Slbenz,

I have heard about the JVC xrcd discs yet what type of mucisx is on them? I just orderd a Classical SACD LIVING STEREO - Reiner Chicago, Rimsky-Korsakov - SACD. That is from what I read, a great show and the sound is supposed be be great

For someon who uses the stuff you have,m I feel you need to use a high end signal source. My modified Denon is such a high end piece, I feel I need to up my amp to match. The 1070 does such of great job for a sold stae receiver.

Liz

Liz,

Most of the XRCDs are either Classical or Jazz with only a couple of rock discs. Check out MusicDirect.com. Eventually I will upgrade the digital source (probably another APL Hi-Fi product) but the stands come first and hopefully will arrive before Thanksgiving.

Slbenz

Slbenz,


My modified Denon will beat the pant off of your hopes and save you money. I suggest you get one used and get the mod done!

Liz,

I hear a challenge coming!! I have heard many times the APL Hi-Fi designed Denon 3910 and have no doubt that yours sounds very good. It's just I am friend's with the owner of APL Hi-Fi and usually help him with analysis of the "voicing" of his products. If you have the chance, you should listen to their latest creation based on an Esoteric UX-1 chassis and transport. Sounds better than some $100,000 vinyl rigs I've heard in the past. I know you have mentioned to me before who did your mods for your Denon. I will have to check them out again when it's time for me to update my digital source. I think your source is more cost effective than the APL units, especially the Esoterics. Would you believe priced from $20K-$30K? A high price for entry. Will let you know how the stands work out when they arrive. In the meantime, enjoy the music your Denon delivers. Sounds like you are a very satisfied customer. Take care.

Slbenz,

I have the 3930CI, the current generation, not the 3910. Mine has a linear power supply for audio, the top Teranex upconverting video processor,etc.

Paul

Liz,

With all our talk, the wife let me upgrade the Oppo DV-970HD. I found a great deal at my local dealer for a Marantz DV9600 universal player for 2/3rds off list. Been playing various discs the last few hours, SACD, DVD-A, CDs, etc. and have been very impressed with the increased picture and video quality over my Oppo. The Marantz even gives the Oppo, CIA external DAC combo a run for its money in two-channel. Looks like I will be selling the Oppo and Channel Islands Audio VDA-2 and VAC-1 combo. Next up are the Mye Stands arriving this month. The Oppo definitely was holding my system back, especially with hi-rez materials.

Slbenz

Slbenz,

What is the VAC-1 combo, Tube pre-amp and amp?

Trust me when I say my Modified Denon sounds like analog LP!

The CIA VDA-2 is an external DAC with a matching upgraded power supply the VAC-1. It is a SS DAC with a mild roll off filter that is analog-like. But if you ask me, my tube buffers help more with that analog sound in my system. I have no doubt that your modded Denon sounds very analog-like. Having heard the APL Hi-Fi modded Denon 3910 with tube output stage and the $25K modded Esoteric UX-1 by the same company, digital sources have come a long way to compete with vinyl. The new Marantz makes my system sound and look better!

Slbenz

The tube output stahe for the Denon Mod uses Op amps Slbenz which will rob you of the great sound.


Write Matt at the site so see if he can mod you new player.

i have added to my colection SRV, Texas flood, waiting for Couldn't Stand the Weather and the Allman Brothers Each a peach.

SACDs rule!