Got the Panasonic 55" VT30 a few months ago. LOVE it. I didn't want 3D but unfortunately, there was no option for the Black Pro 2 w/o 3D.

The Samsung D8000 is also nice but that's more than $2K. I got a great deal using Panasonic's Employee Purchase Program. I don't work for Panny and not sure why my company was partnered but the link worked and I was able to buy it at a great discount w/ free shipping.

http://epp.panasonic.com/