Well, I promised I'd return with my experience with DVD-A and SACD from the Denon 5900. Had a few configuration problems for which I have stumbled into correction, and have listened a bit (although remodeling started soon after the player arrived). As I mentioned before, visually and sonically on DVDs, the 5900 is really something. The picture is pristine. Colors are right and vivid where they need to be. Flesh tones are better than I have ever seen. Sound is crisp and clean. Center channel is clear and distinct. Best DVD player I have ever owned.

I have also been impressed with the DVD-A and SACD performance. With my previous multi-player (Pioneer Elite DV47a), the SACD performance was to my ears lacking. It sounded, as I have mentioned before as well, somewhat antiseptic. With the few listening sessions I have had a chance ot experience with the 5900, that perception is gone. Sound is full, not overly bright, terrific separation and just a pleasure to listen to (both SACD and DVD-A). Running the 5900 through the 950/770 with Mirage OM-5s for the front, MIrage HDT-F doe the center, Mirage HDT-Rs for the surrounds and a Mirage BPS-400 sub.

All the above is purely subjective, of course, but I would not hesitate to recemmend this unit. A bit pricey, but I have no regrets.

The only fault so far with the 5900 is that I find it to be really slow with menu navigation. However, I can live with that.

Now if only the hammering would stop! Remodeling is hell.

Mike

[This message has been edited by mgdurand (edited March 03, 2004).]