Sony 9000 is unbeatable if you get it modded by Richard Kern at Audiomod and then use cardas cuboids in strategic locations to tune the resonance characteristics of the unit. I also use Walker points and discs. I would rather listen through this player set up as is than just about any CD or SACD player that I have heard. Use the cardas cuboids under all components and on top and especially on power supplies. If you're interested I will send you a picture of what I have found to be the optimal configuration for most components and powerr supplies. You have not heard your system till you try this very inexpensive tweak. I have come to think that almost all the variations in sound that we have come to accept as intrinsic to a manufacturers line is just the in house resonance signature that can then be tuned for system compatibility.
What is the best DVD/CD player under $1000?
I have been deciding between the Denon 2900, Marantz 8400, and the Pioneer Elite 47AI. After all the discounts it seems as if I can get either one of them for about $500-$700. Or should I wait and get one with a DVI interface as my new Samsung DLP HDTV will have one. I would really appreciate any feed back as you guys have quite a bit of knowledge and seem to be ready to share.
The rest of my system consists of:
Mcintosh MX132 Pre/pro
Mcintosh MC7205
Vienna Acoustics Beethoven (fronts)
Vienna Acoustics (Maestro) (center)
Vienna Acoustics (Waltz) (rear surrounds)
Velodyne HGS12 II (sub)
Thanks!
Michael
The rest of my system consists of:
Mcintosh MX132 Pre/pro
Mcintosh MC7205
Vienna Acoustics Beethoven (fronts)
Vienna Acoustics (Maestro) (center)
Vienna Acoustics (Waltz) (rear surrounds)
Velodyne HGS12 II (sub)
Thanks!
Michael