Find Out More About Marantz’s Latest Blu-ray Disc Players
The Marantz BD5004 and Marantz BD7004 are the latest models of the Marantz 2009 Blu-ray line-up. At $549.99, the Marantz BD5004 is Marantz’s least expensive Blu-ray model till now. This Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player supports Bonus View/picture-in-picture playback and BD-Live Web function, and it comes with both on-board decoding along with bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The step-up $799.99 Marantz BD7004 is improved with Anchor Bay’s VRS video processing chip, with a more comprehensive set of picture adjustments, in addition to a higher-quality 12-bit/297-MHz video DAC. To date, Blu-ray player reviews regarding the Marantz pair have been positive particularly their audio qualities which have received a great deal of tributes.
The Marantz BD5004 is packed with HDMI, component video and composite video outputs and encompasses a Pure Direct mode that shuts down unnecessary video elements to pull off top-quality audio. A slight negativity, but it’s not a worry for those whom just want to acquire a player that can play 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 fundamentals like BD-Live functionality, 1080p/24 output and on-board high-definition audio decoding but loses out in its shortage of video-on-demand plus wireless network connectivity. In contrast, the enhanced build quality and the bigger importance on analog audio quality of the Marantz BD5004 earns fans above other lower end models, particularly those looking to employ their Blu-ray player for music playback too.
The Marantz BD7004 ships with BD Profile 2.0, and features Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD in addition to MP3, WMA, DivX HD, AVC-HD, and Jpeg files. The Marantz BD7004 is armed with an HDMI output that support 36Bit Deep Colour, xvColour along with 1080/24p plus a first-rate Anchor Bay Reference Series video processor for better up-scaling in 1080p. Akin to nearly all of the second-generation players, the Marantz BD7004 has BD-Live, Bonus View intended for web-activated content and an Ethernet port for firmware upgrades. By implementing their M-1 designed face panel as well as other goodies, Marantz has designed this player to lessen the quantity of vibration and making sure that you obtain the most out of your player.