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Chose Denon 3803..now for speakers
A friend of mine just bought the 3803 and the Paradigm's and I thought combination sounded very impressive. 
Who makes a pre/pro with SACD Input?
Dollar for Dollar my highest rating. Integra Research RDC-7 
I am getting Comcast HDTV, but...
Go to www.avsforum.com.........go to HDTV Hardware...their is at least 5 hours worth of reading material on the Comcast Motorola Box. You think we audio dudes are obsessive, these guys are fanatics. 
plasma on line ????
When it comes to Large Tv's , its always possible to get a lemon. That said, in addition to the warranty issues, it could turn the transaction into a nightmare. 
WOW SACD machines really do need time to break in.
My point is the Beck sounded great after 1 day , The Police , which is not a reference recording, sounded much better after a second play 10 days later. So maybe its not the reference recordings that improve with break in , maybe its the ones that... 
DVD-A and SACD
I have never tried it, but if you do a search there are many who report no signal degradation with two Radio Shack component switch boxes. Each box has 3 inputs and outputs. I believe they are 15.00 each and with RS liberal return policy, you real... 
Amp Suggestions
Classe 401, don't look back. 
Best Pre-Pro especially considering 2 channel
Ive had the Integra Research RDC-7 for two years, and Im still in love ! 
Denon DVD2900 Vs Marantz Dv8400.
I took the plunge and purchased the Marantz DV8400 today, after getting a demo at my local dealer. SACD and DVDA do sound amazing. Now on the video side, Ive hooked it up using component cables and progressive scan. Now Ive seen this with many RPT... 
Denon DVD2900 Vs Marantz Dv8400.
Isakmixer, is it possible The Marantz video just needed a little tweaking , or perhaps may have looked better on component outs, which I understand you dont have. {I do not have a digital input on my HDTV }Ive been waiting for a universal machine ... 
Denon DVD 2900 I got, but no bass.
To simplify as long as you have full range speakers and the ability to alter levels of source ie TV CD DVD which distribute levels that are levely based different from each other, You will be fine. If you have full range speakers, the bass managem... 
Denon DVD 2900 I got, but no bass.
My pre can compensate for it, so Im sure it would work well in my set up. However down the line if the upgrade bug strikes, I think this issue may hurt its re sale value here on Audiogon. 
Proper Cable Placement.
Eric what was your perception of cable performance using the Pure Note wire clamps. ? 
What's your profession? Age?
45, Corporate Travel Agency owner , and my real name is Michael. Darryl is my best friend, who is blind, and I helped him sell some gear last year and kept the name Darrylhifi. 
Denon DVD 2900 I got, but no bass.
Go to WWW.AVSForum.com , under Digital hardware they have been discusing bass problems with the unit.