The modded Pioneer OR a modded Panasonic would do the trick. There's also the modded Philips 963 -- but it's more expensive I think.
I haven't LISTENED to the Panasonic -- only heard abot it & read about it here.
Basically, a modded dvd player should set you back $<1000, leaving left over cash for music or speaker stands (that you probably have, anyway).
Later on you might think about the speakers; but a reasonably efficient, good performer would be expensive unless you go for diy...
The DV-50 & Meitner are very expensive. I would leave these out for now.
I haven't LISTENED to the Panasonic -- only heard abot it & read about it here.
Basically, a modded dvd player should set you back $<1000, leaving left over cash for music or speaker stands (that you probably have, anyway).
Later on you might think about the speakers; but a reasonably efficient, good performer would be expensive unless you go for diy...
The DV-50 & Meitner are very expensive. I would leave these out for now.