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Kevin C Brown · 08-06-2004, 09:03 PM

Just to muddy things further, I had heard that the 5910 was coming in Jan, and I heard mid to end of Aug for the 3910.

Denon Link is Denon's version of iLink. Except that so far, Denon doesn't have permission from Sony to pass SACD, so it can only pass DVD-A, so IMO it is essentially worthless. But Denon is still trying...

Personally, I don't think the 59AVi is in the same league as the Denon. The Denon has a better deinterlacer and a better (practically nonexistant) layer change. But the 5900 has the macroblocking problem. I would say however, that I think the Pioneer is a better value.

The Integra is based on the 59AVi, but supposedly will have a better deinterlacer, but will list for $2500.

There is also a Marantz 9500 coming too. Supposed to have much better video than the 8300/8400.

08-06-2004, 09:03 PM	#6 of 10
Kevin C Brown Member Location: Santa Clara, CA Join Date: Aug 2000 Local Time: 09:16 AM Local Date: 12-01-2008 Posts: 5,835	Just to muddy things further, I had heard that the 5910 was coming in Jan, and I heard mid to end of Aug for the 3910. Denon Link is Denon's version of iLink. Except that so far, Denon doesn't have permission from Sony to pass SACD, so it can only pass DVD-A, so IMO it is essentially worthless. But Denon is still trying... Personally, I don't think the 59AVi is in the same league as the Denon. The Denon has a better deinterlacer and a better (practically nonexistant) layer change. But the 5900 has the macroblocking problem. I would say however, that I think the Pioneer is a better value. The Integra is based on the 59AVi, but supposedly will have a better deinterlacer, but will list for $2500. There is also a Marantz 9500 coming too. Supposed to have much better video than the 8300/8400. If it's not worth waiting until the last minute to do, then it's not worth doing. KevinVision 7.1 ...