[kbuzz3]

My opp crapped out after 2.5 years. Left a little bad taste on the durability front.  I need a dvd player that will do 1080i and sounds good as a transport. Never loved the sound of the oppo as a transport to my dac-even with some mods. But and its a big one, the video was truly outstanding. So is oppo still the way to go on the dollar value front.  I really hesitate to buy another one as a disposable ....is there a comparable unit with better build quality, equal video and sound in or just above the oppo price range...pioneer elite? denon?

much obliged for any reccomendations

[jmichael]

My recommendation is to stick with OPPO, especially for the money. You would have to spend more to get the quality. I've owned three other OPPO players besides the new DV-983H that I just purchased and never had a problem. Remember, if you don't like the OPPO 983, you can return it within 30 days.   

[jqp]

I would recommend something like a Toshiba sd-5000 at <$70 for a very versatile basic player, except that my video seems to have gone out. I also have an oppo, this one was for the bedroom.