Just wondering which DVD player sounds best for cd playback (less than $100). I just ordered some SACD's (finally!) and I'll be taking mine back from my parents. I have a cheap Pioneer DVD-563A which plays cd, dvd, sacd, dvd-a. It sounds pretty damn good on music. So I have to replace the pioneer with another player.
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Maurice
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03-31-2005 01:16 PM #1
Best DVD player <$100 for redbook playback
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03-31-2005 01:44 PM #2
You know me...I'm a Denon whore...
I say look at the Denon 2900, should be able to find that WAY under a grand, closer to $500 probably...Main HT
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03-31-2005 01:53 PM #3Member Sales Rating: (17)
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Organ - your 563 is a hidden treasure! take it to the next level with aplhifi.com mod, you won't regret it...
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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03-31-2005 02:06 PM #4
But for under $100... I guess you'd have to take the 3960 at ~$50Originally posted by Polkmaniac
You know me...I'm a Denon whore...
I say look at the Denon 2900, should be able to find that WAY under a grand, closer to $500 probably...There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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03-31-2005 02:06 PM #5
Polkmaniac -
We know your ears are golden....but your eyes suck. :D(less than $100)."Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais
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03-31-2005 02:10 PM #6
oh ****...I read that as 1000 for some reason.
and yes, my eyes do suck:D
well I have the Denon 910 and it does a fantastic job with CDs. No SACD or anything though, just DVDs and CDs...Main HT
Magnepan 1.6QR fronts, PSB Image B4 surrounds, Pioneer SC-25, Parasound Halo A23, Oppo BDP-83 SE, Airport Express w/ Peachtree DAC, Sony KDL-55HX850, Sony PS3, Apple TV
Bedroom System
Polk Blackstone TL3, Polk PSWi225 Wireless Sub, HK 3490 Integrated, Oppo BDP-83, Sharp Aquos 32" TV, Apple TV
Office Rig
27" iMac w/Amarra, Peachtree DAC-IT, Focal XS Book, Schiit Valhalla > Sennheiser HD600, Schiit Lyr > HiFiMan HE0500, LG 47LM7600, Sony PS3, XBOX 360, Apple TV
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04-01-2005 12:14 AM #7
Polkmaniac,
LOL, Man, I was juiced. I actually thought there really was a Denon under $100 until I looked carefully and it said $1000.
Polkatese,
Did you get the mod done on a 563? Thanks for the link but at $700+, it's pretty damn high. I'm thinking about a tubed Jolida at $1000 when I'm ready to upgrade the NAD cd player.
I knew it was a hidden treasure when I first got it. Tried redbook on it and couldn't believe how good it sounded for the price! Clarity and PRaT was outstanding. I also heard that the SACD playback was so good that Pioneer had to dumb down the 563 replacement because the 563's sound quality for SACD was competing against their mid level players. It sends out pure DSD when bass management is turned off.
jdhdiggs,
Thanks. That's what I was thinking. Just wondering if there's any other ones out there incase I can't find the Tosh. It's discontinued, right? If I can find the Tosh, I'm getting it.
MauriceCD Player: Original CD-A8T
Pre: Antique Sound Lab Passive T1-X DT
Amp: NAD C270
Speakers: B&W DM6
"I would rather have a cup of tone than an ocean of power" **Dr. Harvey Rosenberg**
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04-01-2005 01:24 AM #8
George has a Tosh for sale.
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04-01-2005 09:28 AM #9Member Sales Rating: (17)
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Maurice,Originally posted by organ
Polkatese,
Did you get the mod done on a 563? Thanks for the link but at $700+, it's pretty damn high. I'm thinking about a tubed Jolida at $1000 when I'm ready to upgrade the NAD cd player.
I knew it was a hidden treasure when I first got it. Tried redbook on it and couldn't believe how good it sounded for the price! Clarity and PRaT was outstanding. I also heard that the SACD playback was so good that Pioneer had to dumb down the 563 replacement because the 563's sound quality for SACD was competing against their mid level players. It sends out pure DSD when bass management is turned off.
Maurice
that prices includes the player too. Yes, it is steep, but it's worthed. It was a blind purchased for me (based on Alex, the genius behind aplhifi, recommendation) and I am very impressed with it. You nailed it, Pioneer transport is one of the best out there (supposedly bettered Sony's) and pure DSD, no PCM conversion, is THE reason why the player sounds great. Either way, since you already have it, save it. Good luck!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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04-01-2005 12:24 PM #10
LOL!
Looks like some of you need some glasses!
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