pioneer elite DV09 or DV47ai

Prices on used DVD players (as well as pre/pros) fall very drastically as new technology is introduced. Although the DV47 is a very nice player (I've got one), I'd definitely opt for a used one to save a lot of money. I think I saw a DV09 last year when I bought the 47, and it was almost as good visually. (The one I saw was definitely an earlier Pioneer Elite, and I think it was an '09.)

I just got a Pioneer Elite DV37 for $159 from PCMall.com. I believe that it is the successor model to the DV09 (I might be wrong). The picture quality is quite good. It is refurbished, but I have had no problems with it and PCMall seems to be a reliable internet seller. They also sell the DV47a and 47ai for under $500.

Try:

Pioneer - DV-09
Theata Digtal - David
Faroudja - DV 1000

They are all fine products, and you can find it cheap in Audiogon.

Had the DV-09 and own the DV-S733A, the Japanese version of DV-47A (not DV-47Ai). The latter is a better DVD player in the video area (more details and adjustments available).

Besides Pioneer line of players, for under $500.00 you should consider Philips Q50AT (under 300.00) or Philips 963 (under 400.00).They both are great DVD players for the money.