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Searching for CD/DVD Player with volume control

I have an Oppo 970HD DVD player that I run directly into a power amp, using the Oppo's volume control to operate the loudness level. This bare bones 2 channel system is for music and movies alike.

I'm looking to step up to a better DVD/CD player for improved CD playback while keeping the bare bones set up. My budget is up to $400 on the used market.

What are my upgrade choices for a DVD player with variable output?
Marantz, Cambridge, Arcam, Pioneer, Denon, etc?

Mjcmt (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

07-22-08

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07-22-08 This is from the other day : http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi ... Riley804

07-23-08: Mjcmt
That is why I am asking.

Suggestions include modding my Oppo which is to expensive, and adding a DAC which would eliminate the volume control to my power amp. Neither of these help.

I noticed that the Cambridge 540 DVD player had a volume control on the remote, but I don't know if it controls its audio output, or if this older unit is better than the Oppo.

What about other brands...that is my question. Does anyone have experience with another DVD player. I know many cdp have volume controls, so I'm asking about DVD players.
Mjcmt (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

07-23-08 If there were other options that were in your price range, i ... Riley804

07-23-08 Definitely the oppo 983! Geared4me

07-23-08 I dont see beating the oppo for $400. Sthomas12321

07-23-08 Concur. oppo is really the only option and the 983 looks to ... Bar81

07-23-08 I just found out about the panasonic bluray player for 4 bil ... Mjcmt

07-24-08 It's upscaling of dvd is crap. it's also highly unlikely th ... Bar81

07-24-08 Bar81, you seem sure of yourself. have you had a chance to ... Mjcmt

07-24-08 Knock yourself out: http://reviews.cnet.com/video-players-a ... Bar81

07-24-08 Id take a heavy look at the panasonic bd-50 thats just relea ... Sthomas12321

07-25-08 Thanx sthomas12321. i will research it. Mjcmt