hey falp i was looking at the marantz dv6400 also but after doing some comparisons i choose the denon 2200 we can't get the 1400 in the states as far as i know! and supposadly the 1400 should be the same audio as 2200 but less on video.
well i just picked up the denon 2200 and let me say very nice. (both audio and video)
took it to a friends house who has a nice setup. aerial acousics speakers theta digital amp. and the pioneer elite 47avi plus an elite hdtv.
and we both agree the denon sounds much better also so far they seem very equal on video.
so anyone looking to spend $500 or less on a nice universal player can't go wrong with the denon.
exceptional audio on all formats including cd's, and exelent video performance to boot.