I would have to say that my budget would be around $600 tops for the DVD player. I would like to buy a DVD player that I'll own for years to come, and I am slightly hesitant to blow a lot of money because of the newer High-def DVD machines that will be coming out in the next few years. I do want something that plays standard music CD's well because my current Sony doesn't and now that I have my Ascends I really would like to upgrade. I have a Denon receiver and have been highly satisfied with it which is one reason I am looking at the 2200. Maybe I should just go with the Denon 910....