you can do very well for 1k or under. i have the onkyo dvsp800 dvd/dvd-a/sacd/cd player. I really like it. I think the SACD especially sounds great. I haven't done extensive listening on any other player, however. I got mine for about 725 new from j and r. You can get refurbed ones for a little over 500 i believe. The Marantz all-in-one solution (current model is the 8400) is an awesome box, but you're talking the 1500 range, i believe. can pick up the 8300 used on audiogon for under 1000. i think those are a step up, ask sideshowbob. but for me, at the 750 price point, you'll do really well with the onkyo.