Topic: TSKB- soliciting new amp / CD/DVD player recommendations

[Xpanding Man]

For a variety of reasons, I have decided to invest in some better playback equipment and would love some recommendations. 

I already have a nice pair of klipsch speakers with which I am VERY happy, and an AT record player for my vinyl. 

I'm looking to spend $500 - $600 give or take on the following:

> a new amp / tuner / eq combo (or seperate components if necessary) that has THX or surround sound, and a DIGITAL input for iPOD (there's no point in using that cool compression scheme to go analog out / in; might as well use mp3 at that point) 

> a reliable DVD/CD player that does not freeze up, overheat, etc.

I know my price-point means I likely won't be getting anything that sounds incredible to the discerning ear, but that's where I'm at at the moment.  Any recommendations are much appreciated.

Thanks  

[Jimna]

fwiw, THX is just a branding ploy, dont hang to much weight on that.  go to walmart and see how much crap has the brand.  its worthless these days.

[DigiGal]

Have you looked at the the Oppo 83.  Rave reviews and even Lexicon like them too ; )

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/


For less dollars on a disc player they also have the model 80, gives you more left over for the other items on your list.

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-80/

[Brian Skalinder]

Have you considered switching to media-less playback, e.g. Squeezebox?

Depending on your home computer setup, it may require additional investment on top of the Squeezebox (networking, HDDs, redundancy, backups).  Just a thought.