Onkyo DV-SP800

[Edmundo]

The rest of the world is just now discovering what we've known for awhile: Onkyo's top-of-the-line player is a killer! In the February 2003 issue of Home Theater, reviewer Chris Lewis admired the DV-SP800's flexibility and fine video and audio performance: "The player's [picture] resolution was outstanding — probably the best I've seen from a player anywhere around this price."

Audiophiles who want to enjoy thrilling multichannel music on SACD and DVD-Audio discs no longer need to buy two separate players. Onkyo's DV-SP800 is our first "universal" player with SACD and DVD-Audio capability! The increased realism of SACD and DVD-Audio discs isn't only due to their capacity for additional channels (up to six). Each channel offers significantly higher resolution than on a standard CD. And if you don't have a surround sound setup, you can still enjoy the many SACD and DVD-Audio titles with high-res stereo mixes. What a treat to hear CCR's rockin' Cosmo's Factory on SACD, then follow it with the Ray Brown Trio's Soular Energy DVD-Audio in ultra-high-res 192kHz/24-bit 2-channel mode.

Audio purists who want to hear every delicate detail can opt to switch off the video circuitry and fluorescent display to eliminate potential low-level interference when listening to music discs. Another bonus for music lovers is the headphone jack with volume control — a really useful feature that's nearly extinct on current DVD players.

The DV-SP800 is THX Ultra certified, meeting Lucasfilm Ltd.'s super-strict standards for accurate home theater sound. It has built-in multichannel decoding for Dolby Digital and DTS. Since you'll be using the DV-SP800's 5.1-channel output to connect to your A/V receiver anyway (it's the only way to hear multichannel music on SACD and DVD-Audio), you can simplify setup by letting the player decode both music and movies.

As mentioned above, the DV-SP800's DVD picture quality is spectacular, thanks to selectable interlaced/progressive-scan output and ultra-precise video processing circuitry, including a 108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter. All this audio/video performance is encased in an anti-resonant steel case. With its well-designed controls, learning remote, and cool blue front-panel lighting, Onkyo's DV-SP800 is destined to be a movie (and music) star!

Key Features:
THX Ultra certified
plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and Video CD
plays SACD, DVD-Audio, CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW
108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter
selectable interlaced/progressive-scan component video output
(progressive-scan requires a compatible TV)
de-interlacer with 3-2 pulldown processing
built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoding with 5.1-channel output
bass management for Dolby Digital, DTS, and SACD
2 optical and 1 coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
(96kHz/24-bit-capable)
2 sets of A/V outputs (2 composite, 2 S-video, and 1 480i/480p component video)
headphone jack with volume control
multibrand learning remote
Direct Digital Path
192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters
audio S/N ratio 118 dB
17-1/8"W x 3-5/8"H x 14-1/4"D
warranty: 1 year parts and labor
designed for use with "Region 1" coded DVDs

[Víctor Manuel]

Ese Edmundo:

Se ve muy bueno el reproductor, pero hasta no verlo funcionando se sabra que tan bueno es. ¿Cómo cuanto estan pidiendo por el en EUA?

Lastima que segun mostrado en las especificaciones es solo región 1. Es lo único que se le puede reprochar a Onkyo, que sus dvd player´s solo sean región 1 y 4. Por lo demás estoy muy contento con mi dvd player onkyo DV-525 y si alcanzo a juntar lo suficiente, a fin de año me compro el TX-DS700, sino es que sale algo un poco mejor. Saludos

[Eliseo]

Por lo demás estoy muy contento con mi dvd player onkyo DV-525

No te referirás más bien al Pioneer DV-525? Ese modelo no existe en Onkyo.

[Víctor Manuel]

Ese muchachón Eliseo:

Tienes razón, ese modelo no existe en Onkyo, no se en que estaba pensando, pero por lo regular casi no me aprendo los modelos de los reproductores. el reproductor que tengo es el DV-S555 de hecho te mando el link.... http://www.onkyo.net/es/product/index.htm.
Saludos

[Edmundo]

Por lo demás estoy muy contento con mi dvd player onkyo DV-525

No te referirás más bien al Pioneer DV-525? Ese modelo no existe en Onkyo.

El 525 si existio en Onkyo, despues salio el 535 y luego 555 y despues le bajaron de huevos y sacaron el 500 que es el modelo actual.

Victor:

El precio es de 1,000 dolares y debe ser toda una chulada.