Denon DVD-1940 [more] $399
The DVD-1940 is equipped with advanced technologies for optimal picture quality and high resolution sound, it faithfully preserves even the most delicate signals. It can upgrade DVD video signals to near-High-Definition images to provide superior picture quality – you will get clear, rich, natural-looking video from all of your DVDs.
AQUOS Blu-ray BD-HP21U
more... $399
Now you can enjoy the best of 1080p video on your HDTV. The BD-HP21U’s Quick Start feature lets you enjoy gorgeous Blu-ray video with the touch of a button in as little as 10 seconds*1. With HDMI™ outputs and 1080p as well as DVD up-conversion, you’ll enjoy full digital high-definition video and high-fidelity audio. JPEG Digital images can be viewed as a slide show from recorded CD-RW/R with digital images.
The RDV-1045 is Rotel’s answer for those looking for the very best video and audio performance in a standard definition DVD player. Rotel has put their 45 years of considerable expertise in designing a DVD player that makes no apologies for its lack of high definition video output.
Combining high performance and affordability, the DVD-1800BD player is equipped with the latest technologies to extract the maximum video and audio quality from your Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs, and features support for the latest generation high resolution audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus as well as DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks. A growing number of Blu-ray releases include Bonus View picture-in-picture features, which the DVD-1800BD supports. For DVD viewing, the player features upconversion, allowing up to 1080p high resolution via HDMI. For home-made videos on DVD and CD, the DVD-1800BD supports the latest Divx Version 6 codec, and the DVD-1800BD also features a front panel SD card slot for playback of WMA and MP3 music files as well as JPG picture files.
Go beyond standard processing with the ultimate Blu-Ray/DVD/CD digital transporter for the digital purist. Combining top-of-the line audio/video standards with a rigid, multi-layered construction, this breakthrough transporter eliminates outside interference to deliver unrivaled playback from a wide range of digital sources. And all this performance is delivered to your HDTV via HDMI.
Denon DVD-3800BDCI [more..] $2199
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 1.3a 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.
Naim DVD-5 [more..] Winner of Hi-Fi News Product of the Year
Naim has always been synonymous with ground-breaking products and the tradition continues with the DVD5 - our first DVD player. Like numerous Naim source components before, the DVD5 raises the bar - performing with DVD, DVD-Audio and CD media to a level well beyond its competition. The DVD5 establishes a new reference level for DVD video quality combined with truly versatile, upgradeable and standard-setting musical performance.
VIDEO EXCELLENCE
The DVD5 incorporates multiple hi-performance technologies - Faroudja DCDi® de-interlacing for example - and supports DVI for outstanding digital video performance. Multiple analogue video formats are also supported including composite, s-video, YPbPr interlaced, RGB interlaced and YPbPr progressive. For non-macrovision encoded discs RGB progressive and RGBHV are also available to provide the ultimate analogue video performance. For enhanced large display performance a scaler upgrade will be available offering custom resolutions up to an incredible 1080p. This will also feature an external input for external video sources such as digital set-top boxes.
AUDIO EXCELLENCE
Unlike most DVD players the DVD5’s audio CD performance is not simply an afterthought - it outperforms many CD players. To achieve this, the player’s audio decoding board is physically separated from the DVD boards and its video processors and outputs can be put to sleep during CD playback. The CD audio data stream is also re-clocked before entering state-of-the-art 24bit 192kHz digital to analogue converters - a technique borrowed from the CDS3 CD player. The DVD5 can also replay stereo DVD Audio at maximum sample rate and, with the optional multi-channel upgrade, can replay DVD Audio in 7.1 surround.
McIntosh audio/video players have been engineered for uncompromised sound quality, and the MVP871 underscores that design philosophy with state-of-the-art 24-bit D/A conversion. Analog, highly-regulated power supplies provide the low noise necessary to exploit the full capabilities of the new audio section. Balanced-line XLR connectors output down-mixed 2-channel audio from the differential D/A converters impart top-notch audio reproduction.
On the video side, the 12-bit 216MHz video DAC generates a superior-quality picture that is available as 480i and 480p on the Components output, and up to 1080p on the HDMI output.
From dedicated CD players to more advanced multi-format players, all Linn disc players are designed to retrieve as much information from the disc as possible to maximise the performance of your system
Classe CDP-300 [more..]
First high-end DVD player to market with 1080p video, first with touchscreen control and first with video preview capability....but the CDP-300 is truly in a class by itself because of its subjective audio and video performance qualities. The subjective experience is what separates a Classé disc player from everything else.