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Curtis - LOL!! Normally, I only do damage to my own wallet.

The folks at Home Theater Hifi do a fantastic job of testing DVD Players. Take a look at their results . It's pretty interesting. If you click on the model number in the left hand column, it will give you the review they wrote for the that unit. These guys are well regarded for the straight skinny and the best info.

Note where the 2900 and 2910 sit in relation to the others. Also note that Denon dominates the top 20. I'm showing you all of this to illustrate a point and aswer a your question.

I originally owned the Denon 1600 (ranked pretty high on the chart; certainly above the 2900 and 2910). For PQ, my eyes told me the 1600 beat the 2910, but I also thought the 2900 beat the1600. I sold the 1600 and now one the 2900.

What you have with the DVD Shootout link is an excellent source and, hopefully, you managed to chase down a couple of those links I suggested. The point - you can't really make a mistake with the 2 units we've talked about. Also, the top 30 or so will also give you a pretty good choice to look at as alternatives.

Both Faroujda and Silicon Image make good chips. This choice is like any other you'll make with HT gear. Most of it is subjective once you've narrowed down to 2-3 choices. I'm also sending you a PM.

i own the dvd 22 and highly recommend it. the video was leap from an old pioneer (can't remember the model). and the audio's really great. it doubles as a cd player that i've hooked into a tube pre-amp. (my marantz's relegated to power amp.) the set-up has opened up my M22's even more. good luck

Well.....Ray has done it again.

I just purchased a Denon 2900.

He and Jack are atleast partially responsible for about $700 of my purchases in the last few months.

I think he convinced me too... it's just not a good time financially! Of course, now they probably won't be available when I'm ready!

Thanks a lot Ray...(grumble, grumble).

The great thing is he made his opinion, and pointed me to all the available information. It just shortenned the process for me. Helped me spend my money faster.

Curtis, did you get a refurbed or new unit? I just got a refurbed 2910 from eCOST for $450 shipped. The price was right.

I REALLY enjoy spending your money.

I got a refurb 2900 for $529. I waffled all morning between the 2910 and 2900. eCost has more refurb 2910's coming in tomorrow. Heck, spiff was trying to talk me into a 3910.

I have to stop visiting the board looking advice.

I just bought a H/K dvd 22 from CC for $199.00.The picture is as good as the Denon 2900 I just sold.I know this is a crazy swap but I just could'nt see keeping the 2900 when the picture is no better then a $200.00 /$300.00 player.I had a H/k 101 for awhile and it worked great.I used some of the extra money on the wife's valentines gift,so she's happy too.

I won't argue on the picture....but the HK is not a universal player.

What kind of TV do you have and how were/are the DVD players hooked up?

It may not be as universal as the 2900 but it does play sacd.I have a Sony 36" XBR 800.The dvd player is connected to my Yamaha 1400 using a component cable and optical cable and then to the tv with a component cable.It works fine for me.