DVD player recomendations


Ok I have a good one for fellow "goners" I have a Pioneer DV 414 dvd player that is probably close to 5 years old and looking to upgrade.My budget is somewhere around $5-700.00 and I am willing to bump it up to $1000 if the difference will be dramatic enough.I actually would prefer buying used to make my dollar go further.I am after a dvd player that will"smoke the doors" on my 414 in audio and video.SACD is not a important option or the DVI for that matter.If I can get some recomendations to get me started in the right direction,would be a great help.
Thank,Tim
timperry
Hello Timperry,

I was using a Pioneer DVC-36 5 disc carousel when I upgraded to the Sony 999ES and I have not looked back. I compared it to some fine players, Camelot and the Sony 9000, to name just two, and I think that, for video, it is as good as any. I would not know what the sound is like for CDs because I use a separate, dedicated CD player for my 2 channel consumption. I would put the 999ES on the short list. Good luck and happy hunting.......John