Onkyo DVSP1000B Black DVD Player with DVD-Audio and SACD Playback

by Onkyo

Product Details

• Item Weight: 26.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 34.5 pounds
• ASIN: B0006G375I
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,252 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 28, 2004

Product Description

You might wondering why this DVD player is selling at about 10-times more than most DVD players. Onkyo DV-SP1000 is an audiophile grade DVD player designed to deliver optimal performance from a wide variety of audio and video disc recordings. Part of this is due to Onkyo's VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) and FlexScale, which enables video scaling of DVD discs from 480i to 480p/720p/768p and 1080i, offering superior audio and video playback that other manufacturers can't match. You'll find all of this contained within a THX Ultra certified component that's ready to deliver a sensational standard of audio and video to your home-theater system. Let's consider the video scaling system, average DVD players have progressive-scan which translates to 480p video. Most HDTV is defined as 720p or better. Average DVD players synthesize images to appear as if they were HD but, actually, are simulations. VLSC, on the other hand, is designed for true image quality. Specification ratings of many models are written to display the ideal, the ratings for the DV-SP1000 are real and supported by the finest quality circuits and parts to assure that audio and video are imparted with maximum integrity. When you're looking for the best out of home-theater, these are significant issues. Exclusively for Region 1 coded DVD format discs. The DV-SP1000 also includes a bidirectional RS-232 port and IR in and out jacks for compatibility with control systems. 2 sets of A/V outputs (composite, S-video, one 480i and one 480p component video) i.LINK IEEE 1394 DV in/out jacks (for use with compatible components) Onkyo Illuminated, pre-programmed learning remote control Audio signal-to-noise ratio - 118 dB 4-mode display dimmer on console THX Ultra certification Unit Dimensions - 17-1/8W x 4-13/16H x 14-3/4D / About 27 pounds Onkyo USA 1 year parts & labor warranty

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Universal DVD player? Onkyo DV-SP1000 is the way to go!, May 7, 2005

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Ruleo R. Bantugan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Onkyo DVSP1000B Black DVD Player with DVD-Audio and SACD Playback (Electronics)

I always think spending 2 grands on a dvd player is outright ridiculous. After researching and drooling over the specs of this Onkyo reference dvd player, I decided to jump into the bandwagon. I placed an order online and spent one sleepless night, "Do I really need to spend this much on a dvd player?"

Got it from Onecall for $1499 (gave me free shipping to keep me from cancelling the order the next day.

All that feeling went away as soon as I received and opened the box. I thought I was picking up a high-end receiver. Dont even try to lift it if you have existing back problem, it weighs a ton. Faceplate is simple yet very attractive. Side panel has bar type stabilizer that'll remind you of a bodybuilders ribcage.

It has an extremely solid construction. You gotta see it in person to appreciate.

Setting up is a breeze. It must have been engineered with end-users in mind. OSD menu is simple and easy to navigate. It comes with an intuitive backlit remote ..sturdy & classy too. This is where Denon could learn a few lessons (they make such a cheap-looking remote controls).

DVD-Audio and SACD performance is mind-blowing using 5.1 channel analog audio. This player even has an extra pair of surround channels for 7.1 set-up. I took the following for a spin: Eagles' Hotel California(DVD-A), Grover Washington's Winelight(DVD-A), Roxy Music Avalon(SACD), and Beck Sea Change(SACD). They all sound very clean, smooth and crystal.

On the video side this baby did not disappoint. I connected the player to my fairly old Sony RP HDTV using HDMI-to-DVI Monster cable( I got it for half price in ebay). Setting the resolution to 1920x1080i 16:9 60Hz, the picture is nothing short of amazing. And this is on default picture settings. I tested the following DVD-Video: Desperado Superbit, North By Northwest and Disney's Jungle Book 2. Colors are vibrant and images are life-like. No jagged edges seen. The player uses O-plus Flexscale video scaling. (Denon 3910 uses Faroudja video scaler but picture quality looks washed out). This unit even features a dedicated connections for your interlaced and progressive scan outputs.

Bonus features (that you always enjoy from cheapo dvd players but missing in high-end units) includes ability to remember point of last disc played, a screen saver and the ability to handle virtually any disc format. I threw in my backup movies recorded in DVD-+R/RW. They all played perfect. And finally it's THX certified if that matters to you.

I called customer support once for some technical question and I was very pleased with their response. Warranty is 1 year parts / 1 year labor -in home service if bought from an authorized dealer.

I rate Onkyo DV-SP1000 5 out of 5 stars for its superb and unsurpassed video and audio performance.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A DVD Player That Does It All--And Does It All RIGHT!, October 14, 2004

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G. Page - See all my reviews
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The Onkyo is VERY nicely made. A solid piece of equipment with a very nice back-lit learning remote. It's an elegant machine which has "class" stamped all over it. The loader is smooth, quiet, and well-built. And it's not made of cheap plastic--instead it is covered in a rubbery material which makes the operation of the player "whisper" quiet.

When I first got the player, I took my "old" (but still excellent) Panasonic RP-82 out of my home theater system and just connected the Onkyo in it's place. After starting up the machine, I was greeted by an classy splash screen and then a short set-up screen. I'm connecting this player to a RPTV through component connections. (My RPTV was professionaly calibrated last year.)

Lots of options and things that can be tweaked as I went through the different menus available. (I didn't even bother to open the manual. I usually like to figure things out for myself before delving into the printed literature, and this player was super-easy to configure without using the manual.)

I didn't bother recalibrating the set from my Panasonic settings, just went with what I had for the moment. Threw in "The Hulk" dvd and watched. WOW! Smooth and film-like. No artifacts or blotchiness. And very crisp and sharp with very deep, "inky' blacks. Even without a recalibration the Onkyo's colors seemed more vibrant and alive than the Panasonic's. Overall, a very impressive picture. The sound of the movie was also very detailed and full.

Next, I tried out a SACD of Snow Patrol's "Final Straw." No problems. Sounded fine. Then, I tried out the DVD-Audio disc of Todd Rundgren's "Liars." It sounded considerably better than my Panasonic RP-82 for DVD-Audio-- fuller sound with a good kick in the bass.

Lots of information on-screen information can be displayed when pressing the "Display" button: elapsed time, remaining time, total time of disc, selected soundtrack, bit rate, remaining chapter time, elapsed chapter time, etc. (Seems to be no shortage of information available.)

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After having this player for a month and throwing all sorts of DVDs into it (anamorphic, full screen, black and white, foreign, video-based, etc.), I'm extremely happy I bought this player. It handles them all and puts out a beautiful picture. AND the player is very capable in the audio department. Playing regular redbook CDs, SACDs, and DVD-As, I was delighted that they all sounded fantastic.

The price may seem steep, but actually it's a bargain. Think about it--you're getting a top-notch DVD/CD/SACD/DVD-A player all in one which operates smoothly and effortlessy. It's the best player I've ever owned and I've gone through many players--from the early days of my Panasonic A-110 up to the current Denon 3910. The Onkyo SP-1000 beats them all very easily!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny - If You're An Action Movie NutCase, February 27, 2006

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Greg Beams (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Onkyo DVSP1000B Black DVD Player with DVD-Audio and SACD Playback (Electronics)

If you are an action movie nutcase then this is a fantastic DVD player. It is able to handle the fast paced action sequences with ease and the HD detail is beyond fantastic in terms of details, colors, crispness, etc. I'll let the other reviews tell you all of the hardware that allows this DVD player to do what it does, but you will definitely love the movie-like feel of action movies.

If you are not an action movie person, but rather just like good movies, I am not sure this DVD player is necessary for you. After all, action is about the picture, while drama is often times about the dialogue. While this DVD player will also make the dialogue sound great, who really needs great sound quality to this level in order to enjoy movies of great dialogue?

I have watched a variety of movies on this player since recently getting it, and the difference in picture and sound is definitely noticable on movies like "I Robot", "Galdiator", etc., while movies like "Family Man" and "Groundhog's Day", may not warrant the cost. I'll leave it up to you as to what type of a movie lover you are, but if you love action movies, you have not really seen them at home until you watch them on a DVD player of this exceptional quality. It is FUNtastik!