IMO, the best non Blu-ray universal player you can buy(used)for under $500.00 is the Integra DPS-10.5(Onkyo DV-SP1000). These players are rock solid(26.3lbs) and have absolutely the smoothest disc mechanism I have ever come across. The Integra msrp'd for $2500.00 and the Onkyo $2000.00.
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