Denon DVD-9000 Now Available

how much it run you?

 

I'm pretty sure he is a dealer
I've heard that most of the denon products have the chroma bug. I'm sure you will let us know if it does.

 

Yup, Michael is a dealer. The street price of the '9000 is supposed to be $3000 from an authorized dealer.

 

Michael,

Can't wait for some feedback on picture quality (chroma). I am looking at the Denon-3800. I think the 9000 and the 3800 should have simular video quality.

Thanks

 

Michael - My ol' Denon buddy. I'm no dealer but my pricing is right there(hence the luxury of upgrading so often)

Very curious as to how the 9000 will perform. I just got around to hooking up the AVR 5803 and will be posting a brief comparison with the 5800 soon. (Yes there are differences)

I'm very curious as to how well the DVD 9000 performs. It's great to see that you'll be comparing it right after your Panasonic RP91. I have the Panasonic 1000 and have waited quite a while to see a clear cut "next" gen progressive scan player.

Elbert

 

Mike, I understand... We all look forward to your review. Do you have an opinion on the denon 1600?

Also, in case anyone is interested, I think J&R had a price of about $2700 on the 9000 when I visited their store 2 weeks ago - they had non in stock and only 1 on order...

 

"I just got around to hooking up the AVR 5803 and will be posting a brief comparison with the 5800 soon. (Yes there are differences)"
OK, Elbert...that's long enough I'm very curious about these "differences."
Thanks,
Jeremy

 

I'm with Jeremy. Where's the review, Elbert?

 

Im anxious for the review on the 9000. It better be extremly good for such a high price tag. I havent seen the unit, but judging from Denons past dvd players I am not expecting much especially since they couldnt eliminate the chroma bug.

Andy

 

Michael, actually, I can't see the top picture, which I presume is of the front panel. Can you fix the link? Are you going to get the opportunity to compare the '9000 to the '3800?

 

Ah, there we are. Thanks for fixing the link. You must have been playing around with your web site a bit. At one point the top picture didn't appear, but the bottom one did, and then it was the other way around. Now both appear. It is a simple design, but it looks very nice.

 

Here is a question. Does anyone know if it is generally easy to play DVD-Audio discs on Denon players without using a TV? I ask because I can currently play Warner DVD-Audio discs on my Technics DVD-A10 without a TV. I am interested in the Denon DVD-3800, and if I were to get one, I'd like to be able to forego the TV for DVD-Audio.

 

Michael, thanks for the info. on the '1600. Hopefully the '3800 will function the same way with DVD-Audio discs. The '3800 looks to be a great player at $1200. I'd just like to see more DVD-Audio titles before investing that much in a player. I'd be getting the '3800 primarily for DVD-Audio.

 

sorry for the late reply, guys. I just posted my 2 day "brief" comparative review on the RECEIVER FORUM. THe review is still in progress, but, give the fact that one unit is still breaking in, and coupled with the fact that I have to switch between the units, I'll have to keep updating my observations.

Elbert

 

Michael, I do have a DVD-Audio player and 21 discs. I bought a Technics DVD-A10 in February 2001 for just $380. The 'A10 is an excellent player for what I paid, but if more quality DVD-Audio titles are released, I would consider an upgrade. While there is no way I would spend $3000 or thereabouts for the Denon DVD-9000, I would consider the DVD-3800 for around $1200. I would like to see reviews on the '3800 before jumping in, and even if the reviews are positive, I would have to see many more DVD-Audio titles out before plunking down the cash. I couldn't see spending $1200 for a DVD-Audio player for just 21 discs. Note that I don't have an HDTV or a high-end surround-sound speaker set-up (stereo music is my bag), so I wouldn't spend $1200 for progressive-scan DVD-Video playback.
Like you, I have both DVD-Audio and SACD in my home, and it is nice to have access to all the music that both formats offer. I also agree that although DVD-Audio releases have been slow to arrive, much of what has come out lately has been extremely well done. I just want more.