Rumor: Denon Delays European Release of Their Blu-ray Player Until 2008 Q2.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by BluDrew

I have a feeling they might make it dual format? Otherwise I don't know why it would be delayed, unless there were problems with BD profile 1.1?

Since it's obvious the format war is not going to be coming to a quick close this Christmas like many had hoped and expected (barring shock and awe out of nowhere of course)...Denon probably realizes this market simply is not ready for an uber expensive player right now.

[cawgijoe]

Originally Posted by JTK

Since it's obvious the format war is not going to be coming to a quick close this Christmas like many had hoped and expected (barring shock and awe out of nowhere of course)...Denon probably realizes this market simply is not ready for an uber expensive player right now.

I don't think that's it. Denon wants a "statement" player and this one is it. It has nothing to do with most regular Blu-Ray buyers and will appeal to the high-end guys who have been waiting for something like this.

Denon will then flow-down the technology and build a series of less expensive players. This will all happen if they are confident that the market is strong enough to justify the expense of course.

[gvortex7]

There is nothing stated to this effect in Denon's website.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by cawgijoe

I don't think that's it. Denon wants a "statement" player and this one is it. It has nothing to do with most regular Blu-Ray buyers and will appeal to the high-end guys who have been waiting for something like this.

Denon will then flow-down the technology and build a series of less expensive players. This will all happen if they are confident that the market is strong enough to justify the expense of course.

Good. I hope you're right.

Originally Posted by gvortex7

There is nothing stated to this effect in Denon's website.

Also good. As the OP titled his thread correctly: It's a rumor.

[WickyWoo]

I have a feeling they mixed it up with Europe

[IamNhobdy]

I hope it's not delayed...I have one friend in particular who has been waiting for this since the begining.

[hoser]

Boy, I hope the Denons aren't delayed either.
I have have some Fox DTS-MAs I want decoded....

Looking at the preliminary specs, the 2500 model would probably work best for me (have a pre/pro on order that will decode ALL formats via HDMI 1.3).