Phiips DQ50 also has Faroudja chip set and the picture was gorgeous. It also had that annoying 2 second freez-frame once a movie. So there are other implementation issues that matters aside from the main engine. I have not seen any obvious faults with 2900.

At its B-stock price, there really is no better value universal player. I thought about going with a Sony since I have many SACD's and no DVD audio as of yet, but I wanted the option of being able to play DVD audio if I get some in the future. Now, I just have to find some time to enjoy it, but I've been on a vinyl kick lately, which take me to the 2-channel room away from TV.....