I just picked up an "A-stock" Denon DVD-2200 universal for $204 including shipping. This unit is much better [build quality and sound] than the Pioneer players (I've owned the 563a) and, for the money, is a no-brainer considering more than decent redbook and video. Try and find the review in The Absolute Sound (issue 147).
Inexpensive SACD and DVD-A two-channel player?
I'm interested in buying an inexpensive SACD and DVD-A player for two-channel audio playback only (no video). I'd like to try out these two formats in my reference two-channel system, but I'm not prepared to spend a lot of money for an "audiophile-grade" player to do this. For example, one audiophile friend recommended the Pioneer DV-563A player, another the Pioneer DV-588A-S player, both under $200. I'm ignorant in this area and would appreciate some discussion of the pros and cons and some advice. I'm interested only in two-channel SACD and DVD-A playback (I already have an excellent "audiophile-grade" CD player for redbook CD and HDCD.) Thanks.