Which high end DVD-A would you recommend.

Mig007 siad, "The beset dvd-audio player to buy is the Pioneer D-47 and have it modified by Modwright". How does this modified player do as an SACD player? Once modified, is it comparable to the Sony XA777ES? Better?

There are two ways to go with the Meridian 568 which I also use and I have explored the ways to add dvd-audio and sacd. One is to wait for the meridian modifications to the 568 expected later this year which will allow users to connect the meridian dvd-audio players, or buy the sony TAP 90000 es preamplifier that will allow you to run dvd-audio analog outputs directly through the sony, and you can still use the meridian 568, by running it through the sony bypass connections. The beset dvd-audio player to buy is the Pioneer D-47 and have it modified by Modwright

Meridian is coming out with a new dvd-a player reportedly at about $5000 in a few months. I doubt that it will have digitial outs for dvd-a (?) but it's worth checking out when it appears.

Flex;Thanks for your input.The only other potential choice are with the new EAD surround and DVD-A player,but I am wary of switching from meridian to EAD.Does any one has a recommendation.
Thanks
Ramy

I'm a little confused about your question and problem. The Meridian 568 has 4 digital coax inputs and 1 digital optical input, but these are provided for use with different digital sources. For dts, ac3, cd, and some 2-channel 96khz audio inputs to the meridian from your player, you only need 1 of the spdif (coax) lines. The Meridian processor is not set up to take 5 or 6 channels of dvd-audio digital input (meaning fully decoded mlp with 5 or 6 discrete digital output channels) because that requires both encryption and a 1394 or proprietary digital interface (such as that on the Meridian 800 series).
If you are looking for a dvd-audio player that provides 6 channels of digital output for dvd-a, the only current ones are the Meridian 800 and a player/processor that Pioneer is coming out with in the fall (DV47AI) - hope I haven't missed any others. Otherwise, you will need to settle for analog outputs with dvd-audio, until more equipment comes out with the 1394 interface.