I have a Denon 3910 it is great for video and not bad for sound. I hear the 5910 series is even nicer but around $3800 new. Arcam makes some nice players as well. Very musical with great video. The DV137 is $2199 the DV139 is slightly higher than your price point at $3199 it is a great player in both aspects.
Best universal player under $3000
My DVD player (an old Kenwood Sovereign) is toast. I want to upgrade it significantly and figured I'd replace my CD player (a Jolida JD-100) as well just to consolidate a bit. The rest of the systems includes a Sunfire Theater Grand 2 pre/pro, Music Hall MMF7 turntable, Parasound Halo A52 amp, and Paragism Signature S4 speakers.
I'm looking at the $1500-2500 range of CD/DVD/universal players on the used market. I care a lot more about the audio playback than the video. It seems that the McIntosh 861, Krell DVD Standard, and Moon Orbiter are all options, and there seem to be a few more. I've heard a lot about the Esoteric as well.
I'm also thinking about replacing the Sunfire, so any thoughts you have in that regard would be helpful. I was reading a bit about the Krell S1000.
Thanks!
Adam
I'm looking at the $1500-2500 range of CD/DVD/universal players on the used market. I care a lot more about the audio playback than the video. It seems that the McIntosh 861, Krell DVD Standard, and Moon Orbiter are all options, and there seem to be a few more. I've heard a lot about the Esoteric as well.
I'm also thinking about replacing the Sunfire, so any thoughts you have in that regard would be helpful. I was reading a bit about the Krell S1000.
Thanks!
Adam