Denon 2910 Universal player?

[SpareRibs]

Hi. I am thinking about getting the Denon 2910 universal player(around $700 or less). Even though it is a DVD player, I only plan on using it for audio purposes, espeically with high end headphones for audio clarity. It also has DVD-A too so I can hear your 24 bit recordings. This will be my very first time buying this kind of player without using it as a visual DVD source, only audio.

Any comments or advise about this kind of thing? I'm new to buying expensive playback equpiment.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

I have a 2900, the model before the 2910.  It kicks ass. 

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

Hi. I am thinking about getting the Denon 2910 universal player(around $700 or less). Even though it is a DVD player, I only plan on using it for audio purposes, espeically with high end headphones for audio clarity. It also has DVD-A too so I can hear your 24 bit recordings. This will be my very first time buying this kind of player without using it as a visual DVD source, only audio.

Currently mine is sitting next to my bed with a m902 headphone amp  , I bought it solely for audio.  I haven't had any compatability problems yet with any burned media (cd-r, dvd-a).  When you take the thing out of the box you can feel it's no cheapo DVD player, it's very well built.  The only thing I don't care for is that when using the seek I can't seek backwards into the previous track (any audio disc), not a big thing.  If you shop around you can probably find it for just under $600 for a new unit.

Denon 2910

[shane]

I have one as well and love it.  I useit for both audio and video.  And it does both very well.  My only complaint is the remote .  Its chunky and ugly.  I know it sounds kind of superficiak but I would just expect a player of this (and looks) to have a sleeker sexier 'mote.

Shane

[scervin]

I have a 2900, the model before the 2910.  It kicks ass. 

The audio in the 2900 will be better than the 2910.  The equal (or slightly better) in regards to audio would be the 3910.

[SpareRibs]

I have a 2900, the model before the 2910.  It kicks ass. 

The audio in the 2900 will be better than the 2910.  The equal (or slightly better) in regards to audio would be the 3910.

I've also heard that too. I will use it only for 2 channel listening for headphones. I think it only has bass management just in the DVD-A part but not the SACD part. Is bass managment an issue? Or is it just a thing for subwoofer and speakers and I don't have to worry about it?

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

I have a 2900, the model before the 2910.  It kicks ass. 

The audio in the 2900 will be better than the 2910.  The equal (or slightly better) in regards to audio would be the 3910.

I've also heard that too. I will use it only for 2 channel listening for headphones. I think it only has bass management just in the DVD-A part but not the SACD part. Is bass managment an issue? Or is it just a thing for subwoofer and speakers and I don't have to worry about it?

The bass management is for both SACD and DVD-A.  You can set it to 2ch priority for both formats, I believe it's only applied when using the analog outs.  For SACD you can't output dig, so you'll have to use the analog out.  Some SACD formats may not allow the channels to be mixed for 2ch, so the front to channels will take priority.  It's easy to set, you have a button on the front of the unit for multi/stereo, some other players you'd have to go through the menus to change the setting (not easy if it's only hooked up for audio).

It's a tough decision when you're buying a multi-format player, so many variables to consider.  I bought mine with 2ch in mind, it might/might not be the best choice for the $ (don't have the cash to try all the others) but I'm happy with it so far.

[SpareRibs]

Cool thanks

I'm probably going to get the 2910 in the Fall. Some people say it's better than the 2900 while others say the opposite but either way, I'm sure they're both on the same playing field of excellence. The 2910 plays HDCD's while the 2900 does not. Can't wait to have my hands on it!

[Daryan]

It's ripe for mods too

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

Cool thanks

I'm probably going to get the 2910 in the Fall. Some people say it's better than the 2900 while others say the opposite but either way, I'm sure they're both on the same playing field of excellence. The 2910 plays HDCD's while the 2900 does not. Can't wait to have my hands on it!

I'd have to agree that from what I've read the 2900 is a better unti for audio.  While you could get the 2900 for about the same price or even less it was only because it was the older model, when it was new it was over $1000.  It's not really something you can base your decision on since it's no longer available (used    for a player, no thanks) unless you're willing to fork out the extra cheese (about $400 more) for the 3910.

The Pioneer Elite's are something to look into as well.  Any other suggestions out there?

[SpareRibs]

I think I've decided to get the Denon 3910 instead. Is it better in audio than the 2900 and 2910?

[scervin]

What are you looking to spend?  Might be willing to part with my SP-1000.

Yes the 3910 is better than the 2910 by far, but only a tad better than the 2900.  I take it you are using the analog outs?

[SpareRibs]

Yes. I will be using it with the Headroom hybrid Millet tube amp. It's a headphone tube amp from headroom company

[jpschust]

its a great unit.

i can't figure out why someone would mod it- its a fantastic player on its own, plus it aint cheap.

[Simp-Dawg]

i've got the 2910 and love it, plays almost anything you can throw at it.