Denon 1940 or next one or two up?

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My sister is in the market for a 37" Panny plasma to be paired with upscaling DVD player and some version of a sound bar. I have this system with a Denon 1940. However she has a larger budget than I had and is considering a 'better' player and is thinking about the Denon DVD-2930 or the Denon DVD-3930. The question is for the system she is considering (37 panny plas + soundbar) what can she expect for her extra cash? I am happy with my 1940 but she does have more cash to splash so... Charlotte

 

[Anonymous]

Well, was just a thought!!

C

 

[Gerrardasnails]

I've got the 1940 and use it with a 40inch screen. I don't see the point personally on spending a lot more for use with a 37 inch screen. Especially as you can pick the 1940 up for £175 these days. I would get one and keep the money for a decent blu-ray player in the future/

 

[D.J.KRIME]

Yep I also think the 1940 will be fine on a 37"" Plaz and as a owner of a 3930 I would not recomend spending the extra on either a 2930 or 3930 with the set up that you discribe as the main benifits form the more expensive players would be wasted.

 

[Anonymous]

Thank you both, GerraerdasNails and D.J.KRIME,

I will pass those comments on. But can i ask what the 'benefits' of the more expensive players' might consist of? She really is after something as pristine as can be for the space she has!! Thanks C

 

[Gerrardasnails]

As the DJ says he has the 3930 but he also has a 50" screen. Imperfections are easier to spot when your screen size gets bigger. I recently mentioned to someone that a 1940 would be a bit too much for a 20" screen.

 

[Anonymous]

Okay that you, so I can be confident that I have the 'balance' about right and thus no point in sis splashing her hard earned. Great. Thank you again. Next time, will choose the house with the TV possibilities in mind! C

 

[D.J.KRIME]

You also would not reap the benifits of the better sound of the more expensive players in the set up your Sister has. You could alternativly opt for a PS3 and then have the advantage of Blu-ray as well.

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="D.J.KRIME"]You also would not reap the benifits of the better sound of the more expensive players in the set up your Sister has. You could alternativly opt for a PS3 and then have the advantage of Blu-ray as well.[/quote]

I was just about to suggest the same thing!

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks! One thing I was concerned about with my system (but have not seen any evidence of as yet) and she shares this is the 'lip-synching' problem. I think she feels more cash spent will ensure she escape this. How do PS3s rate in that regard? And do they do both upscaling of SD AND blu-ray? : Charlotte

 

[Anonymous]

I am using a 1740 on my 37" Panny (Plasma) and it looks pretty good. Not sure if this would offer enough connections to work with the sound bar though - I have no knowledge of them. I decided not to spend the extra money, and wait for Blu-Ray player prices to settle a bit.

Chances are when I buy a blu-ray player, the DVD playing abilities of it will surpass the 1940, anyway.