Choosing Blu ray player

[K-High-Fi]

Well Mr Peabody i was just about to purchase S790 until friend recommend Marantz 7007, which has balance output. So I'm thinking over.

However, i just compare the digital Coaxial output between Sony DVD player DVP-S900 (which was popular in 2003 and around $900) and Arcam 137 and i found Arcam sound a lot better, its more realistic and warm. I'm using high end power cord with Arcam, which is Furutech AC plugs and DH lab power cord, both they enhance Arcam performance. After this comparison I'm hesitating for S790 or similar level player.

Its really hard for me now to leave Arcam

Anyway, may i ask Is it big different in picture quality between blu ray and DVD?
From what I see the picture quality from DVD player is good enough in my Sony HX750 LED 40 inch, also I heard some people found little improvement from blu ray over DVD movies.

[Mr Peabody]

With Blu-ray you are talking 1080p resolution compared to 480p, yes that makes a difference. On a 40" screen I still would think the benefit is there but maybe not as much as a larger screen.

I looked at the UD7007 and it seems much more comparable to an Arcam in build. The XLR outputs are only stereo, you still could use the coaxial digital though. You are wanting performance so the 7007 may be a better choice, however, the Sony has Wyfi, depends on how important internet streaming is and how close you are to your modem. On the other hand the Sony would look like a toy beside the 7007. I have an old 7003 and love it even though it's a bit slow. Good picture quality and I just like the feel of a better built unit with a full remote.

[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.