Recently, I picked up a Sony CD/SACD/DVD player, model DVP-NC875V. I was making a quick purchase to get me going while looking for a quality transport. The multi-player in my second system was getting intermittent, and I was tired of skipping. I didn't want to rush my decision on a better unit, so I bought an inexpensive model, just to get by for a while. But this model sounds surprisingly good, especially for a multi-player. You might want to check one out. With the money you save, you can buy an outboard DAC.There are other more expensive Sony CD/SACD/DVD models available, so you might look at them too. Sony is definitely a mainsteam manufacturer, and that might not be what some would look to match with other high-end gear, but considering Sony's innovations in the audio disc market, I'd say they probably should be given a fair shot.