i don't know if you've bought a LD player yet or not, but i would strongly recommend this one...
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_ldv-8000/pioneer_ld-v8000.htm
i did a bunch of research, asked around, and this is what i was told to buy. the picture is gorgeous and the things are fsking tanks. in fact, back when laserdiscs ruled supreme, lucas had a wall of v8000's at lucasfilm. the players are pretty awesome...i've got two and have no plans to sell one. the best part is, though, that you can find them cheaply on ebay. i bought both of mine for $100 total. since they're industrial units, they aren't as pricey as the high-end consumer ones, but the picture is rockin. trust me, you won't be disappointed.
josh