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I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A CD PLAYER AND I DONT KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO.WITH SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM I WANT TO PURCHASE SOMETHING GOOD BUT I DONT WANT TO SPEND 10,000 EITHER.

jazze2212-28-2000 4:28pm

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jp1208 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 502 posts 12-28-2006 at 06:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Aplhifi, How does your APL Denon solid state design compare to your tubed output stage with AKM DAC's? Is your solid state unit actually better in your opinion? If you think the solid state design is better then I would agree that it would be more fair to compare the 3930 to that unit. Or are you saying solid state units should not be compared to tubed units period?
mmakshak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 589 posts 12-28-2006 at 04:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can I take back the words "not competitive"(although it looks like it got people talking). I think the words came from admiration of what Alex did to his 3910. It had me wondering what could be improved, also. After changing the stock power cord for TVAD's recommendated Volex 17604, I see that anything can be improved. The thought that major companies use cost as a factor in their products, has me suspicious of their products.
mmakshak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 589 posts 12-28-2006 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audiohobby1, I live the San Francisco Bay Area. I'de be happy to compare the two. My system is not optimally setup, so it might be better in your 3930's system. One thing bothers me. All by itself, Alex's 3910 sounds fantastic! I know this sounds like heresy, but I'm not completely convinced that comparisons yield the best results. I also want to mention that AKM dac's, tubes, and Alex's use of the Esoteric transport are considered upgrades on my APL 3910. I also think that replacement of the Denon 3910's power cord with the Volex 17604 is a no-brainer. This last statement are for those that still have the standard power cord. I'm sure there are better power cords out there, but for less than $20, who can argue?
mmakshak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 589 posts 12-28-2006 at 04:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dbld, I see you had an Esoteric in the comparison. From what I've read, just that transport puts my 3910 at a disadvantage.
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 12-28-2006 at 05:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>I know this sounds like heresy, but I'm not completely convinced that comparisons yield the best results.<< Huh???

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