Denon DVD-A1UD Universal Blu-ray Player

Despite Blu-ray players having come down in price drastically over the past year, not many people have adopted this format as expected. Denon has released what it touts to be the world’s first high end Blu-ray universal player known as the DVD-A1UD. Not only is it able to play Blu-ray and DVD discs, it also does DVD-audio, SACD and standard CDs as well. With the integrated of DENON Link 4th technology, performance is improved even when you’re viewing from standard-definition sources. Features include :-

• Two HDMI 1.3 ports
• Component video
• S-video
• Composite video
• Optical digital audio
• Coaxial digital
• Balanced two-channel stereo analog audio
• Ethernet
• SD memory card slot

Denon will roll out the DVD-A1UD in Japan before January 2009 is over, retailing for a jaw-dropping $5,879. The European release will commence in March for €4,000. No word on a Stateside roll out though.