Very detailed and refined sound.

Perhaps a litle lean bass, and its inability to cover up bad recordings...hmmm I know this is a plus but..

Its not easy beeing an audiophile who buys a DVD and intend to use it for pure cd listening, in fact quite sacreligious. Any how, with a limited budget this time, and a fobi agaist two many remote controls I figured It must be possible, and started reading revews from various sources. I finally narrowed in the search to Denon 2800 MK as it received as much praise for sound as for picture. Picture is great - I dont have HDTV and cannot comment on progressive scan capability. Interlaced is very crisp and with very good contrast. Colors stays in place to perfection, and having plyed several disc I havent come across the slightes error. very smooth and film like. The CD sound is particular high resolute and detailed. As a Cd the 2800 provides a stunning soundstage. The sound is analytical, uncolored, precise, and reveals exactly whats on the recording. bad recordings sound BAD, and the Good recorduings just wonderfull. This perfection due to hightech da converters, almost makes me miss my old Marantz CD, with its colored and warm sound, however the detail and honesty of the 2800 more than makes up the miss - particular with newer material. DVD sound is Incredible !!!

Similar Products Used:

Heavily tweaked Marantz CD67SE (upgraded clock, powersupply, IC shielding, Opamps, vibration damped, powerchord etc.)

Picture quality Sound (Looks)

Fore some people perhaps the lack of DVD-A and SACD

Bought this player due to excellent reviews in various magazines. Wanted a player that was a good CD-player AND DVD-player. The lack of DVD-A and SACD didn´t bother me at all. This player has completely satisfied my needs and expectations of a good DVD-player. Unbelievable picture quality with wonderful colors. Dark scenes are as excellent as brighter ones. I use the player as a CD-player also and I think the sound quality can be compared to the sound of CD-players in almost the same price range as this unit. A great sound in my opinion. Very solid built. For this price I couldn´t find a better unit, after several months of "research" in many different stores.

Similar Products Used:

Pioneer 535, 646 Cambridge Audio D300