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khoi911
07-14-2005, 06:08 PM
the 2910 soon? The 2910 has been out 2-3 years now. Rumor has it that a replacement will be called the 2920 but I can't seem to find any info on the web.

Thanks,
Khoi

curtis
07-14-2005, 06:18 PM
The 2910 just came out last year....It replaced the 1900....and a 1910 was introduced as well. The 2900 was replaced by the 3910, which came out last year too.

Some say the 2900 outperforms the 3910 for audio...and outperforms the 2910 in audio and video.

Here is a good resource:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all&type=&manufacturer=0&maxprice=0&deInt=0&mpeg=0

khoi911
07-14-2005, 06:45 PM
The 2910 just came out last year....It replaced the 1900....and a 1910 was introduced as well. The 2900 was replaced by the 3910, which came out last year too.

Some say the 2900 outperforms the 3910 for audio...and outperforms the 2910 in audio and video.

Here is a good resource:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all&type=&manufacturer=0&maxprice=0&deInt=0&mpeg=0

Interesting. I was talking to a salesman at tweeter and he said a replacement for the 1910 called the 1920 will be in stores in August and that a replacement for the 2910 should follow shortly thereafter.

Thank you for that URL.

Khoi

curtis
07-14-2005, 07:50 PM
Well...that may very well be true.

I was just saying what happenned last year.

khoi911
07-14-2005, 08:50 PM
Well...that may very well be true.

I was just saying what happenned last year.

I'm sure you are right. I can't imagine Denon replacing the 2910 after 1 year. I'm pretty sure sales volume of the 1910 justifies a replacement.

Khoi

gr1m
07-15-2005, 01:06 AM
anyone seen or have opinion(s) on the OPPO? how does this compare with the sammy 941; any comparables?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00078GLJY/qid=1121414722/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5358019-5596135?v=glance&s=electronics&n=1065836

s2pdname
07-15-2005, 05:33 AM
the 2910 soon? The 2910 has been out 2-3 years now. Rumor has it that a replacement will be called the 2920 but I can't seem to find any info on the web.

Thanks,
Khoi


Khoi,

I haven't read through it yet, but the owners/administrators of Audioholics are now at the Denon Conference in Jacksonville, FL. They are posting their findings here. http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11967

s2pdname
07-15-2005, 06:05 AM
anyone seen or have opinion(s) on the OPPO? how does this compare with the sammy 941; any comparables?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00078GLJY/qid=1121414722/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5358019-5596135?v=glance&s=electronics&n=1065836

gr1m,

There are quite a few comparisons of both of these players on the DVD Player forum of AVS. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=18

I am also looking for a new player, and am leaning towards the Samsung 941 or 950. This is primarily becuase of HDMI/DVI and hi-rez compatibility. From what I've read, it's pretty hard to beat the 941 for under $130.

Best of Luck!

s2pdname
07-15-2005, 12:00 PM
Interesting. I was talking to a salesman at tweeter and he said a replacement for the 1910 called the 1920 will be in stores in August

Khoi


Found something else today. Looks like Crutchfield is taking pre-orders for the 1920.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MOr4bdSygwb/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?i=033DV1920B&search=denon+1920

khoi911
07-15-2005, 12:30 PM
Found something else today. Looks like Crutchfield is taking pre-orders for the 1920.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MOr4bdSygwb/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?i=033DV1920B&search=denon+1920

Very cool. In looking at the specs, Denon is raising the bar. The 1920 will play dvd-audio and sacd and also will have HDMI output. It also will use Burr-Brown PCM-1738 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC. Not bad for the asking price of $349.

BGHD
07-15-2005, 02:03 PM
Unless you really needed something now, I'd wait for all the HD stuff to pan-out before buying a new DVD player. But, $349's not bad, so go for it. Although I wish I had the 2910 when I was shopping, it seemed a little overprice to me. I don't know anything about the DACs, but the 1920 sounds just like the 2910 in terms of features. FYI, I tried the 1910 on my plasma, but preferred the Sony 975 over it, even despite having had to return it for the notorious tray lockup issue. Just a little sharper PQ with the Sony, IMO.

s2pdname
07-15-2005, 02:15 PM
Unless you really needed something now, I'd wait for all the HD stuff to pan-out before buying a new DVD player.


That's exactly why I was originally looking real hard at the Sammy 941 & 950 units (upconversion HDMI & universal players). I know that I will be spending some (probably more than WAF allows) on BD and/or HD-DVD. But, I also am having a hard time waiting for that issue to work itself out. ;)

BGHD
07-15-2005, 02:30 PM
Yup, getting something decent but not high-end is probably the way to go right now. $349 would probably be the upper limit I'd pay for a DVD player now.

MacG
07-15-2005, 03:01 PM
I agree, it's going to be awhile before they settle on one standard.

I'm also looking for a DVD player in the $300-$400 price range. The Denon 1920 looks interesting. I like the Denon's, but they're a bit pricey. I've also read some good things about the Panasonic S97S. Anyone have any experience with it? Can't find anywhere that has it in stock though.

BGHD
07-15-2005, 03:43 PM
All I know is the S97 is highly regarded in AVS. Apparently any macroblocking issues have been fixed w/ FW updates. And, it's supposed to match well with their line of digi amps (e.g. XRxx), mainly because it can send DVDA via HDMI (may need to verify this though). Aside from maybe the new Denon, it'd probably be the one I'd get in your price range. The Denon is more 'universal' though (DVDA and SACD).