How good is the Krell DVD Standard??

I only have the 5910 model and not 2930 or 3930 but their sound character shoul be familiar.

So, as for movies, the Standard has a cleaner and clearer sound but not by much. If I have to favor one it maybe the Standard.

As for 2-ch, is it brighter? well just to put me on the safe side, I would say that it's not gonna be any warmer than your 2930.

Since you are only using component video and a used Standard can be had for less than 2 grands, I urge you to go for it. NOT because the Standard will sound better but just so you would never have to wonder again. Krell is a big name and people will talk about it many and many time so owning one would be a great experience. However, you can always easily re-selling it.

What's my thought about the DVD Standard? Well, "It'ain't all that". I said the same thing when auditioned the Linn and the Burmaster but this little opinion of mine maybe invalid since I don't have a thousand dollars IC or speaker cables, or a pair of $20K-$50K speakers in my system to "appreciate" it ....

If you are only using video component, I doubt that the 3930 will have SHARPER image than the Standard . Yes, I think the 3930 will have warmer sound.

If you decide to get the Standard and thought it's too bright for you, shoot me an email, I will post up some affordable power cable and IC that will help tuning down its brightness.

One additional note that I must add on the Standard is that if you are getting silver color, its finishing is simply beautiful; very classy. Brushed aluminum all around while tiny funtional round buttons and 4 corners are chromed.
It's 25 lbs if I remmeber correctly but underneat the top chassy I found it was almost air inside. Very simple design... I mean, VERY.
However, it looks much better than the Showcase.

Nasaman-

My system is starting to take shape..
I just bought a Krell SACD mk 3 to go with my 400xi.
The Redbook audio is F'n pronominal.. (with a capital F)

I tried to buy a used Denon 3930CI used but Fedex destroyed
it and it got call tagged back to the sender. I also bought
a used Krell DVD Showcase at a steal to try out against my
Denon 2930CI. I can resell it easily if it's not as good
on video. I still plan to buy a 3930CI and a Krell DVD
Standard to try out in my system. Buying used here on
Audiogon works great since I can always resell whatever
doesn't work out for me... And trying new things is where
all the fun comes in this hobby.. :-)

"...I just bought a Krell SACD mk 3 to go with my 400xi...I also bought a used Krell DVD Showcase "

Well? how do you like them, any updates?

The Krell DVD Showcase has me speechless on Redbook.
I like it better *overall* than my Krell SACD mk3.

The Krell SACD mk3 is most detailed but much of my
Classic Rock Collection plays too brightly on the Krell
SACD.

The DVD Showcase is not nearly as detailed but it is
uber warm and musical.. I dare say it's the best Redbook
player I've had. All my Classic Rock music plays nicely.
The video quality is not as good as the Denon 2930CI.
More noise in the video and also "depth of field" is
lacking. I also notice that motion is not as smooth
as with the Denon. Still the Redbook alone makes the
Krell DVD Showcase a keeper for me. But to be clear,
the Denon 2930CI smokes the Krell DVD Showcase on video.

I ordered some warmish XLRs for the SACD Standard to see
if my opinion changes before I resell it. (I am using
RCA cables right now)

I will also buy a Krell DVD Standard when I find a steal
in "Black" just to see what it does for me.. I can always
resell it...

I also need to find another deal on a Denon 3930CI so I
can test that one out also... I love all the experimenting!