Customer Reviews
Great SACD player. 
2007-11-17
This player replaced my five year old SACD player. It cost a lot less money and is actually a much better player. It takes it a while to spin up, but the video and audio quality are noticeably better than my last player. Also, if I take a disc out that I have stopped mid stream, when I put it back in later it remembers where I was on the disc and starts from there--very cool.
Good intermediate player 2007-07-24
This is a great player for those who need to get a DVD player before they decide, or the market decides, on BluRay or HD-DVD. The picture is great, and it has 5.1 surround output. My other one broke, and this one fills in perfectly. For the price, you can't really beat it.
a cheap consumer product 
2007-07-14
This is a report/comparison of the CD and SACD (2 channel only) features and capabilities of the ONKYO DV-SP502B, SONY DVP-NS90V, and DENON 1930CI. Before moving on, please note that I will not comment on the video and multi-channel qualities of these universal players. This review concerns the AUDIO stereo features only, tested with the ONKYO TX 8222 receiver and two pairs of good speakers (JBL and Panasonic). As far as myself, I am a professional musician with a PhD in the field and extensive performing and sound editing experience.
SONY's face place looks nice, but overall, the built quality is average or below (it is also smaller and lighter than the other two). The SACD sound is quite muffled, without clarity at both low and high frequencies. The motor is quiet, and the menus are pretty good. Please note that after about 10-14 months of use, many customers reported major mechanical/electronic failures. Not recommended for audiophiles, as this player was not really built for sound. Made in Malaysia. Price: $180 at Crutchfield.
The first thing you should know is that the ONKYO's motor is extremely noisy. When listening to classical music, you will be able to hear the motor at low volumes even from about 10-12 feet away. Additionally, the setup requires a connection to a TV, as most menus do not work with the display only. For example, you cannot switch between 2 ch. and 5 ch. SACD without a TV connection. In general the sound is of good quality and the unit is very well built. If you are listening to loud pop/rock music mostly and you have a large room, the motor noise should not be a problem; for classical audiophiles, I would not recommend it. Made in Malaysia. Price: $229 at Target.
The DENON is quite expensive for the features it offers, but overall is a well-built unit with superior sound. Its motor is a bit noisier than SONY's, but definitely bearable. The setup requires a TV, but you can do more with the display than with the ONKYO. Also, it has a "pure sound" feature that turns off HDMI output and the display. Of these three players, this DENON has the best sound quality. Lows and highs are crisp, the sound is not flat, and there is a certain lifelike presence in both classical chamber and symphonic recordings. Additionally, the CD's that made a soft cricket-like noise when spinning on the ONKYO and SONY were always quiet on the DENON. The manual is poorly designed, but the on-screen menus are very extensive and pretty intuitive. Made in China. Price: $295 on Amazon.
After testing all three of them at the same time for about a week, I decided to keep the DENON, especially that I was able to get an open box unit for $260. For audiophiles on a very tight budget, you may want to look into players by Harman Kardon (which I have seen before, but haven't tested yet), or just make an effort for the DENON. It's worth.
Great! 2007-06-12
Sony DVP-NS90V HDMI/SACD 1080i Upscaling DVD PlayerYou will be impressed with the color and resolution. The first movie we watched, we sat there with our mouth hanging open.Let me know if anyone can tell the difference between this 1080i and a full 1080p player.
Great deal 2007-06-11
Works very well. My concern over it being a refurbished unit was unfounded. Couldn't be happier with this. Great price, arrived when it was supposed to.
Sony Upgrading DVD player 2008-05-06
I paid a bit more for this DVD player, but results have been well worth it! Picture quality is excellent and I like the pause feature--which really holds the scene until I'm ready to resume. Controls are relatively simple and everything works as promised. A friend bought one at my recommendation and is likewise very satisfied with it.
Great Player...Awesome Picture... 2008-03-28
I recently purchased the Sony DVP-NS90V to replace my "slow and clumsy" Toshiba HD-A1 (Blue-Ray won). This is a great player that accompanies my Sony KDL-40V2500 LCD TV very well. The picture is just as good if not better than the old Toshiba I had. I did not really notice any slow loading problems, but as you know, I was used to the Toshiba. The picture is awesome via the HDMI hook-up. I am very happy with the purchase made. Another great product from Sony.
Great alternative to choosing Blu-ray or HD-DVD 
2008-02-13
For me, this product was a great hedge: it was a very cost-effective and high-quality way of not choosing a side in the Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD standards war. I recently bought a 37" Samsung LCD TV (720p) and it was clear that I wasn't getting the full visual punch of HD with my old DVD player. The research I did said that if you have an LCD smaller than 50", you can't see a difference between 720p and 1080i; furthermore, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD are apparently only worth it above 50", so you also didn't need to lock yourself into a standard that could die in a couple years like Beta. An upscaling DVD (like this one) would work fine. And, I'm happy to say, it looks great. I use it for movies, and they are really clear (I sometime pause it just to see the great picture quality), and the sound is terrific, too. So, for ~$150, I'm getting the full HD value out of my new TV, and I'm not worried that one format will die and leave me holding the bag. This is a great choice for getting an HD picture and not bothering with the standards war.
Excellent Machine !! 2008-01-05
Very satisfied!! Had it for two years and works flawlessly.
Plays all formats dvd or cd.HDMI works like a charm ,user friendly remote,audio in all formats plus audio/video sync. mode up to 100 ms can be very useful.
Annoyingly slow loading of discs but minor drawback compared to all the pro's of this machine. Definitely worth the money.
Great Upconverter 2007-12-23
A very good product for the price. Would storngly recommend as a 1080i
solution to High Def.
