I would like reviews on the Denon D-M10 and also on the JVC EX-TD7. I also would like to know about how much does the D-M10 cost and which do you think is the better product. I enjoy jazz music and also want to connect it to my TV and VCR for a mini Home Theater System.
Thanks Rhonda

Clarity is fantastic. If you prefer distortion free sounds and clarity over raw power, this is the set to go for.

This is an excellent system and is excellent for its intended application. I have it set up with energy e-xl25 speakers. Compared to my Denon 5700/Definitive system it is obviously not as powerful, but this is a bedroom/livingroom type system, not home theatre, and it is plenty loud for even a large bedroom. But one thing that I can tell you is that it is nearly as clear as the $5000 5700. Amazing considering it is about $1800 (can) for the total system!

clean, precise sound
power (given its size)
looks, no gimmicks
3-CD changer
convenient timer features if used as bedroom stereo
dolby C on tape deck

3-CD changer is noisy and occasionally jams (warrantied once already...)
choice of functions available on remote vs. on the unit itself is debatable
upgrade the speaker cables
lacks full low-frequencies reproduction (but it's still fine, really!)

System I speak about: 1999 D-M10 with the original Mission speakers and the optional tape deck.

Excellent system for the money. Sound is very natural and well-defined. Works best for classical and jazz but still fine for metal and electronic music.

Concerns about durability of the CD changer down the road.

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none in the exact same category, but both nicer, separated element stereo (Marantz/Pioneer/Yamaha/KEF) and cheaper JVC UX1

Very nice design, 3CD

Useless remote control

This is a really nice system. I especially like the slick design and the 3CD changer. More important, the sound is ok for such a small system.

The only thing that i dont like i s the remote control, it is HUGE has a lot of buttons (3 'play' buttons!!!). And the buttons that you use often is hidden behind a lid, and is tiny :-( I try to hide the awful thing once the music starts so I can enjoy the sound :-)

Great sound! Clarity is far beyond any product of the price range.

Not one for the rockers......

Owned this system for more than a year now and still loving it. Have upgrade the interconnect and speaker cables.

If pure clarity is what you seek, this is the system for you. Music have never sounded smoother on any system in this price range. Will definitely dazzle you.

Sounds best when the bass and treble are left on neutral.

Exceptional system for Jazz and Classical enthusiasts. Not one for the rockers though.

For such a small mini-systems, the 3CD changer is a plus. In addition, the unit has more than enough empty inputs and outputs to add other components. Recording CDs are a snap.

The CD changer is noisy. To use some of the system features, you have to use the remote. Could have a more consist displays between components.

Although I haven't used this unit very long, I love it. The sound is great and it gives me everything I want from a mini-system. It is expandable, 3CD changer, cassette player, and the ability to record the radio while the unit is unattended. There is no other product similar to this which provides all these features.

Very upgradeable, the addition of a minidisc player is very nice. Speakers are amazing for the size and price, separates make a difference.

A note to the only person who gave this a bad review, on virtually any system, i have yet to find an exception, unless you buy a separate equalizer playing with the settings screw up the sound more than fixes it. I rarely even touch my equalizer and am quite pleased(occasionally i turn up the bass.) I like the triple-tray cd player, since you can take out and add cds at will while one plays. I bought mine off ebay, brand new, warranty and everything, for around $500 after shipping. The speakers produce incredible sound! And when i scavenge enough money i will buy the minidisc player (im only 14, low on cash.) I think they should have made the tape player an option, which they once had but it's now a discontinued model. I would've much rather bought it with the minidisc player instead of the tape player and only pay an extra hundred or so. Anyway, I have this as my main stereo and it's hooked up to my tv. Sounds great with videogames, especially dreamcast and playstation games. Movies are good, not great but good. The placement of these speakers makes a big difference, most people don't seem to understand keeping them bunches up to the components minimizes it's sound quality. I have each of my speakers about 4-6 feet away from the components. I have no major gripes about this system, i believe it is probably the best minisystem there is for the price, since it is separates. For those of you who have asanine amounts of money, feel free to check out the high end of the Nakamichi Soundspace systems...they go up to $15,000, and that's on ebay. Of course, for that price i'd suggest buying separates but it has a lot of cool features most stereos wouldn't consider. Compared to other systems in the price range, it is by far the best, and the only one i know that is upgradeable. Most minisystems won't even work with speakers that aren't the same brand, they have messed up wiring systems so only their speakers will work, i.e. aiwa. Now onto the specifics, i am very impressed with the bass for the speakers! the duct system works very well, and it even has a subwoofer output. The highs are very good, they aren't perfect but very good. The midrange is great. AFter they're broken in and in the right place you'll hear a significant difference from when you first got them. I use this for all kinds of music, like imo, punk, rock, classic, and they all sound great. I never touch the equalizer though, it screws up the sound i think. The only time i touch the controls is when i get bored and crank up the bass for a movie or certain song. If you have any questions about the stereo and how it works compared to the others, email me at Jay@deadkennedys.com

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Nakamichi Soundspace(everything through the 12), The Kenwood minisystems, and a couple of Sonys.