Denon DVD-1940CI

The DVD-1940CI from Denon is a progressive-scan DVD player and has the ability to upconvert DVDs to 1080p resolution using HDMI connection. It has a Faroudja Fi2301 video engine and DCDi circuitry for image processing, with dual discreet 12-bit video digital-to-analog converters. Audio-wise the player is equipped with Burr-Brown 24/192 Audio digital-to-analog converters and has built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and SACD decoders. The player is compatible with DVD-V, DVD-A, SACD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MP3 and JPEG disks. There is an HDMI 1.1 output, plus composite, component and S-video output, and coaxial and optical digital audio outputs.

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Denon DVD-1940CI
MSRP $369.00
Release date April, 2005
Brand Denon
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Pros:
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Excellent DVD video upconverting using HDMI and Faroudja DCDi processing.
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Plays almost every disc available except for blu-rays.
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Fast load times for DVDs and CDs.
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Nice build quality with gold plated rear jacks and aluminum face plate.
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Great sound quality for CDs, SACDs, and DVD-Audio.
+1agreedisagree

Built in Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD, and DVD-A multi-channel decoders with bass management.
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Good value especially if you can get it for about $100 on clearance.
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Pure audio mode which shuts down front panel display and video circuitry for absolute clean music listening.
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Cons:
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No distance compensation or DSD bitstream output for SACD.
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Even with the 2MB buffer, still has a slight pause on DVD-Video disc layer change.
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Features

  • Progressive scan
  • Upconvert DVDs to 1080p via HDMI
  • Compatible with DVD-V, DVD-A, SACD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MP3 and JPEG disks
  • Faroudja Fi2301 video engine and DCDi circuitry for image processing, with dual discreet 12-bit video digital-to-analog converters
  • Burr-Brown 24/192 Audio digital-to-analog converters
  • DD, DTS, DVD-A, SACD decoders built in
  • Composite, component and S-video output
  •  Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
  • HDMI 1.1

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Denon DVD-1940CI

• Denon DVD 1940CI - DVD player

• DVD-1930CI DVD Player

UPC: 081757507257

EAN: 081757507257

MPN: DVD-1940CI

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Pros

  • Excellent DVD video upconverting using HDMI and Faroudja DCDi processing.
  • Plays almost every disc available except for blu-rays.
  • Fast load times for DVDs and CDs.
  • Nice build quality with gold plated rear jacks and aluminum face plate.
  • Great sound quality for CDs, SACDs, and DVD-Audio.
  • Built in Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD, and DVD-A multi-channel decoders with bass management.
  • Good value especially if you can get it for about $100 on clearance.
  • Pure audio mode which shuts down front panel display and video circuitry for absolute clean music listening.

Cons

  • No distance compensation or DSD bitstream output for SACD.
  • Even with the 2MB buffer, still has a slight pause on DVD-Video disc layer change.

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April 11, 2009
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