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Okay guys, more than the 24 hour limit I set for somebody to point out that of course CDs use the longer 780nm wavelength laser for their bigger pits, rather than the cleverly reversed info included in my previous reply. The first one to post was going to get an appropriate prize; probably I'd order an EP600 for them. Oh well, maybe I'll try this again sometime.

I just thought you were drunk.......

Whoops... I just skim over numbers... those could have said 230km and I wouldn't have caught it.

Bren R.

I would rather assume you made a mistake like most mere mortals' are capable of

Onkyo DV-CP802 is pretty much same as the Integra DPC-8.5 that is discussed in this thread. From the pics and specs it looks like it has everything same except that Integra has detachable power cord, double composite and S-video outputs, RS232 connection for custom installations and IR flasher inputs. It also has BNC component jacks as well as standard RCA's. The specs look materially same. And refurb Onkyo goes for $399. I wonder if anybody uses it here. It would be high on my list.

I was checking with my dealer today, and he was not happy. The Onkyo that you referred to is available direct for $499.00 from them. You can also get a refurb for $399.00, as you noted. This is WAY more than they are charging. Buddy said that this is close to/below his cost. I am guessing that very soon, he will only be carrying Integra, which he says that he can get. The Integra is insanely expensive, and I cannot buy it direct.

Shane D

I spoke to a local dealer today, and I can get that unit for $329.00 in Canadian dollars. Man, that is cheap. Salesman said that the only donwside is that they are slow to change discs.

As far as old being good as new, I don't think so. I just found my old manual. The new Onkyo beats the old in every possible way, and is dirt cheap. Some examples:
1) two times oversampling VS 128
2) frequency response has gone from 20 to 20K to 5 to 20K
3) Power consumption has gone from 15 to 10 watts
4) THD has gone from .03 to .005

Small changes granted, but there should be some improvement in sound.

Shane D

I did finally read that review and it was glowing. And the player is dirt cheap. Hmmmmmmmm

Shane D

I took mine home for $249, but I also bought my 2500 at the same time.
But it is indeed a very nioce sounding player, and as far as I can tell meets all of your posted requirements.
TjB

HI,
Im thinking of getting a Denon DV-2910 as my primary disc spinner. I'd be using it for 60% CD, 30% SACD and 10% DVD-A/V. Any comments on the performance of the 2910 for the afore mentioned usage?