OK folks, I've only had a few hours to spend with the Denon DVD-3910 but here are my initial impressions:
* 480p Component Video: In a word, awesome! Best looking component output I've ever seen in mt HT.
* 1080i DVI Video: Awesome as well. A bit smoother than component with better shadow detail. The component input on my display is ISF calibrated, the DVI is not.
* Redbook CD: Very detailed with big, 3D soundstage. Not as weighty or authoritative as my Jolida JD-100A, and more recessed mids. Jolida has better bass.
* SACD: Sounds *wonderful*! Detailed, deep and wide.
I haven't done any DVD Audio listening yet and have spent most of my time doing video evaluation. Compared to my old Denon DVD-5900 and my current Zenith DVB318, I have to give the nod to the 3910. For DVD video I don't see how you could beat this unit, at least until HD-DVD hits the market. For audio, well, I haven't had enough time to really form a final conclusion. Initially, and from memory since I no longer own it, I think the 5900 was a better machine on the audio side, particularly on Redbook CD. The 3910 is certianly no slouch though. I like the audio qualities of this player better than the Pioneer DV-59AVi that I just returned. Remember that these are initial impressions and the player has less than 6 hours on it right now.
Associated equipment:
* Hitachi 57SWX20B HDTV RPTV (ISF calibrated)
* Aragon Soundstage preamp/processor
* Sherbourn 5/1500A 200 watt x 5 channel amp
* Onix Rocket RS750 mains
* Onix Rocket RSC200 center channel
* Onix Rocket RS350 rear surrounds
* SVS 25-31 PCi subwoofer
* Headsave Home-Vibe headphone amp
* Beyerdynamic DT-531 cans