Ivan, now that you're a Denon dealer and the DVD-A1UDCI is shipping, I was wondering if you or anyone else has had a chance to play with this player yet?

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My HT Video Attempt

McIntosh MC501(x2), MC205, MCD500: Denon AVP-A1HDCI: JL Audio Fathom f113(x2) PS Audio PPP(x2) Martin Logan Prodigy(Mains), Theater(Center),4 Scripts(Sides & rears): JVC DLA-HD950 Projector: Stewart Firehawk G3: Oppo BDP-93: Wireworld Silver Eclipse Speaker Cable

I like the slim drive - not the curved front thou - haven't been fond of this latest design movement with Denon. On the other hand, I'm really curious about the separate hdmi out for audio and video - very interesting.

The Denon DVD-A1UDCI has a pretty stout entry fee at $4500.

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Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.

I agree Dan, it is tad stout. However, this is a universal player, is fully balanced and uses the same transport as the MCD500. Plus it has AKM AK4399 32 bit DACs. As Snoop would say, is this player da shizzle?

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My HT Video Attempt

McIntosh MC501(x2), MC205, MCD500: Denon AVP-A1HDCI: JL Audio Fathom f113(x2) PS Audio PPP(x2) Martin Logan Prodigy(Mains), Theater(Center),4 Scripts(Sides & rears): JVC DLA-HD950 Projector: Stewart Firehawk G3: Oppo BDP-93: Wireworld Silver Eclipse Speaker Cable

It's got a FAN! WTF?! The power supply is tiny.

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Preamps/tuners:McIntosh C50, C46, MR88, MR73, C2200, C22ce, Cary SPL-98L
Integrate amps:McIntosh MA6100, Denon PMA2000ivr
Amps: McIntosh Mc602, Mc2000, Mc275 MK-V, Cary 805ae mono blocks.
Speakers: JMLab Mezzo Utopia, Focal Twin6 BE, Tannoy Mini Autograph
Headphones: Sennheiser HD800, Beyer T1, Denon D7000, Grado RS1i, Sony MDR-SA5000, MDR-Z1000, AKG K701, and many many more
Digital Sources:Sony SCD-1 & SCD777es, CDP-XA7es, 2010 Mac Mini Music Server, Amarra Mini player, Musical Fidelity V-Link & M1 DAC, Apogee Mini-DAC & Duet 2

ValueElectronics has one as a demo. We compared its' video quality to a Pioneer BDP-09FD and we can't tell the difference between the two. Maybe the extra $2K was spent in audio.

Levi, did you attend Robert's shootout? How was it?

The DVD-A1 does have a beefed up audio section. Fully balanced design and those wonderful 32 bit DACs. Plus the addition of SACD & DVD-A too.

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My HT Video Attempt

McIntosh MC501(x2), MC205, MCD500: Denon AVP-A1HDCI: JL Audio Fathom f113(x2) PS Audio PPP(x2) Martin Logan Prodigy(Mains), Theater(Center),4 Scripts(Sides & rears): JVC DLA-HD950 Projector: Stewart Firehawk G3: Oppo BDP-93: Wireworld Silver Eclipse Speaker Cable

I attended Robert's HDTV shootout. It was great! Unfortunately, we didn't get to hear the difference in audio, only Blu-Ray video. These guys are strictly videophiles.

It is up on Youtube.

I was meaning to tune in to it.. but promptly forgot. I'm getting old.

I will check it out on youtube. Thanks for the tip.

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My HT Video Attempt

McIntosh MC501(x2), MC205, MCD500: Denon AVP-A1HDCI: JL Audio Fathom f113(x2) PS Audio PPP(x2) Martin Logan Prodigy(Mains), Theater(Center),4 Scripts(Sides & rears): JVC DLA-HD950 Projector: Stewart Firehawk G3: Oppo BDP-93: Wireworld Silver Eclipse Speaker Cable

Looks like 32 bit is the new number for dac's. Is this going to be like the Mghz wars with computers.