I have the Sony 9000ES and recommend it if you can't afford the more expensive units. Or try the new 999ES. These play SACD and DVD-Video. I've bought a couple of DVD-Audio discs, and so far they also play a DVD-Video track on my Sony. I can't say they all do this, but so far I don't feel like I'm missing much. And the decision to go DVD-Audio can be delayed a while.
Happy Listening.
Happy Listening.