Sony DVP-NC685V 5-Disc DVD/CD/SACD Player
Nice player with a great price
I did some research for a DVD player for my parents, and I knew I wanted something close to my Sony 900V (about $650) without the price.  There are also certain pieces that were a must - a good audio converter and video converter.  I currently own the Sony 900V and a JVC 523, and due to my Sony being able to play almost anything (more compatibility than the JVC), and wanted to stick to that route.<BR>Several features stood out:<BR>1.  Plays VCD, DVDs, DVD+-R/RW.  I have tested with everything that I have except DVD+R/RW<BR>2.  Plays SACD - which was so clean sounding that it was &quot;scary&quot;<BR>3.  Overall sound quality is awesome (connected to a receiver)<BR>4.  Video quality was great using S-vid and Component out<BR>5.  I really like the 5 disc ability to continue playing the current disc, while changing the others.<BR>If the SACD ability is not important (or you don't see yourself ever using it), I would consider the 665V model instead.<br />My setup includes:<BR>40&quot; Sony Wega<BR>Integra receiver 802<BR>connected with component cables (video) and digital coax (audio)<BR>Paradigm Monitor 5's and PW 2200 Sub