pick a DVD player for my HT

You can buy a new Sony 9000es for that which will also give you SACD, or I have heard good things about the California Audio DVD player. It should be around that price used. Another optiion is the Pioneer (DV-37) I think?? for around 7-800 new. I am sure there will be a good list here by the end of the day! Are you going to use this just for HT? or will music be played also?

Ditto on the above. For price & perfomance in the price range you are listing the Sony is impossible to ignore.

I wouldn't forget about the Toshiba SD9200, I think new it goes for 2,000 have seen then for about 1,200 on here

Minhthous:

Guess what?!?!?!?!?!?! I just got the latest issue of "The Perfect Vision" today, and this issue covers DVD Players in depth. If you have access to this issue of the magazine, you may try looking at that for some pointers. That would be a good place for you to start.

But from what I am seeing now in this issue, I think I have to agree with all the previous posters who has posted their post before me. If you want a DVD Player that plays music (SACD capability) as well, then there is the Sony DVP-S9000ES. If picture quality is more of a concern, the Pioneer Elite DV-37 deserves consideration. And if I may, I would also like to add the Toshiba SD6200 -- $1,200.00 (MSRP) to the mix. Or if you are willing to shop around, maybe you can find a Toshiba SD9200 -- $2,000.00 (MSRP) for about $1,200.00 to $1,500.00.

Hope this helps a little. Good luck.

--Charles--