Absolute Best DVD Player?

Panasonic DVD H1000..excellent sound, Progressive scan output that is better on my Toshiba HDTV than the 9200 Toshiba unit. Built like a tank (30+ pounds). All reviews say it is great and I would have to agree with them. I am anxioulsy awaiting mine. Only thing I wish it supported is DVD Audio (website specs are kind of murky on this..says it supports 96Khz output but stops short of saying it is DVD Audio capable.) Oh well, by the time they figure out the format wars it will be five years from now and they will only have out 3 titles I would like to own in the format anyway. My 3 cents but do a search in an engine and you will see only glowing reviews. Read a few places it was the HOLY Grail of DVD players. I believe it will exceed all your requirements.

Sony has just released their latest flagship DVD player, the 9000ES. It retails for $1,500. It is supposed to have progressive outputs and be able to play SACD's. I've yet to audition one myself, but I've been pleased with other Sony ES components. Certainly one to look at. Good luck.

Sony 9000ES sounds great, but for the $$ try Pioneer's Elite new 37 model. progressive etc. etc. Plays just as good, but your not paying for Sony proprietary software.