Video Asylum

Posted by WilHenry (A) on June 12, 2003 at 08:48:27

In Reply to: Re: Moving on to the Denon 3803's legs posted by williak on June 12, 2003 at 07:15:46:

I currently have lo-fi source and processor. I have fairly good speakers in my NCM Rythms and Okaras. I have no SACD or DVD-A capability.
So while I can of course buy SACD and DVD-a titles they will sit unlistened to for 2-3 yrs. I will not buy redbook CD's out of hand anymore.
The other consideration is that it will be a while before I can step into HDTV in say a 50" plasma.

So I am left in a quandry. Wait several years for everything or go ahead and buy throw away components? (Of course aren't they all throw-away or sell away in the long run? SACD and DVD-A are not the last word for audio either. Those formats divide the market-share keeping many people on the fence. If the format-war continues long enough a new tech will come along and sweep them both away.)
I'm very tempted to buy the Denon 2900/Denon 3803 combo and sit tight for several years until the whole digital transition matures and prices fall into my bracket, which is exactly the 2900/3802 bracket.

Any further thoughts would be welcome, Thanks Again and Blissful Listening!!!!!! Bill