Comments for Marantz UD9004 Universal Blu-ray Player at http://www.hometheaterhifi.com , comment 1 to 8 out of 8 comments http://www.hometheaterhifi.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:12:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2764 Yup, we know that the reviewers at Secrets are smart too, and they owned the Oppo players. No way they'll pay for the Denons, Marantzs, McIntoshes, Lexicons, Krells, etc., from their high end players. They know as well as we do where the true value is, they simply check these high end products, interested as much as we are, to truly compare and realise the real value of the real products that at the end we do spend our hard earned cash in. It is fun and rewarding to read and appreciate what we have in on our systems at home. I always look at it that way. So, everything's fine on the waterfront... - Robert Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:58:07 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2756 They have pictures of the internals or did everyone miss that? The DSP, video, DAC's sections will be the same between these players. The marantz does run a solid copper chassis so that is one difference you pay for, even the mcintosh MVP881 rebadged player does not have a solid copper chassis. - Willis_ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:22:59 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2751 Here's what Marantz told me are some differences between the two products: The audio section on the UD9004 is based on Marantz's SA-7S1 Reference SACD player and is completely different from the Denon. The Transformer is different, the chassis is different with more bracing (the Marantz has a full copper chassis), the feet are different, and the cosmetics are different. All of these differences help to make the UD9004 sound as good as possible and also produce the best possible picture. So, it looks like the video section, which was excellent on the Denon for me, is shared somewhat but the rest of the player has a lot of differences. - ChrisHeinonen Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:31:05 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2748 Actually you'd be very surprised how little sharing goes on between Marantz and Denon. - Piero Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:09:54 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2745 I mean, c'mon, Denon, now Marantz, both sister companies of McIntosh. What's next, $20,000 Universal Blu-ray player? And like the first (or was it the 2nd) poster just said here, no digital inputs at that price! This is a clear message. These products now, that shouldn't anymore, are strictly intended at the people that already have these same brands to martch with them, and are not questioning the true monetary value of the product. I think, personally, that Secrets should really put a special emphasis right at the beginning of reviews like these, for who these ditto product's reviews are intended for. Or did I missed it? It seems that with time, my effort to read new reviews on the internet is made easier each day. Sorry, I just had to get it out of my chest, again! Nothing against you the writers (reviewers), just my simple opinion. Hey, if indeed there are readers out there interested in these outrageously overpriced products that will become almost obsolete in six months from now; then, kuddos to Denon/Marantz/McIntosh holdings company Inc., that can keep digging into the pockets of the most unfortunate people with too much money and not enough time to get the knowledge necessary to make a wise purchase. ...And the world keeps turning around it's own elliptical orbit... - Robert Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:05:02 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2742 Secrets just released reviews of Denon and Marantz's flagship players, and neither review mentions the other. Since they are produced by the same company, one would assume they share common parts and traits, but the Marantz is $1500 more so knowing what was different would be very useful. I realize there are separate reviewers, but a comparison is really called for here. Is the Marantz worth the $1500 more? - Peter Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:54:08 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2741 Given the very good DAC section of such an expensive device....why is there not digital inputs so that you can use it as a DAC for other source components? Yes, I get that this thing plays all kinds of discs, but it would be nice to spend $6K and be able to use it as a DAC for a network streaming device such as an Apple TV. Traditional AV firms need to begin to understand this to stay relevant long-term, IMHO. - Roy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:47:09 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/769-marantz-ud9004-universal-disc-player-benchmark.html#comment-2738 There are 2 options instead of the rebadged mcintosh MVP881. - Willis_ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:55:02 +0100