Denon DVDA1UDCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player (Black)

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For the ultimate disc playback accuracy, Denon’s DVD-A1UDCI sets the standard in state-of-the-art audio and video reproduction. Denon’s exclusive design allows playback of popular high resolution audio formats such as SACD and DVD-Audio, and is BD-Live Ready (Firmware update available approx. July/09). Your CD collection will never sound better, thanks to Denon’s new AL32 advanced digital audio processing, which upconverts conventional 16-bit CDs to full 32-bit digital format, virtually eliminating low-level harmonic distortion in the process. For pristine video quality, the Silicon Optix Realta HQV processor provides superb DVD deinterlacing and upconversion to HD, along with sophisticated picture improvement algorithms. Featuring balanced stereo analog outputs, the DVD-A1UDCI is equipped with true 32-bit dual differential D/A converters for each channel, along with a full set of conventional analog 7.1 outputs. The dual parallel HDMI outputs can also be assigned with HDMI Pure Direct Mode, with one HDMI output for audio and the other HDMI output for video with higher digital clocking accuracy and improved jitter control. For installation and configuration flexibility, the DVD-A1UDCI features RS-232C serial control, and BD-Live functionality via Ethernet connection.
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- plays Blu-ray high-definition discs; selectable output resolution: 720p/1080i/1080p signals available through HDMI outputs;
- Silicon Optix HQV Realta video processor
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- Dual HDMI digital outputs permit sending video with up to 1080p resolution to two displays simultaneously
- 7-block construction protects against cross-interference between circuits
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 ""Flagship" Bust!" 2010-02-10
By Andy Smith (Jacksonville, AR United States)
I had very high hopes for this machine when I purchased it from a local Denon dealer with cash I had been given as a gift. I have some SACD's and DVD audio discs, a huge collection of DVD's and CD's, and was ready to begin a collection of Blu-ray discs. I am running the player connected to a Denon AVR 4310CI receiver with which I am greatly pleased. When the player works, the sound and picture are outstanding.



I have been tremendously disappointed from the onset.



The machine has been thoroughly updated in its firmware and is still picky about playing and not playing certain Blu-rays as well as even CD's. It was suggested that maybe this was because its firmware was not properly updated.



To update the player, one is supposed to be able to easily access online through its ethernet connection the Denon site that downloads these things. However, the player will not stay connected to the internet long enough to complete the downloads. I have Cat 7 cables, and the fastest "business" speed internet connection that Comcast provides. It has been tested and has been shown to be reliable and steady. To assist me in this, the local dealer from which I purchased the player actually made a couple of discs to use to load the firmware updates into the machine. Their tech came to my home and accomplished this procedure. The player indicates that it is up to date now, indicating "latest" when firmware update is checked. It still will not connect and play "Blu-ray Live" options that are available on many discs. It still will not consistently play the Ironman Blu-ray disc. At least one audio CD I own will not play in the machine. I have checked these discs by taking them to try on various other players and even back to the dealer's shop to try on their players. All but one music Blu-ray disc (defective) have played flawlessly elsewhere.



As has been noted in another review, the player is very slow starting up even if it is set in "quick start" mode.



The owner's manual is hopelessly useless in assisting in use of the player. The GUI is "pretty," but very difficult to understand- even for the tech from the local dealer!



Finally, since hooking the new receiver and this Blu-ray player into my system, I have encountered a repeated problem with my Dell plasma TV (5 years old) flashing pink or having a constant pink background on it when starting up or changing from cable to Blu-ray, or from cable to the Rhapsody music source online through the receiver's ethernet connection. No one has been able to tell me how to fix that problem! I can't say that the Blu-ray player has caused this, but it never happened before I installed the new player into my system. Denon has been no help and the local dealer has no idea how to fix this TV problem. Dell's customer service suggested that I buy a new TV to fix it!



Over all, the decision to purchase this Blu-ray player has been a very expensive mistake. I would recommend that anyone considering it try a cheaper Samsung with the ability to connect wirelessly to the internet to access Netflix, Pandora, and other online services.

 "A flagship Denon not what it's meant to be" 2010-01-24
By Michael (NY)
I would've liked to report something good about the Denon A1UDCI and the folks here at Home Theater Store who sold it to me. Unfortunately, I can't.



My flagship Denon has an audio issue. On some BD discs which play flawlessly in other blu-ray disc players, the soundtrack in this machine cuts off twice in the midst of a show until given a quick fast-forward or reverse nudge with a button on its remote. Then the audio comes back on. Happens regardless of whether digital or analog connection. An annoyance particularly during Star Trek TOS blu-ray seasons 1, 2, and 3 also purchased at Amazon. The discs were exchanged. Denon's expert solution was to return the unit to the place of purchase. I called The Home Theater Store within the first week after received. They didn't feel obligated to help. Said that it was under warrantee and that Denon would have to take over. Denon, on the other hand, says the seller should take it back. At least Denon responded. Home Theater Store mutes its audio just like my machine after I wrote them twice as confirmed by Amazon mailing confirmation that I needed a Return Authorization. I never heard from them. And this is a BBB certified store, much less doing business through ol' reliable Amazon? Don't buy from here. Don't buy a flagship Denon, either. Never heard those upsampled 32 bits supposedly intended to improve the CD sound. The video is nothing to brag about. When a blu-ray plays the picture is naturally better in comparison to DVD, but not any better than a cheaper Sony or Playstation. About its DVD upsampling: No improvement on DVD.



It's my fault, too. Early on, I noticed several used machines sold on Amazon one month after production release of the DVD-A1UDCI. I should've known. Don't buy a used machine. Don't even buy it new. Mine was new. Do a careful research. Read the professional and unprofessional reviews. Other than price, most professional reviewers were complimentary about this unit. Most customers seemed happy, too. But there are defected machines out there. Other people through audio/video forums had complained about similar issues as mine. Denon should watch its quality control.



41 pounds, 32 bits, a slow load-up. Don't mind waiting if the quality is all it's raved to be. It's not. What a waste!



You're welcome to scroll through the pages of the forum attached, below. Even those who seem happy about their A1, please notice desperation to seek Denon firmware updates even from a foreign country!



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Denon DBP2010 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player (Black)

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Able to play a broad range of audio and video disc types, Denon’s DBP-2010CI includes advanced design features such as our exclusive Separated Unit Structure chassis architecture, which divides critical processing stages to prevent mutual interference, providing superior audio and video signal-to-noise performance. The center-mounted advanced drive mechanism features a low center of gravity for optimum stability, and the chassis features multi-layer construction for the utmost rigidity and freedom from vibration-induced distortion. Equipped with an Ethernet port, the DBP-2010CI features Profile 2.0 BD-Live functionality with separate video and audio processors for picture-in-picture content, along with an SD card slot for memory expansion and playback of downloaded web content. For optimum video quality, the advanced ABT VRS video upconversion and scaling processor provides motion adaptive SD de-interlacing as well as digital video noise reduction functions. Disc playback options include Blu-ray, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, as well as Kodak and Fuji picture discs and DivxHD videos. For full system compatibility, the DBP-2010CI features HDMI output as well as component and composite video outputs, along with coaxial digital audio output.
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- BD Profile 2.0, BD-Live enabled via Ethernet
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- Exclusive Denon Separated Unit Structure chassis architecture and Parallel HDMI and analog video outputs
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 "Great quality player !" 2009-11-29
By JJ
Video and audio quality are top notch with this stylish Denon player.

This is an affordable quality player by Denon who produces high quality AV components.

Looks like the minor freezing problem has been fixed by the latest firmware update.

 "Great performance, but value compromised by price" 2009-08-05
By WDH
UPDATE AS OF 11/25/09: I have experienced the random FREEZES that others have reported to plague this player. The player will freeze and then resume after 5-6 seconds. Very annoying.





UPDATE AS OF 8/18/09: This player is definitely growing on me. The Audio Quality from the Burr Browns is nothing short of top-notch. Powered off Eject times dropped by nearly 5 seconds to a reasonable 13 seconds w/ FW update done easily over net. My recommendation is to use NR setting of 3 for DVDs (it is not available on BDs thankfully). I would say DVD upconversion is identical to the Oppo 99% of the time in realworld use with a reasonable sized display - 50" in my case. YMMV. Really like this player, but I stand by my comments re pricing - needs to be $450 at a maximum to compete.



Note to my rating of 4/5 stars: this is highly contingent on current pricing at $535. If pricing were to dip to $425, my rating would go to 5 stars. With the Oppo at $500, the value proposition is not there with the 2010. It needs to be priced slightly under the oppo unless you are a denon nut beyond reason. The Pioneer 320 is the next closest competitor and its price has dipped below $300. The Denon needs to occupy a space between the two.



Major hdmi handshake issue with my 8G Kuro out of the box. Make sure you turnoff the HDMI control from the player or you will have HDMI gremlins galore going in and our of menus and what not. I am still getting HDMI gremlins upon power off and power on.



Menus are largely identical to 1800 and 2500; they are sparse but easy to follow. I was hoping for a bit more color and refinement, but they work. The 2010 does allow five memory settings for PQ adjustment, but does not offer any canned settings like the Pioneer 320 and 51.



Operational speed and responsiveness have largely improved from the 2500, but i would not categorize it as quick. Powered off eject time is consistently 17 (w. fw 13s) seconds. Load times are mid-pack to slow and by no means fast.



For example:

Dark Knight: to anti-piracy page

JVC: 17 seconds

Oppo: 16 seconds

Pio 320: 42 seconds

Pio 51: 45 seconds

Denon 1800: 42 seconds

Denon 2500: 48 seconds

Denon 2010: 36 seconds



Heavy Java discs showed a bigger improvement, shaving nearly 20 seconds off the POTC1 from the 2500.



Build quality is more compact, but it is heavy and substantial. I would compare it to the Oppo without hesitation. The oppo weighs 11lbs and the 2010 weighs 10.6lbs. The Oppo is a hair taller and has a more imposing stance in a rack. I would give the nod to the Denon in regard to looks, although I prefer the 2500 to both.



In respects of my initial testing, the abt chip does not recognize film cadences and deinterlace as well as the Oppo in synthetic tests. Its performance is good, but not as quick or accurate as the Oppo or for that matter the JVC XV-BP1. It does an admirable job with video based content. Color accuracy was very good and did not push red like the denon 1800.



BD performance at 1080P 24fps was excellent and identical to the 2500/1800/Oppo. I am a believer that BD at 1080P 24fps is largely identical with normal viewing distances/display sizes (i am using a 50" kuro).



SD Upscaling on the little material is definitely better than the 2500 and 1800. I have not been able to put my finger on it, but I think it might be enhancing the contrast to give the image more pop. Colors are pretty neutral and accurate. The image is very similar to the Oppo, but not quite as good. I am reasonably impressed with its upscaling ability. More time will give me a better feel for it, but first impressions are positive.



My early gripes are that Denon did not improve speed significantly; I think the higher end CEs like pioneer, denon and others are struggling to make the gains that the koreans have. Interestingly, Samsung only made the gains when they dropped the real benefit of their players -the reon chip.



That said, Audio Quality and Picture Quality are excellent in this attractive package.


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Denon DVD-1800BD Blu-Ray/CD Player

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This is the most affordable Blu-ray player available from Denon. BD profile 1.1, picture in picture support via secondary video and audio circuitry, standard DVD processing and scaling up to 1080p. 3:2/2:2 pull down. HDMI 1.3a output with deep color support. DivX ver. 6 support. 1080p/24pfs output capable. SD Card slot for downloaded web content, bit stream bypass for Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD output.Capable of CR-R/RW and DVD-R/RW. @ channel analog output features Burr-Brown DACs.
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- Blu-ray/DVD/CD player
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 "Excellent Player" 2009-12-21
By GTay
I've had this player for about two weeks now and you just can't beat picture quality and the sound this player delivers. I have it connected to a Denon 1909 receiver and a samsung 52 inch lcd. I purchased it for [...] at 6ave thru amazon.

 "Huge suprise from Denon once more" 2009-12-19
By Levi
Here I go again with a review of the Denon DVD-1800BD bluray player.

I knew I was getting a Denon so I wasn't too worried about its performance, because I own the Denon 2500Btci.

When I received it yesterday I took it out of its box, hooked it up via HDMI to my Onkyo Sr-606 AV receiver, and by the way this is in my bedroom.

I set the player up in the menus which took about 2 minutes. After that I had to try it, I tried (The Dark Knight, Terminator Salvation and a few concerts like John Mayer, Rolling Stones, and George Michael).

Well the movies looked amazing and the sound came alive as well, which is strange because this player supposedly doesnt decode anything, it just bitstreams it directly to your receiver. Well I have to say that my bedroom setup has never sounded like it did with the Denon 1800bd.

Everything has changed, and the performance is very close to the Denon 2500Btci. But as far as the concerts, I was like WOW, especially George Michael in London!

So in other words, this player is a must have for $198, and I have to say that none of the Sony's, Panny's, Samsungs, will ever come close to this Denon. Maybe in another lifetime. To me its not just about the 1080P/24 or 60, its also very much about the audio. I moved my Sony BDP-S350 to the master bedroom, and its connected to the TV directly and it does an okay job, but for sure it was never like any Denon I have ever tried.

So do yourself a favor and if you need a bluray player and got $198, go for it, you will NOT be dissapointed.

I own 5 Denon's now, 2 bluray's 2 dvd player and 1 receiver, and I couldnt be any happier.

Thank You Denon for making products with so much passion and hard work.

 "Great Product... But Don't Buy It !!!" 2009-12-01
By Gene A. Garrison (Thibodaux, LA United States)
I've been using the Denon DVD-1800BD Blu-Ray Player for about eight months now. It is a handsome piece of equipment and it plays beautifully. It is very easy to control with the remote and I couldn't ask for a better player. HOWEVER... If I had it to do over again I would certainly look somewhere else. Updating the firmware in this player is a royal pain in the tush. The update file is available from the Denon website but you must enter your password, model, serial number, where you bought it, etc, etc, etc everytime you download a file. Then you must use Nero or Roxio to burn a CD-R data disk using very precise settings or the player will not accept it. I have never been able to get the player to accept one of my burned update disks yet. This has caused me to have to contact Denon by phone and request them to mail an update disk to me. In order for them to send a disk you must provide them, either by fax or e-mail, a copy of your receipt, the model and serial number. Once the customer service person receives the info he will then send a request to the Denon corporate office for them to send the update disk. Once you finally receive the disk and put it into the player, there is a very specific sequence of keystrokes you must press on the remote in order for the update to begin. The instructions say to do the keystrokes within 1 to 2 secoinds... but you really don't have that long. You must do it very fast, within about one second, in order for it to work. Anyway... See what I mean!? Please do yourself a favor and look somewhere else. There are plenty of wifi units out there that update themselves automatically over the internet... including the Sony PS3 which is probably what I should have gotten. Good Luck!

 "cheap plastic" 2009-09-10
By Kevin Lew (sf,ca)
Great picture and great sound - better than my older Sony. However the plastic is very cheesy and the tv screen image is not very creative.

 "is this region 2 dvd?" 2009-06-27
By Sledge
I see the dvd player is region 2 and 240 volts . Can I use this model in USA ?


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DENON BLU-RAY/DVD/CD/ TRANSPORT WITH 1080P/24fps OUTPUT CAPABLE.
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- Complete digital-only transport to eliminate interference
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 "Denon DVD-2500btci magic" 2009-12-09
By CARALMOL (SAN SALVADOR)
The sound is perfect, I have PS3 and watch bluray movies for over two years. The PQ is very similar, colors look more natural, but the sound, that's where this thing shines. Denon and Onkyo, may say not a good combination but with my 875 sounds terrific.



Great product.

 "Great player - worthy of the Denon name" 2009-12-01
By Mr. Opinion (USA)
I was lucky to purchase this Blu ray transport at a great price through Amazon (from Vann's), which made it competitive with a number of other players. I have several Denon components and like the brand, so I chose this model. I have not been disappointed!



The DVD-2500 is not for everyone... note that it has one connection out - HDMI only. If that won't work for you, then don't buy this player. However, if that does work for you... so will the 2500. Picture quality and sound are amazing! Though it takes some time to load discs (as they all do), there is no lag once you start playing. What I am also very impressed with is the upscaling of DVD video to 1080P-quality images. This makes re-veiwing your existing DVD collection a treat - almost as if your entire library has been upgraded.



The unit is built like a brick - heavy and sturdy. I anticpate years of use and enjoyment, and would make this same purchase again. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five is for the lack of Internet capable features that most players support now. I can live without those features, but for the price range of this player one might expect it to have Internet capable features - which it does not.

 "Best Value I've Seen In A While" 2009-08-21
By P. Montgomery (Southeast US)
When first introduced, MSRP for the DVD-2500BTCI was $1k. I liked it and would have paid that much for it eventually. But when it went on sale for $500, I just couldn't resist. Assuming Denon hasn't substituted cheaper parts somewhere along the way, the current sale prices of under $350 are almost like legalized shoplifting. This is my first Blu-Ray player so I don't have another to compare it to. But both picture and sound are outstanding. As long as you only need an HDMI output, and are patient at least in some regards, I can't recommend this unit enough. Observed Strengths & Weaknesses below.



STRENGTHS:



With just about every receiver, pre/pro, etc., out there already having an array of surround decoders, D/A converters, etc., I found it annoying that these were duplicated and charged for in just about all DVD/Blu-Ray players. Not so in the DVD-2500BTCI, which is why it is called a "transport" instead of a "player." You're only paying for what you need...no useless stuff that's duplicated elsewhere in a typical system.



Unit has a nice, high-end feel that rivals that of $2k pieces from anybody. Front panel buttons have a nice, positive feel, and the disc drawer is silken-smooth and nearly silent.



Detachable power cord



Can program it with a 2nd remote code so as not to interfere with other Denon units.



When you're at Chapter 10 or higher, there is now a space between the Chapter# and Time, instead of one big row of hard-to-read gobbledygook all run together, as on Denon's previous players.



Remote has a nice, quality feel in many ways.



WEAKNESSES



Response is sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww; Stop command during Blu-Ray disc playback sometimes took 30 seconds for player to acknowledge. This may be more a property of Blu-Ray players than of Denon specifically, but I am mentioning it anyway since responsiveness is at least to some degree important to me.



No Power Off, just Stand By.



Among the 3 brands of DVD transports/players I have used heavily, the transports on the Denons have consistently been the least precise. For example, if you are fast-forwarding and then press Play, playback sometimes doesn't resume even close to the point where you pressed the Play button. Other brands land close or dead on.



Remote buttons have to be pressed firmly to work.



I've bought (almost literally) a ton of Denon products over the years. Counting only the ones I bought new from authorized dealers, many have arrived defective, or had "issues" shortly after the warranty expired. The people that answer their Tech questions have actually been OK, but those in their repair center have been aloof, evasive, and sometimes questionably competent. Making things worse, repair/replacement parts have been discontinued insanely early on many of their most expensive pieces.

 "Goes great with a Denon AVR-4308CI" 2009-07-15
By But It's a Dry Rain (Seattle)
I have a Denon AVR-4308CI bought at a bargain price (not from Amazon). Everyone said that the DVD-2500BTCI would go great with that receiver and they were right.

Connecting the DVD player to the receiver with an HDMI cable was very easy. I think that's the ONLY way to connect the two.

People who say the 2500BTCI is built like a brick poop-house are correct; the unit is solid and feels like it will outlast the Blu-Ray format (which could be all of two years, the way technology is changing!)

What impressed me most was not the picture, which is awesome, but the way the 2500BTCI and the AVR-4308CI work together to create the best SOUND I've heard outside of a movie theater. And I really don't have a fancy home theater system. I've got two Vienna Acoustic Haydn Grand speakers, a Vienna Acoustic Waltz Grand center speaker, and an REL Q108 subwoofer.

I feel I got a bargain buying the DVD-2500BTCI from Amazon for $279.

 "Denon Blu-Ray" 2009-07-10
By B. Weitzel (USA)
As you would expect with any product manufactured by Denon, this is a beautiful piece of equipment that performs flawlessly.


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- Ethernet port allows for Internet connectivity, firmware updates, BD Live interactivity, IP control for third-party controllers, CI remote access and Web Browser support
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Experience high definition the way only Denon can deliver it. This advanced Blu-ray/DVD/CD player features the Realta sxT2 HQV processor and HDMI v1.3a for exceptional video quality and Deep Color support, and the Denon D.D.S.C.-HD circuitry for the highest level of audio decoding so you get master-quality sound with exceptional dynamic range.
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- Denon D.D.S.C.-HD Technology decodes new, higher-quality surround sound
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 "Denon dvd-3800bdci is a great product." 2010-01-05
By troy at d.c. engineering (bremerton wa)
This player is incredible. I have the top of the line hd toshiba player and a sony blu350 or some pile. This thing kills them both in every way. This unit sounds about 1000 times better then a cheap sony bluray player. Picture looks awsome and the sound is insane. I got a lot of money into my home theater and this is the first dvd player that cds sound pretty decent on and I have owned over 30 dvd players. All others sounded so bad I couldnt use it for a cd player. This is a heavy unit with incredible build quality. The internal parts they use to build it are some of the best. I actually bought 2 of these and if you shop around you can find one for under $800. I then sent them both to the [...] and had them upgraded. The sound is now mind blowing on my sound system and the picture looks even better after the upgrade. I have a theta Gen VIII seriesII dac and this players internal dac gives the theta a run for the money.

 "Not great" 2009-09-08
By Guillermo Palacios
The device did not read/reproduce the audio of the Blu-ray after less than 30 days of using it. I will be sending to Denon to get it fixed, repaired or replaced.

 "Best to this point!" 2009-05-29
By audiomeister (Irvine,CA)
My friend and I purchased a Denon DVD-3800BDCI on the same day. We both agreed it made SD-DVD look like Blu-Ray. Blu-ray movies from both video and audio were fantastic. Collectively my friend and I own & have owned some amazing equipment. It is my opinion after owning several of the "best", Sony, Pioneer, blu-ray players the DVD3800BDCI is a statement product for the industry. Ease of use & the quality of the product is stunning. All I had to do was look and listen. I started adding up the amount of DVD's and Blu-ray's I have in my library and the price issue became a non issue. I had a brief service problem with my Denon while under warranty and the repair time would be excessive so they sent me a new unit. I respect and admire the product as well as the manufacturer's integrity when service was needed. Audiomeister

 "Great Performance - Easy to Use" 2009-01-19
By Mike D. Jensen
This has been an awesome purchase! Fantastic picture quality, and easy to use. I had a Sony Blu-ray player (and I typically love Sony products), but this Denon is far superior. The load times for movies is significantly faster as well.

 "Reference player geared towards analog audio users" 2008-12-02
By E. Lin
PROS: Superb CD over analog, excellent bass management, beautiful BD/DVD picture with Realta, decoding of ALL codecs, solid construction



CONS: Sluggish in response, expensive, not BD-Live 2.0 although some would call this a plus!



I've owned this player for nearly a year now and have watched a lot of the bugs get fixed through firmware. UPDATE: Decoding of DTS-HD HR (as of 1.115 firmware 11/24/08) is now included. Owners in forums were slow to pick up on this due to HR being the "forgotten codec." It decodes ALL now!!! The 3800 also does bitstream all codecs if you are so inclined. This player is really targeted to the analog crowd as it's got AL24 processing and great Burr Brown DAC's. If you own an HDMI capable receiver, then the purchase is more questionable as you are paying for an analog section you may never use. The Realta keeps the video reference quality so no need to keep the DVD player.



Summary:

Targeted to owners of non-HDMI receivers who want extensive bass management and listen to CD's and play both DVD's and BD's in one player. I suggest you purchase an extended warranty or get the Marantz BD8002 since it has 3 yr warranty and is a clone.



Similar players:



Sony BDP-S5000ES - a fine player but lacks the bass management that the 3800 has for the analog output (ie. fixed crossover).



Pioneer Elite BD-09FD - another fine player but will not have DTS-HD MA decoding until future firmware. It is also rumored to have variable crossover through future firmware but the manual currently implies fixed crossover. I personally would never buy a product based on "future functionality."



Marantz BD8002 - a clone of the Denon 3800 with a different power supply, faceplate, and Marantz's own upsampling instead of Denon's AL24. Otherwise almost everything is the same as the Denon.


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Combining superlative performance and high value, Denon’s latest affordable Blu-ray/DVD/CD player includes features and technologies found on our higher end models, such as HDMI Source Direct and 12 bit video processing. Standard definition DVDs never looked better thanks to i/p scaling and upconversion up to 1080p, along with digital video noise reduction to eliminate compression artifacts. The precision drive mechanism is center-mounted, and the chassis incorporates Denon’s Separated Unit Structure architecture, which separates key mechanical and electronic blocks into five separate sections to eliminate mutual interference. Equipped with an Ethernet port, the DBP-1610 features Blu-ray Profile 2.0 BD-Live web-enabled interactivity, as well as firmware upgrade capability. The latest specification HDMI output provides highest resolution Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD digital multi-channel audio compatibility, and the DBP-1610 is equipped with stereo analog outputs that feature high resolution Burr-Brown DACs for optimum audio purity. The DBP-1610 is able to handle a wide range of disc formats, including Blu-ray, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, and features WMA, MP3 and DivxHD playback along with Kodak and Fuji picture disc playback capability for increased system flexibility.
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- BD Profile 2.0, BD-Live enabled via Ethernet
- HDMI, component and composite video outputs
- Standard definition DVD video processing and scaling up to 1080p
- 12 bit video processing with SD digital video noise reduction
- Multiple picture adjustments, including gamma correction
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 "NIce!" 2009-12-22
By Joseph L. Rodriguez (United States)
At the current price ($325.00ish) the 1610 is a nice player with good Blu ray playback (same as their 2010) and pretty good SD dvd up conversion. I tested about 200 titles and it played them all! And I had no freezes to. For the money it is a good Blu ray player with a high end image...

 "Well built and attractive, but high price and low featureset" 2009-08-11
By WDH
One must wonder where the street price will land on these in a month or even weeks. In a competitive landscape where quality 7.1 analogues are below $300 (ie 320), lightning speed and quality upconversion are below $225 (JVC), and netflix and pandora streaming are available for $200, how a denon can justify a $500 MSRP player without a brand name chipset, mediocre speed, and only two channel out. It is a well-built, heavy player that looks awesome in a rack (not as masculine as a 2500/3800), but neither wins on performance nor wins on value.



The mid-range ($300 to $600) market segment is book-ended by the Pioneer 320 on one end and the Oppo 83 on the other. Players like the Denon 1610 struggle to stand out in regard to either performance or value, which is a dangerous proposition for the majority of us who are not brand-addicted. I know I have been probably a bit overly critical of higher branded players like the Onkyo 606 and 507 and the Harman Kardon BDP1, but I firmly believe in quality and value. This is probably why I have banged on about both the pioneer 320 and the JVC XV BP1. They put very high quality AV performance or lightning fast operation in the hands of normal folks in tough times.



The 1610 (and the 2010 for that matter) are a bit late to the party and too expensive. I would strongly recommend the 1610 were its street price just under $300 (and I suspect it will be come Halloween). The 2010 is one of the few direct competitors to the Oppo for pure BD/DVD performance. It has a better audio section, but worse video capabilities. It could be a real contender at $425-$450, but is comical at $600 or whatever they are going for.



With Denon DVD-2500BTCI's selling for under $300, I would be hard-pressed to recommend the 1610 for its current street price of $450.



With updated firmware, powered off eject time decreases from 17 seconds to 13 seconds (Same as 2010).



Dark Knight: to anti-piracy page

Denon 1610: 37

JVC: 17 seconds

Oppo: 16 seconds

Pio 320: 42 seconds

Pio 51: 45 seconds

Denon 1800: 42 seconds

Denon 2500: 48 seconds

Denon 2010: 36 seconds



Pirates of the Carribean 1: Medallion Coin / Disney Splash

Denon 1610: 41/57 seconds

JVC: 16 /27

Oppo: 21 / 31

Pio 320: 44 /1 min 13 seconds

Denon 1800: 44 /1 min 3 seconds

Denon 2500: 49 / 1 min 9 seconds

Denon 2010: 39 / 49



Synthetic Test Resutls:



Test Pio 320/ Oppo /JVC /denon 1800 /denon 2500 /denon 2010/ denon 1610

2:02 pass/ pass*/ pass/ fail/ fail /pass/ pass

2:2:2:4 fail /pass /pass /fail /fail /fail/ fail

2:3:2:3 (PF-T) Pass /pass /pass /pass* / pass / pass*/ pass*

2:3:2:3 pass /pass /pass/ pass/ pass* /pass/ pass

2:3:3:2 marg /pass /pass /fail/ fail /fail / fail

3:2:3:2:2 fail pass pass fail fail fail /fail

5:5 pass/ pass /pass /marginal /marginal /marginal / marginal

6:4 marginal /pass/ pass/ fail/ fail /marginal/ fail

8:7:8:7 marginal pass pass maginal marginal marginal /marginal

24p - Pass pass pass pass pass pass pass

Time-adjusted fail pass fail marginal fail fail fail



Video deinterlacing:

Moderate performance; excelled with scrolling text, but did have very mild jaggies on ship test.


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