Can you still get DVD players with optical out?

[RoboCop4]

My olde Wharfedale 750 is getting pretty noisy these days, so it's time for a replacement.

I don't want to have to replace my home cinema system as well, so need a player with optical audio output. The few I've seen so far only seem to have coaxial...

... does anyone know any decent multiregion players with optical?

Also, I have a 32" Wega TV, so would progressive scan be worthwhile?

Cheers, RC4

(I used to be a real DVD geek back in the early days - now I feel left behind and bewildered :cry: )

[nwgarratt]

Most still have optical. How about the Sony NS76 or Pioneer 696? Progressive scan in the player only works if you use a component or digital connection. If the TV is a CRT Widescreen then it will be interlaced anyway. LCD and Plasma TV's can use PS.

[broadz]

Every DVD player and recorder I've ever owned had optical out, though the Panasonic didn't have coaxial out (for some strange reason). Doubt you'll find one without optical out.

[nwgarratt]

The Panasonic S52 player has both optical and coaxial now.

[RoboCop4]

Thanks for the replies. Maybe I've been looking in the wrong places (Comet, Tesco, Sainsburys...)