need a dvd player recommendation..

"Fishcall":

I would also look at a Philips DVD963SA (that is, if you wants a good picture and good sound at a low cost). Otherwise, I would consider looking for a used Sony DVP-NS999ES.

If neither one of these suit your fancy, then I guess you may have to opt for a sub $200.00 Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony or Toshiba.

Unfortunately, in the world of DVD Players, it's either the "haves or the have nots". And what I mean by that is if it's great performance that you seek, then you may have to opt for a high-end machine like one of the Arcams, a Pioneer Elite machine or a Sony ES machine (and as you requested, Denon has been taken out of the running and therefore, has been eliminated from consideration). Otherwise, you may have to consider the low cost spreads from the likes of Panasonic, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba (unless the Philips DVD963SA is more to your liking (and the Philips is in your price range as well)).

Good Luck!!!!!!

--Charles--

Fishcall, If you can utilize DVI connection, I'd look
into this V, Inc. Bravo D-1 player. $200.

Onkyo coming out with a new universal player. It has 14 bit pictures and upsampling sound. Spec wise, it is beter than the Philips 963 in mnay way; but at $400 range, definitely the Philips! Denon & Sony also makes some good universal players.

I am on my third Sony...it turns out they don't like heat. Do you know why your Denon quit on you? I have always heard they are some of the best. I ended up installing a fan unit in the rear of my entertainment center to help vent my system....it works MUCH cooler now. Good luck!

What kind of fan did you install in your cabinet and where did you get it?