You can get a Sony DVd player that has been upgraded by someone like Dan Wright at www.modwright.com and use it as long as you like and then sell it here on Audiogon. There is a good market for his work. Do a search hereabouts on 'mods' and think about it.
big bucks on dvd player worth it??
If I am using the player strictly for movies what am I gaining by going to something like an ayre or tag -hi end player vs the pioneer dv59a that I have now- Is the pic. better,audio,is it worth spending the money with hd coming?-my system is up to the task of a high end player just trying to decide what if anything i am gaining? thanks,gary