nothing else in the price range of a 563A. I considered that but ended up w/ a Denon 2200, and am very happy w/ it.

Depends on your needs, if you care about SACD or DVD-A for audio or are more concerned with video performance. The 563A seems like a good compromise for all things, considering the price. Take a look at:

http://www.slottweak.com/DV_563A/563review.htm