What player can pass sacd & dvda via hdmi

[polkfarmboy]

What players can pass sacd & dvda via hdmi ?

I know the oppo can but I'm looking for other alternatives . I have never heard either format but I think its about time I had a listen

The reason I want to try hdmi is because I dont want to fork out more for the cabling than the player

[cstmar01]

The Pio DV-48. and the DV-58 which I have and its a great player IMO. The 48 can be found for pretty cheap around 100+ and the 58 I picked up used (only 2 months old) for 250.00.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...i.DV-48AV.Kuro

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...i.DV-58AV.Kuro

here is a 58 at a very very good price.
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....v-58-av-dvd-pl

[polkatese]

oppo bdp-83. And it sounds as good as analog. I was surprised.

[Sherardp]

oppo bdp-83. And it sounds as good as analog. I was surprised.

+1 on this one

[polkfarmboy]

Thanks for recommending oppo guys .... your input is highly valued

[BAD ASP]

I have an OPPO 83se and it plays both formats through HDMI although I do use my 8 channel through the sunfire PRE and I prefer that.

[digitalvideo]

I'd look into the Oppo bdp-80 which plays SACD's and DVD-A's for $289 and is almost identical to the Oppo 83 except for it's Anchor Bay Processor for regular dvd movies. I'd save the $200+ and get the Oppo 80 and use the other money to buy SACD's and DVD-A's.

Oppo's website: "When playing SACD, the BDP-80 can output DSD (Direct Stream Digital) over HDMI in its native format or convert it into high-resolution PCM."

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-80/

[Polkitup2]

My BDP-80 outputs DSD to my Onkyo TX-SR707.

[vc69]

oppo bdp-83. And it sounds as good as analog. I was surprised.

I don't understand this statement. And Sherardp +1'd it!

Also, the OP had already acknowledged that he was aware of the Oppo's capability in his first post. I believe he was looking for "alternatives".

[polkatese]

I meant on SACD DSD 5.1 output via HDMI is as good as RCA Analog 5.1

I might not read the Oppo part fully by the OP, so my bad. I retract my recommendation of the Oppo BDP-83 and instead, I will let Bernal to chime in with his opinion on the matter. :p

[Sherardp]

I don't understand this statement. And Sherardp +1'd it!

Also, the OP had already acknowledged that he was aware of the Oppo's capability in his first post. I believe he was looking for "alternatives".

I did so recommending the 83. Over HDMI the audio quality is very good. I didn't see the Oppo acknowledgement either, so you got me there.

[Rick88]

Here is an excellent player for a very good price. I used to own the DV-48AV and this is a little better. It does DSD over HDMI. It is a gorgeous machine too!!

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....lite--dv-58-av

[Rick88]

Oops I didn't notice cstmar01 already recommended the Pioneer.:p