Anybody has done sonic A-B comparison between Yamaha DVD-S2300 and Denon DVD-2900. Which of the two is better performer in SACD, DVD-A and red book CD playback? In my town (country) I can’t find the dealer with both products in stock to do a comparison by my self!
If you are looking for video performance the Yamaha wins hands down, if audio using the players DAC, the Denon has the edge unless you intend to use the built in DAC of your receiver.
__________________ Yamaha NS-1000M, NS-1000x, Yamaha MX-1000 and MX-1 power amp, Yamaha CDX-1050 CDP, Accuphase DP70V CDP, Canton Ergo 120 speakers, Technics SL-1200 Mk-II TT. For HT, Yamaha Z9 with three Yamaha subs, two YST SW800 and one YST SW320 in rear, for mains, Yamaha NS-300 with 300C and for surrounds, NS-100 in rear, front effects handled by NS-90. For DVD duties, Yamaha DVD-S540 and for SACD Yamaha DVD-S2300 Mk-I. Also have Yamaha EQ-550 equalizer and Yamaha KX-932 deck.
You can’t use receiver’s digital connection and receiver’s internal DAC for HI-Res software like (SACD, DVD-A) because HI-RES signal from DVD player is down mixed to ‘low resolution’ in digital domain. (except using a proprietary link like Denon’s). I am like most of us without proprietary link condemn to use receiver’s analog 5.1 input and DVD players internal DAC. Anyway Yamahaluver, did you perform blind listening test (AB-ed) or just listen to mentioned DVD’s?
I have had the chance to extensively demo both as the local Denon/Yamaha dealer is a good froend of mine so I get to take both home and do some serious test with my SONY 53" RPTV. As I said, the Yamaha has better video but ordinairy audio and the Denon has better audio compared to the Yamaha.
__________________ Yamaha NS-1000M, NS-1000x, Yamaha MX-1000 and MX-1 power amp, Yamaha CDX-1050 CDP, Accuphase DP70V CDP, Canton Ergo 120 speakers, Technics SL-1200 Mk-II TT. For HT, Yamaha Z9 with three Yamaha subs, two YST SW800 and one YST SW320 in rear, for mains, Yamaha NS-300 with 300C and for surrounds, NS-100 in rear, front effects handled by NS-90. For DVD duties, Yamaha DVD-S540 and for SACD Yamaha DVD-S2300 Mk-I. Also have Yamaha EQ-550 equalizer and Yamaha KX-932 deck.
Yamaha NS-1000M, NS-1000x, Yamaha MX-1000 and MX-1 power amp, Yamaha CDX-1050 CDP, Accuphase DP70V CDP, Canton Ergo 120 speakers, Technics SL-1200 Mk-II TT. For HT, Yamaha Z9 with three Yamaha subs, two YST SW800 and one YST SW320 in rear, for mains, Yamaha NS-300 with 300C and for surrounds, NS-100 in rear, front effects handled by NS-90. For DVD duties, Yamaha DVD-S540 and for SACD Yamaha DVD-S2300 Mk-I. Also have Yamaha EQ-550 equalizer and Yamaha KX-932 deck.
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