spaceape's new HT

[DangeRuss]

Originally Posted by spaceape

I forgive you Bill.

My Denon DBP-4010 is getting send today. So i'll get it tomorrow.

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Well anyway, Im exited.

Congrats !!!!!!!

On your new purchase

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

Congrats !!!!!!!

On your new purchase

Thanks so much Russ.

Well it's used but should be in good condition. I really don't care that it's not a new model either.

It's only when 4K get commonplace that i'll start thinking about replacing stuff maybe. But even then we'll still need new media too match it.

[bz1080p]

Originally Posted by spaceape

I forgive you Bill.

My Denon DBP-4010 is getting send today. So i'll get it tomorrow.

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Well anyway, Im exited.

Wow!
That's a nice looking piece of gear

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by bz1080p

Wow!
That's a nice looking piece of gear

Thanks. Yes it is and a great companion too my receiver.

[spaceape]

I promised you some shots of my new Denon DBP-4010UD. So here goes.







My camera is terrible when there's no light. Will try it again on a sunny day.. But you get the idea. Btw. the top 3 blue leds means i got the denon link 4th working 100%

[bz1080p]

It looks great with your receiver & it looks like it's built like a tank

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by bz1080p

It looks great with your receiver & it looks like it's built like a tank

Yes it's a great companion too my receiver. Both are basically denons 100th anniversary models (hence the avatar. hehe).

Ofcause i could have gone for a newer 3d capable player and also one with a much faster load time but i got this at less than half the cost of a new 4010 and it's in very good condition. Plus i get the satisfaction of them now being a match and have the opportunity of trying out denon link.

Now i also have a setup very suitable for music. So this means a bit more futureproof for the day i get more interested in music listening. The analog outputs are also very good on this player.

[hometheatergeek]

That really looks GREAT Tommy.

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

That really looks GREAT Tommy.

Snacks Al.

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[TP83]

Geez Tommy, I'm starting to think you like Denon lol
Congrats on the new gear!

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by TP83

Geez Tommy, I'm starting to think you like Denon lol
Congrats on the new gear!

Thank you Tony. I can finally begin too see an end too all of this frantic purchasing.

Only stuff i "need" now are non essential stuff like an external video processor and calibrator for my projector and a bit more sound treatment.

Then i think i'll start saving up for other more grown up things.

[TP83]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Thank you Tony. I can finally begin too see an end too all of this frantic purchasing.

Only stuff i "need" now are non essential stuff like an external video processor and calibrator for my projector and a bit more sound treatment.

Then i think i'll start saving up for other more grown up things.

Don't worry. You'll find some essential stuff to buy soon lol. What makes you choose Denon over other brands? I like the Denon sound, but it's the only I've ever heard

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by TP83

Don't worry. You'll find some essential stuff to buy soon lol. What makes you choose Denon over other brands? I like the Denon sound, but it's the only I've ever heard

Well i actually picked the Denon brand because they had the 4311 at my local hifi store and i could get a nice 5½ year added warranty.

Well that and i just wanted too move up from my previous budget components.. I was curious as too how much better i could make it all look and sound.

I know people have big debates on which brands/models are the best, but really i don't think there's much change from budget brands and higher end if only you do your homework properly and read some reviews and opinions before you purchase. For example when i went from my Onkyo 607 receiver i remember being a little disappointed at how little of a change getting the newer and much more expensive receiver was. Actually the biggest change i heard were the tone of the amps..Denon is more warm than the Onkyo.

No matter what you pick eventually you get used too the sound of it. I haven't tried adding seperate amps yet. So i can't talk about that.

But now that i own some great components for music listening (b&w/denon) i might start building up a small SACD collection soon.

[TP83]

I was doing some research on the Onkyo 709. I was under the impression that it would be much better than my Denon 590. The 590 is 75w per channel. But I can't really find much info on what the Onkyo is all channels driven. And the more I read about it, the more it seems I wouldn't gain much in performance.

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by TP83

I was doing some research on the Onkyo 709. I was under the impression that it would be much better than my Denon 590. The 590 is 75w per channel. But I can't really find much info on what the Onkyo is all channels driven. And the more I read about it, the more it seems I wouldn't gain much in performance.

Well since you have bookshelf speakers and don't look too have a very large ht room i don't think it will do that much. You shouldn't really need that much power but if your speakers are clipping or are terrible distorted your current avr might not be enough.

If you really want a real upgrade however consider getting new speakers instead. Avrs though are dirt cheap. So if you want a new toy it might be fun. Maybe a nice refurbished unit. Getting last years model isn't really missing out on much since all the major brands revise everything each year anyway and it could save you lots of cash doing so.

[TP83]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Well since you have bookshelf speakers and don't look too have a very large ht room i don't think it will do that much. You shouldn't really need that much power but if your speakers are clipping or are terrible distorted your current avr might now be enough.

If you really want a real upgrade however consider getting new speakers instead. Avrs though are dirt cheap. So if you want a new toy it might be fun. Maybe a nice refurbished unit. Getting last years model isn't really missing out on much since all the major brands revise everything each year anyway and it could save you lots of cash doing so.

I'm going to be upgrading my center to the CS2 here soon. The avr i have now is plenty powerful. And I don't get much distortion besides from the center. Which others have told me that model is bad for that. I just assumed more power would make it sound better. I'm inexperienced

[SeanMF]

Congrats on the new toys Tommy! I hope to have a projector again soon.

[zepherman]

Happy Hump Day Tommy!

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[spaceape]

Originally Posted by TP83

I'm going to be upgrading my center to the CS2 here soon. The avr i have now is plenty powerful. And I don't get much distortion besides from the center. Which others have told me that model is bad for that. I just assumed more power would make it sound better. I'm inexperienced

Great buddy.

Originally Posted by SeanMF

Congrats on the new toys Tommy! I hope to have a projector again soon.

Thank you Sean. Im happy with it. A projector again huh? What brand did you have in mind? Epson again or are you maybe going a different route?

A 100" screen is your max right?

Im thinking about getting a new screen myself. My current elite 92" has gotten a couple of nasty looking compression lines from the retract mechanism. Only really noticeable at bright scenes but still annoying.

Originally Posted by zepherman

Happy Hump Day Tommy!

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Thank you Seth.

[bz1080p]

HHD Tommy

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