Thanks. We are in the same boat. I was using a Monster strip aslo, mostly for surge protection but it was a definite improvement over just out of the wall. I then purchased an Ultimate Outlet. I cant pust pick out one area where it blew the Monster out of the water! Every aspect and nuance was THERE, so much more pronounced. I just recentle moved on to the UPC. I got a good deal through Erik@Reference Media up here. I was having noise issues and with the humbuster it helped the problem.it didnt cure it but i believe the power in this place is shit. Both are worth every penny. but my ears are differnt then yours. Have you considered trying an Ultimat OUtlet and a PS juice bar? Cheaper then a Hydra(although how could you go wrong?)
you would have 7 oulets, and i feel PS stuff is of good quality. Then again ive never heard anything bad about the Hydra.

jlind325is January 07, 2006 20:20

It looks great!
Does PS Audio introduce any noticeable coloration? I had very bad experience with Monster Cable filters and wonder how PS Audio behaves. I think about getting Hydra 8.

tpaxadpom January 06, 2006 19:51

System edited: Added Pics.

jlind325is January 02, 2006 06:11

i bought the denon with the intention of modding to begin with. i knew that this player with mod can go head to head with 10k units. With eXemplar mod they add tubes to the Denon. I can only imagine how that will sound :). The cables should be here in a couple weeks so i will let you know what i think when they come in.

jlind325is December 28, 2005 15:28

Justin, I think there is a lot potential with modding. I've had a chance to hear fully modded (Absolute Truth mod from modwright) Sony XA-777ES in my system. It was quite enjoyable. The sound of the stock unit, in comparison, was very clinical and uninvolving for my taste.
Just like you I was amazed by how different the system sounds with good power cables.

tpaxadpom December 28, 2005 07:54

Thanks for checking it out. Hope to get pictures soon but am spending some money on PS Audio Xstream Plus power cables at the moment. i tried a lower down the line PS power cable and was blown away. I was sitting there with my mouth open, i wasnt expecting that kind of boost in performance. The soundstage was feet taller and incredibly smooth from left to right. There was also added width outside the speaks. I got the footers from mapleshaderecords.com Like i said they are worth buying, they add a nice "finish" to the music and definetly look cool as well. Moding the Denon is a ways away. I would like to get an integrated amp or seperates before. I really like the unit as is and i am in no real hurry. Justin

jlind325is December 27, 2005 00:18

Justin,
you definately need to add some pictures. Where did you get mapleshade footers? Have you thought of modding denon dvd-2900?

tpaxadpom December 26, 2005 19:30