Upscaling DVD players with HDMI and SiI 504 or 503 chips?

[cpc]

Which upscaling dvd players with HDMI use SiI504 chips for their de-interlacing?

[mimason]

onkyo sp1000

[Chris Gerhard]

I had read the Marantz DV9600 does but couldn't find confirmation of that just now when I searched.

Chris

[mimason]

9600 is Pioneer based.

[cpc]

I recall hearing of a Denon that was SiI504 based, but I cannot remember off hand if it was an upscaling player, nor whether it did so over component, VGA, DVI or HDMI.

[Chris Gerhard]

[QUOTE=cpc]I recall hearing of a Denon that was SiI504 based, but I cannot remember off hand if it was an upscaling player, nor whether it did so over component, VGA, DVI or HDMI.[/QUOTE]

I think the 3800, 2900 and possibly a couple of others but no upscaling players. As far as I can tell, the Onkyo DV-SP1000 and the Integra DPS-10.5 are the only two with the SiL504 that use HDMI.

Chris

[cpc]

HDMI is not essential I guess, as DVI would be ok too. HDMI is probably prefered though.

Any general opinion of the SP1000?

[oink]

Excellent upscaling from HDMI. Component very good. Audio is exceptional.

One possible problem: some have reported lip-sync issues.
If you buy, be sure to watch many dvds before deciding to keep it beyond the 30 days.

The Secrets site has an analysis of its video quality that is helpful.

[cpc]

Gotcha, thanx.