OK, I picked up the Pioneer 563a a couple of nights ago.

So far, I like it, but keep in mind, I really do not know any better. The DVD-A performance seems to be like the CP72. I only have one SACD disc.

I will say that most of the hi-rez discs that I do have sound great to me. The use of the channels is so important.

I paid $179 at BestBuys. At the very least, I think this is a good way to get introduced into hi-rez/multichannel music. This will probably last me until I decide on getting a high def TV with DVI input, then I will get a player that can do DVI as well.

-curtis