Denon DVD 2900 modifications

pmckeealaska
pmckeealaska Posts: 808
edited March 2005 in Electronics
I have been reading lately about upgrades or modifications for the Denon DVD 2900 universal player. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these from personal experience, whether they are worth it or not, etc......I assume it voids the original warranty.
Music and Movie Rig

Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
LSi25 Front Speakers
LSiC Center Channel
LSiFX Surrounds
Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
NAD T763 Reciever
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    I haven't heard the 2900 mods, but I heard the 3910 mods from aplhifi.com. It was nothing short of breath-taking experience listening to that machine. You can find out more from their website. I had my Philips SACD1000 done by him (Alex at aplhifi.com) and it continues to be my reference player. There are several reviews on these mods over on Hi-Rez forum at AA.

    Yes, it will void the warranty, but all of the modders will take over the warranty from that point on. Underwood HIFI, Richard Kern, etc. are amongst those modders. Is it worthed? Well, it is really up to you, for me, it is indeed. Costs can get pretty steep, so that's where you need to decide. I have yet to find a stock CDP (south of $5k) that can compete with a modded player. YMMV
    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.
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited March 2005
    Unfortunately the modifications mentioned above remove the video and surround sound capabilities of the player. Anyone know of sound modifications that can be made without having to sacrifice the video or surround sound aspects of the player?
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2005
    To the best of my knowledge Underwood doesn't remove anything upon modification.....what exactly are you referring to?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited March 2005
    sorry, I was referring to the mods. done by alphifi, not underowood. Has anyone with a Denon DVD 2900 had these mods. done by underwood? If so, did they make a difference. I recently got a bonus from work of $2500 and am looking to spend some on audio upgrades. Just wondering if this might be a good way to go.
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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