Daewoo DVG-9200N Progressive Scan DVD Player
excellent value
This DVD player was cheap... in fact the store where I bought my computer (not cheap) actually threw it in as a bonus.  I was quite amazed to find out that it has a great 10-bit video DAC, and a 24-bit/96Khz audio DAC.  AND a digital audio receiver chip which can decode HDCD!  This is a relatively high-end feature, as is the digital optical TOSLINK output.  Picture quality is excellent.  Audio is beyond what one would expect for an el-cheapo-deluxe player, in fact is on part with much more expensive units.  I guess quality of output FAR FAR outstrips \\"soft buttons on the remote\\" as a selling feature for me (as one other reviewer whined).  It can also play CD's, MP-3 discs (CD-R AND CD-RW) and PhotoCD format discs!  What more could you ask for $50?