*NEW* Marantz UD7007 with true balanced XLR output

[o0OBillO0o]

Marantz America will soon debut two new Universal Media Players, the UD7007 with true balanced XLR output and UD5007. Both Blu-ray players offer true universal compatibility, full Internet connectivity and handles advanced video and audio formats. When connected to a compatible Marantz A/V receiver or surround sound processor, both players may be controlled with a Smartphone via the newly designed Marantz Remote App. Both units also feature a newly designed on screen graphical user interface for total ease of use and simplicity. The contoured front panel features both aluminum and reinforced resin for a smooth, distinguished appearance while solid, custom engineered feet further dampen any potential vibration and the disc tray is positioned at the center of the chassis so it remains protected on all sides from external influences. Inside, both units feature Marantz's fully shielded disc drive mechanism that provides quicker (20%) disc loading and playback compared with earlier models, along with a steel sub-chassis that prevents interference from adjacent circuitry and provides a solid foundation to suppress vibrations. The main chassis also features a dual layer bottom for maximum rigidity. Users can easily stream videos from online services such as Netflix, VUDU, Hulu, and YouTube. Thanks to its dual HDMI outputs, the UD7007 allows users to connect to a 3D TV and non-3D capable AVR separately. Additionally, both units feature front-panel USB ports along with an HDMI output, an Ethernet port, a left/right analog audio output for multi-zone distribution, and remote control in/out ports. Both models accept Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, standard and recordable CDs, DVD-Audio, SACD, as well as DivXHD 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 USB devices. The UD7007's fully balanced HDAM-SA2 output stage includes XLR Output jacks. For optimum audio fidelity, the UD7007 is also equipped with highest resolution 192kHz/32-bit D/A converters operating in differential mode, and the analog output sections feature multiple Marantz HDAM-SA2 discrete amplifier modules for the widest bandwidth and lowest noise.

[Doug Lax]

Originally Posted by o0OBillO0o

[o0OBillO0o]

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Just hit the Marantz Website $1,199.99 MSRP

[o0OBillO0o]

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Just hit the Marantz Website $1,199.99 MSRP

[doggiehowser]

I wish Marantz had included the DenonLink technology from their Denon sister company.

[Portugal]

Looks like the closest to my desire of buying a silver Oppo.

[TommyC]

People are saying this one sounds more musical than the OPPO 105.

[lakesailor]

Surprised it has taken this long for someone to go after the Oppo market in what seems to be a meaningful way.....

[Doug Lax]

Hmmmm I hope it is faster than my ud 8004 great pic and sound but slower than molasses in january

[Haurock]

Originally Posted by TommyC

People are saying this one sounds more musical than the OPPO 105.

That shouldn't come as too much of a surprise.. Marantz does have excellent sounding CD players.. this maybe a very attractive alternative to the OPPO...

Sounds promising... I for one like the looks of it...