shag, if you expand your search to include refurbished units, you might want to consider the Denon 2900, which is available at ecost right now for a remarkably good price. (All the way at the bottom of the page). Original MSRP was $1000.

ecost is an authorized Denon etailer and the unit would come with a 90 day Denon warranty. Head & shoulders above the $250-$500 players you might buy new.