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Denon D-XS11/XW33

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Denon D-XW33
Denon D-XS11		2MD/3CD bookshelf system
Intro: 6/2002		JPY 85,000
Availability:
IN: line (x2), OUT: headphones, pre-out (sub-woofer), line, speaker170 x 249 x 380mm 8.8Kg, speaker: 140 x 249 x 247mm, 2.9Kg (each)

Features: MDLP bookshelf system with 3 CD changer, 2 MD drives (one is read/write, the other read-only) and tuner. Many copying functions: 2X CD->MD, "PICK REC" (select tracks to copy while listening), MD->MD. Tuner and other inputs can be listened to while CD or MD copy is in progress. Timer recording

Variants: D-XS11 unit has a single MD drive

Links:

Specs: FM band: 76-108MHz, AM: 522-1629kHz. Amp: 20W+20W (6 ohm, EIAJ), Speakers: 6 ohms.

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    Denon D-A03

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    		Denon D-A03Bookshelf AM/FM/MD/CD player
    Intro: 4/2002    		Street: US$420
    Availability:
    		IN: aux, OUT: headphones, subwoofer

    Features: MDLP capable. World-band FM tuner. 2X CD->MD dubbing. Motorized CD door. 6 equalizer settings.

    Variants: Denon US model D-A03 does not incorporate MD component. See e.g. the Crutchfield page for the US model.

    Links:

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      Denon D-M05

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      		Denon D-M05MD bookshelf system
      Intro: 3/2001
      Availability:
      		IN: auxiliary (analog)150W x 160H x 235D mm, 1.3kg

      Features: CD/MD, MDLP compatible. Motorized CD door, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, simulated surround sound, bass boost, timer function.

      Links: Denon's Japanese press release announcing the D-M05.

      Specs: 20W x 2 speaker output. 1.5cm tweeter, 10cm woofer. World-band FM frequency range (76MHz - 108MHz). AC100V.

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        Denon D-M5

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        		Denon D-M5MD bookshelf system
        Intro: 6/1999        		US$540
        Availability:
        		IN: 3 (type??)
        OUT: optical, analog, headphones, subwoofer        		210W x 146H x 381D mm

        Features: Connectable to the Denon DMD-M10 for MD capability. 3 disc auto CD changer, RDS Radio Data System, AM/FM stereo tuner, Super Dynamic Bass, 4 mode Preset EQ, Clock timer, Mission MS-5 two way bookshelf speakers with high compliance woofer, tuned port enclosure, soft dome tweeter.

        Links: Denon's rather sparse page for this unit. Denon's Japanese website has further information (in English) plus a downloadable PDF file outlining the features of this unit.

        Specs: 30W+30W output (at 6 ohms). 8 times oversampling digital filter.

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          Denon D-M3

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          		Denon D-M3MD bookshelf system
          Intro: 6/1999          		US$449
          Availability:
          		IN: 3 (type??)
          OUT: optical, analog, headphone, subwoofer

          Features: Connectable to the Denon DMD-M10 for MD capability. "Super Dynamic Bass" enhancer, 4-mode preset EQ (Rock/Pops/Classical/Flat), 40-station preset memory, RDS (radio data system) function, auto preset memory, everyday/once/sleeper/timer 24-hour clock, programmable and random play, two-way bass-reflex system.

          Links: D-M3 etown.com has a review of this unit. AudioReview.com also has several user reviews. Epinions.com has several user reviews of this unit.

          Specs: 20 watts per channel (into 6 ohms), driver complement: 4-inchfabric cone mid/bass driver; 1-inch fabric dome tweeter, 8x oversampling digital filter.

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