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Well, Lee I'm not too sure what I would have to do to optimize for SACD. I do know that at least 95% of CD's don't sound good on my system, so it clearly isn't optimized for CD (though the rare truly well mastered CD can sound pretty close to analog). My analog sound with a well mastered LP...

Well, Andrew Isn't it great when people are not only highly opinionated, but feel compelled to unload their opinion on you -- with stress points of course. Perhaps the problem is that instead of using other's threads to discuss beer, they should simply find a thread discussing something that...

Sounds like it. I'd suggest checking out the Rega and Music Hall ideas (maybe Denon). Luck -- Trevor :)

Glad to hear your player continues to churn out the goods. I've no doubt the 5900 has an audio advantage over the stock 2900, but it appears the Parts Connexion guys really know what they're doing. I wondered about the ModWright tube output (expected it to be an improvement over our high-end...

Hey, Bruce I'm finally getting to do some critical listening comparing the stereo output (CD format) from my modified Denon 2900 and my $7000 Sonic Frontiers DAC (with interpolated 20 bit input and cathode follower outputs). Basically, what I'm finding is that the two sound so darned similar...

Hi, guys As Bruce said, I went kind of whole hog and did the lot. The rears probably wouldn't matter so much to most people since the speakers really would be in the rear. However, mine are located directly to my left and right and so I bounce them of the rear wall (only about 2-1/2 ft behind...

In case anyone is interested: For several days now I've actually had my multi-channel input processor back (it's been mostly in the shop so far). This has actually allowed me to do some CD stereo and also Hi-Res multi-channel listening with my modified 2900. I can only say that I'm pretty much...

Have you tried to calibrate the picture? Trevor :)

FWIW -- I've yet to have a problem with a DTS disc on the 2900, though I haven't played many yet and I don't have the new Alien set. Cary -- What kind of music is that? Trevor :)

Yo, Jeremy I'm having trouble with older films, so if you feel inclined to try a compromise curve, here you go: 24,32,52,72,92,111,147,179,208,235 Cheers :)

Hello, Jeremy I'm afraid you misread. I said I wasn't able to solve the problem in the extreme whites without damaging the rest of the range. Please take a closer read. I expect the test you are using is making certain assumptions that my curve is violating, a basic assumption being linear...

Hey, Jeremy Last night I tried "Cliffhanger" with Sylvester Stalone and was able to reproduce the problem you pointed out. Some detail was being lost in the especially bright mountain peaks in a couple scenes. (I guess the earlier scenes I viewed were insufficiently bright.) I found the...

FWIW -- My goal in changing the gamma curve was to extract the max detail from virtually black, through everything but the upper whites. I decided that for my viewing purposes, high detail (or even standard detail) is marginally useful at approaching peak white. Whereas max detail is highly...

Hi, Jeremy I've spent more time with it and looked closely at bright scenes (and illuminated areas) in Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Video Essentials Montage, and the only way I can duplicate the problem you mentioned is if my contrast is set too high for the gamma curve. The effect is to...

Thanks for the reaction, Jeremy I haven't watched many films yet. The main difference I get is an expanded sense of 3D and detail throughout everything but the extreme brights, which get compressed some -- but that's the trade-off. The original stops the brights at 224, whereas I'm going to...

I can usually get a workable result subjectively, but I definitely prefer to use a calibration disc. I have a copy of Video Essentials for this kind of stuff. My problem is TV calibration usually only works for brightness and contrast. The games the manufacturers play in the color decoding...

The gamma curve defines the gray level translation from the source to the display. The color is entirely independent of that. Display color biases are built into the color decoder and typically require a trained video tech (such as ISF) to adjust or defeat (assuming the individual decoder design...

Hi, everyone I've decided one of the things I really like about this player is the ability to custom design the gamma curve. I've spent time playing with it and am now getting a picture I like much better than the way it came. In case you are interested, here are my settings -- see what you...

Hi, John Well, if the HK provides analog bass management on the multi-channel inputs, you should be in fat city. Speaking for the 2900, just configure the audio "FILTER" to "OFF" (this also forces the speaker configuration to "LARGE") and do all BM at the HK. I imagine the 2200 is similar in...

John Pine -- "Trevor, so there's no difference at all between the two(bass mgnt wise)?" I didn't say that, I'm merely saying I've yet to read about a universal player that didn't have a bass management issue of some sort (not necessarily the same issue). That's why most people suggest using a...

Bhagi Katbamna -- "Has anyone tried playing DVD+R on it? Sound & Vision, in their review stated it played DVD-R." Hi, Bhagi Good quesion, I have a DVD+R/+RW burner as well, but don't have anything appropriate to try. Denon advertises the 2900 supports DVD-R/-RW, but doesn't mention the '+'...

Hi, Joseph I also noticed that not all Denon reps are aware there was a problem. That's probably because it was corrected almost immediately (only the first production run having it) and Denon has lots of products for them to cover. The first one I spoke to presumed I must be talking about...

I didn't realize there was a universal player for which bass management is NOT an issue. I got a 2900 because of it's excellent overall value, features, and availability of audio mods. :)

Yo, Bruce I finally received my CD firmware updates. I retried a couple days ago by telephone and finally got in touch with somebody that sent me the two CD's. Turns out it only applies to Serial Number 3048404741 and lower -- the first production run (which included mine). Later runs had the...

Hi, Doug Everything I mentioned was included in the base package (plus a manual that although incomplete, should be sufficient). I would say my viewing distance is about 1-1/2 to 2 ft. You have to use a little imagination with the accessories, but the quality appears very good. (Only the...

That's an oops! :)

Hi, Tim Some people buy little portable TV's with similar to 5" screens and leave them on or near the player so they can easily perform any menu controlled functions. One person pointed out a CRT based B&W unit at Best Buy for $30. Luck -- Trevor :)

Hi, Emilio FWIW -- I bought a 4'x 8' sheet of masonite wall board (without a surface pattern), cut it down for a maximum 16x9 with frame, and then painted it gray with a standard paint roller. After framing (wood and black felt) and mounting on the wall, it looks very nice and gives me an...

Google gave me this one right off! Ken Pohlman Onkyo DV-SP800 review :)

Hey, Doug My baby LCD TV/monitor has arrived. It's kind of nifty, though I don't think I would want to go smaller than 5.6" diagonal, small print starts getting hard to read (no doubt a 5" CRT type would be fine). It comes with two stands. One is built into the TV with a hinge at the top and...