Sony does indeed seem to be taking a beating.

No HK, because I'm trying to keep the receiver and player from the same brand and HK doesn't really have a contender in the dvd dept. I did think of them though.

Arcam, Parasound, and Odyssey are WAY out of his price range. Unlike me, he won't even think of buying used. And to be honest I think separates would be a bit of a waste of money on his needs.

Seems to be a late flurry of Yamaha voters though, eh?