DVD player recommendations

Posted by: Tam on 07 January 2007

I thought I'd start a new thread, rather than adding the query to my last one. Seems our DVD player (bought extremely cheaply a couple of years back) could also use an upgrade.

Ideally I'd like one that could record as well as play back and the idea of one that has a built in HD is appealing. Multi-region is an absolute must. I suppose a budget of £200-400. Also, for the playback of the one or two music DVDs I own, one with fairly decent sound quality would be important.

thanks, Tam

Posted on: 08 January 2007 by Chris Kelly

Tam
I have a Panasonic DMR - EX75, which works extremely well. It connects via HDMI to my plasma Panasonic TV. It has HDD recording and DVD recording. Playback quality is very good indeed.

Posted on: 08 January 2007 by Chris Kelly

It is multi region too (an extra £10 I think!) and sound quality is fine. I have it linked into my 282.

Posted on: 08 January 2007 by Analogue

Hi Tam,
Have a look at the NAD range, i've had one for the last two years, good sound and picture + 2year guarantee.
Regards
Chris N

Posted on: 09 January 2007 by {OdS}

Tam,

have a look at some Pioneer products while you are at it. the entry level is cheap and full featured.

Posted on: 10 January 2007 by DenisA

Tam,

This is my DVD shortlist; hoping to decide this month

DVD Player - Toshiba SD360E Multi Region or Denon DVD1930 BLACK Multi Region

Denis

Posted on: 10 January 2007 by Chris Kelly

Tam
There is something to be said for same-brand DVD and TV - common remote control for one. In the case of my Panasonic units they look ok together and seem to have a certain synergy.

Posted on: 11 January 2007 by Frank Abela

Tam

If you can stretch the budget, I'd do this:

Denon DVD1930 - £250, all the gubbins, upscaling etc with a very good picture indeed.

Topfield TF5800 PVR - £280-ish for the 250GB version. Excellent facilities and good user interface.

OK, so you'd be stretching the budget quite a bit...