Denon DVD-3930Ci Universal Player

I've decided to sell this 3930. It is in great shape. Just 2 small scratches on the top edge. Brand new laser installed last month. Firmware updated to the latest from Denon.

Reads all discs with no troubles, CD, DVD, SACD, DVD-A, CD-R, DVD+R (and RW). It is somewhat picky about how you burn DVD videos though. I had some DVD+R/RW that started to pixelate and freeze towards the end of the movie while others were fine. I think Denons are known for this. Never any issues with original DVDs, SACD, or CD-R. No remote or manual, will include a power cord.

Asking $350+shipping. Local deals will get preference.

With everyone jumping to BluRay, this masterful piece has been left in the dust by most videophiles, even though it still has one of the best DVD images out there to date (thanks to the Realta processor inside). Tons of video settings to really customize the image. This was a $1500 player when released. Top notch build quality, double shell construction, a heavy duty disc transport (with a nice heavy tray and plenty of shielding), separate power supplies for audio and video (the audio supply is actually a nice linear supply with big caps). You know its well built when you see that it weighs in at 30lbs! It also has a separate board for 2-ch output and this is where this really shines.

The audio output of this unit is among the best I've ever heard. Through most of my years, I haven't been able to hear clear differences between many of the CD players that I've owned, but this one is the exception. The first time I heard it, it immediately impressed me compared to my previous 2900 and even my SCD333ES player. It has HDCD and AL24 processing to make regular CDs really sound fantastic. It has made me want to upgrade to a newer audio only player with newer DACs.

I had planned to keep this unit to use for audio only, but the location I have for a CD/SACD player just doesn't have enough height for this player and it tends to over heat. I tried it in a different location, but my wife couldn't reach the tray when I moved it, so that was a no go.

Yes, this unit runs pretty hot due to the video processing. I would plan to give it at least 2" above for ventilation (I had less than 1/2"). Also, the left side heats up due to a full length power supply heat sink that runs along the outside edge. I haven't figured out whether the 'pure direct' features actually make the unit run cooler or not.

Untouched Photos below (they are a bit grainy due to the Auto-ISO of my camera):









See the transformers and the switching power supply on the right, audio sections are on the left.



Here is the caps and regulators for the dedicated audio power supply. Pretty substantial.



This is the dedicated 2-channel audio board.



Double shell construction seen here.