Denon DVD-5900 Universal Player

polkatese
polkatese Posts: 6,767
edited August 2003 in Electronics
For those on the fence of getting one, this one looks like a winner (SACD, DVD-A, Faroudja, DVI, etc.)

http://www.usa.denon.com/catalog/pdfs/dvd5900.pdf

MSRP will be $1999, September roll out.
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
Post edited by polkatese on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited August 2003
    Didn't they just cut their feet out from underneath them by putting out the 2900? I'm assuming that the 5900 is the replacement of the 9000, but even so, is there that much to it that it's worth double what they just released the 2900 for?
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    would you guys actually pay 2 grand for a dvd/ sacd/dvda player, that is alot of money, just wondering??
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2003
    Let's say the street price is about $1700. If the SACD and redbook quality are comparable to Sony XA-777ES, I think I might be tempted to spend the money...It is a big "if" though, and since I have Denon 3800, I know I will wait for awhile so that the brave souls can deal with the bugs...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited August 2003
    The delay times can be set in SACD, an improvement over the 2900. And the xo can be altered instead of fixed at 80. And the DVI and IEEE 1394 are nice for future proofing.

    The new Faroudja decoding engine might surpass the Silicon Image one in the 2900 and above? Not sure about that. The current Faroudja is inferior to the SI.

    It is worth another $800 over the 2900? Not sure. Nice player, though.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jdavy
    jdavy Posts: 380
    edited August 2003
    looks good. dvi output, cool
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited August 2003
    I would absolutely pay 2k for that unit. My Cal was over 2k back in 99 and I still love it. You get what you pay for plus I could probably get 400 bones minimum for the Cal if I would consider a sale.
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec


    The new Faroudja decoding engine might surpass the Silicon Image one in the 2900 and above? Not sure about that. The current Faroudja is inferior to the SI.


    Doc, I was under the impression that the Faroudja decoding engine was top dog? You have any links tucked away?

    HBomb
    ***WAREMTAE***
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited August 2003
    The current Denon SI decoder is superior to the current Denon Faroudja decoder.

    The new Faroudja might be better; time will tell.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    Before you start pulling up the sofa cushions looking for spare change, you might want to find out if the new Denon (or any others for that matter) are going to be SACD II compatible.

    http://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=19363192
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,833
    edited August 2003
    You know, if this SACD II becomes the norm and doesn't work on my XA777ES, I'm going to shove that 40lb. monster up every Sony executives a** that I hunt down!!!

    And for the record, if any Sony people read this, I don't want to watch a effn video while I'm listening to my music. :mad:
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter