I too am in the market for a new DVD/DVD-A player. The problem with the Pioneer for me relates to it's DVD-V performance. While I can't say I've seen it in action, I can say it is not using either one of the highly regarded de-interlacing chipsets, namely the Sage Faroudja or Silicon Image. The majority of the reviews I have read have been mixed to negative. There are a ton of DVD player threads going on at AVS forum. The holy grail of DVD player's doesn't appear to out in this year's batch.
Best new 5 ch.SACD/ DVD-A/ DVD/ CD player?
I'm considering a change from my Sony 9000ES to gain 5 ch. SACD/DVD-A/CD-R playback and need feedback from members who have had the chance to check any of the newest players out. I wonder how the Pioneer DV-47's DVD playback compares to the Sony 9000ES? Please elaborate a bit on any experiences with the DV-47. I have owned the Pioneer DV-05 and the DV-37, and although they were good players, my Sony 9000ES is superior on every level. It has clearer, sharper video and better CD playback. I am considering the DV-47 because I'm anxious to have 5 channel SACD with DVD-A as well. I wouldn't care about DVD-A, but there are some DVD-A titles I would very much enjoy having. The DV-47 still has the red chroma bug problem, but to what extent?. I'm not sure I can overlook that. I currently use a Toshiba 42H81 HDTV, but will eventually get a DLP pj, and I'm concerned that the red chroma bug will become an issue on a larger screen. Denon has some multi format DVD players coming out with similar features, and no chroma bug. They are usually quite good in terms of audio, but to date their video quality has never been great, so I don't them expect them to excel in that aspect this time as far as DVD playback is concerned, but would be happy to hear that they have produced a winner this time. I use my DVD player as my 2 ch. CD source for the time being, so that aspect must be very acceptable. Tx, Martin