Marantz has the makings of the "one deck to rule them all" kind of product. This would be a player that not only can play Blu-ray discs, and needless to say DVD's and audio CD's, but it can also do those SACD's which are the ultimate in audio, short of being there live of course. Few details are out, including the guts behind the audio playback and what type of decoder will be used. Word is out that it will feature the Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module technology (HDAM) and have an SD card slot thrown in for good measure. This player will carry the model number UD9004.
This type of deck is not for the masses, as few demand this type of technology all rolled up in one package. Of course, I also don't have to mention that the price tag is expected to be in the five large ones range...
If you are interested in this type of player you should take a look at the upcoming Oppo BDP-83 player that will do it all but at a resonable price...
Posted by: Christian | March 24, 2009 at 10:23 AM