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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
kana813
956 posts
 
If "since CD is my priority," take a look at the Talk Electronics Thunder 3.1b, it's in your price range.

IMO, unless you're going to go the Meitner route, forget about SACD and the modified universal player of the week.
711smilin
513 posts
 
Kana813, IMHO both the APL, and the Exemplar, exceed any mass produced player I have heard, in redbook. I encourage you to listen for yourself, before making statements like you have. I invite you for a listen. The b onus here is the other formats being wondeful in addition.
kana813
956 posts
 
711smilin- we're both entitled to opinions.

Have you heard the Talk Electronics Thunder 3.1b? Or how about a speaker system driven by a power dac with a digital signal from a Esoteric P-O/G-O combo?

I have no need for a universal player, much less pay someone thousands of dollars to mod a Denon.

Enjoy your SACDs.
711smilin
513 posts
 
Kana813, I would love to hear the Talk Electronics Thunder 3.1, and the Esoteric P-O/G-O combo. I do have an open mind, and am on the search. Where can I hear these in or around the Chicago area? If either are better on redbook, I would buy, 1 or both. I have never stated I have heard everything. I have not. I do enjoy SACD, too bad you do not. I also enjoy redbook now, more than ever before. I hope you are happy with what you own. I am. But, I will always have an open mind, and listen. Maybe you should try for yourself.
Thanks for the suggestions, If you could help direct me, I appreciate it.
reb1208
518 posts
 
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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