I play my DVD, primarily, with an Oppo 970 and a Pioneer/Elite DV48.Those two players kill my BD players(all of them) and the scalers native to the various TV and AVR.(And contrary to the "naysayers about break in"...plasma sets don't get good till after 100 hours. Which I tell people...give it...
Nothing wrong with a basic LG plasma. The 60" LG have been under $700.Any plasma between $400-$700 is worth buying. Many sites offer inexpensive 2-3 year warranty extensions.