Arcam DiVA DV78 DVD Player

lcrim · « **on:** 14 Jun 2005, 08:49 pm »

Anybody have first hand experience with this player. I almost always like Arcam stuff and I need progressive DVD video and Redbook CD playback in both my systems and this can be had new for $788 from http://www.hometheaterbythesea.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=10&Product_ID=7244&CATID=64theatrebythesea and it looks interesting. I have modded Toshiba 3950 that are good but I'm always looking. Does this unit include the praised Wolfson DAC?

ted_b · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jun 2005, 08:56 pm »

Haven't heard it, but Arcam makes a good-sounding product. Weird decision that it's not hi-rez (DVD-A, SACD; you need the DV79 or 88 for DVD-A). Yes, it has the Wolfson WM8740 DAC. The picture on the link is NOT the 78; it's the twice as expensive 79....says HDMi and MLP, which are not part of the 78.

Ted

TheeeChosenOne · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 Jun 2005, 02:47 am »

While a sonically competent player, remember that the layer change is abyssmal. That would be a deal breaker for many.

KJ · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Jun 2005, 02:53 am »

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While a sonically competent player, remember that the layer change is abyssmal.

Source? I didn't see any reference to the Arcam in your other post on DVD players.

Thanks.

-KJ

jimmyp58 · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Jun 2005, 03:05 am »

I have the DV79 in a showroom of mine and it plays redbook cd extrmely well, HDMI video superb, and DVD-A stunning. Unfortunately, I have no knowledge of the '78.

A note of caution or a tip to the wise. I'd call Audiophile Systems, LTD. to verify this dealer is an authorized ARCAM dealer. We just received a very stringent e-mail from ASL regarding internet pricing. Authorized dealers are NOT permitted to advertise a price below MAP. I'd check to see if indeed they are authorized.

Jim

TheeeChosenOne · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Jun 2005, 03:43 am »

Quote from: KJ

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While a sonically competent player, remember that the layer change is abyssmal.

Source? I didn't see any reference to the Arcam in your other post on DVD players.

Thanks.

-KJ

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all&type=&manufacturer=16&maxprice=0&deInt=0&mpeg=0#ArcamDV-78

jimmyp58 · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Jun 2005, 02:46 pm »

Go to www.aslgroup.com (click on ARCAM SCAM ALERT)

Your answer is there regarding the authenticity of this dealer.

Jim

guest1632 · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 Jun 2005, 01:23 pm »

Quote from: jimmyp58

I have the DV79 in a showroom of mine and it plays redbook cd extrmely well, HDMI video superb, and DVD-A stunning. Unfortunately, I have no knowledge of the '78.

A note of caution or a tip to the wise. I'd call Audiophile Systems, LTD. to verify this dealer is an authorized ARCAM dealer. We just received a very stringent e-mail from ASL regarding internet pricing. Authorized dealers are NOT permitted to advertise a price below MAP. I'd check to see if indeed they are authorized.

Jim

Hi I'd been told that the Cambridge Azure 540D DVD will rival some $1000 players. I've heard this from a number of people.

Ray

Arcam DiVA DV78 DVD Player

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