I was looking for a hybrid DVDA/SACD player. Did not want to drop the big bucks since technology changes so rapidly. Best buy is practically giving these away. I paid $149.99 before tax 3/21/04 Nyack, NY, and they were throwing in any SACD or DVDA in stock as a freebie - awesome. My Toshiba SD-5700 just bit the dust and this thing was so inexpensive, I figured even if I had to wait 24 hours to get the Tosh repaired - what the f--k, let's hook this puppy up and get the Tosh repaired when I feel like it - it's still sitting there... I love the Pioneer - great video, SACD and DVDA. Took me like 5 minutes to set up and I was off to the races. My feeling on all things digital is that the improvement one can expect and/or hear as you move up the price pyramid, gives far less return or bang for the buck than almost any other component - speakers, cartridges, headphones, amps, preamps, you name it. Hey, for the price of like 6 DVDA's or SACD's - go pick one of these up at Best Buy. (I have no involvement whatsoever with Best Buy or Pioneer).
Current system (in this room) consists of Meridian 508.20, B & W 801 series III, B & K 307, Krell KSA 100, ARC SP9, Toshiba SD-5700 DVD, Yamaha T-70 tuner, B & W sub, center, surrounds.
Current system (in this room) consists of Meridian 508.20, B & W 801 series III, B & K 307, Krell KSA 100, ARC SP9, Toshiba SD-5700 DVD, Yamaha T-70 tuner, B & W sub, center, surrounds.