I recently purchased the Rotel DVD Audio/Video player. I auditioned the Sony 9000 also. In both cases, the sound from DVD audio was comparible to SACD, meaning on par with LP and much much better than CD.
Of course, there are few DVD audio discs available currently. Also, the players only have analog outputs, so you need to check your surround sound receiver/preamp to make sure it has analog inputs (some only have digital inputs for rear and center channel).
Regarding playing CDs, the Rotel that I have home does not sound near as good with CDs as does my Krell transport and Bitwise processsor, and neither of those are state-of-the art. Thus, if you think you will be mostly be playing CDs and DVD video, then you might want to buy a relatively inexpensive DVD player and invest more in a stand-alone or separate CD system.
Hope this helps,
Ford
Of course, there are few DVD audio discs available currently. Also, the players only have analog outputs, so you need to check your surround sound receiver/preamp to make sure it has analog inputs (some only have digital inputs for rear and center channel).
Regarding playing CDs, the Rotel that I have home does not sound near as good with CDs as does my Krell transport and Bitwise processsor, and neither of those are state-of-the art. Thus, if you think you will be mostly be playing CDs and DVD video, then you might want to buy a relatively inexpensive DVD player and invest more in a stand-alone or separate CD system.
Hope this helps,
Ford