I had a Pioneer DV-09, and still regret selling it. It sounded like a $2200 CD/DVD should sound, very pleaseant sound. I'll spare you the review, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one at the right price (under $300). I now have a McIntosh MVP 871 and can't say that I prefer the sound by any magnitude over the Pioneer.
whats your thoughts on Pioneer DV09
I know this may sound strange but I find myself perfering the sound of older cd players over newer players. Many say the newer technology cd players trump older cd players. I have a player that has the 24/196 up sampling board sounds great but I still find myself perfering the sound of my older mcintosh mcd7000 only thing is the laser is no longer available so I'm looking for another old cd player as a back up I came across a Pioneer DV09 I've always like these units looking for what others think of these.