Denon DVD-1940CI: DVD/CD/SACD with 1080p Video Upconversion

by Denon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
• ASIN: B000T892MA
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,311 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

The DVD-1940CI offers increased performance with scaling up to 1080p resolution from its HDMI video port.  Improvements in decoding have been added with DiVX Ultra processing for smoother video delivery. For the do it yourself homeowner and for the custom installer, basic and advanced connections have been provided making hookup and setup a snap to almost any ;A/V system.  The Faroudja Fi2301 video engine provides outstanding video capabilities with its DCDi circuitry reproducing true to life image detail matched to superb audio circuitry for an outstanding home theater experience.performance and ease of use.  The HDMI v1.1 compatible video port will allow for connection to today's high end displays and provides scaling to 1080p.  In addition, the DVD-1740 incorporates a 12 bit 108 MHz video processor for stellar video performance bringing out still and motion image quality to the highest level

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High dollar player for low dollar price, May 13, 2009

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Ryan J. McCarthy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DVD-1940CI: DVD/CD/SACD with 1080p Video Upconversion (Electronics)

I spent some time researching upconverting DVD players and found that the Denon DVD 1940CI was favored by other reviewers on several other sites - and they were right. This player's upconverting technology may not match Blue Ray's clarity and rich detail, but it makes an amazing impact on my 1080p LCD. For a hundred dollar DVD player you feel like you stole a production quality unit. This DVD player has a very nice loading tray and pickup head allowing for stable playback and tremendously good error correction. I have a two year old who likes to "help" with the DVDs and the pickup head reads the discs through her finger-prints and scratches. If you're on a budget and not interested in Blue Ray I would recommend this DVD player to you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best option for a complete DVD, December 12, 2008

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Eder Luiz M. Faria "Galo Forte Vingador" (Brasília (DF)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DVD-1940CI: DVD/CD/SACD with 1080p Video Upconversion (Electronics)

If you wanna a complete and reliable DVD set, out of doubt Denon 1940 is one of the best option. Affordable, read all DVD and CD formats including SACD, provide excellent image resolution and amazing sound quallity. The Absolute Sound Magazine has good references about this set. The best cost benefit in the market.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once again...Denon does it better!, May 18, 2009

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Chris "darwins monkey" (Parsippany, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Denon DVD-1940CI: DVD/CD/SACD with 1080p Video Upconversion (Electronics)

Simply put, for the money you just cannot touch this quality with any other brand. The Denon DVD 1940-CI may not have all of the bells and whistles of your local 'Best Buy' brands like Sony, LG...blah blah, but it sounds better, it built to last, and looks a helluva lot sexier. I have replaced my dvd player 3 times in as many years with those out of the box $99. ones at the chain stores. Not being ready to drop $300.-$400. on a blu-ray yet as I don't have the capable TV, this was the perfect option and I know the Denon brand will last as I have an entire system of their equipt. and it has been very stable with unrivaled sound. Doesn't take SD cards... really, when was the last time you even stuck one in your dvd player? Come to terms with the fact that 'extra's' as found on the larger chain brands are really useless and just lead to having more chances for something to break. In short, if you want great CD sound, grerat dvd picture, and a unit that is heavy, well built, and matches you system in piano black, than this is the one to buy. I love it!...shipped quick too! In the era of 'tiny' built products, I am happy to have a full sized unit that stays in perfect line with my tuner. I hate that everything is so slim and flimsy usually. this DVD is solid yet sleek on the rack.