Find Out More About Marantz’s New Range of Blu-ray Disc Players
The Marantz BD5004 and Marantz BD7004 are the newest models of the Marantz 2009 Blu-ray series. The cheapest model in the line-up, the Marantz BD5004 cost just $549.99. This Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player supports Bonus View/picture-in-picture playback and BD-Live Web functionality, and it offers both on-board decoding along with bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Top it up with Achor Bay’s VRS video processing chip along with a higher-quality 12-bit/297-MHz video DAC, you acquire a $799.99 Marantz BD7004 which also features a more comprehensive set of picture adjustments. Thus far, Blu-ray player reviews regarding the Marantz duo have been encouraging especially their audio qualities which have collected a great deal of tributes.
The Marantz BD5004 comes with HDMI, component video and composite video outputs and boasts a Pure Direct mode that shuts down unnecessary video circuitry to reach superior-quality audio. A slight negativity, however it’s not a worry for individuals whom simply wish to acquire a player that can show Blu-ray discs since the Marantz does not come with any video-on-demand streaming or download services. The Marantz BD5004, when compared with other models which is priced lower, matches them in Blu-ray essentials like BD-Live functionality, 1080p/24 output and on-board high-definition audio decoding although it loses out in its lack of video-on-demand and wireless network connectivity. On the other hand the Marantz BD5004 has better build excellence than other lower end models, and the larger emphasis on analog audio quality, for those who also want to use their Blu-ray player for music playback.
The front panel of the Marantz BD7004 comprises aluminium and reinforced resin in a black polish, as well as elegantly arrayed controls, intended for a world class look. The Marantz BD7004 is moreover outfitted through a world class Anchor Bay Reference Series video processor for enhanced up-scaling in 1080p, boasts Pure Direct audio mode, an HDMI output so as to carry 36Bit Deep Colour, xvColour and 1080/24p. Like the majority of the second-generation players, the Marantz BD7004 supports BD-Live, Bonus View for web-activated content and an Ethernet port used for firmware upgrades. Marantz designed this latest player by introducing their M-1 designed face panel with other goodies so as to prevent as much vibration as possible and to make sure you dig up the best beyond your player.
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