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rnatalli
08-06-2007, 12:39 PM
I'll be buying a new dvd player in the next couple of days and I can't figure out what the difference between these two models is. I check Denon's site and the specs are 99% the same. The only difference I noticed was a single logo for DVD Audio is missing from the 557. I've also considered an Oppo player, but I'm reading they're a bit weaker on the audio side of things. I have no need for upconversion at this time so that's an advantage of Oppo I would not take advantage of. In any case, does anyone have an idea of what the difference is between these two Denon players?
Joe Schmoe
08-06-2007, 01:20 PM
I am now using the 557 as a CD player, and I am pleased with the sound. It does not play DVD audio, so that could be the only difference.
rnatalli
08-06-2007, 02:42 PM
I suppose having DVD Audio is worth an extra $5-$15. Thanks for the reply!
no. 5
08-06-2007, 03:37 PM
As far as I know, the 557 and the 1730 are technically (but not cosmetically) identical, so neither of them will play the high resolution track of a DVD-A disc.
j_garcia
08-06-2007, 05:23 PM
I believe you need to step up to the 1930 to get DVD-A/SACD, if that matters to you.
rnatalli
08-07-2007, 10:22 AM
It's not that important to me really. I think I'm just going to grab a 557 from Circuitcity down the street. It's always fun going there. I went the other day to pick up some Boston Acoustics speakers and the sales person suggested Bose as they're the best you know :D
Joe Schmoe
08-07-2007, 10:26 AM
the sales person suggested Bose as they're the best you know :D
Good lord, what a doofus!:eek: You set him straight, I hope?:cool:
rnatalli
08-07-2007, 10:59 AM
I held my tongue. No point in wasting my time. I'll help family and friends to not make that mistake, everyone else is on their own :)
rnatalli
08-09-2007, 12:20 PM
Well, just found out the hard way that the 557 doesn't play PAL. Grrr... Looks like I'm going to have to get an Oppo instead.
pewternhrata
09-22-2007, 04:34 PM
i got the denon 1730, a huge step up from my $60 toshiba, the video is much clearer and the audio is awesome, my guy i go to all the time reccomended me this one, got it for $200 with ixos component cables included...thinking about selling it, i hear that toshiba is supposed to bring out a HD player for $200 in the next month or so but i bet the whole 'you get what you pay for' will be a factor in that one