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Marantz UD8004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player
Marantz UD8004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player
Marantz UD8004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player
Marantz UD8004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player
Marantz UD8004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player
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Marantz UD8004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player

★★★★★5.0 (3 reviews)

Audiophile-grade universal disc player with BD Live support, 192kHz/24-bit DACs, and Anchor Bay video processing.

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Overview

The Marantz UD8004 Universal Disc Player represents the pinnacle of physical media playback, built for enthusiasts who demand reference-quality audio and video from their disc collections. At its core, the UD8004 features 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters across all channels, ensuring that high-resolution audio formats like SA-CD and DVD-Audio are reproduced with remarkable fidelity. The Anchor Bay VRS video processing engine, paired with a 297MHz/12-bit Analog Devices video DAC, handles upscaling and deinterlacing duties to deliver a polished picture from both standard-definition and high-definition sources.

Format support is comprehensive — the UD8004 handles virtually every optical disc format available, from Blu-ray and DVD in all their recordable variants to CD-R/RW and SA-CD. It also supports file-based playback of MP3, WMA, DivX 6, AVCHD, and JPEG content, with an SD card slot providing an additional input path. BD Profile 2.0 compliance enables BD Live interactive features for compatible Blu-ray titles. With component, S-Video, composite, optical, and coaxial outputs, plus RS-232C for integration into custom home theater control systems, the UD8004 is designed to serve as the centerpiece of a serious home cinema setup.

Key Features

Universal Player (SA CD/BD/DVD/CD)

BD 2.0 Profile, BD Live, BD Java Compatible

SHARC DSP, Anchor Bay I/P Scalling, Analod Devices Video DAC, Burr Brown Audio DAC

Marantz HDAM SA2 current feedback analog audio circuits with Audio circuits exclusive use EI power transformer

Beautiful GUI

Specifications

Brand
Marantz
Model
UD8004
Disc Formats
SA-CD, BD Video/ROM/RE/R, DVD Audio/Video/R/R DL/RW/+R/+R DL/+RW, CD-R/RW
File Formats
MP3, WMA, DivX (ver. 6), AVCHD, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD
BD Profile
2.0 (BD Live)
Audio DAC
192 kHz / 24-bit (all channels)
Video Processor
Anchor Bay VRS I/P Converter and Scaler
Video DAC
297 MHz / 12-bit Analog Devices
Outputs
Component, S-Video, Composite, Optical, Coaxial, RS-232C
SD Card Slot
Yes (MP3/WMA/JPEG playback)
Color
Black

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports an exceptionally wide range of disc formats including SA-CD and DVD-Audio
  • High-resolution 192kHz/24-bit DACs on all channels deliver audiophile-quality sound
  • Anchor Bay video processing with 12-bit video DAC provides refined image quality
  • BD Profile 2.0 enables BD Live interactive Blu-ray content
  • SD card slot adds convenient media playback without discs

👎 Cons

  • Lacks HDMI 2.0 or later output given its age, limiting ultra-high-definition passthrough
  • No built-in Wi-Fi, so BD Live features require a wired network connection
  • Large and heavy chassis typical of high-end components may not fit compact setups
  • Does not support newer streaming apps or services natively
  • Discontinued model means replacement parts and firmware updates are no longer available

Frequently Asked Questions

It plays SA-CD, Blu-ray (BD Video/ROM/RE/R), DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW, and can also handle MP3, WMA, DivX 6, AVCHD, and JPEG files.
Yes, it is BD Profile 2.0 compliant, which means it supports BD Live interactive content when connected to the internet.
It uses an Anchor Bay VRS I/P converter and scaler along with a 297MHz/12-bit Analog Devices video DAC for high-quality upscaling and video output.
Yes, it has a built-in SD card slot that supports playback of MP3, WMA, and JPEG files directly.
It features 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog conversion on all channels, designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction.

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