3930-CI vs DVD-5900
The DVD-5900's weight is 13.3 kg (29 lbs) against the 3930-CI's 11.5 kg (25 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and width (434 mm).
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The Denon 3930-ci is a premium DVD player released around 2006, designed for audiophiles and videophiles. It supports a wide range of disc formats including DVD Audio/Video, Music CD, SACD, CD-R/RW (audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG), Video CD, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW. It features advanced video processing with a 10-bit Silicon Optix REALTA T2 HQV chip, 14-bit 216MHz video DACs, and upscales video to 1080p via HDMI. The player offers extensive picture quality adjustments and keystone correction for projector setup. On the audio side, it uses 24-bit/192kHz Burr Brown PCM-1796 DACs for front channels and additional DACs for 5.1 surround, supports Denon Link 3rd Edition for DVD-Audio/SACD, and includes Pure Direct modes to enhance sound quality by disabling unnecessary outputs and displays. It also decodes HDCD discs and provides independent bass management over HDMI and analog outputs. The unit has a robust build with vibration-resistant construction and a three-box layout to isolate circuits, ensuring high fidelity. Dimensions are 17.1" W x 5.5" H x 16" D and it weighs 25.3 lbs. Power consumption is 70W. The player was highly regarded for its stellar audio and video performance at its price point.
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