FS: SACDmods Denon 3910

[humanflyz]

For sale is my SACDmod modded Denon 3910 universal player. This is a player that plays all available formats: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, and regular CDs.

I bought this unit from DigiPete, and I'm selling this because I will be moving soon and do not want to have to deal with storage. This unit is fully modded, and it is a reference-level source.

For a complete list of what was modded to this player, check out the page on SACDmods.com:
http://www.sacdmods.com/DVD3910.htm

My unit has ALL of the modifications listed on SACDmod's website, including a FULLY-BALANCED output stage using the ZapFilter II. If you know anything about SACDmods and the modification they do, then you should know that their modded players have truly good-sounding at an incredible price.

Here are some pictures:

1) Front:


2) Back:


This shows all the possible connections

3) Remote and Manual:


I am asking for $1150 including shipping in the CONUS. This is a good price, because you do not have to wait for the modding process, and save on shipping.

[humanflyz]

Prospective buyer backed out, so this is for sale again.

Price lowered to: $1350

[humanflyz]

List and description of the modifications done to this system:

List of Modifications done on my Denon:

1) DEXA "NewClassD" D-Clock Precision Master Clock Generator--This is a new clock design by Lars Clausen, formerly of LC Audio. Accuracy is rated at +/-1ppm of rated frequency and the new clock generates a true square wave output. The D-Clock has a unique microtransformer coupled output that eliminates ground loops in the clock circuitry. This clock measures and sounds superior to the LClock XO3. Clock modifications make any CD player sound remarkably smoother and more detailed. Most notably, you may find yourself able to sit and listen for hours at a time when you may have become tired of listening to more than a few albums previously.

Specifications:
Accuracy: +/- 1ppm
Jitter: 1.5pS
Df(9-24V): Max 1Hz
Control Functions: Host Vcc
Power Supply Requirements: 9.00 - 24.00 Volts DC 20mA

2) LC Audio ZapFilter Mk II--The ultimate output stage for a CD player completely removes the need for a op-amp current to voltage stage, a low-pass filtering op-amp, and the buffering op-amp. Essentially, it replaces 4 operational amplifier stages with a simple and absolutely superior output stage made of discreet components. In addition, the ZapFilter includes its own power supply featuring a large toroid transformer and a schottky rectifier stage. The sound is noticeably crisper, cleaner, more detailed, and open. Bypassing the op-amp based output stage with this board transforms the 3910 into the real reference player because a player is only as good as its analog electronics. It provides more gain than the stock op-amps, too. Also included are a pair of 1,000uF Black Gate capacitors added to the ZapFilter power supply board.

There are no coupling caps in the ZapFilter board, but rather a superior DC servo circuit. This removes all chances of a capacitor smearing the sound.

3) 12Volt Power Relay for Automatic Turn On of ZapFilter. The addition of a relay for the ZapFilter's power supply allows the ZapFilter to be activated remotely when the player is turned on from stand-by mode. This way, the player can be left on in standby mode without the ZapFilter using power and giving off heat.

4) Rubicon Black Gate 1000uF 16V STANDARD power supply filtering capacitors. Three of these large value capacitors are installed on the outputs of the DVD-3910's switching power supply for very effective filtering. These lower the noise floor quite a bit.

5) API/DELVAN 330uH Inductor installed on the power supply board to form a LC filter for high frequency noise emanating from the switching power supply. This and the Black Gate capacitors lower the noise in the DC power supplying components crucial to the sound such as the DACs.

6) Cardas GRFA Silver/Rhodium RCA jacks--Installed for on the stereo outputs, the heavily machined and heavily plated Cardas GRFA RCA females provide the perfect termination for your ultimate analog stage. The Cardas provides for a better connection for your quality cables, and feature a Teflon™ dielectric. Connected with Cardas silver wire on the DAC output and Neglex oxygen free stranded copper on the ZapFilter output, all in Teflon tubing.

7) Balanced Outputs--A new balanced output modification is available for the Denon 3910. The 3910 uses balanced current output DACs, and the ZapFilter is designed for fully balanced operation with no phase splitting. The board will amplify the positive and negative phase from the DAC, so true balanced operation is available. The SACDmods balanced option will feature Neutrik XLRs in addition to Cardas RCAs for the Stereo/MCH front channel.

[humanflyz]

TTT

[humanflyz]

PRICE DROP: $1150