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Denon introduces ‘Universal’ Blu-ray player

Denon Electronics has announced that they will be introducing the world's first "universal" Blu-ray player.

The BD-Live capable DVD-A1UCDI will retail for $3800 USD when it ships in two months and will support DVD Audio, SACD along with standard DVDs and CDs.



Users can use an SDHC memory card to play files in popular formats such as WMA, MP3 audio, DiVX 6 video and JPEG images. A "built-in audio-restorer function improves the quality of compressed music."

The 4th-generation Link port means the player will integrate with any Denon amplifier.

As for inputs, there are a pair of HDMI 1.3 inputs, component video, S-video, composite video, optical and coaxial digital audio, balanced two-channel stereo analog audio and an Ethernet port.

The player also notably supports Dolby TrueHD decoding and DTS-HD Master Audio, each with full analog 7.1-channel audio.



Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 5 Dec 2008 1:45

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• 20 comments

• Tomm|

  Is it really "universal" -> region free?

  5.12.2008 01:52 #1

• bryston

  This is just too expensive !
  
  
  Jo
  

  Life is Grand !
  
  

  5.12.2008 03:48 #2

• cyprusrom

  Originally posted by Tomm|: Is it really "universal" -> region free?
  I don't think that's what "universal" means.
  There are already region free BD players/movies. I think "universal" refers to the video/audio formats supported, inputs and such...
  P.S. To mister editor, a spelling check required:) "input"

  5.12.2008 04:13 #3

• hikaricor

  For 3.8k it better give handjobs while I watch movies...

  5.12.2008 04:58 #4

• Azuran

  Originally posted by hikaricor: For 3.8k it better give handjobs while I watch movies...And make me breakfast.

  5.12.2008 05:00 #5

• cyprusrom

  I could go for breakfast( I guess kinda like the food synthesizers or replicators aboard of ships in Star Trek and such...), but a HJ from a machine? I don't know, it just doesn't sound enticing at all...It either has a woman's touch, or DIY!

  5.12.2008 05:12 #6

• Hitecks

  Wonder how it will measure aganst the PS2 Blu ray player? Only time will tell.

  5.12.2008 09:43 #7

• ripxrush

  PS2 has a BR Player? WOW! ok i know what you meant, um officially in the US is a recession i hope they can deal with only 10 of those selling!

  5.12.2008 10:17 #8

• sKrEwZ

  That is a pretty hefty price tag. Too hefty for my blood.
  
  

  Sometimes a second chance is just the opportunity to kill something thats already injured.

  5.12.2008 10:25 #9

• atomicxl

  Ehh, seems like a waste of money. You could buy a computer that does all of that and more for like $2500 max.

  5.12.2008 12:08 #10

• xyqo

  Originally posted by atomicxl: Ehh, seems like a waste of money. You could buy a computer that does all of that and more for like $2500 max.I fully agree. Not only a computer but also a really good amp. So this really is kinda cray unless u'r some super mega audiophile

  5.12.2008 13:04 #11

• tavek

  Quote:Originally posted by hikaricor: For 3.8k it better give handjobs while I watch movies...And make me breakfast.Ad laundry to the list and I might buy it

  5.12.2008 19:15 #12

• PantherM

  Hello Denon.... Have you not noticed the economy melting down?
  
  $3800..are you freaking crazy!?!!?
  
  Try removing one of the "0"'s in the price.

  6.12.2008 12:01 #13

• sgriesch

  Originally posted by atomicxl: Ehh, seems like a waste of money. You could buy a computer that does all of that and more for like $2500 max.I was thinking the exact same thing while reading the article, only with a lower computer price. And if you want it region free, you can get AnyDVD or other similar program. $3800 is ridiculous.

  6.12.2008 20:39 #14

• NGL_BrSH

  Wow.. looks pretty robust.
  
  Way to expensive, but looks nice.
  
  uh yeah, pretty sure those are outputs.

  7.12.2008 23:31 #15

• lamchops1

  Originally posted by PantherM: Hello Denon.... Have you not noticed the economy melting down?
  
  $3800..are you freaking crazy!?!!?
  
  Try removing one of the "0"'s in the price.
  I agree 100 %
  

  USC Trojans Rule Forever !!!
  
  

  7.12.2008 23:57 #16

• wolf123

  Is it just me or is that thing enormous and it has 3 plugs for power or am I seeing something wrong.
  
  It looks like one of the old cd players back in the 1980's.
  
  Those were huge too but I guess when you really think about it the first dvd player was 2500 or more plus the recorders were more then that in 2000.
  
  I think the price tag is a bit much though.

  8.12.2008 04:53 #17

• error5

  Originally posted by wolf123: Is it just me or is that thing enormous and it has 3 plugs for power or am I seeing something wrong.LOL! The 2 round connectors towards the left side are balanced XLR outputs.
  
  Some audiophile grade preamps give you the option to use balanced XLR connections instead of the usual RCA presumably to decrease line "noise" in less than ideal environments.
  
  Preamp with XLR inputs and outputs:
  
  
  
  
  XLR cable:
  
  
  

  8.12.2008 08:18 #18

• 7thsinger

  No way. Not for that price tag.
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
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  8.12.2008 10:11 #19

• zorb43

  Quote:Quote:Originally posted by hikaricor: For 3.8k it better give handjobs while I watch movies...And make me breakfast.Ad laundry to the list and I might buy it .... and cut the grass ...Mop the Floors ... and fix me dinner ...

  12.12.2008 00:56 #20