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[AlanF]

I just wanted to thank everyone on these boards for all their help with putting my new system together.

So, I finally got it all in and I'm loving it. It's not a complete system but it will soon be. Well... what is it you ask - here's the short list:

Denon 3803
Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 x5
Ascend Acoustics CBM-340 (center)
Hsu TN1220 Sub w/250 watt amp

And of course Avia and Radio Shack Level Meter

Those are all the new things I've gotten. I think I'll end up getting the Denon DCM 380 CD changer and the upcoming Denon 2900 DVD, DVD-A & SACD player when it comes out. No, I wasn't planning on an all Denon system but they seem to be at about the peak of Diminishing Returns for Quality, Features, and Sound (at least for me). I've currently got a Toshiba DVD player that's pretty good, but it's first generation and doesn't even have progressive scan. I may soon get a Pioneer Elite 53" TV too. How cool would that be? So, anyway, thanks everyone for all your help!

 

[Mike Up]

May I give you a recommendation. I originally had a DVD changer, CD changer, and CD recorder. In that time, it was easy to see why. The CD changer wouldn't play CD-Rs or CD-RWs. The CD recorder was only a 2 disc model. So if I wanted to play many CD-Rs, I still needed my standalone CD changer.

Now, all the new DVD players are offering compatibility with CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, MP3, and WMA(if it's a Panasonics as my new DVD changer).

Since I now had redundant players being I had a CD-R/RW DVD changer, I finally stashed my Yamaha CD changer in the closet. I use my new Panasonic CV-52 for multiple CD-Rs. It's sound is very good comparing with my Yamaha CD changer and my HK CDR20 CD recorder. I use my CD recorder for single discs and none finalized CD-RWs.

Since you haven't bought anything yet, I'd recommend a DVD changer and forget about a standalone CD changer. Most companies are discontinuing their CD player lines being that DVD changers/players cost little more and offer so much more. Just an idea.

Have a good one.

 

[AlanF]

Mike - do you know of any upcoming (or existing) DVD-A & SACD changers? I was hoping to get that in my next DVD player but I haven't seen any in the changer form.

 

[Mike Up]

Sorry, I don't know. I'm not interested in DVD-A because of the bass management problems(not implemented internally in many none flagship players). Not a fan of SACD because discs are mainly stereo only. Later, if these problems are overcome, I'll be more interested.

Sorry couldn't help you on that matter.

 

[RobCar]

I agree w/ Mike that having redundant players doesn't make much sense. I think SACD is awesome, but finding the universal changer isn't easy just yet. You can find some truly universal single players, something that plays dvds, sacds, dvd-as, mp3s, cdrs, etc, but I haven't seen a changer yet. Anyway, i'd love to have any of these:

* The Denon 2900 you mentioned -- Nothing wrong w/ having all Denon. In fact, there might be advantages. And it'd look cool.

* Yamaha dvd-s2300, http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/DVD/DVDS2300.htm

* Onkyo DV-SP800, http://www.crutchfield.com/S-V4g1v5O...p?I=580DVSP800

* Marantz DV-8300
http://www.audiovideophile.net/AVP/M...tz_dv_8300.htm

I bet all these guys'll be making changer versions soon. Maybe worth waiting a little bit for?

 

[Benjamin-Es]

I kind of understand Alan. I have the DCM 380 changer and I am looking forward for the DVD 2900. The nice thing of the 380 is that is HDCD enable, which is an uncomon thing in a DVD.

Additionaly, the thing that push me to have different sources is that I would hate to have a SACD/DVD-A and DVD to handle all the music I can throw to them. I think it wiser to "diversify" the load of work to the players, and better to have all regular CD's being played by a cheaper, palayer than by the more expensive universal one. I might be wrong of course, but that is what I think.