The Pioneer Elite DV-05 is a strong pick. $350 used, very, very good CD performance, will play CD-R & RW, DVD performance just as good as the DV-09 (I know, because I have both), and has an excellent remote (Instead of the train wreck called a remote for the DV-09). Overall, I actually liked it better than my Sony 9000ES. Good transport too. And whatever you get, plug it into a PS Audio 300 condtioner for a significant improvement. Good luck
Best Non Progressive DVD ......
I wish to upgrade my DVD player (Pioneer 414)but since my Pioneer Pro 610 HD has a very decent san doubler I really don't need to spend extra for a progressive DVD player. I am willing to spend up to 1K (new or used OK). I heard a lot about the Pioneer DV-09 but recently read a review that stated it wasn't really that great (doesn't play CD-R audio either).
So...is there anything out there that would really be an improvment over the 414?
So...is there anything out there that would really be an improvment over the 414?