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Both models feature dedicated audio sections. The UD7005 features a 32-bit Audio DAC w/ analog multichannel audio output, with 7.1-channel Capability. Both models are also equipped with online video streaming through such online providers as Netflix* and YouTube.
Both new Marantz Universal Media Players accept Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, standard and recordable CDs, DVD-Audio, SACD, as well as DivX files in addition to AVCHD (high definition video format for camcorder) contained on discs or solid-state memory devices, and WMA, MP3, and JPEG files from either discs or SD cards. HDMI v1.4 outputs on both models transmit video and audio, and "future-ready" Blu-ray 3D-ready capability. In addition, both players are DLNA 1.5 certified Digital Media Players that offer A/V networking with PC, NAS, HDD-DVDR and music servers. Users also may enjoy online video streaming via Netflix and YouTube, with network connectivity to stream VOD content and as DLNA v1.5 (Digital Living Network Alliance), powering content sharing among connected devices.
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Blu-ray players made a big leap forward, entering into more households than ever before. This is something that bodes well for the quality of content and the consumer electronics industry.
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Macgo Releases First Mac Blu-ray Player -
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Onkyo Releases BD-SP809 Flagship Blu-ray Player -
Onkyo has decided to release a new flagship Blu-ray player, the BD-SP809, which features a wide variety of playback options from physical media to streaming over a home network and much more.
Onkyo Releases New HTiBs, Speakers, Receiver, and 3D Blu-ray Player -
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Panasonic Announces Pricing of New 3D Blu-ray Home Theater Systems -
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Samsung Adds Lovefilm to Blu-ray Players -
Lovefilm.com, a company headquartered in the United Kingdom specializing in rentals, already available on Samsung's HDTVs, has now been added to applications on Samsung Blu-ray players, according to a report in the website pocket-lint.com.
Sony Displays Connected Blu-ray Players at CES 2011 -
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Yamaha Introduces First Universal Blu-ray Player: the BD-A1000 -
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Toshiba Adds First 3D Capable Blu-ray Player -
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