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I can't get over this old Sony DVSP 7000. We watched Shrek 2 last night on it and then the Denon 2900. Obviously the Denon is the better player but the Sony held it's own. I can't believe that something that came out years ago can compete with players that are worth 5 and 6 times as much money. We are pitting a non progressive player against progressive players and this old Sony is doing just fine. I'm re-evaluating the hoop la surrounding progressive as I sit here.

Anybody still running one of these? Now that I have done this over the last few day's I'm seriously thinking about grabbing one to run with Dolby Digital DVD's and saving a bunch of money that I would have spent on a higher priced, newer Denon..........Yes, the 7000 is that good. Only problem is with DTS discs. Not real sure what I would do about that.

I can't believe I did it, but I did it. I found a mint condition DVSP-7000 and actually bought it. $150.00US shipped to my door and let me tell you once again, I can't get over the picture this thing puts out. I have been doing the A/B thing with my Denon 2800MKII and I can't see a noticeable difference. Hat's off to Sony on what is a truly amazing DVD player.

On a side note. I'm putting together a little system for a friend of mine and the first piece I bought was a Yamaha RX-V1400. I must admit that the Yamaha has blown me away. Very, very nice receiver. I looked at the 1500 and the 2500 from Yamaha but didn't see enough to justify the extra money. Anyway, did I say this was a nice receiver? :-)