Arcam DV29 ($3250) REFERENCE CLASS disc player($3250 retail)

ARCAM FMJ DV29 Reference Class disc player($3250):

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Top of the line player !

I have owned over 50 disc players, and this one is tied for the best sounding player for CD’s I’ve ever had. It beats all Denons (some were top of the line models), beats my top of the line OPPO Bluray player, even beats my Lexicon RT-20 although not by much. The ONLY player

I’ve had that is as good is my Bel Canto PL1-A player(over $10,000) and a Stereophile class

A+ rated(yes, you read that correctly...LOL)

I just re-tested it, (from being in storage) and it works great as before. Sounded so amazing that I am torn about selling it...but I live in a small townhouse, and no longer have a dedicated audio room, hence the sale.

Professional Reviews:

The FMJ DV29’s specifications are impressive. It has six 12-bit/216MHz Analog Devices video DACs and a Zoran Vaddis 5 processor with per-pixel motion-adaptive progressive scan. On the audio side are 24/192 Wolfson WM8740 DACs and a 32-bit Zoran DSP chip. There is built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, and HDCD. The FMJ DV29 will play back DVD-V, DVD-A, CD, VCD, and SVCD discs, as well as CDs containing MP3, WMA, JPEG, and Photo CD files.

The HDMI interface will output up to eight channels of 24-bit/192kHz audio 

• Qty.6 highend-12-bit/216MHz Analog Devices video DACs

• Comprehensive bass management including adjustable crossover

• Acousteel trilaminate chassis

• Twin toroidal mains transformers

From Professional REVIEWS:

“The sound from the digital and analog outputs was first-rate -- so good, in fact, that the Arcam became my reference CD player during the time it spent in my system.”

“The FMJ DV29’s sound was, in a word, glorious. Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks fed to my Anthem D1 surround processor sounded exceptionally clean and well defined.”

“the DV29 is the only DVD device I’ve used that provided what I consider to be reference-quality CD playback. I even preferred its sound to that of the high-quality internal DACs of my Anthem D1 processor, which sound excellent.”

“The Arcam’s pristine audio performance and ability to retrieve loads of inner detail without sounding analytical made me want to listen to all of my CDs through it. During the review period I continually found myself digging through my music collection to enjoy favorite songs on the FMJ DV29, which provided the best CD playback I’ve had in my system -- high praise for a DVD player.”

“Where the Arcam distanced itself from the Denon and every other DVD player I’ve had in my system was in its audio performance. The Denon DVD-3910 is a pretty good CD player, and makes SACDs and DVD-As sound very good; the same can be said of my Pioneer Elite DV-45A. But the FMJ DV29 was an outstanding CD player, and its DVD-A playback was absolutely stunning. I’d thought that Arcam’s DiVA DV79 had been an excellent CD player, but I’d still preferred the sound of my Anthem D1 processor’s internal DACs for CDs. With the FMJ DV29, I now have a new reference for CD playback.”

“If I were in the market for a high-end DVD player, the FMJ DV29 would be at the top of my list. If the decision were up to the audiophile in me, I would also use the DV29 as my reference CD player.”

“While a number of the disc players here made the cut based on video quality, an area in which the FMJ DV29 certainly excels, the audio really stands head and shoulders above. With DVD-A discs and especially CDs, the DV29 competes with dedicated high-end (audio only) disc players costing multiples of its price($3000). Its inner detail, rhythmic drive, soundstaging precision and natural timbre are pure high-end. “

WHAT’s Included:

-Arcam FMJ DV29 player

-Original Remote Control

-AC cord

Reason for sale: I live in a small townhouse, and no longer have a dedicated audio room. Just last week I got into trouble for playing my B&W Zeppelin too loud, a bluetooth speaker (for crying out loud)...so really what's the point in having a REAL system currently.

SHIPPING: Buyer pays. Audiogon shipping estimator is often too low, so I may ask for a little extra….I only only charge what i am charged to ship...nothing more. 

PLEASE READ MY LEGENDARY, PERFECT FEEDBACK....and be at ease with your purchase.

PAYPAL & Credit Cards!!!! (paypal/credit card fees (less than paypal) fees, if any, are buyer's responsibility ), BUT will accept personal check from TOP rated Audiogoners, with great feedback (at my discretion)

International shippers are responsible and must set up their own shipment, and email me the shipping label....I'm not setting up the international shipping.

(I do not have the original box, but I assure you,that it will be VERY well packed (read my feedback...many are stunned at just how well I pack)

Unit is rated a “6”....but looks very presentable in your rack/shelf. Front looks very nice.