I think I may know of something that suits both of your needs. Stan Warren has been getting world class results by modifying a 24/96 Pioneer DVD player. He does not actually do this for videophiles, but for audio guys wanting great CD perfomance, out of a one box unit. The fact that it also plays DVDs is icing on the cake. I think that the player's cost including mods still comes in at under $600 total. I don't have this particular set-up myself, so you'll have to check with Stan to get all of the details.
CD / DVD player suggestions
Here's your chance to help me out folks. I am in search of a new DVD and / or CD player for my bedroom system. This will be replacing the CD player that i currently have there. Since this is not one of my main systems, the price range is somewhat limited and i would like to keep it within reason. Some background as to what i'm working with and looking for is listed below:
I am trying to match a Quad based system ( FM 4 tuner, 44 preamp, 405 power amp ) in terms of both cosmetics ( not REAL important ) and sonics ( more important ). Speakers are a custom built 4 box system consisting of a pair of two way monitors that are very similar to Sequerra Metronome 7's in design & appearance ( but with a soft dome instead of a cone tweeter ). These are mounted on 24" tall spiked stands. Bottom end is supplemented by a pair of down-firing 10" subs that are in sealed & stuffed cabinets with a Q of appr .7 or so. Interconnects are modified Kimber PBJ's. Speaker cables consist of modified XLO's for the sat's and some 8 gauge cables that i built for the subs. I am working on incorporating my satellite receiver, TV and Panasonic stereo VCR into this system but haven't gotten around to it yet.
So, what i would like is ( preferably ) a physically small DVD player that sounds GOOD and doesn't cost a fortune. This way i could watch movies or play CD's on it. If i can't find anything suitable, i'll simply go with a CD player that fits the bill. My girlfriend uses this system WAY more than i do, so ease of use and remote capability is imperative.
While i've got the system pretty well balanced out between the smooth electronics / slightly bright cables / slightly warm speakers, i would prefer a little bit more "pep" or "open" sound in the player instead of warmth. She likes to sing along / listen to the words and a slight high frequency emphasis makes it easier to pick out the harmonic overtones of vocals.
I haven't looked at what is available in DVD players recently, so i'm hoping that those that stay on top of such things can lend me a hand. Something along the lines of the sonics produced by the Musical Fidelity X-Ray would be nice : ) Any suggestions ??? Sean
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I am trying to match a Quad based system ( FM 4 tuner, 44 preamp, 405 power amp ) in terms of both cosmetics ( not REAL important ) and sonics ( more important ). Speakers are a custom built 4 box system consisting of a pair of two way monitors that are very similar to Sequerra Metronome 7's in design & appearance ( but with a soft dome instead of a cone tweeter ). These are mounted on 24" tall spiked stands. Bottom end is supplemented by a pair of down-firing 10" subs that are in sealed & stuffed cabinets with a Q of appr .7 or so. Interconnects are modified Kimber PBJ's. Speaker cables consist of modified XLO's for the sat's and some 8 gauge cables that i built for the subs. I am working on incorporating my satellite receiver, TV and Panasonic stereo VCR into this system but haven't gotten around to it yet.
So, what i would like is ( preferably ) a physically small DVD player that sounds GOOD and doesn't cost a fortune. This way i could watch movies or play CD's on it. If i can't find anything suitable, i'll simply go with a CD player that fits the bill. My girlfriend uses this system WAY more than i do, so ease of use and remote capability is imperative.
While i've got the system pretty well balanced out between the smooth electronics / slightly bright cables / slightly warm speakers, i would prefer a little bit more "pep" or "open" sound in the player instead of warmth. She likes to sing along / listen to the words and a slight high frequency emphasis makes it easier to pick out the harmonic overtones of vocals.
I haven't looked at what is available in DVD players recently, so i'm hoping that those that stay on top of such things can lend me a hand. Something along the lines of the sonics produced by the Musical Fidelity X-Ray would be nice : ) Any suggestions ??? Sean
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