Denon ADV1000

Advantages: Deneon
Disadvantages: Samsung

...should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. High Quality 24-Bit, 192 kHz Audio DACs (4xPCM-1791) DENON Link, HDMI 1.1 Multichannel Digital Audio Output Silicon Optix Reon chip for de-interlacer and scaler Complete 10 bit video processing Scaler (480/576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p) DENON Pixel Image Correction (10 bit) Dual Discrete Video Circuit with 12 bit/216 MHz Video DACs Support for PC resolutions (VGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA) More adjustments: Pixel cropping on/off, H+V position (HDMI) DivX 6 playback Improved GUI RS-232C & IR in/out Power supply: AC220V-240V 50Hz Power consumption: 45W Dimension (WxHxD): 434 x 102 x 386 mm Net Weight: 7... Read review

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Advantages: Great looker, great noise maker.
Disadvantages: Size may be too small for some.

...– you can link in the separate MD and CD-RW set-ups if you want to buy them. Copying to mini-disc is supported via the optical output port. Other connectivity includes various line in and line out sockets, FM and AM aerial ports, and the speaker inputs. As much as you’d need I think. Oh and there’s an output if you have a separate subwoofer, so I guess the Denon could be looped in as part of a home cinema set-up? All in all, for £300 this was a brilliant purchase. In the sound stakes it compares well to a friends separates system, costing over £1000, and other friends who rely on ghetto’s and other mini-systems cannot believe the Denon for the price. Denon give a 3-year return-to-base guarantee as standard, which gives adequate piece of mind I believe. In fact the warranty is supported via a certain independent dealer network, again... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic audio performance, small, stylish, durability
Disadvantages: Lacks DAB tuner

...Denon have an excellant reputation of producing home entertainment components of an awesome standard. They have produced over the years some fantastic benchmark products, and the Denon DM30 is no exception. Voted as the best micro hifi for atleast three years, Denon DM30 is an excellant product. With micro systems available from just £50, some people may find it hard to justify spending about £220, but for those who desire good audio perfomance this is an essential product. I can provide three good fundamental reasons to spend more money when purchising a micro hifi, they are 1) Sound. A more expensive micro system, such as the Denon DM31 will provide MUCH better audio performance. You will be more enganged in the music and will want to listen to more music. 2) Durability. The lifetime of cheaper micro hifis under £150 is litte... Read review

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