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I have several stereo systems set up in my house and have owned many different brands and models.
In my music/office, I have a Pioneer DVL 919 DVD/CD/Laserdisc machine that is excellent.I also have a Panasonic DVD recorder/player that is great.
In my living room I have a Panasonic DVD player which replaced a Yamaha 5 disc changer that broke.
Master bedroom a Sony VCR/DVD all in one machine.
Second office a Technics 5 DVD changer....

Unless you are looking for a serious "high end" machine( the DVL 919 was over a grand)...
I would go to Circuit City or Best Buy ( or equivalent in your area) and buy a " open box" special. You can save a bunch on these items...as far as brands- Sony,Panasonic,Pioneer,Yamaha...there really isn't a huge difference in the quality, they are all good. I wouldn't waste my money on a "knock off brand" when you can get a major brand for about 30% or more off on the open box deal. Most of the time somebody just got the wrong model and the machine is perfectly fine.

Thanks. We're considering the Panasonic 5-Disc Changer. By the way, my DVD player just jumped. I ejected the disc and wiped it down w/ a soft cloth. Popped it back in and no probs again yet. Sooooo, it's tempting to explain this away as a dirty disc, but it's been doing it w/ brand new ones too.