Denon DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player
Sep 17, 2009 in
Electronics
- 10-bit Realta HQV video processor for advanced i/p and scaling
- 1080p/24fps output and Multi-Cadence Detection for accurate i/p conversion
- HDMI v1.3a output for 36 bit Deep Color support
- HD/SD noise reduction functionality
- Denon D.D.S.C.-HD Technology decodes new, higher-quality surround sound
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 v1.3a 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…. More >>
Denon DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player
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5 comments
K. C Wilson on September 17, 2009 at 3:55 am
This is a my opinion type of review, but they fall well short of actually supporting the best sound format in SACD. The PS3 does this for $500.00.
An Oppo 980H supports SACd and it’s DVD multiplayer with DSD acros the HDMI cable. I know it’s not Blu-Ray, but it only costs $170.00.
I put a Blu-ray player in my computer for $150.00 and the picture is perfect. They are coming out with newer sound cards that will support DTS-HD for computers ($100.00 or so and via HDMI).
So pray-tell, what would I be getting for nearly $2000.00?
Bite the bullet and add SACD and then I might buy one, but the price has
to drop quite a bit to even be considered a reasonable buying option.
Barry Pearl on September 17, 2009 at 4:07 am
Unless I just got a bad player, the Denon #3800 blu ray is not at all a player I would recommend. I have a Sony BDP S-500, which I was placing in another room and bought the Denon to replace it in our main room. The initial picture from Denon was not nearly as sharp the details seemed to have faded away. The colors were muted, never vivid. I went through the setup menu and then “a-b” the two players, something I was not expecting to do. The difference was overwhelming. The Sony was almost three dimensional, the Denon looked like an average, non blu-ray player. I used the blu-ray discs from Blade Runner, The Final Cut, Planet Earth, The New Frontier and Spider-Man. My TV did say it was getting a 1080p picture from the Denon. I did send it back the very first day, the picture would have been decent for a regular DVD not for a top of the line blu-ray.
I should mention that the sound from the Denon appeared to be better than the Sony. The Sony can sometimes be a bit shrill, but I did not discover that with the Denon.
R. borges on September 17, 2009 at 5:56 am
this is the best bluray player i ever had i got sony bdp-s1 also pioneer bdp-95fd and this denon tops them all. video quality is incredible and dts master audio with dolby tru hd and looks very nice with my denon avr-4308ci reciever. asta la vista. recommended 150% chao
Guillermo Palacios on September 17, 2009 at 7:48 am
The device did not read/reproduce the audio of the Blu-ray after less than 30 days of using it. I will be sending to Denon to get it fixed, repaired or replaced.
AcuDefTechGuy on September 17, 2009 at 8:33 am
The Denon DVD-3800BDCI is an excellent blu-ray player. It features the best audio and video components.
On the audio side, it features the Burr-Brown DACs PCM-1796, which is the same one featured in the Denon AVP-A1HDCi. It has internal decoders for 7.1 Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. Sound quality is outstanding whether it is TrueHD, DTS-MA, LPCM, or just 2.0 CD.
On the video side, it features the Silicon Optix Realta chip, which is also featured in the Denon AVP-A1HDCI. It can upscale all sources to 1080p and the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) can be used on both DVDs and Blu-ray, which is unique since DNR is usually for SD DVD only. Picture quality is outstanding whether it is blu-ray or SD DVD.
On the downside, I have noticed that it is not compatible with some home-made DVDs, both DVD-R and DVD+R.
As far as Profile 2.0 or whatever, it does not matter to me. I just care about the movie itself so not having profile 2.0 is a mute point for me.