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I have a "mid-fi" home theater system using a Denon DVD-2800 as the source for CD and DVD. The 2800 makes video that looks OK and audio that sounds OK, but, it is damn picky with both DVDs and CDs. It will skip, and sometimes refuse to play sections of brand new CDs or DVDs that have been handled carefully prior to putting in the unit for the first time. It also will have some problems (intermittent) with playing the second layer on a DVD movie.
Does anyone have suggestions for a CD / DVD player in the $3K or under range that may be a better choice?
Pre-amp: - Denon 4802
Power amp: BAT VK-6200
Speakers: Nautilus N802 / HTM-1 (center)
Video Display: Pioneer Elite 520

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Re: New DVD player suggestions - JCF 20:22:53 08/25/02 (0)
That BAT amp and B&W's hardly fall into the midfi category. Add these to your list...Camelot Roundtable, Meridian 596, and Muse Nine or Thalia. New all cost a little more, used at or under your target.
The source is one of the most important links...don't skimp there!
Denon DVD9000 - Joe Murphy Jr 16:45:52 08/21/02 (2)
Shoppers Advantage: member price is <$2500.
- You may want to look at the new Sony Player! - Maggie Guy 04:18:53 08/22/02 (1)
  It should be avalilable by October and the price is just under 900$
  http://news.sel.sony.com/pressrelease/2596
  http://news.sel.sony.com/pressrelease/2596
  You also get multichannel SACD with this player as a bonus.
  I am not sure how it will compare to other high end players, but the way technology is going I am reluctant to spend high dollars on a DVD player that will be surpassed in one year.
  - Re: You may want to look at the new Sony Player! - floyd 13:03:29 08/22/02 (0)
    Arcam FMJ27 awesome. The CD playback is unrivaled

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