An Updated Master List Of Players

I was going over NickIt's Players thread and I felt the need to update the list of players. I've included some players that are still to be released but these are the ones where the specs have been announced (Denon, Marantz, Panny BD50). I'd appreciate input from the other enthusiasts here especially if you see any errors or omissions. I've listed the models according to brand and I'll try to update the specs and add new models as the specs and street dates are announced.

MASTER LIST OF BLURAY PLAYERS

SONY

Playstation 3
Firmware - 2.30
Video Decoder - Cell Processor
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital – Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - No
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - Onboard
Analog Out Channels - None
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile - 2.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-S1/S1e
Firmware 3.6 US/3.7 UK
Video Decoder - Sigma SMP8634 Rev A
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels - 5.1
HDMI Channels - 7.1
HDMI Version - 1.2 US/1.3 UK
Profile - 1.0
Ethernet - No

BDP-S300
Firmware - 3.7
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev A
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels - 5.1
HDMI Channels - 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.1
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

BDP-S500
Firmware – 3.5
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

BDP-S200ES
Firmware – 3.5
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

BDP-S350
Firmware – Street Date Summer 2008
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev C
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard/Bitstream
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1/2.0 ready with added memory port
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-S550
Firmware – Street Date Fall 2008
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev C
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard/Bitstream
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Onboard/Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 7.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 2.0
Ethernet - Yes


PIONEER

BDP-HD1
Firmware – 3.6
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev A
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - No
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.2
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-LX70/70AA
Firmware – 3.2 UK
Video Decoder – Sigma SMO8634 Rev A
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-94HD
Firmware – 2.4
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev A
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.2
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-95HD/95FD
Firmware – 3.2
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev A
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard/Bitstream
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-05FD
Firmware – Street Date TBA
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP8634 Rev C
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard/Bitstream
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Onboard/Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 7.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - No


SAMSUNG

BDP-1000
Firmware – 1.4 US/1.3 UK
Video Decoder – Broadcom BCM7411
24fps - No
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - No
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - No
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version - 1.0
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

BDP-1200
Firmware – 2.0
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP 8634 PLUS Reon
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-1400
Firmware – 1.5 US/1.1 UK
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP 8634 Rev C
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-UP5000
Firmware – 1.0
Video Decoder – Broadcom BCM 7440 PLUS Reon
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS – Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard (2CH)
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 7.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version - 1.3
Profile - 1.0
Ethernet - Yes

BDP-1500
Firmware – Street date June 2008
Video Decoder – TBA
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - Yes

PANASONIC

DMP-BD10/10A
Firmware – 2.4
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP 8634 Rev A
24fps - No
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels 7.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.2
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

DMP-BD30
Firmware – 1.3
Video Decoder – Panasonic UniPhier
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS – Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard/Bitstream
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version - 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - Yes

DMP-BD50
Firmware – Street Date TBA
Video Decoder – Panasonic Uniphier
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS – HR - Onboard/Bitstream
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio – Onboard/Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version - 1.3
Profile - 2.0
Ethernet - Yes


SHARP

BD-HP20
Firmware - 710310
Video Decoder – Sigma SMP 8634
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version - 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

BD-HP50
Firmware - Street Date Q2 2008
Video Decoder – TBA
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version - 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - TBA

PHILIPS

BDP-9000
Firmware - None
Video Decoder – Broadcom BCM7411
24fps - No
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS- Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - No
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.2
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet - No

BDP-7200
Firmware - None
Video Decoder – Broadcom BCM7411 (unverified)
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS- Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - Yes


LG

BH-100
Firmware – 2.03
Video Decoder – Broadcom BCM7411
24fps - No
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - No
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - No
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 5.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.0
Ethernet – Yes

BH-200
Firmware – 0702
Video Decoder – Broadcom BCM7440
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - No
DTS – HR - No
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Onboard
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 5.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet – Yes

DENON

DVD-2500BT
Firmware - None
Video Decoder – Panasonic Uniphier
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels - None
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - No

DVD-3800BD
Firmware –
Video Decoder – Panasonic UniPhier PLUS Realta
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio – Onboard/Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 7.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - No

DVD-1800BD
Firmware - Street Date October 2008
Video Decoder – TBA likely the Panasonic Uniphier
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio - Bitstream
Analog Out Channels - TBA
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - No

MARANTZ

BD8002
Firmware – Street Date TBA
Video Decoder – Panasonic UniPhier PLUS Realta
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD – Onboard/Bitstream
DTS HD Master Audio – Onboard/Bitstream
Analog Out Channels – 7.1
HDMI Channels – 7.1
HDMI Version – 1.3
Profile – 2.0
Ethernet - Yes

FUNAI/MAGNAVOX/SYLVANIA

NB500 Series
Firmware -
Video Decoder – TBA
24fps - Yes
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital - Onboard
DTS - Onboard
Dolby Digital Plus - Onboard
DTS – HR - Onboard
PCM - Onboard
Dolby True HD - TBA
DTS HD Master Audio - TBA
Analog Out Channels – TBA
HDMI Channels – TBA
HDMI Version - 1.3
Profile – 1.1
Ethernet - No


Sources:
blu-ray.com
idoblu.co.uk

 

Great list eatsushi - thanks.

One comment though. I thought the Sony BDP-S500 could do DTS-HD MA bitstream but apparently not. I'll double check if you don't mind.

Hopefully you can keep updating this list as the new players and specs are announced. I vote to have this thread stickied.

 

Eatsushi...
Great list, thanks!

I second the motion for this thread to be stickied.

 

I added two newly announced Sony models. The BDP-S350 with ETA Summer '08 MSRP $400. It's profile 1.1 but apparently upgradable to 2.0 with a memory port and ethernet. The BDP-S550 with ETA Fall '08 MSRP $500. The S550 is BD-Live 2.0.



http://www.electronichouse.com/article/sony_announces_interactive_blu_ray_players/

 

That external storage port on both models sounds interesting. Does that mean you can plug in a USB flash drive and download more online content?

Great list BTW. Thanks!

 

Due to the confusion regarding player profiles and "evolving" (???) specs in the new Sony player news thread I think we should incorporate an explanation/FAQ in this thread.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=868226
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Joshua_Zyber/High-Def_FAQ:_Blu-ray_Profiles_Explained/1186

BluRay Player Profiles Explained

 

Upcoming and announced players which are not yet on the list:

Sharp BD-HP50 - ETA Q2 2008

Samsung BDP-1500 - ETA Summer 2008
Samsung BD-UP550 - ETA Q3 2008

Daewoo DBP-1000 - ETA 2008
Daewoo DBP-2000 - ETA 2008

Philips BDP7200 - ETA April 2008

Please post any errors or omissions.

 

Excellent list, sticky this one.

 

Awesome list eatsushi, however just one little comment...

The "Analog Out Channels" are listed as 7.1, 5.1 or none. I am being pedantic here but wouldn't it be more accurate to put at least 2 channel analog audio output? I am sure all players include at least stereo analog output. :-D

 

I think eatsushi's designation of analog out refers to multichannel capabilities particularly with respect to movie soundtrack transmission. This is important information for me since I don't have an HDMI audio setup this time and I use 5.1 analogs on my Rotel preamp/processor.

The PS3 does have 2-channel analog outs but this is irrelevant when you want true multichannel movie soundtracks.

The Denon 2500 actually DOES NOT even have 2-channel analog outs. It's purely a "transport" with both video and audio transmitted thru an HDMI output:

http://usa.denon.com/beyond/products/DVD-2500BTCI.html

 

Yes, I assumed that was the case. I thought that they all had at least 2 channel analog output but as you just pointed out some players don't have analog output at all, while some offer the basic 2 channel output. Well, at this point it's only one in each of the aforementioned categories (Denon 2500BT & PS3). You are completely right that most Blu-ray consumers probably couldn't care less about 2 channel analog output. I know I don't as I also have an AV receiver set-up (6.2 channel). However, it wouldn't be a bad idea to list that information here. The more information, the better.

PS: Thank you for the pic of the Denon 2500BT dblbogey7, but it's quite big and it's making the page wider than normal. Is there any way you can make it smaller? :-D

 

You are correct my friend.

The information on analog outs is essentially for those with non-HDMI audio equipment who want to take advantage of multichannel uncompressed or lossless soundtracks on the discs. Stereo analog outs just seems irrelevant to a discussion of movie soundtracks.

 

As I said, I was just being pedantic. I assumed that you meant multi-channel outs to cater for the PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD etc. but I felt sorry for the poor PS3 who didn't even get it's 2 channels mentioned! lol... Once again, thanks for the effort in this fantastic thread.

 

Update: I added the Pioneer BDP-05FD to the list since some specs have been announced. ETA is Spring 2008.

I don't know if I want to add this BluRay player from Goldmund of Switzerland. It sells for a cool $17,000 and is obviously for those ultra high-end custom installations.

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9879105-1.html?=cnetfd.mt

 

The Samsung BDP-UP550 dual format player has been cancelled.

Samsung will concentrate on developing its BluRay line instead.

 

eatsushi: The Denon 3800BDCI was just released. The first user reviews are now just starting to come out in avsforums. It's available thru special order from Best Buy's Magnolia Home Theater.

 

I've found a blog that states that the next PS3 firmware update will support DTS-HD Master Audio. I can not confirm the validity of this but it looks promising to me.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/10/firmware-v230-details-and-store-walkthrough/

 

Thanks for the heads up. It's also on engdaget HD:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/0...ers-interviewed-dts-hd-ma-support-on-the-way/

 

Yes, I would like to know if they are referring to bitstream DTS-HD MA or on board decoding... ?

Anyway, I think your PS3 update is a little overdue.

PS3 firmware v2.20 now makes the BD profile v2.0 (BD-Live), as I am sure you are well aware of. :-D

 

Updated the Profile and Firmware data for the PS3.

The DTS-HD MA can only be decoded onboard the PS3. The HDMI transmitter chip on the PS3 cannot send the bitstream data to a decoding receiver as it is an older version - the Si9132. You need the Si9134 transmitter chip to pass Dolby True HD and DTS-HD MA bitstream. DTS-HD MA will be decoded in the console and passed as LPCM to the reciever via HDMI.

Added: The update will be available for download on April 15th:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/s...n_3/PS3_Gets_DTS-HD_Master_Audio_Upgrade/1641