Universal DVD player for HT, SACD and DVD-A


Wondering what players are musical enough to do well by SACD and DVD-A discs, but also provide great picture quality. I have a separate 2-channel system for redbook CDs so the player doesn't have to excel at that! I have no DVD-A or SACD discs, but would like to discover this media, so need to replace my cheapo Sony player.

The HDTV I have right now (a Toshiba 46H83 rear projection unit) does not have a HDMI connection, just one DVI and some component video connections. In order to somewhat future proof the DVD player (I know, there is no such thing) I would like it to have both a DVI and HDMI connection. I also need an optical connection for audio to my receiver.

Any such beast out there? My budget is about $500, but I could swing a bit more if the player is considered worth it.

Holly
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Showing 2 responses by kr4

If your DVI has HDCP, then it is fairly equivalent to HDMI, so far as video is concerned. So, a player with just HDMI will probably do.

Kal
DVI-HDMI adapters are common. DVI and HDMI switches are also pretty common although good HDMI switches are not cheap and begin around $200.

Kal