High-end hackable DVD player

[navarros]

I am looking for a high-end dvd player (between $500 and $1500) that can be made region free and can play DVD-R. I don't mind if it doesn't convert from PAL to NTSC or if it doesn't have progressive capabilities (my Panasonic Plasma Monitor displays better interlaced signals). I am considering the Denon 3800.

Any suggestions?

[BJ_M]

all plasma monitors internally convert to progressive anyway ..

odd that interlaced looks better (maybe it does)

should be using component 3 wire

[navarros]

Any suggestion on a particular model?
My experience has been that the most expensive and sophisticated dvd players have more problems playing cheap DVDRs.

[louthewiz]

I got the denon dv1805 5dvd changer that has progressive scan and plays all the dvds you can throw at it dvd-r and dvd+r vcds cd-r +rw its a high end player and you can get it for 350 bux which is worth twice the amount....

[BJ_M]

i have a panasonic rp82 which plays anything and is the number 1 rated unit for picture quality .. there is a region free hack for it i believe ..