Denon DVD-5900 SACD/HDCD/DVD Player

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General:
High end DVD players make excellent CD players, the Denon DVD-5900 is no exception. Despite being outdated for video, its audio performance is still excellent.

Standout features include SACD playback and HDCD playback. Burr Brown PCM 1790 DACs handle both PCM and DSD signals in their native format. These are often considered some of the best DACs available at the time.

If you look inside this unit you can tell it is very well made with high quality Japanese components, dual power supplies, plus cooper coating on the chassis. In testing we were really impressed by the functionality and overall quality of this player. Both HDCD and SACD were tested in this unit and it played them flawlessly.

This particular unit is in excellent condition and will come with its original remote and manual.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Mint condition overall with only very minor signs of wear on surfaces.

Brand Background:
Original Hi-Fi from Japan

Since the beginning of the 20th century, Japan has been synonymous with cutting-edge electronics. Indeed, the Japanese seem to have an inherent ability to not only visualize the future, but also create it.

Denon, Japan's original audio brand has been turning ideas into reality for over 110 years. Shaped by an intimate relationship with Japan’s national public broadcaster, NHK, the brand spent its early years developing groundbreaking technologies that would reimagine audio paradigms.

Denon quickly established itself as the world's most innovative audio brand, regularly first to deliver new technology. Since then, it has drawn on its rich history to inform countless new developments. After all, it was the brand's Hi-Fi expertise that lead Denon to create the first AV Receivers.

Now, from its Audio Works facility in Shirakawa, the brand continues to build on its legacy of technological firsts, exploring new formats, processes and products.

Ownership:
Second Owner

Connections:
RCA, Optical digital, Coaxial Digital, Component Video Out

General Sound:
Neutral sound with little to no coloration

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested on our bench with both CD and DVD. XLR and RCA working as they should.

Included:
Unit, remote, manual and power cord.

Packing:
Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Reviews:
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Original MSRP:
$2,000.00

Specs:
Disc formats: DVD, CD, VCD, SACD, DVD-A
Audio formats: HDCD, PCM, DD, DTS, MP3, WMA
Signal to Noise Ratio: 120dB
Dynamic range: 110dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.0008%
Digital Output: Coaxial, Optical
Video Connections: Component, S-Video, Composite, Scart

Dimensions:
17.09 x 5.47 x 17.09

Weight:
29 lbs.

Approximate Age:
2004

Link to Manual:
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Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Better

Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Best

Kimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Optical Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Power Cords - Good

Kimber Kable - Power Cords - Better

Kimber Kable - 14AWG (Gauge) Power Cords - Best

Testing Process:
We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. When the unit is first powered on we check the drawer mechanism function.

After the visual inspection we connect the CD Player RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We start with a test CD with precision test signals to verify proper output on both channels. If the CD player has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time.

If this check passes, we move onto evaluation with actual music CDs. We listen for clicks, skips, and drops during playback. At this time we also check the transport functions including Play, Pause, Stop, Repeat Track, Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Rewind, and programming if applicable. If the unit has a remote control, all remote control functions are verified.

If the CD player is capable of SACD playback we test its ability to read SACD layers on multiple discs including standard and hybrid SACD's. At this time we also check the unit’s digital outputs where applicable. If SACD layers are being properly read we should see the digital outputs mute during playback. On redbook CD playback we verify that each digital output maintains proper lock on our bench DAC.

After bench testing is completed, CD players are set up for testing on our long term test rig. During extended testing we make sure that unit can play through several different discs from beginning to end with no skips or lockups.