[jpelg]

J&R has this universal player (SACD, DVD-A, Redbook) at al all-time low of $79.99 with free shipping. These are new, not refurbs.

Not necessarily the best player out there, but that kind of markdown has to be considered a bargain, and a great intro to the hi-rez formats.

Cheers!

 

[Rainbow Randy]

So this works well as a CDP?

 

[kool bubba ice]

The msrp is 449?? Sounds like a steal. Not looking for a world beater, just a better source then my PS3.

 

[rjoseph]

Price upped to $99. Still a good buy.

 

[bixby]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif J&R has this universal player (SACD, DVD-A, Redbook) at al all-time low of $79.99 with free shipping. These are new, not refurbs. Not necessarily the best player out there, but that kind of markdown has to be considered a bargain, and a great intro to the hi-rez formats. Cheers!

Do you own it? How would you describe the sound quality as compared to other CD players?

 

[jpelg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bixby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you own it? How would you describe the sound quality as compared to other CD players?

No, but "The Absolute Sound" reviewed it pretty well last year.

I think at the current price (even $99 now), it has to be the best bargain in universal players atm. If I wanted to taste hi-rez for the first time, I'd be all over this.

 

[dBel84]

mine is on it's way, be my intro into sacd , they have the dennon 1940 (iirc) at the same price ..dB

 

[bixby]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, but "The Absolute Sound" reviewed it pretty well last year. I think at the current price (even $99 now), it has to be the best bargain in universal players atm. If I wanted to taste hi-rez for the first time, I'd be all over this.

On the back of the player there are 2 RCA outputs for audio labeled mixed 2 channel, what is this for? Is this regular stereo or some wierd ambient recovery type setup? And to just get stereo would you just use the 2 front RCA outs? I am mostly interested in it for a cd player.

Also read several posts on other sites describing tracking difficulties with regular and burned DVDs. Any issues from owners out there?

 

[bixby]

Here is the post on reading issues that one person mentioned.

Post #7

I need help choosing a DVD player! - AVS Forum

 

[Hiryu]

I need something, I also see Onkyo DV-SP506 for 112 USD