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Just wondering if this combo has given anyone any macro blocking problems.
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Originally Posted by ac388 I did have both 2910/3910 side by side thru DVI into my Panny projector before my Denon purchase, the 3910 maybe 5% better in picture quality, that's why I decided to go with cheaper 2910 at that time. Before I purchased the Marantz 7600, I did borrow a 3910, 59(from my friend) n 7600(from a store) to do a side by side test again. When using component output, 59 is the cleanest n sharpest of them all. When using HDMI out, 59 n 7600 are quite similar, n they beat 3910 by a head's length. As we still saw some grain n picture noise from the 3910, but at a lesser degree than 2910. FYI, we have total 5 person in my apartment on the last test, which included the owners of those 3910 n 59, plus 2 more AV friends( I think one guy own a lower end Pioneer n the other guy is using a Philips). The HDMI difference between Pio/Marnatz versus Denon, was agreed by all 5 person, including the 3910 owner , who left my place shaking his head n thinking about an upgrade to a Marantz 9500. Loan a Marantz 9500 or 7600 n plug it in your house to see the difference n not at a shop or somebody else place. Just a suggestion. |
Originally Posted by ac388 However, there is one thing that still bugs me. Why do someone make a purchase if they have to take a risk on MB, without knowing which display to avoid ? |
Originally Posted by ac388 Hi Paul, There should be a slight picture difference on component out between the two, since the 3910 is using a 14bit video processor while 2910 is 12bit. However, on HDMI/DVI out, it should be identical. That's why when somebody said there was a 20% difference between the 2 units, I am scratching my head Again, the best way to find out is to have both units at your home. Then, tell us is it 0 or 5 or 20% difference. You can read the Benchmark review but don't let it affect your purchase, as I personally think it is quite misleading. |
Originally Posted by ac388 I have to apologise for the wrong info on the video processor. Since both units are using a 12bit ones, no wonder their picture quality are almost identical. Where do one get the info of Vibrato I n II , n what is their difference ? If your guess is correct, how do you know II is better than I ? Also, in the Benchmark, it clearly stated that the 3910 is only better than 2910 in the area of POWER SUPPLY, SHIELDING N AUDIO PERFORMANCE. As for the filtering on the digital domain, which one did 3910 use n which one did 2910 use. |
Originally Posted by suffolk112000 Well, I own the Denon 2910 with the AE-700. When I was DVD player shopping, I was told three different times that the only real difference between the 2910 and 3910 was in audio. I was told the 3910 was about 20% better in sound. They all said their was a very slight difference in picture quality, but not enough to notice and certainly not enough to warrant the big increase in price between the two models. And this was coming from the people who stood to make more money off me if I purchased the more expensive 3910. My reasoning for purchasing the 2910 and not the 3910 was the fact that my use would be almost 100% home theater, not 2 channel. Since everyone said there was virtually no difference between the two units picture wise, I figured why spend the extra $$ with Blue Ray and HD-DVD coming out in the near future. Another issue is, come on guys... I, we own AE-700's. While it is a nice pj for the $$, it clearly is not perfect either. If I were spending $10K for a projector, than I would certainly splurge for the higher end DVD player. It just didn't make sense to me to spend nearly half of what I spent on my AE-700 for a 3910. Craig Edit: one massive spelling error. |
Originally Posted by bucky63 Just to throw my 2 cents in... I went from a 2200 to a 2910 and now to a 3910 feeding my AE500 and I believe the 3910's picture is greatly improved over the 2910's. I was shocked because I have read all the same stuff out there that the 2910 and the 3910 was supposed to have the same picture quality but is seemed to be night and day to me. The 3910's picture was less grainy and more glass window like. Now with the 3910, I'm not thinking as much about the picture quality and more on the movie. I have not seen any MB with either the 2910 or the 3910 using the AE500 projector. |
Originally Posted by Paul Klassen So Craig, are you happy with the PQ that you get with the 2910 and the 700, any MB? And given the limitations of the projector as you say, would you agree that going with a 3910 over the 2910 for DVD viewing would be a waste of $$$. Thanks Paul |
Originally Posted by ac388 Between the 2910 n 3910, it does not matter the difference is 0 or 5 or 20 or even 50%, you have no reason not to try out the new 7600, when you are considering to purchase a player at that price range. Since this Marantz unit is really a beauty, especially on HDMI out, when compare to the Denon. |