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HD-A35 or HD-XA2?
From what I gather, these are the best-of-the-best HD-DVD players out there. I'm interested in getting one, but was wondering if there is any reason to prefer one over the other?
I already own an HD-A3, but am looking to upgrade to the HDMI 1.3 and other features available on the A35 or XA2. I've seen good deals on them on eBay, and just wondering if I should prefer one over the other, or just look for the best "package" deal? Thanks, 
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01-12-2009, 11:18 AM
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The XA2 is the cream of the crop which has exceptional upscaling abilities as well as a few features the A35 doesn't. If you can get a good deal, I say go for the XA2.
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01-12-2009, 11:25 AM
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The XA2 or Onkyo HD DVD players are the best you can get IMO. The Reon Chipset is 1 big reason. The A35 would be the 3rd pick but still a very nice player. The only advantages I would give to the A35 over the Xa2 is sleeker look and a bit faster load/startup times.
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01-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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Thanks!
Are all of the Onkyos as good, or are there good and not-quite-as-good players from Onkyo?
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01-12-2009, 08:45 PM
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Onkyo only made one model and it is just about the same as the XA2.
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01-14-2009, 10:27 AM
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01-14-2009, 11:13 AM
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There is also an Integra clone of the HD-XA2.
http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/09/06...-1099-dhs-8-8/ Chris |
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01-14-2009, 03:34 PM
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The unit is in very good shape but has not got the remote nor the owner's manual. I have no idea how hard it would be to get an remote that works with it (universal or maybe another HD DVD remote)?
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01-14-2009, 03:40 PM
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There's also an XA2 on eBay with less then day left (22 hours) and is right now at $103.45
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