Thanks for the input; I appreciate it. I'll probably go with a Denon. I've had very positive experience with Denon components. Right now I'm looking at a used Denon DVD-2910 DVD player. Any thoughts on this model? (Yes, I know, it's more expensive than where I started from.)
Inexpensive SACD and DVD-A two-channel player?
I'm interested in buying an inexpensive SACD and DVD-A player for two-channel audio playback only (no video). I'd like to try out these two formats in my reference two-channel system, but I'm not prepared to spend a lot of money for an "audiophile-grade" player to do this. For example, one audiophile friend recommended the Pioneer DV-563A player, another the Pioneer DV-588A-S player, both under $200. I'm ignorant in this area and would appreciate some discussion of the pros and cons and some advice. I'm interested only in two-channel SACD and DVD-A playback (I already have an excellent "audiophile-grade" CD player for redbook CD and HDCD.) Thanks.