Pioneer DV-343 DVD Player
Right On
Well, I really don't see what there is to dislike about this DVD player. I purchased it after buying the D510 receiver and H452F-K speakers (both Pioneer) to upgrade my existing theater sound. It works with the remote that came with the receiver, but the buttons on the receiver remote are even smaller than the ones on the DVD remote. However, I don't seem to have a problem with either one.<br />I connected it with an optical cable (not included) and the sound is absolutely awesome. By the way, don't kink the optical cables or they're toast. An acquaintance of mine found that out the hard way.<br />Easy to connect with analog or digital cables, lightweight, and has many options in the GUI setup including pan and scan, condition memory for specific DVDs, parental lock, and it is relatively quiet, although I must admit that I have it behind glass.<br />It plays CDs and various CDRs without any problems.  Going through the Pioneer receiver, it really sounds sweet.  Great sound especially for orchestra and big band/swing.  Fills up the room.<br />I am very happy, and perfectly content that that Pioneer makes all of my digital audio and video products (including a 6-disk magazine CD player). Hey, and it looks good as well. If only they had a decent subwoofer. ; Þ