Most DVD players will spend a lifetime sitting under the TV - this one is just as happy in the Hi Fi rack.
The trouble with most DVD players is that they are first and foremost intended as a player of DVD movies on the television.
When it comes to playing audio CDs, they simply don't compare with 'proper' audio CD players.
This one is different.
Marantz is well respected as a 'near audiophile' brand name - the emphasis is on quality rather than features, the DV-3100 is no exception.
I have a particular interest in baroque chamber music.
Few DVD players can offer the precision and dynamic range of a digital audio track - the DV-3100 handles this admirably.
In terms of looks - the design theme is simple - black knobs, a single smoked 'window' which shows the basic functions, centrally mounted CD drawer all on a flat plastic face plate that is meant to look like spray painted aluminium.
The button names are very discrete, being small brown letters on the black background. Prominence is given to the Marantz trademark, and a host of logos depicting which video and audio standards the unit supports.
If I had one visual change to suggest - it would be to do away with the mock aluminium feet which show just under the front of the unit - very 1990's, and serving no function!
At around 470mm wide it matches my other hi-fi separates - of various brands, exactly.
The unit is now beginning to show it's age in terms of formats supported.
It's strictly for audio CD and DVD. Frankly I can live without MP3 MPEG and Video-CD.
For a basic, no nonsense and straightforward player, this is exceptionally hard to beat.
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
No Setup - Just put your batteries in and off you go. Our remote controls are generic ... more
replacements 100% guaranteed money back if not entirely satisfied. Put-Batteries-In-And-Go (This remote has been made for this Tv / Dvd / Freeview box etc, only,so no setup required, no codes to put in) Specifically manufactured in our factory for this make/model. Every remote control is tested before it is dispatched. Our remotes are NOT universal - so you do not need to set them up or put codes into them, just put your batteries in and off you go. Each remote is generically made for the specific DVD / TV / Freeview.
Postage & Packaging:£3.00 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days......
very helpful by (75%):
helpful by (25%):
