Looking for a new "universal" player


Hi All,

I'm in the market for a new universal player that will see dual duty as a video transport and hi-rez audio player. Redbook CD performance isn't critical as I have a GNSC-modified Wadia 861 which is doing just fine in that department.

Currently I have a Denon DVD-3930CI which is great for video, but less-than-stellar for audio. I would just have this unit modified for audio performance, but a change in cabinetry is forcing the DVD player to be silver (to match everything else). Denon no longer offers the 3930 (or much of anything else) in silver.

Here's what I "need:"

- Excellent video performance. Current display is 1080i, but I may have 1080p soon.
- DVI or HDMI video
- Silver brushed aluminum faceplate
- Balanced outputs for 2 ch audio.
- Can't spend more than $5k

Here's what I would like to have:

- solid construction (in the same class as the Wadia)
- reference-level SACD performance

This actually shouldn't be too hard to scare up as an Esoteric UX-3 or DV-60 should work just fine. Since my budget is going to pretty much dictate used and the DV-60s seem to be holding their value better than the UX-3s it seems to make sense to push it a bit and go for a UX-3

Anything else out there that I should look at? Although I can spend up to $5k I would prefer to spend a lot less.

My SACD collection isn't extensive at this point, but it will grow over time. I would like to find a player that will serve my needs for the long haul.

Thanks!
Andrew
esoteric-audio
Jim,

Your Toyota dyno's out over 1,000bHP at the rear wheels for gods sake.... and yes, the C class is a POS!

Talk to ya' soon!

KT
Jmcgrogan2 with all due respect I was responding to anothers opinion and offered mine, I was not talking to you.
03-06-07: Chadnliz
Jmcgrogan2 with all due respect I was responding to anothers opinion and offered mine, I was not talking to you.

Chadnliz, with all due respect, this is a public forum, obviously you do not understand what that means. If you want to send PM's, please do so off-line.
Ok will do, but in the future only respond to the poster in the forum and not question an opinion meant for the person who asked questions and opinions....deal?