Denon 5800 Upgrade..When?

[Trevor Schell]

Hi!,

Just wondering if there has been any solid confirmations on the previously announced DPL 2 upgrade for the Denon 5800.
There seems to have been a few rumors around lately, so just curious if an actual date has been established plus a cost of the upgrade.

Thanks for any info.




Trevor
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[GregoriusM]

There have been a couple of posts from a German HT show on HTF, and it seems that the 5800 upgrade won't be around until the new year and will be an actual board upgrade, at approximiately $500 U.S.

This comes from a tech person at the HT show, but at least confirms it is in the works.

The reason for a new board, as opposed to software update, is that the new modes need improved DSP processing, which is not available on the 5800.

Also, the upgrade will include bass handling of the 40, 60, 80hz, etc. ilk.

I read the thread on HTF yesterday, but can't seem to find it today.

... Greg