Denon vs Marantz Players

[JimShaw]

I am getting ready to purchase a Blu-ray and my understanding of the technical difference is lacking and need experienced help.

I will be getting either the Marantz BD8002 or Denon’s 3800BD.

Are they virtually the same (other than 1 year vs 3 year warranty) or is there a difference?

[RUR]

Near as I can tell from this thread, the players are identical aside from the desirable, longer warranty on the Marantz. There appears to be some question as to whether or not the Marantz has AL24 processing (or its Marantz equivalent). If that's important to you, I'd get a clear answer before I made a decision.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by RUR

Near as I can tell from this thread, the players are identical aside from the desirable, longer warranty on the Marantz. There appears to be some question as to whether or not the Marantz has AL24 processing (or its Marantz equivalent). If that's important to you, I'd get a clear answer before I made a decision.

RUR

Thanks. that is exactly what I was looking for.

I'll call Marantz tomorrow. If Marantz doesn't have its equivalent, then I shoud go Denon, correct?

[RUR]

If you want the very best AQ, yes. Actually, the 3800 has AL24 Plus, which improves SNR via analog, as well as upsampling CD's to 24 bit, IIRC. AQ on this player (via analog) is very nice, indeed.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by RUR

If you want the very best AQ, yes. Actually, the 3800 has AL24 Plus, which improves SNR via analog, as well as upsampling CD's to 24 bit, IIRC. AQ on this player (via analog) is very nice, indeed.

Done! Tomorrow Denon 3800.

RUR, Thanks for all you help the last few days leading me along the correct path.


Jim

[Richie]

Hi Jim,

There are some differences between the Marantz and the Denon players. I had the chance to listen to both and the Marantz one I liked much better because it simply sounds better. Reason for this would be some differences in the audio part of the player. It also seems that the Marantz one is also using the AL24 processing you mention, only it is not mentioned on their website. Personally I am a big Marantz fan due to their fabulous sound. That is why I bought myself the BD8002 in addition to my recently purchased AV8003/MM8003 pre/power amplifier combination, also from Marantz and I must say: this set is there to stay!!

Hope this helps you out.


Richie
New Orleans