Denon DVD-3800BDCI

The Denon DVD-3800BDCI is the flagship Blu-ray player (aka disc transport) from Denon released in March 2008 for $1999. It has similar features to the step-down Denon DVD-2500BTCI ($999), but adds analog outputs and Silicon Realta sxT2 HQV video processing. Like the DVD-2500, the DVD-3800 will output lossless dts-HD MA, Dolby TrueHD, and raw 7.1 PCM bitstreams, but unlike the DVD-3800 it will decode dts-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD that can be output to the 7.1 line-level analog outputs. For CD audio, there is a pure direct mode that shuts down all non-essential circuitry for audio-only playback.

Denon DVD-3800BDCI
MSRP $1,999.00
Release date March, 2008
Brand Denon
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7.1 analog pre-outs
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Profile 1.1 compliant
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Advanced audio support - outputs and decodes Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA, and PCM 7.1
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1080p/24 direct mode
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Fast transport speeds and load times
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Fantastic build quality and design
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Expensive
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Twice as tall as other Blu-ray players
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Features

  • profile 1.1 compliant with Picture-in-Picture Bonus View interactivity
  • HDMI v. 1.3a with deep color support
  • Silicon Realta sxT2 HQV video processing
  • single HDMI v. 1.3a output
  • 7.1 analog RCA pre-outs
  • digital coaxial, digital S/PDIF
  • I/P direct setting to output 1080p/24 directly instead of converting to 1080p/60
  • "pure direct" sound mode shuts down all non-essential circuitry for audio-only playback
  • outputs and decodes lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream
  • also decodes 7.1 PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, lossy Dolby Digital (5.1) and lossy DTS (5.1)
  • video output formats: 1080p/60, 1080p/24 (no source direct support)
  • functional as an upscaling DVD player
  • release date: March 2008
  • price: $1999

 

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Competitors

Denon DVD-3800BDCI is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Blu-Ray Players »
Yamaha BD-S2900

Yamaha BD-S2900

MSRP  $1,199.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • High definition audio bitstream output (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA)
  • 5.1 analog pre-outs
  • Gold-plated connectors
Cons
  • No BD-Live
  • No Ethernet port
  • Can't upgrade the firmware
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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Sony BDP-S2000ES

Sony BDP-S2000ES

MSRP  $1,299.99    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Rigid drive bracket to reduce quivering
  • Solid beam chassis that minimizes vibration and improves playback
  • Aluminum insulators help isolate the player from external vibrations
  • 5 year warranty
  • Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI
Cons
  • Expensive compared to BDP-S500 with only a few improvements
ProSCORE
3 reviews
82
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Marantz BD8002

Marantz BD8002

MSRP  $2,100.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • Very well built
  • Realta upconverting chipset is one of the best chips available to constumers
  • Audio CD post processing enhances quality
Cons
  • Not as fast as a PS3
  • Price limits this player to the high-end market
ProSCORE
2 reviews
43
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Pros

  • 7.1 analog pre-outs
  • Profile 1.1 compliant
  • Advanced audio support - outputs and decodes Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA, and PCM 7.1
  • 1080p/24 direct mode
  • Fast transport speeds and load times
  • Fantastic build quality and design

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Twice as tall as other Blu-ray players

Competitors

Erik prefers Yamaha BD-S2900 over Denon DVD-3800BDCI
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