Simon, I have a Sony DB930 connected to a DXR3 with just a 12ft dual phono lead. One connects the Video switched through to the TV and the other to the DD coaxial input. Gives Great pic and sound. I'm sure people will say I should have svhs lead etc and I will probably get around to it but like I say it seems faultless as it is.
BTW I'm using zone selector and HW+ 1.8 driver (loaded over 1.5 & 1.7) so it connects to my VCR too.
I can reccomend the DB930. It works well.