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DV-50s vs Krell SACD Standard vs Denon 3910 mod

Would sincerely appreciate some experienced guidance or commentary on this.

Here's my situation: Want a great SACD/CD player, happy with a 'good' DVD/DVD-A player - or a universal biased towards SACD/Redbook CD performance.

I'd thought of an Underwood/Partsconnexion mod'd DVD-5900 or 3910, but think I'd be setting myself up for losing even more $$$ when I go to upgrade...
So, have been thinking of the Teac Esoteric DV-50s, or Krell SACD Standard [since CD is my priority]

I've seen the Krell vs Esoteric thread ... but wonder what else I should consider in the $2k-$5k range ?
Happy to buy a good used model in that range as well
jsbsanfran
meta
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I would strongly suggest Denon 3910 mod by APL ( www.APLhifi.com ). I have had an opportunity to listen to the player last Wednesday and IMHO it sounds better than Zanden transport and Zanden DAC combo (I seldom get carried away with recommendations). The only problem: waiting time. Alex is overwhelmed with orders and you will have to wait +/- 4 weeks, but it's worth it :-)
Esoteric is out of the question - their famous "clamp" is just a nicely polished cover for the standard OEM part (not to mention the sonics).
I hope this helps.
BTW. - I am patiently waiting for my unit...
audio999
178 posts
 
Meta, Did you compare the APL side by side with Zanden combo extensively in your room and system? If you did not,please don't conclude anything yet.

Jsb, between those three players,i agree with Meta's recommendation, APL 3910.
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jayctoy
3,955 posts
 
JSB there was a Shootout between, APL Denon, and Denon
exemplar, and Sony modwright,DV50. Read it for
yourself.
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