DVD Player of choice for $200-300 range.


I'm not into Home Theater per say. Most of my money has been going into upgrading my 2-channel system. But I would like to a least start out by getting a good DVD player. This would be for watching movies only and not hooked into my audio system. My wife bought me The "Buena Vista Social Club" on DVD. I think she's trying to give me a hint. Any thoughts?
gary_m
I bought the Toshiba 3109 for 239.00 at egghead.com. It is about the same as the 2200 only it has two trays. Don't laugh I use this feature. Although it does have hdcd....I wouldnt rank it with one of the better cd players.....however it is quite good. I had a Sony 7000 and guess what........... the picture on the Toshiba is better. That's correct. The Sony is built better but so what it doesnt do anything better. At this price i am a very happy camper. As a matter of fact the picture rated only one point out of a hundred worse than the best Pioneer that cost five times more. You would not be sorry> Or you could just sell that dvd.
Try the Toshiba 2109. It is being discontinued, I understand and you might actually be able to scoop it up for under $200. it's a great play for a cheapo one. Sound is decent and blacks are black. real improvement if you use the component outs which this player has.
The Pioneer 434 progressive scan model should be out by now for around $299 street. Elbert
how about the pioneer dv-535 DD/DTS playe CD-R as well karaoke function...not that you need it.