Most DVD players have excellent video performance, if you compare them to the legacy capabilities of a VCR or cable TV.
On their newest models, dual bass management is supplied for both HDMI PCM output and analogue.
Right now, Denon leads the pack in this area (and has for quite some time). The only way to avoid another pesky A-to-D and D-to-A conversion is to have a player that does a sufficient job at bass management. While not critical for Dolby Digital and DTS source material, advanced bass management is absolutely CRITICAL for high-end users hoping to take analogue SACD or DVD-Audio siganls from theoir players. Only recently have manufacturers started paying attention to this at all. Many (most, OK nearly ALL) DVD players have horrendous bass management options. Audio performance should only be considered a critical issue if you plan on using the DVD player's analog outputs for DVD-Audio/SACD or 96/24 2-channel music. Even if one wanted to use it as a CD player, good performance may be achieved by bypassing the internal DAC's of the DVD player and using it as a transport only in your digital system. The majority of DVD users operate the player primarily as a DVD player with a Dolby Digital Source. Using the unit with an analog Receiver or Preamp / Processor with no internal DAC's or built-in decoders. A better option to the consumer is to purchase a good $300 DVD player and add a $100-$200 universal remote with backlit capability for easier and more convenient operation if needed. It is preferred to use the internal DD decoder of your Receiver / Preamp as it almost always offers more convenience, better performance and bass management over the internal decoders of DVD players. However, this unit may also feature built in Dolby Digital/DTS decoders which would be a wasted feature if you already have a Receiver or Preamp / Processor with the decoder built in. Moving up the price ladder will, in most cases, offer better a remote with backlit capability.
Once the lights are out, good luck in setting up a DVD, especially some of the DVD's which requires the user to go through the set up menus via the OSD to set the audio to DD 5.1. Most players in the $300 price range suffer from poorly designed remotes. The remote should be simple in design and layout and uncluttered with unnecessary buttons. The player needs to be intuitive for the user to operate especially in the dark which is how most people watch DVD's. One of the most important features of a DVD player is the user interface.
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