Choosing Blu ray player

[BadAssJazz]

Anyway, may i ask Is it big different in picture quality between blu ray and DVD?

I strongly recommend picking up a blu ray player and comparing it for yourself. In my humble opinion the differences between a standard DVD and a blu ray DVD are quite distinct, even on my 42" plasma, which I use in the bedroom. I wear contacts. The difference between standard DVD and blu ray is akin to looking through a pair of cloudy contacts that you forgot to take out the night before, versus wearing a fresh, new pair of lenses.

[K-High-Fi]

Thank you all very much for reply, & understood. I think i will choose Marantz or probably Cambridge if later is better.
By the way i noticed Blu ray players are cheaper than previous mediums. For example i remember in 1996 i purchased Pioner Elite laser disk for $1500, and yet its mid level player, also many DVD players called reference and very expensive, i dont see same thing with blu ray players except few brands, I wonder why?

[Smokey]

By the way i noticed Blu ray players are cheaper than previous mediums. For example i remember in 1996 i purchased Pioner Elite laser disk for $1500, and yet its mid level player, also many DVD players called reference and very expensive, i dont see same thing with blu ray players except few brands, I wonder why?

That is the same reason 10 years ago a 40 inch TV (rear projection) would have cost you over $1000. But today one can buy a 50 inch Tv for under $500. Technology has gotten better, but it also have gotten cheaper to a point where now days it is more expensive to repair a product than manufacture it.

[blackraven]

Why not get an oppo player

OPPO Digital - Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Players - Buy Direct from the Manufacturer

[Mr Peabody]

You also have to consider "reference", reference to what? Can't discount marketing. What Smokey said is true and you can get a great Blu-ray picture from an inexpensive machine these days. I have seen some differences though. The price will also depend on just a Blu-ray player or a "universal" player that will play SACD and most disc formats, these in most instances will have improved analog outputs.

[K-High-Fi]

I belive you both are correct, and thank you all for reply.