Page 1 of DVD Receivers, all in ones (ie. Sony DAV-S300)

I`m new to the DVD world and am looking at buying my first DVD player. I am short on space and do not have a separate amp etc to get the most of the sound, so am considering purchasing either a Sony DAV-S300 or Panasonic SC-PM08 (not the SC-HT80 due to ugliness). Has anybody experienced either of them? Any known faults or dislikes. I know they may not be considered to be the ideal solution for everyone with money, but I am on a tight budget and definately short on space but would like the 5 channel sound set-up.

Any comments appreciated.

Thanks,

Tj

It is not always a good idea to buy all in one units,as not only quality suffers,but if the amp goes faulty then you cannot play your dvd,combined units always tend to be unreliable,one mains transformer feeding both units etc.
So your best bet would be something like a lecson or wharfedale and the videologic package.

But there`s also something like looks......

It`s not always just a rational decision.
The Sony does look very smart and it`s a no hassle piece of equipment.

But then again that`s my opinion.

Good luck choosing