Denon D-M31S Compact High-Fidelity Stereo (Silver) Review
Denon D-M31S Compact High-Fidelity Stereo (Silver) Feature
- Compact executive microsystem with CD, tuner, and light-cherry-finished bookshelf speakers
- 22 watts per channel, AM/FM stereo tuner with 40 station presets
- 2-way bookshelf speakers with 5-inch woofers, 1-inch, soft-dome tweeters, and wide frequency response (75 to 35,000 Hz)
- Subwoofer preamp output; optical digital-audio output; auxiliary analog stereo output
- Headphone jack for private listening; Super Dynamic Bass low-end enhancement; includes remote control
Denon's stylish and compact D-M31S executive microsystem concentrates traditional microsystem values--small size, good looks, and quality sound--in a simple, reasonably priced package. With a central amplifier/CD player/tuner that's a mere 8.3 inches wide alongside ported, two-way, Denon-branded bookshelf speakers from the British loudspeaker manufacturer Mission, the system is built to impress.
The main unit (model UD-M31) boasts 22 watts per channel stereo power into 6-ohm speakers like the supplied pair. Dual stereo analog auxiliary inputs facilitate hookup of additional components, whether a DVD player, a MP3 player, or Denon's matching DRR-M31 silver cassette deck. For additional convenience, a stereo analog output and optical digital-audio jack let you record radio broadcasts or CD sound to cassette or to a standalone CD or minidisc recorder. And, in case you hear heftier bass response in your future, there's a monaural RCA output for an external powered or passive subwoofer. The UD-M31's silver aluminum front panel derives a little extra sheen from its half-mirrored display.
The included speakers (model SC-U51) use 5-inch woofers and 1-inch soft-dome tweeters and are finished in light cherry wood. Their ported design grants a little deeper low-end response (down to a respectable 75 Hz), while their quality components extend high-frequency response out to an impressive 35 kHz, well beyond the range of sound on standard compact discs--you're SACD-ready with this system (an SACD-playing source component is optional).
Other features include 40 FM/AM station presets, SDB (Super Dynamic Bass) equalization, a 24-hour clock, a sleep timer, and a .125-inch headphone jack for private listening. The system comes with a remote control that also operates the basic functions of the optional DRR-M31 cassette deck.
What's in the Box
Central amplifier/CD/tuner unit, two speakers, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, and warranty/registration information.
Personal audio system ¿ AM/FM stereo tuner ¿ 25 Watts per channel into 6 ohms ¿ Super Dynamic Bass ¿ CD player
