I`d go for the Pioneer NS-DV55 Multi-Region.
It`s better then the Sony DAV-S300 or the Panasonic SC-HT80.
It plays CD-R`s and CD-RW`s, has 2 optical inputs, 1 coaxial input, an RGB output, 2 S-video sockets and a built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.
Did I mention that it`s lovely to look at?
If u have the money, the Pioneer is the best (the JVC TH-A10R Multi-Region is even better, but out of your price range).
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