Denon Dvd 3930 Red Book Performance

[ami_gr]

I m interesting in buying DVD 3930 universal player

Do you think its performance especially as a red book cd player is good enough?

My 2 channel system is krell kav400xi and b&w 802d

I will also use this as dvd with bose acoustimass 15 and yamaha rxv1500 system

George

[kurtholz]

It is a strict violation of the Geneva convention to mention 802D and Bose in the same paragraph, please refrain from doing this ever again

:-)

your system is all over the place, i would think about better amplification for the 802D's first

as for a DVD/CD, i personally do like the Denon, but i would consider the Arcam as a much better choice

good luck

Kurt

[peterS]

imo the denon 3930 is a waste for ht teamed with that yamaha and bose

as for two channel it is phenominal as are the speakers you have (i assume the amp too but im not too familiar with it)

so if you are into two channel dvd-a and sacd id say go for it
if you just want 16/48 cd for two channel and have no interest in the limited titels on sacd and dvd-a id probably just suggest a cambridge azur 640 cd player with maybe an oppo dvd player


what tv/ screen do you have

regardless of your intentions you may want to consider the more modestly priced 2930 as it is very very good and probably the best bang for your buck

check out the denon and oppo reviews here:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/main.html

[Chris D]

As for your original question, whether the 3930 is good enough for redbook, the answer is a resounding yes. I have the 3910, which excels in audio from SACD, DVD-A, and redbook.

If anything, it'll be more than need, as mentioned from the other guys.

[alebonau]

if the 3930 is anythign liek the denon 3910 or 2900 before it then your wasting yoru time for quality 2ch with it. a mid range budget dedicated cd player will probably do a better job. With the krell amp and 802D speakers of your 2ch system you want ot be lookign at a decent cd plaeyr in the $3k-$5k aussie mark in my opinion. soem beauties out there just need to start demoing. can also look at sacd players eg the marantz sa-15/11 put out a very respactable performance.

[Briz vegas]

if the 3930 is anythign liek the denon 3910 or 2900 before it then your wasting yoru time for quality 2ch with it. a mid range budget dedicated cd player will probably do a better job. With the krell amp and 802D speakers of your 2ch system you want ot be lookign at a decent cd plaeyr in the $3k-$5k aussie mark in my opinion. soem beauties out there just need to start demoing. can also look at sacd players eg the marantz sa-15/11 put out a very respactable performance.

I'm with the smilie cat on this one. I heard a Denon 3910 vs a Shanling T80 only last night on a pair of Martin Logans. Nice for SACD but the relatively inexpensive Shanling won for redbook. Personally I am looking at Naim 5x + external power supply (or similar) to do justice to 804s. My B&W dealer suggests the Meridian GO8 for 805 to 803D and the ECD1 Electrocompaniet for the 802 up. They deserve and will reveal the benefits of the more expensive players (even my 804s will do that)

[LikeCoiledSteel]

I agree with Kurt, a better amp/s will do more for you than a better cd player. The kreel integrated is nice, but the 802D will test its limits.

Another option on the cd player is an outboard dac. I use the Denon 2900 with a Bel canto Dac and red book is very good, creating the best of both worlds for its price point.
Steel

[twitch54]

I tend to agree with Kurt and Coiledsteelman, I'm not too much of a fan of "universal" players. besides you have a great pair of Speakers in the 802D's and better pre-amp / amp combo would be high on my priorty list as well.