Arcam FMJ DV29

Just one format short of being a universal player, Arcam's FMJ DV29 nevertheless offers such outstanding performance with the formats it does play that it earns the highest recommendation we offer 'round these parts. The "Full Metal Jacket" chassis is made from a three-layer material used in luxury automobiles to damp road noise, and that's just the beginning of the unique design features of this player. An area in which the FMJ DV29 certainly excels, the audio, it really stands head and shoulders above. With DVD-A discs and especially CDs, the DV29 competes with dedicated high-end (audio only) disc players costing multiples of its price. Its inner detail, rhythmic drive, soundstaging precision and natural timbre are pure high-end. So, with the FMJ DV29 you get an outstanding DVD player and a truly audiophile grade CD/DVD-A player for free! Or vice verse, depending on your priorities!

The DV29 was the world’s first production DVD player with a full V1.1 specification HDMI output. With the full V1.1 implementation of the HDMI standard, the DV29 transmits digital video and up to 6 channels of high definition audio to a compatible receiver or processor. This makes it an ideal connection for surround music (e.g. DVD-Audio) and of course movie pictures.

The DV29’s exceptional video performance starts with the Zoran 5 MPEG decoding engine. This powerful processor offers both interlaced and motion adaptive progressive scan video of outstanding quality. The analogue video outputs use separate 12 bit, 216 MHz video DACs for best possible picture quality regardless of which output is used.

Arcam has gained a superb reputation for some of the best sounding DVD players in the world. The DV29 builds on this reputation with large improvements in sound quality for all supported discs. The unique combination of twin toroidial power transformers and Acousteel anti-resonance chassis gives the DV29 a tangible performance edge cover other players, offering true high-end audio performance from a DVD player.

To ensure system compatibility for enthusiasts and custom installers alike, IR and duplex RS232 control are fitted as standard. On-board decoding is offered for Dolby Digital 5.1 , DTS 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic II, along with comprehensive bass management.

The DV29 was designed and manufactured in the UK and is finished in silver. $495


Denon dvd 3930ci multi-region free 'unlocked'

Super clean condition, used in a non smoking child free home.

This has been 'unlocked' and will play DVDs from all over the world in PAL and NTSC.

The DVD-3930CI has many of the same features and processing offered in this flagship series player.

The back panel is fully loaded with all the connections most installers and home audio/video enthusiasts need to connect to a high-end audio/video system.

Component connections are offered in the standard RCA type connection and in the more commercial BNC type connection. The HDMI output now supports resolutions up to 1080p for compatibility with current HD displays.

In addition, the DVD-3930CI offers all video outputs live, for multiple connection/zone configurations. Add to this the multiple video and audio adjustments provided using the included fully backlit remote, and you have a player that you can calibrate right on the money and easily operate in either daylight or theater light conditions. $495


NAD PP-1 MM-M/C 600MA Upgraded Power Supply

If you are the proud owner of a NAD PP-1 phono amp you should upgrade the power supply! Upgrade to the 600ma version, 6 times the output of the factory version. The benefits are, much larger sound stage, smoother highs, more powerful bass, faster and more dynamic presentation. $25