It was the first version, with updated firmware. It was a nice picture, could scale rgb (via DVI-A) upt o 1080i and any custom resolution, but the picture was less stable, the blacks were not rock solid, and the overall build quality was very poor. Great deal for $199 though.
When I just happened to throw something on the modded 999Es I was stunned, and that through component outs (i.e 480p).
Yes, Stacey and the boys over at Secrets LOVE the Denon. That's why I asked about his level of television/projector. A 35 inch tube will not care about it, but a 120 inch hidef crt, now that's a different decision.
Ted