doubt you'll find something generally better than nero. but if you be a bit specific you might find something. what are you looking for in a media player that you think could be better than nero. or is it it's price thats throwing you off?
I wouldn't say any one is superior to the other but DVD Decrypter/ImgBurn, and Alcohol 120% are on par with Nero when it comes to burning software.
DVD decrypter is very good for burning ISO images i find, i use it for burning all my .ISOs...even for CD ISOs
Price is unimportant when there is a choice like this http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/dvdcdburning.shtml