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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
reb1208
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Doesn't Meridian make an all digital system, including active loudspeakers. I think those speakers take a digital input. Check it out. That might be King.
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jayctoy
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Kana813, dont make your final judgement yet on modified,
players,Iam sure the Meitner are good, I have not heard
them,on the 19th of Dec, we will have big shootout here
in the Chicago suburb,wait for the result,including these
beloved Meitner, thru the courtesy of David Shapiro who
owns Meitner, and Brian from essentialaudio is hosting it.
The CDP you are recommending is never heard.If you live
close, you are more than welcome to come to my place,and
we will A/B them.So Agoners will become inform on what
players they have to buy.
kman0911
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I would like to personaly thank 711smilin and all the guys on the shootout for IMHO is truly one of the most interesting threads i've ever read day in and out!Not only have i found the info on all the different equipment refreshing,I really like the way a bunch of guys have come together with some common ground and truly seem to be having fun doing it!! Thank you!Oh by the way If i need to re- mortgage my home i'm calling 711smilin,SEEMS TO ME TO BE A CLASS ACT! Kevin
711smilin
513 posts
 
Kevin, thanks for the kind words, I am having fun, and I am glad it shows. BTW I do home purchases too. Wink Wink
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jayctoy
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Kevin, that Shootout took at least 6 hours, from the
dealer going to 711 house, You bet we enjoy every minute.
Avguru and 711 are both bold and expressing all their
impression on all the cdp we played.This are the right
audiophile to be in the shootout,they will tell you
infront of your face.We will have onother shootout
on Dec 19.Thanks wish us all the luck.
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