Data Universal vs Denon DVD-5900
The DVD-5900's height is 139 mm against the Data Universal's 139.7 mm, its depth 434 mm against 444.5 mm, and its width 434 mm against 482.6 mm.
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DigitalCD PlayersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Data Universal
The Theta Digital Data Universal is a videodisc-based universal transport capable of playing CD audio, 8-inch and 12-inch Laservision videodiscs. It features a Philips CDV-400 mechanism enhanced with Theta's data-clocking circuit for improved sonic performance, housed in a solid chassis. Outputs include one digital audio (S/PDIF), one video, one stereo analog audio pair (for Laserdisc), one S-video, and one RF on F-type jack. It includes a full-function infrared remote control. Dimensions: 19" W x 5.5" H x 17.5" D (482.6 x 139.7 x 444.5 mm). Weight: heavy. Optional AT&T glass fiber output available. Released around 1991, it is a legacy product no longer manufactured or supported.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- S/PDIF (coaxial)
- Analog Outputs
- stereo analog audio pair (Laserdisc only), video composite, S-video, RF F-type jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 139.7 × 444.5 mm (W × H × D)
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