upscale my dvds So now I'm in the market for an upconverting DVD player. Inputs available: 1 HDMI left, optical or coaxial sound I'd like to get a 5 disc upconverting dvd player, does anyone have any recommendations? horror stories? I have a huge collection of regular DVD's and I'd rather find a good upconverting dvd player than try to replace the entire collection (just replace my favs).

03-12-2007, 11:17 PM	#6
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	. sony has confirmed that dvd upscaling is coming for ps3 it is roumured for the euro release

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01-26-2007, 04:15 PM	#2
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I hear Oppo makes good units... or the KiSS DP-600 kicks ass. I have one of those. It will upconvert all the way to 1080p via HDMI. They're only available in Canada though so Oppo may be your best bet. By the way, the Kiss unit is a media player that does a whack of stuff so it sells at 749.00 up here which may be a tad high for you.

01-26-2007, 04:33 PM	#3
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	Oppo's a good one, I just got their latest model with HDMI, 1080p upconversion and all that. My only complaint it the absence of USB or network play. Other than that it's good. P.S. although it does have macroblocking issues with Sammy DLPs and requires calibration. At least the best to my understanding.

01-26-2007, 07:03 PM	#8
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I love my Cyber Home, but of course, ever since the FBI nailed their operations for failure to pay licencing fees, they are hard to find I keep it hooked-up to watch imported DVDs, since its is a region free player.

01-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#9
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	Oppo's a region free too. Unlock is done via remote.

01-27-2007, 12:00 AM	#12
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	Actually no, he meant 2000$ While oppo does cost 230 (or 200 for older model) it does upconversion on par with a lot more expensive models.

01-27-2007, 02:23 AM	#13
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	the problem with cyber home (at least MY cyber home) is that they dont like DVDR, and they freakin' HATE dual layer DVDR

01-28-2007, 02:18 AM	#14
GTP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2006 Trading Score:1	The Oppo does Macro Blocking on numerous displays....not just the Samsung. The Onkyo Sp 1000 at 2k list 1400.00 street is at least a 15%^ improvement in direct comparison.....and its on par with 6.5k and more players for cd/sa-cd also. If your only willing to spend 200.00 or so... then yes its a good player when you not playing titles that have Macro Blocking. Macro Blocking has a lot more to do with which sd dvd titles than it does displays....and most displays will show Macro Blocking if its in the dvd.

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