Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player

by Denon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 22 x 19 inches ; 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012R8O3U
• Item model number: DVD-2500BTCI
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,327 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Go beyond standard processing with the ultimate Blu-Ray/DVD/CD digital transporter for the digital purist. Combining top-of-the line audio/video standards with a rigid, multi¬layered construction, this breakthrough transporter eliminates outside interference to deliver unrivaled playback from a wide range of digital sources. And all this performance is delivered to your HDTV via HDMI.  The DVD-2500BTCI is a Blu-ray disc transport that outputs video and digital audio signals via an HDMI port. When connected to a Denon A/V surround amp with an HD-format decoder, such as the AVR-4308CI, the DVD-2500BTCI's transport features can be used on their own to enjoy high-quality video and audio.

Features

• Separate blocks to suppress interference between circuits
• Precision Drive Mechanism -- a Denon original
  
• 1080p output to bring out the full quality of film
• HDMI 1.3a output for HD video and audio signal transmission with deep color and high bit-rate audio output
• High-grade I/P conversion and scaling up to 1080p
• Supports DivX file playback
• Includes easy-to-use control unit
  

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Separate blocks to suppress interference between circuits

The video and power circuits have been separated into two independent blocks within the chassis, and to thoroughly eliminate signal degradation caused by interference between circuits, each circuit has been mounted on its own board. In addition, the top cover features a two-layered construction and the chassis bottom is constructed of three layers to protect the circuits from vibration.

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Precision Drive Mechanism -- a Denon Original

The DVD-2500BTCI features a unique drive mechanism that Denon newly developed for use with Blu-ray discs. To further protect the internal disc space from magnetic influences, dust, and external noise, Denon improved its mechanism unit from previous DVD players by adding a shield to the bottom and top of the unit to create an ideal playback environment inside. In addition, Denon incorporated its critically-acclaimed Suppress Vibration Hybrid loader constructed with a combination of different material to ensure stable disc rotation and greater accuracy in reading the disc.

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Plays a Wealth of Media Formats

• Disc Formats: BD-ROM (BD Video), DVD-Video, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (VR mode supported), CD, CD-R/RW, and PC formats such as MP3, WMA, and JPEG written onto CD-R/RW discs.
• Memory Card Formats: MP3, WMA, and JPEG files on SD, SDHC, miniSD, and microSD cards
• DivX: Files recorded in the DivX moving picture compression format on DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW
  

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Supports Extended Functions for BD-Video

Sub-video data recorded with movies on BD-Video discs can be enjoyed in a sub-screen along with the main screen.

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1080p output to bring out the full quality of film

The DVD-2500BTCI includes 1080/24p HDMI output to faithfully reproduce video images recorded on the Blu-ray disc. When connected to a 1080/24p display, movie buffs can enjoy the remarkable video performance of Blu-ray that brings out the full character of the film material. When connected to a Denon A/V surround amp with an HD-format decoder, such as the AVR-4308CI, the DVD-2500BTCI's transport features can be used on their own to enjoy high-quality video and audio.

Product Description

DENON BLU-RAY/DVD/CD/ TRANSPORT WITH 1080P/24fps OUTPUT CAPABLE.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Its Price For Stunning Color And No 'LAG', December 27, 2008

By 

Jonathon "Jonathon" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player (Electronics)

Here's where I started with Blu-Ray... The pathetic Sony Blu-Ray players (several models) that have the slowest of all Blu-Ray players with Made In China quality (or lack of). The Sony Blu-Ray players were the worst of any.

I graduated to the Panasonic's next. The BD30 and later the very popular BD35. Both were 'GOOD' players. On the other hand, if I tried to plug in a cable without the Panasonic MOUNTED to the concrete, their one-pound weight per deck caused it to fly off a shelve like a pice of Post-It note. Made In China quality and a Panasonic remote (not a positive).

I tried others. Low-end brands and so-called medium brands.

I finally buy Denon's DVD-2500BTCI. It's called a TRANSPORT unit because it is a pure 100% digital-only player. If you don't have HDMI to HDMI only, move-on...

Stunning color quality! Unlike anything I've ever seen. One more time: STUNNING PICTURE & COLOR quality.

Better yet, this thing weighs something!

Turn it on and it quickly responds (a major Blu-Ray issue is LAG). Yes, once you insert the BLU-RAY disc, it does take ime to load. That's normal but everything else makes the '2500' the fastest of Blu-Ray players ever that I have used/tested/played with.

I think the REMOTE is excellent! Others do not and Denon does have a reputation for lousy remotes. This one is an exception.

Well worth the money. Really!

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid performance you expect from Denon, May 9, 2008

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Thomas Sladowski (NY) - See all my reviews
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I bought this DVD player to replace my Denon 3910. Now that the format wars appear over, I wanted to start my Blu-ray collection.

Unit performs well. For regular DVD's picture is about the same as the Denon 3910. Blu-ray disks are comperable to HD television. Uses the same remote codes as the older 3910, so I did not need to get my Pronto universal remote re-programmed -- a real advantage. Also has some features I have not tried yet, such as markers.

Remote is OK, reasonably well laid out.

Negatives:
I have not found any negatives on the features I used, but here are a few to keep in mind. The only method of connecting the device is via the HDMI. This is fine for me, but not if you plan to hook this to an older AMP.

Playback will only play DVD-R not +R. I have not tested this.

In both cases, one would expect that a unit listing for $999.00 would have features sold by other for much less. As with most Denon products, they tend to be overpriced, and you must move up the the $1,999 Denon 3800 to get all the ports. Not a problem for most people, but keep this in mind should you plan to connect this to an older home theater system.

In all, I am happy with this product.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sound and Picture, December 23, 2008

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Kayode Leonard "kayhustle" (Harlem, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player (Electronics)

This is by far one of the best Blu ray players on the market. The picture is stunning and has a very cinematic, non-analytical image. This blows away the similar Sony 2000ES. As this is only a transport, it has no analog audio outputs, the sound is amazing when paired with a HD-format audio decoding receiver. This is definitely a great unit for the money. Get ready to be amazed.