Marantz DV 4001

The Marantz DV 4001 is a progressive-scan DVD player engineered to handle DVDs, CDs, VCDs, MP3s, WMAs, and JPEGs. It features an all-digital HDMI output with internal scaling (1080i, 720p, 480p) for watching movies in high-definition.

In addition, the DV 4001 includes 3:2 pulldown circuitry, support for stereo or multi-channel analog/coaxial digital, and a front-panel menu operation. It should be noted that although the DV 4001 doesn’t come jam-packed with features nor a high-end interface, it does tote a superior quality build with what critics extol is “excellent picture and sound performance.”  For instance, consider the DV 4001’s 108MHz/12-bit video DAC and 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC for each and every channel. Additional features of the Marantz DV 4001 receiver include a PAL/NTSC converter, an RS232C terminal for system control, and a low profile aluminum front panel. The Marantz DV 4001 retails for $179.99 and comes with a 3 year limited warranty.