Absolute Best DVD Player?

Wlaser, I'd like to know more about the Arcam. i thought it wasn't out yet. Where did you purchase, any links, how much if you don't mind my asking. Thanks, have a joyous Christmas.

I purchased from a dealer in Florida. Go to the Arcam web site(listed on this site). They have a list of dealers and a copy of the review.

I currently own a Pioneer DVD player DV-37 although it does not have the best picture, nor sound I don't feel disappointed I got it. The main reason, while helping my sis shop for a multi region player, I discovered that multi region players by Sony (DVP-S7700 ), Panasonic, Toshiba, and CAL would not play RCE disks such as "The Patriot". What use will you have for your expensive DVD player if you would not be able to play the new RCE discs. The high end audio dealer in Manila even discontinued carrying Sony, CAL, Toshiba, and Panasonic for fears of complaints from their valued clients so they simply carry Pioneer, although the quality is not the best. One time or another you would be tempted to purchase DVDs abroad and be disappointed if you wont be able to play it.

Geevee, why put up with a player that does not offer the best picture and sound just so you can save a couple of bucks importing a copy of a movie from some far off location? When you are shelling out this kind of money on a DVD player(1-1500) whats an extra couple of bucks for the movie going to hurt? But hey, if thats what you want then more power to you.

According to these experts it's the Camelot Round Table, by a long shot. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-progressive-shootout-12-2000. html http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-part-5-progressive-10-2000.html