Oppo 970, Sony DVPNS90V and dual layer DVDRs

[Quadzilla]

Hi All,
I'm considering buying either a 970 or DVPNS90V. Anyone know if both can handle dual layer DVDRs? I thought I read here the Oppo can, what about the Sony? Any other comments from owners of either re performance & quality are appteciated. Thsnks!

[Krispy Kritter]

Most players can handle DL media (most issues are with older models).

If you have DVI or HDMI inputs on your TV, get the Oppo 971.

[jman98]

Having experimented with both +R and -R DL, I would suggest you only use +R DL for best compatibility. -R DL is a kludge to make it work and my Philips DVP-642 doesn't like the -R DL discs very much, but it plays the +R DL discs OK. Also, you have to be VERY careful how you burn -R DL discs. I don't know if it's still true, but at one time not too long ago, Nero was incapable of correctly burning a -R DL disc. It would always set the layer break in the wrong place. The only way I know to burn that works is to use PgcEdit to create an ISO image and burn with ImgBurn or DVDDecrypter.

[Krispy Kritter]

Nero still has numerous issues with DL media.