Universal Blu-ray Players Under $1,000 MSRP

[tomd51]

Okay folks, I'm trying to compile a list of true "universal" Blu-ray players under $1,000. I've listed some below with their MSRP and while some are already discontinued at the time of this post, I've included them in case someone would like to know for reference purposes on the used market.

Here's what I've found to this point:

Cambridge Audio Azur 650BD - $699
Denon DBP-2011UDCI - $799
Denon DBP-1611UD - $399
Marantz UD7005 - $899
Marantz UD5005 - $499
Oppo BDP-80 - $299 (discontinued)
Oppo BDP-83 - $499 (discontinued)
Oppo BDP-83SE - $899 (discontinued)
Oppo BDP-93 - $499 (estimated)
Oppo BDP-95 - $979 (estimated, no link available yet)
Yamaha BD-A1000 - $699


Any input on universal BR units under 1K (or clarification to those listed) is welcome. Thanks in advance... -TD

 

[tomd51]

So... anyone know of other players under 1k other than the ones listed? -TD

 

[j_garcia]

I think you covered all the universal players

 

[tomd51]

Thanks, J.

Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of... -TD

 

[zumbo]

Looks as though the Yamaha is going to be $599.95 from most authorized online dealers.

While I can't comment on Marantz universal players, my Marantz BD 8200 is a POS. Absolute rip-off.

 

[tomd51]

I think some of the units listed should have better actual retail pricing than the MSRP. I'm pretty sure I saw the Yamaha unit like you noted listed for $599 at Crutchfield. I'm interested in hearing more feedback on the Denon 1611 unit once it's been out for a bit. Considering their feature set and pricing, it should compete well if doesn't have any quality issues some BD players seem to be plagued with.

Bummer to hear about your Marantz BD player. Is the 8200 one of their first revision BD players? I think quite a few manufacturers rushed their first BD players out the door to compete and most definitely missed the mark in functionality and quality... -TD

 

[Frans]

Excuse my Dutch ignorance. What's "POS"?

 

[j_garcia]

Excuse my Dutch ignorance. What's "POS"?

Piece of ...

 

[PENG]

Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of... -TD

Some of the newer Sony models can play SACD but not DVDA. Not truly univeral but almost.

 

[samsfisher]

I have a PS3 for Bluray its doing wonders for the price

 

[zumbo]

I have a PS3 for Bluray its doing wonders for the price

Not universal.

 

[tomd51]

Yeah, pretty sure he's thread-padding for spammage, check out the other posts... -TD