How good is the Krell DVD Standard??

My Denon 2930CI skips on 50% of my ripped DVDs (DVD+R)
so I'm used to that.. I wonder which format is easier
to read DVD-R or DVD+R ???

I wish someone would comment on how the Krell Standard DVD
holds up against today's players... IE: Denon 3930CI,
Denon 3800 Bluray, Esoteric, etc.. Someone has one of
these Krells at home and has tried out the newest players
to see how it stands up...????

Nasaman:

Thanks for the reply.. Are you saying that the Krell
DVD Standard sounds "brighter" than the Denon 3930CI?

I don't use HDMI right now since I am using a Sony 36"
XBR Tube TV. (I think motion is so much faster with Tube
TVs) So my needs are for component video only.

Krell DVD Standards can be had for $1500 used so they
are not that expensive.

I was hoping to get a 1 box solution for DVD and Redbook.
From what you are saying it sounds like the Denon 3930CI
might be sharper for video and warmer for Redbook audio?
(I bet the Denon 3930CI&5910 are very close)

Nasaman-

My system is starting to take shape..
I just bought a Krell SACD mk 3 to go with my 400xi.
The Redbook audio is F'n pronominal.. (with a capital F)

I tried to buy a used Denon 3930CI used but Fedex destroyed
it and it got call tagged back to the sender. I also bought
a used Krell DVD Showcase at a steal to try out against my
Denon 2930CI. I can resell it easily if it's not as good
on video. I still plan to buy a 3930CI and a Krell DVD
Standard to try out in my system. Buying used here on
Audiogon works great since I can always resell whatever
doesn't work out for me... And trying new things is where
all the fun comes in this hobby.. :-)

The Krell DVD Showcase has me speechless on Redbook.
I like it better *overall* than my Krell SACD mk3.

The Krell SACD mk3 is most detailed but much of my
Classic Rock Collection plays too brightly on the Krell
SACD.

The DVD Showcase is not nearly as detailed but it is
uber warm and musical.. I dare say it's the best Redbook
player I've had. All my Classic Rock music plays nicely.
The video quality is not as good as the Denon 2930CI.
More noise in the video and also "depth of field" is
lacking. I also notice that motion is not as smooth
as with the Denon. Still the Redbook alone makes the
Krell DVD Showcase a keeper for me. But to be clear,
the Denon 2930CI smokes the Krell DVD Showcase on video.

I ordered some warmish XLRs for the SACD Standard to see
if my opinion changes before I resell it. (I am using
RCA cables right now)

I will also buy a Krell DVD Standard when I find a steal
in "Black" just to see what it does for me.. I can always
resell it...

I also need to find another deal on a Denon 3930CI so I
can test that one out also... I love all the experimenting!

Guilty