Denon DBP-4010UDCI Blu-ray Player Review

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Here is a review link on the Denon DBP-4010UDCI
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-video-players/blu-ray-players/denon-dbp-4010udci-blu-ray-player.html

Select quotes from the review

" One thing that’ll cause a bit of trepidation with Denon’s heavy, large player is the price tag, sitting right at $2,000. The level of quality when the player is running smoothly can really impress at times, but whether it’s worth the step above the other highly-proficient “universal” players, such as Oppo’s BDP-83, is highly suspect. That’s where the load time issues might come in as a deciding factor, and they’re plentiful with the DBP-4010UDCI; it oftentimes leaves the user waiting, and waiting, for a disc to load, both at initial boot and with actual access to the BD-Java applications. However, the load times also become problematic with DVDs and other media, rendering the unit as one that’s basically slow. On top of that, it also has some HDMI handshake issues regarding sound whenever the source is mildly tinkered with, an issue that was aided by the Denon tech support crew but still present with the unit. And, though a SD card port is available on the player, the lack of a USB port – a more commonplace digital storage medium in-use today – is an added yet middling concern. "

"Final Thoughts:

The Denon DBP-4010UDCI is an outstanding player when considering its prowess in audiovisual quality, boasting great imagery and superb sound as an HDMI / analog “universal” flagship player. However, the required investment into the player makes it difficult to overlook the poor load times, bulky size, and manageable yet present communication issues – especially when other units on the market are just as versatile at nearly the same quality, but at a fraction of the cost. Denon’s quality is certainly here in this player, even if there are a few issues that steer it away from receiving a more confident seal of approval. "