Sony DVP-S330 DVD Player
A++ DVD Player
I was hesitant to buy the lower end DVD players but I feel much better about that decision now.  This is a superb DVD player with all the goodies.  I believe that you should buy a low end DVD and put all the technology in  your receiver.  Thus, you do not need to buy a $500 DVD player with 5.1  technology.  They key is the receiver.  As long as you buy a good receiver  with 5.1 and DTS, your prayers will be answered.  I also suggest the  Monster Cable for superb quality.  I tried it both ways and Monster is the  best.  Worth the $30.00 investment.  So far, the Matrix has been the best  DVD to watch on this player.  Not to mention the excellent sound I get from  audio CDs.