DVD player suggestions?

[am_pcguy]

I have a Panasonic AE700 projector. I had a nice Panasonic 5 disk changer that died about 8 months ago. I replaced it with a Philips DVP-642, my friends all raved about this DVD player but more and more I am seeing it's flaws. Jaggies Jaggies everywhere. Every building, every sign, every crease in a shirt for heaven sakes.

What is the BEST progressive scan DVD player (picture and sound quality) out there for under $200?

BTW it doesn't have to have up-conversion, just a great picture. I only have 1 HDMI and that is used for Dish. So unless it's up-conversion via component I won't use it anyway.

[N'Yeti]

See if you can try out an Oppo 971 or a Panasonic S77 (both Farouja based). They will probably end your jaggies problem.

[am_pcguy]

It looks like 971 doesn't even do progressive over component according to some of the threads here. I was thinking about the Oppo 970 since it seems that is the only brand anyone here is recommending on a regular basis. The Panasonic doesn't seem to be a current model.

[BillP]

[QUOTE=am_pcguy]It looks like 971 doesn't even do progressive over component according to some of the threads here. [/QUOTE]
The 971 is a very poor choice of player if you will be using component cables.

[mijoeldotor]

[QUOTE=am_pcguy]It looks like 971 doesn't even do progressive over component according to some of the threads here. I was thinking about the Oppo 970 since it seems that is the only brand anyone here is recommending on a regular basis. The Panasonic doesn't seem to be a current model.[/QUOTE]

I´m on the same ship. Trying to find a good progressive player over component. I would prefer to go for a dvi/hdmi player, the problem is that I need 50 foot cable, what I consider too risky. NowI have a 50' component.
The most recommended player nowadays in this forum is the 970, I do not find any other.
971 only applies for a dvi conection.
What mpeg-decoder and deinterlacer does the AE 700 have? Do you feel they are not so good for feeding 480i?

[N'Yeti]

You may still be able to get the S77. And its component output is quite good (rated at 89 vs 94 for its HDMI - by HomeTheatreHiFi)

[am_pcguy]

[QUOTE=mijoeldotor] I would prefer to go for a dvi/hdmi player, the problem is that I need 50 foot cable, what I consider too risky. NowI have a 50' component.
The most recommended player nowadays in this forum is the 970, I do not find any other. 971 only applies for a dvi conection. [/QUOTE]

Monoprice.com. I have a 30 foot HDMI works great. Listen to the HTguys podcast, I think you can find it on the front page. Episode 100 or 101 they review a 50' HDMI cable, then they put that cable on an HDMI swiching device add 6 foot of cable and still have no problems.