Pioneer DV-588A-S Slim Progressive Scan DVD Player
Good DVD Player with a few glitches
I bought the Pioneer DV-588A primarily as an audio player for CDs and SACDs. I cannot review the video capabilities as it is only hooked up to my stereo system. <br />The good news is that the audio quality this unit provides is outstanding. Even my regular CDs sound much better now, with an amazing clarity and bandwidth. I can now single out instruments that I have never heard before. In my opinion SACDs sound superior to regular CDs, especially with classical piano music. <br />As the other reviewers noted, the unit does look cheap and the mechanics do not appear to be forgiving. However, the biggest drawback is the very noticable running noise of the drive mechanism. No matter what disc you play (CDs, SACDs, DVDs), there is a constant buzz coming from the unit which makes listening especially to classical music not enjoyable. I brought this to Pioneer's attention but have not received an answer. <br /> <br />If you can place the unit somewhere away from where you are actually listening, this unit is a good buy for the money.