I have a 701, and my wife would castrate me if I got another one. Anyone here 1) have a 703/704 and 2) live near San Bernardino, CA?

"unless you're within easy driving distance of DC"
I have a friend in Maryland...

Actually, to be quite honest, I think the "sparklies" are in the LD transfer, rather than a player by-product. If someone has an excellent set of the Def. Col., that would be a better (and cheaper) option.
BTW, it would appear that my XVID is done. I just have to play it to check.