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Re: DVD-5000vsDV-09vsS-7700

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In Reply to: DVD-5000vsDV-09vsS-7700 posted by Sirot on July 12, 1999 at 03:05:49:

I can't comment on the S-7700 although I've heard the earlier Sony units. IMO the Denon is the clear leader for music reproduction. I've demoed the Denon and Pioneer units with my system and I felt that the Denon had a cleaner, broader, and more refined sound than the Pioneer (and I ended up buying the Denon). The Denon has a number of nice features as well including multiple digital and analogue outs that are active at the same time as well as easy ergonomics and a nice remote (backlit). Highly recommended. Reviews from mags that I've seen will, however, give a slight edge to the Pioneer for home theater (picture is slightly sharper according to SGHT). Given my exposure to the older Sony unit, I would conclude that the Denon and Pioneer are in a separate (higher) category for music reproduction.

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I'd recommend the DV-09... Rich 08:41:05 7/12/99 (11)
...I own it, so I'm biased. It is the only player that you mention which provides a digital 24/96 output signal for use with an external 24/96 DAC. Moreover, it has a picture that is second to none and has more flexible controls for picture adjustment than the other players. Its CD sound quality is quite good.
- I also have a DV-09 Ken 18:25:04 7/26/99 (0)
  I use it as a transport for the MSB Link DAC. I find the build quality of the 09 slightly better than the 5000. The Pioneer's transport is dead quiet whereas the Denon will make a noticeable whizzing noise (surprising considering the price).
  Ken.
- The DV-09 does NOT have 24/96 output Tom 21:09:32 7/15/99 (9)
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  - Now Charlem, you seem very intent on... Rich 21:17:56 7/15/99 (8)
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      - No, but they can contact your employer... Rich 21:37:50 7/15/99 (6)
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        Hmmm...wnet Rich 21:48:26 7/15/99 (4)
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        Have fun now... Rich 22:14:14 7/15/99 (1)
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        OK thanks. I look forward to tomorrow. Chalerm 00:29:35 7/16/99 (0)
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