The Denon DVD-5910 is a reference-quality DVD/SACD universal player, and this single-disc unit certainly is impressive. Denon has refined the DVD-5910 to an incredible degree, placing as much emphasis on audio playback as it does on video.

Denon's 10-bit Precision Video Scaling up-converts DVD images to 720p or 1,080i, which are then transmitted via the HDMI and DVI outputs. It uses advanced 216MHz/14-bit digital-to-analog converters for the video signal, and it has error correction and a 10-bit I/P converter to remove video anomalies. Of course, the DVD-5910 has progressive scan output, but that should be expected from a DVD player retailing for $3,500.

On the audio side, the DVD-5910 has five 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for DVD-Audio and SACD, as well as integrated processing for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. There is advanced bass management with a selectable low-pass filter. For the cleanest playback, the DVD-5910 has pure direct modes that turn off unused circuits when listening to an audio-only source, eliminating potential interference.

In addition to DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and SACD, the DVD-5910 is compatible with DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA files burned to disc and JPEG and Kodak Photo discs. This advanced player can also handle DVD-/+R DL (Dual Layer), and it has an 8MB memory buffer that stores image and sound data to eliminate the pause when switching layers on a DVD DL or during transitions on conventional DVD.

In addition to the HDMI and DVI outputs, the DVD-5910 has the usual composite video, component video and S-video outputs. There is one coaxial and one optical digital audio output, along with IEEE 1394 and parallel digital/analog audio outputs. The proprietary Denon Link allows a direct digital connection to other Denon components.

The Denon DVD-5910 is a phenomenal DVD/SACD universal player, with the precise playback and flawless performance you would expect at this price.

Warranty
90 days labor, 1 year parts