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Upcoming universal player releases any new info?

I am wondering if anyone has any information about new universal players or new cd players that are going to be released in the next 6-12 months? I have been looking around for the past year and haven't been inspired to pull the trigger yet. I am wondering about new products from companies such as sony, yamaha, krell, teac, arcam, etc. I am definitely anxious but have a feeling the next generation of digital players may be better than what is currently available. If anyone has any insider info it would be interesting to see. I have read mixed things on Denon's new player. Audio is my top priority and it sounds like the Denon is a better video player. Thanks everyone. Price range I will be interested is $1000-$3000.
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daltonlanny
301 posts
 
I think the DVD-Audio sounds great on the Onkyo DV-SP1000.
At first I thought that my former Pioneer DV-47A and DV-47Ai players were superior and more detailed, but the more I think about it, the more I think the DVD-Audio is superior on the 1000.
The sound on the 1000 on DVD-Audio
is smoother, has more body, and is very slightly more laid-back than the Pioneers.
The Pioneers are actually a tad too forward, a little bright, and slightly thin sounding with this format.
I think the Onkyo 1000's sound is more accurate than the Pioneers.
Hope this helps.
ears
341 posts
 
DL's comments on dvd-a playback are most likely more accurate than mine as I have only had Denon dvd-a up to this point which always sounded too bright and too digital to me.

As far as sa-cd, I have had the Denons as well as a RAM modded 963sa and Modwright signature 9000 es.

This could have a lot to do with why I always have preffered sa-cd over dvd-a.

Greg
orjazzm
45 posts
 
Thanks Daltonlanny, it's rare anyone comments on dvda playback on any universal and I want to utilize all formats. So far the SP1000 seems to be a real winner.
daltonlanny
301 posts
 
You are welcome Orgazzm.
Yes, I really love the sound of good DVD-Audio discs, and it is very important to me that they are reproduced properly. They can sound truly extraordinary!
Alot of players I have heard sound alittle too thin or bright on DVD-Audio, but the Onkyo sounds about right to my ears.
irish65
170 posts
 
Ayre is going to have a $ 6,000.00 universal player ready to ship between Thanksgiving and Xmas.
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