Which upconvertion DVD player should I purchase?

Question

I heard good thing about Oppo but they don't have it at Bestbuy or Circuit City. Ordering it online is not an option because I need it by Christmas Eve. Which one is the next best or which upconvert DVD players do you guys recommend? I want clear, crisp picture with great sound.

Answer 1

Depending where you are, and relative costs, I suggest the Venturer SHD7000 from Wal-Mart (a rebranded Toshiba HD-A3) for <$200 CAN or a real Toshiba HD-A3 for under $200 US. They even come with some (#'s vary) free HD disks.

I have an Oppo 971 (1080i output over DVI) and while it is slightly superior to the HD-A2 I also have, the HD-A2 gives a great image from DVDs on my 720p projector. And it even plays HD DVDs as a bonus.