new denon universal in the works

Kevin T · 07-21-2003, 12:26 AM

gleened from a post on audioasylum.com:

http://denon.jp/company/release/dvd1400.html

looks like it'll run for about half the cost of the 2900 so this could be a sweet player for the budget minded. of course, who knows if we'll ever see it state side.

kevin t

ReggieW · 07-22-2003, 05:21 AM

Kevin,

The DVD-1400 WILL LIKELY BE AVAILABLE in North America come late September for the 1600's old price of $549.00. Meanwhile, the DVD-1200 has just been announced for $429.00, and is basically the old 1600 with a lower crossover (80hz) for DVD-A and Kodak CD picture capability. I don't know if the chipset will be the old FLI2200 or the newer FLI2300. The 1400 appears to be the 1600 with SACD enabled. I am not surprised that Denon is bringing out a cheaper Universal player than the 2900, as Pioneer has the 45a and now the even cheaper 563. Denon needs a Universal in the $500.00 region to compete with the Pioneers, and no other manufacturer has released a Universal player at this price-point other than Pioneer. If the 1400's video capability matches or exceeds the 1600's, then it may be more attractive to some buyers than the 2900 for nearly half the price. It will depend if you place more of an emphasis on video or audio, in which the 2900 will likely still be superior for audio.

Reg

David Preston · 07-22-2003, 06:31 AM

Can you help me out and tell me how the Denon DVD910 compares to this? Does that component come in black.

Kevin T · 07-22-2003, 05:16 PM

that's the japanese release photo. it's not even here in america yet. odds are it will come in black. since i don't live in japan nor have knowledge if it's even been released in japan yet, i can't comment on it's performance against the dvd-910.

kevin t

KeithH · 07-22-2003, 08:26 PM

Kevin and Reggie, thanks for the info. I am looking forward to the '1200, as it could be the DVD-Audio player I finally buy for my second stereo system.

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Kevin C Brown · 07-22-2003, 10:03 PM

No news on the 5900?

KeithH · 07-22-2003, 10:56 PM

Www.denon.com has posted features for the '1200. A .pdf is also posted. Here is the brief list of features:

Quote:

DVD-Audio/Video Progressive Scan Player • Progressive Scan featuring DCDi by Faroudja decoding engine • 3:2 Pulldown Detection • DVD-Audio with Digital Bass Management, 80Hz crossover point • Plays Audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/RW (Audio and Video) Discs • WMA and MP3 Decoder for encoded CD/DVD-R/RW Discs • JPEG File Viewer and Kodak Picture CD Compatible • 12-bit, 54-MHz Video DAC • Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192-kHz Audio DACs • 2MB Memory Buffer to decrease layer change pauses or pickup dropouts • Selectable 24 bit, 96 kHz PCM output pass-through capability • Built-in Dolby Digital, dts and DVD-Audio decoders with 5.1 analog outputs • PCM, DD, dts compatible Optical Digital Output • Component, S-Video and Composite video outputs • Passes Below Black(Pluge) for proper Monitor Calibration • Picture Zoom • Discrete Remote Power On/Off Control • Dimensions: 17.1"w x 3"h x 8.3"d • SRP $429

It has a 2MB Memory Buffer, while the '1600 has a 3MB Memory Buffer. Like the '1600, the '1200 has no coaxial digital output, and the '1200 has a smaller footprint.

ReggieW · 07-22-2003, 11:17 PM

Keith,

The lack of a coaxial output is again disappointing for a $429.00 player. It was bad when the 1600 was released early last year and its much worse now, especially since sub $75.00 players offer coaxial outputs. The 1200 must be based on another budget players design. Anyway, the 1400 is the one I'm curious about, and I'm even more curious about the 5900 as THIS IS LIKELY THE ONE I'M DEFINITELY GOING TO GET. Yes, I have decided to bypass the 2900 and go for "the big guy." If the rumors are true, we could expect a DVI input, HDCD, AL24 Processing. Digital Link for DVD-A/SACD, the most advanced Burr Brown DAC's available, and a Next Generation 216 mhz Silicon image chip. I sure hope this one is priced under 2K. If the 5900 does ship with these things, it will "probably" be the last major DVD player I buy until HD-DVD arrives in a few years.

Reg

BTW, My NAD T762 arrived on Saturday and it rocks!!!No wonder you and others use NAD amps in your stereo systems. The two channel on this unit is as good as it is on Pioneers 49TXi, especially when driving my 4ohm PSB Stratus minis (note: no more JBL N-26's). I use the Pioneer everyday at work, so this is based on first-hand observation. The 762 weighs about as much as a Denon 4802R and looks really classy for a $1300 receiver. It has, count em, two internal fans that I've yet to hear as some have reported with earlier production run models. My NAD dealer told me that NAD is quietly working on the flagship T772 which is supposed to have a firewire link, beefier amps and power supply, and a $2500 price tag. I won't be stepping up after the 762 though, my next stop when the time comes will be separates.

John Geelan · 07-23-2003, 12:31 AM

I'm hoping for a Denon with DVI!!