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In Reply to: Re: Suggestions for universal player for under $1k? posted by Sampsa on April 23, 2004 at 09:49:22:
I know others disagree, but I didn't care for the 2900 much at all. To me, it seemed lean in the midrange, cold, and bright. The Denon 5900 was quite a bit better.The 5900 was fuller in the midrange and had better bass than the 2900, and it also had good detail and dynamics. But it was still a bit too forward & sterile for me and didn't have the soundstaging ability of the SACD 1000 or Marantz DV-8400.
Although several of us now have described the tonal balance on the Marantz as tipped up, I don't think anybody would accuse it of being bright. The top end is actually quite refined. It has detail & air without being too bright and in your face.
I've never owned a Rega Planet, but from what I've heard it's a warm sounding player with an expansive soundstage. If that's true, I think the Marantz DV-8400 or even the Yamaha would end up being a better replacement than the Denon units. But if you're patient, I imagine a modded unit would quite a bit better still.
Dave
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