best budget DVD player for 2 channel sound

[springer49]

I am putting together a 2 channel system in the bedroom and wanted to get ssome opinions. I would still like a dvd player in the bedroom but wanted decent sound. I know about the Oppo and low end Denons but just wanted to get some other opinions.
I will be using an Outlaw RR2150 receiver and possibly Totem Arro or Rainmakers for speakers.
Thanks for the help

[Pez]

For my money Denon would be first choice. As far as universal players go I feel Denon has the best. Reviews on audioholics.com for Denon DVD players are always very positive, worth checking out.

[peterS]

toshiba hddvd players do very well for dvd video and cd sound

[springer49]

Thanks Pez and PeterS. I hadn't even thought of the HD players but I have seen the early models going pretty cheap on Agon.

[Pez]

Thanks Pez and PeterS. I hadn't even thought of the HD players but I have seen the early models going pretty cheap on Agon.

If you go the HD-DVD player route amazon is selling them for excellent prices.

[Dave999]

Meridian G98 series players have very good two channel sound, but are expensive.

[Alloroc]

Gotta be Marantz for me....

[springer49]

Alloroc, What models of Marantz would you recommend?

[Alloroc]

Alloroc, What models of Marantz would you recommend?

I've not heard any of the new line of players but I suppose it all depends on the old budget. I think they start off at about €200 for the DV3002. The DV9600 is still over $2K and probably due for replacement soon. There lots of other models in between thoug. the DV6001 could be a good place to benchmark your auditioning and go from there.

[zmanbands]

Sony S9000ES DVD/CD player

Six years ago this was Sony's flagship model. Plays SACD but not multichannel nor CD-R. I bought it used for $350 for CD only 2 channel. It plays CD's remarkably well and would hold up well against most CD only players out there in the $1000 to $2000 range. It blew my $3000 Audio Research CD player out of the water. "BUT" my ARC CD player was from 1990. We have come a long way since then. ARC makes one now for a mere $6000. My point is this is an incredible player for CD's. I will probably never play a DVD on it. When you play a CD the DVD circuitry is bypassed. Sony makes a lot of low end stuff, but when the go big in the first year new flagship model they can put it all together. Original new price was $1250.