Bel Canto Design Introduces Universal DVD Player

24-Nov-03

Building on its reputation for state-of-the-art digital amplification, Bel Canto Design announced the release of its first-ever digital source component, the PLayer.The PLayer is compatible with all current digital formats--DVD, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SA-CD), standard CD, and MP3--and extends Bel Canto's lead in high-performance home audio and video. Paired with the Bel Canto PReProô preamplifier/processor and award-winning eVo amplifiers, the PLayer offers an unmatched combination of flexibility and ease-of-use.The PLayer also provides some relief from the ""format anxiety"" audio and video enthusiasts feel as the market determines which digital formats will become standard. ""Music and film lovers have been at the mercy of a very uncertain market,"" says John Stronczer, President. ""You either have to invest in multiple components or bet all your chips on one format. The PLayer offers the all-in-one solution.""World-Class AudioThe audio section of the PLayer offers class-defining high-end performance. ""The PLayer builds on the DAC technology used in the DAC2,"" says John Stronczer. Performance enhancements have been made in several key areas including:- Proprietary internal CLOCK-LINK function which slaves the transport to low-jitter DAC clocks- Multiple stages of power supply regulation and isolation for the audio, video, digital and transport functions- Ultra-high-spec components surround the latest generation of multi-bit delta-sigma audio DACs, insuring true Audiophile performance Professional-Quality VideoThe PLayer offers 480p progressive scan and incorporates the Faroudja DCDiÆ deinterlacing technology for outstanding color and picture quality. John Stronczer says the PLayer is differentiated by how Bel Canto implements the Faroudja technology. ""Some designers cut corners when using the Faroudja chip, which can compromise picture quality and flexibility. In the PLayer, you can be assured that the Faroudja technology is fully implemented.""Also, the PLayer offers direct access to control of Faroudja options for component and RGB output, sync on green, H/V sync, audio delay synchronization, adaptive motion control, and animation and film modes. ""Users can access all the Faroudja options from the front panel, rather than having to navigate on-screen menus,"" says John Stronczer. ""This is another example of how we're raising the bar on ease-of-use.""Bel Canto also offers a serial digital interface (SDI) option for delivering a direct video stream to projectors and monitors with built-in scalers. Bel Canto says this option, priced at $1,000, offers broadcast-standard video for high-end installations.Other features include RS-232 control, rear IR input connectors, and DVD and CD digital outputs on RCA, BNC, and balanced AES/EBU connectors.The Bel Canto Solution""We are extremely excited about the PLayer,"" says Bel Canto's John Stronczer. ""Bel Canto now offers a source component that's compatible with all the popular formats and a preamp/processor that decodes virtually every digital and surround format."" The Bel Canto PRePro processes DTSÆ, THXÆ, PCM, DolbyÆ Digital, Dolby Pro LogicÆ II, THX Surround EXô, and DTS-ESÆ.""With our components,"" says John Stronczer ""the home entertainment enthusiast can have confidence in the investment.""The Bel Canto PLayer is now shipping at a suggested retail price of $8,900.For complete specifications and photos of the PLayer, visit www.belcantodesign.com.

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