Cambridge Audio DVD89 - Universal Player

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited January 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Cambridge Audio DVD89 HDMI DVD Player(Universal) - Silver - 9/10 - *SOLD* to Boone

I've had this player for a year or so and its seen about 3 movies total. It was in a spare room and I'm just cleaning up loose stuff. It's a neutral sounding player with no edge or sharpness. Cambridge offered it with HDMI output and upconversion thru 720p. I know that's not the latest and greatest but as a standalone player its pretty feature packed regardless.
Cambridge has been a favorite of mine for awhile and I've owned alot of the product line over the years. This is another solid piece from them with the capability to also play DVD-A & SACD with a fully gold plated rear end featuring multi-channel outputs. If it would be your main DVDP/ CDP or just a spare room unit like it was for me, you'll love it.

Just read the list of goodies taken straight from the website.

Specifications:

Disc Types: DVD – Video, DVD – Audio, SACD, DVD +/-R/RW, CD/CD-R/CD-RW,
MPEG4/DivX, Compatible with digital photo albums

Output: Video: DVI and HDMI support for HDTV with PAL/NTSC Progressive Scan and Hi-Resolution Interlace; Component Video with 50Hz/60Hz Interlaced Output; Scart (RGB/Composite/2 Channel Audio); S-Video; Composite Video

Audio: 5.1 Audio; Stereo Downmix, Digital: Digital Coaxial; Optical: DTS Digital via Digital Outs

Video Systems: PAL or NTSC interlaced or non interlaced (Progressive Scan)

D/A Converters: D/A Converters: 24-bit, 192kHz

Video Amplitude: Video Amplitude 1.0Vp-p (75ø)

S-Video Output Amplitude: S-Video Output Amplitude: Y:1.0p-p (75ø), C:0.286Vp-p (75ø)

Frequency Response: 5Hz-30kHz (+/-3dB)

Signal to Noise Ratio: > 100dB

THD: 0.003% (A weighted) @ 1kHz 0.01% (No weighting)

Max. Power Consumption: 20 Watts

Dimensions (W x D x H): 432 x 263 x 55mm
17 x 10.1 x 2.5"

Weight: 2.5kg/5.5 lbs

Reviews:

Audio Enz - Aug 2006

What Home Cinema & High Definition Television - Sep 2006

What Home Cinema - Jul 2006

The unit will be packed to withstand a nuclear and zombie holocaust. All connections have been treated with CAIG Pro-Gold.

Includes: Original everything....to include power cord, box, packaging, remote control, cotton sleeve for unit and owners manual.

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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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    Nice Player-Good luck with the Sale!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
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  • Nicknice
    Nicknice Posts: 55
    edited January 2010
    I may be interested in this player. How do you think it compares to the Denon dvd 757, in terms of stereo playback. That is the player I currently have, and I am looking to upgrade. Just wondering if it will be much of an improvement over my current player.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2010
    I love a gold plated rear end.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    LOL :D Ed....me too.

    I posted pictures other than stock. The DVD player is actually made of Duncan Hines yellow, extra moist.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    Nicknice wrote: »
    I may be interested in this player. How do you think it compares to the Denon dvd 757, in terms of stereo playback. That is the player I currently have, and I am looking to upgrade. Just wondering if it will be much of an improvement over my current player.

    I would expect it to sound better as a standalone CDP in stereo and multi-channel. The Denon will have the edge in the video department thanks to Faroudja. If it's mainly a DVD player, stick with the Denon.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    I've included shipping. Surely Mom and Dad need something hi-fi in their system...
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2010
    $125, Cambridge Audio, HDMI, and YOU?

    720p for the price of S-video, and honestly, most won't be able to tell it from 1080p on a 42" or smaller. Why do you always have nice gear, when I have no money?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    You know this is a much better investment than your daughters birth control.....just trust her instead.
    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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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited January 2010
    I've installed several of these players, and currently use one in my own system as our primary player. Great player for the price.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • chef hans
    chef hans Posts: 25
    edited January 2010
    indeed is a good player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    What do I have to do in order for you to drive away today?
    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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2010
    karma it! ;)

    I kid. :)

    c'mon fellas, Mark needs to clear up his closet. All offers will be considered, including lowballers (if you like to be whooped, that is)
    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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  • boone
    boone Posts: 2
    edited January 2010
    Dorokusai,

    Think I would like to buy this unit. How do we work out details?

    Boone
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2010
    Send it to me and let me take it for a spin.









    Nik
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    boone wrote: »
    Dorokusai,

    Think I would like to buy this unit. How do we work out details?

    Boone

    Email me direct. mnestor@polkaudio.com

    Nik - Let me see if Boone is serious...you are interested tho' right? Thanks much :)
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    Sold. Thanks David....stick around and get to posting around here. Got Polk's?
    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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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2010
    Yep. Was serious. No worries though. Glad to see you got it sold. I was wanting something a little more dedicated and higher up the food chain anyway. But for the price. I was willing to give it a try.



    Nik
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited January 2010
    Well done David, and welcome to CP!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • boone
    boone Posts: 2
    edited January 2010
    Thanks for the welcome. Don't own polks, have active xo diy at the present. Just found you guys when I was researching the dvd89.

    boone
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    Nik - I appreciate the interest, we'll eventually do some stuff.

    David - Post some pics of the active xo stuff.
    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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