Sony's DVP-S530D is one of the better values in DVD players, especially for those seeking one with an onboard Dolby Digital decoder. It's the step-up from Sony's entry-level S330, but the nominal price difference nets you a barrel of valuable features. The S530D boasts component video outputs and 3-mode simulated surround. Because the S530D has an onboard Dolby Digital decoder, you can connect its 5.1-channel outputs to a Dolby Digital-ready receiver's inputs. Sony includes built-in speaker setup controls for important parameters such as speaker size and distance from the sweet spot. The Digital Cinema Sound system allows you to compensate for non-ideal speaker placement or a complete lack of surround speakers.