Looking for DVD player recommendations

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I was going to get a Sony DVP-S570D, but the noise it makes during playback (an anoying ticking sound) put me off.
I'm looking for a DVD player that
1) doesn't have to be put into a closed cabinet to make it quiet.
2) has a complete set of video output adjustments so I can calibrate the video using the various calibration DVD disks.
3) Has a video output quality that compares favorably to the best systems out there.
4) naturally must have component video output.
And
a) DTS decoding is optional (audio will go to a Denon 3300 for DTS decoding)
b) 96khz digital output would be nice (I notice practically all players downconvert digital audio to 48 khz for external output)
c) availability of mods would be nice (like being able to skip the warning messages on DVD's, turning off Macrovision)
At a price point of $500 US (give or take $100).
So, what player fits the bill?

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Topic - Looking for DVD player recommendations - Joe 11:29:53 08/11/00 (3)

Re: Looking for DVD player recommendations - claud 06:21:55 08/18/00 (0)

see about a Pioneer Elite DV-05 on closeout sale for around $650... - Snodog 08:48:41 08/17/00 (0)

Re: Looking for DVD player recommendations - L19 23:40:10 08/12/00 (0)

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