Marantz Offers New DV8300 DVD-Audio/Video/SACD Combination Player

10-Dec-02

Marantz has introduced its DV8300 DVD-Audio/Video and SACD player--the company's first component to offer both DVD-Audio and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) playback. Thanks to its universal format compatibility, listeners no longer have to choose between DVD-Audio or SACD when purchasing a player--the THX Select-certified Marantz DV8300 enables them to enjoy the benefits of both state-of-the-art formats, along with progressive scan DVD-Video playback and much more.Kevin Zarow, Marantz Director of Marketing, pointed out, ""Since our company's founding nearly fifty years ago, Marantz's mission has been to provide products that deliver the absolute best sound quality available. With the introduction of the DV8300, Marantz once again redefines the state of the art in high-fidelity audio, in a component that provides listeners with the finest possible sound quality from the two leading digital audio formats available today.""The Marantz DV8300 is engineered for ultimate audio and video performance in every respect. Along with two-channel and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD capability, the DV8300 offers compatible playback of DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, Video CD, and Super Video CD discs, making it the most versatile home entertainment source component available. The DV8300 provides full bass management for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, and SACD discs. In addition, the DV8300 includes built-in Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoding, and provides a full selection of digital and analog audio and video outputs.To complement this unmatched flexibility, the DV8300 features a host of high-performance audio technologies such as leading-edge Cirrus Logic 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A conversion, discrete multi-channel audio circuitry utilizing Marantz's exclusive HDAM (High-Definition Amplifier Module) output stages, a separate power transformer for the audio circuit, a zero-impedance copper grounding plate for the analog multi-channel output, and many additional refinements. The DV8300 is built utilizing a double-layered chassis construction and includes a ""Video Off"" function that turns off the video circuitry during audio-only playback, for maximum sonic purity. The result is remarkably natural, detailed, dynamic, and enveloping sound quality, conveying movie soundtracks and music with astonishing realism and emotional impact. Along with a new level of audio performance, the Marantz DV8300 is designed for high image quality, with progressive scan component video output, true 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down detection, and advanced digital video processing circuitry. The DV8300's 3:2 pull-down detection provides the best possible reproduction of film-based DVD-Video discs, by correctly detecting and decoding the 24 frames-per-second of film content that are transferred to the 30 frames-per-second required for video playback. The result, when viewed on a progressive scan video display is smoother, more natural moving images, with spectacular resolution, clarity, and color accuracy. In addition, the DV8300 features a fine-tunable Video Adjust function, enabling viewers to ""dial in"" the picture quality according to their personal preferences.Like all Marantz DVD players, the DV8300 includes a wealth of convenience features and viewing options for maximum home theatre enjoyment. All functions can be easily controlled via its multi-language on-screen menu, remote control, and intuitive front panel control layout.The Marantz DV8300 DVD-Audio/Video/SACD Player is currently available at a suggested retail price of $1,599. For more information, visit www.marantz.com.

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