Absolute Best DVD Player?

Must be gettin tird, one to many typos tday.

NoMoney, GeeVee, I think we should clarify something. The Pioneer DV-37 is arguably in the top 2 or 3 when
it comes to video quality. It outperforms the "legendary" DV-09, and it takes a high definition projector to possibly see any difference between the DV-37 and the Sony 9000ES, and even then the difference is minimal. Some people prefer the color accuracy of the Pioneer when compared to Sony. So, the Pioneer DV-37 can be considered "top rated" and certainly far from second rate. That this is available at $500 less than the Sony is important, and the CD playback is a knockout that can compete with any new, under $1500 CD player I have heard.

Treed, I would be curious to know what you think of the Camelot's picture when compared to the 9000ES. I know that the Sony can't handle difficult discs as well, but I wonder how it differs with a good quality anamorhic DVD?

Treed is correct. Like he said: Read this. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-progressive-shootout
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My pleasure Charles. My Pioneer DV-37 is sweet, if not the absolute best on the planet, (killer cd playback) ,w/progressive scan. Should outgun the DV-09.

NoMoney, you make a good point as usual, I have considered switching to the 9000ES myself for the SACD playback, but was simply pointing out that the $500 difference can be an important factor to many people. As far as the CD playback is concerned, I have had more than my share of Sony CD players over the years and can say with some authority that I am very familiar with their sound. My Sony DVP-7700 was a good machine, but it was no contest against the DV-37 in cd audio quality as well as video quality. Also raves can be deceiving, I remember the raves that the Panasonic A310 got for its audio quality... I have owned two of them, and while I can say it was a smooth and decent CD player, it was far from what I consider great,
(very dull & boring). I trust only a few reviewers and the recomendations of a few of the proven regulars here including NoMoney and Treed. Thanks for your continued contributions here.