The Denon 5000 can be had new sometimes on ebay for $650. No progressive scan, and it won't play CD-R or CD-RW or MP3. Has HDCD. Make sure it is plugged and turned on for three days before you listen to it, otherwise it will sound harsh and thin. It has a standby mode, so leave it on all the time for best sound. Sounds as goods as the smart ART DI/O with the power supply and power cord up grade. Received only one good review. Must be the AL 24 processing.
