Panasonic DMP BD55K Blu-Ray Player

Pros: Features, performance, picture quality playing both Blu-Ray and standard DVD, good remote
Cons: Could be cheaper still

I have to confess that I jumped on the HD bandwagon a while ago and have used the Toshiba HD-A3 for a while. Since HD DVD lost and Blu-Ray won, I have been looking at the newer Blu-Ray players. I had good experience with Panasonic DVD players as well as ...

Pros:  7.1 channel audio, component and HDMI video, plays  all DVD & CD formats 
Cons:  Absolutely nothing

      The Panasonic DMP-BD55K is the perfect companion to my receiver and although the 55K has HMDI connections, my receiver does not. So why the 55K?  A huge list of features including 7.1 channel analog cable ...

Pros: Backwards compatibility with older home theatre systems, great picture quality.
Cons: Unlit remote control, one "fit and finish" issue. Doesn't remember disk location after power down.

I purchased the Panasonic DMP-BD55 (in Canada where I live) mostly based on reviews from the internet, both consumer and professional, as well as release date and its connections. If I hadn't needed the coax digital audio output, I believe I could have ...