Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Player
	Price: $899.00

Editorial Reviews:
Blu-ray Disc and DVD, CD Digital Solution to enhance pure digital processing featured the latest BD profile. HDMI1.3a output with Deep Color up to 36-bit Discrete and separated digital video circuit and power supply to enhance clear and detail video images Dolby TrueHD up to 7.1 ch bit stream output dts-HD Master audio up to 7.1 ch bit stream output LPCM output up to 7.1 ch Blu-ray Java profile version 1.1 support Picture in Picture and secondary video and audio support Sub-video data (director's comments, etc) recorded with movies on Blu-ray disc can be enjoyed in a sub-screen with the main screen Newly developed transport mechanism for stable disc drive and high quality audio and video playback Protect from magnetic influences, dust and external vibration S.V.H. (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) loader, supported by metal damper and tray guide, makes stable disc rotation and accuracy For stable playback, multiple layered constructions eliminate noise and vibration from outside Dual layered top shields Triple layered bottom shields Highly rigid base chassis Aluminum front panel Large size foot Blu-ray playback DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW playback CD Audio, CD-R/RW playback Decoding MP3/WMA files on CD-R/RW JPEG/Kodak/Fuji photo disc support DivX ver.6 support SD card, SDHC, mini SD and micro SD card MP3, WMA and JPEG files playback RS-232C control Remote in/out IR control Detachable power cord

Custom Reviews:
Denon's Customer service is lacking.
I took a big gamble when I bought this product as I would not be using it for at least a year.Also, I live in Singapore. Main reasons for my hurried purchase was a price drop of US$200 from US$999(Vann's at the Marketplace) and that it was a Denon.The novelty of a Dedicated Transport was another attraction.However I was mildly disappointed when I read the words 'MADE IN CHINA' on the side of the carton as I had expected high end Denon products to be made in JAPAN. Soon as I had made the DEAL with Amazon, I learnt that Denon had made available a firmware update for this model.I e-mailed them asking for a firmware update in disc form.All I got was curt reply saying that it is available for download from the internet. Denon should take a cue from either Sony or Toshiba on ways to appease or retain customers.Both these companies offer their firmware updates in disc form.The customer is given the choice.Fact that Sony and Toshiba are Big Companies and that they can afford the extra expense could be Denon's excuse. 3 stars then,for the customer service(or the lack of it) rather than the player itself.
Solid performance you expect from Denon
I bought this DVD player to replace my Denon 3910. Now that the format wars appear over, I wanted to start my Blu-ray collection. Unit performs well. For regular DVD's picture is about the same as the Denon 3910. Blu-ray disks are comperable to HD television. Uses the same remote codes as the older 3910, so I did not need to get my Pronto universal remote re-programmed -- a real advantage. Also has some features I have not tried yet, such as markers. Remote is OK, reasonably well laid out. Negatives: I have not found any negatives on the features I used, but here are a few to keep in mind. The only method of connecting the device is via the HDMI. This is fine for me, but not if you plan to hook this to an older AMP. Playback will only play DVD-R not +R. I have not tested this. In both cases, one would expect that a unit listing for $999.00 would have features sold by other for much less. As with most Denon products, they tend to be overpriced, and you must move up the the $1,999 Denon 3800 to get all the ports. Not a problem for most people, but keep this in mind should you plan to connect this to an older home theater system. In all, I am happy with this product.