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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
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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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jayctoy
4,065 posts
 
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
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