Denon CDR 1000

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.

.... The tuner is similar really, having an RDS (what station is tuned, on FM) display feature, and the usual programmable gubbins. All good really, all very simple and foolproof to operate. I should mention that the unit play CDR discs play fine, but there is no MP3 playback available. Radio pickup is via a basic wire, although a proper FM coaxial cable can be connected should you choose to. Oh, and AM reception is available too, you Sports/Chat/Golden Oldie fans. The speakers for this M-31 system are Denon branded speakers, but upon further inspection are actually built by Mission for Denon. The speakers are SCM-51’s and are part of the standard M-31 Denon system package. The dimensions are 16 cm wide, 21 cm high, and the same deep. They really do sound brilliant for their size; they have to be heard to be believed, coping with the most radical... 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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