What's the best HD DVD player under $1,500

Ok, thanks Unclejeff, no Toshiba for now. What do you think about an OPPO HM-31 or other model?

To Unclejeff or anyone, if price is not an issue for me, would it make sense to get the Toshiba XA2 just for it's better video scaler/audio, if I just use it for DVD backward compatability, that is not buying any HD DVD's. Does that make sense or would it still be better to get an OPPO?

Rxlarry99.....Get the Toshiba HD X-A2.

It is a monster...an incredible player with a stunning picture for standard def dvd's

For upconversion I have just purchased an ANTHEM D2. It even upconverts my satellite feed.

Thanks Mitch4t, I appreciate the hands-on input!