Sorry if any duplication, but haven't located any comments on this relatively new device.

Denon 1940CI (http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3560.asp)

[DVD-1940CI] Universal Scaling DVD Audio/Video/Super Audio CD Player

The DVD-1940CI offers increased performance with scaling up to 1080p resolution from its HDMI video port. Improvements in decoding have been added with DiVX Ultra processing for smoother video delivery. For the do it yourself homeowner and for the custom installer, basic and advanced connections have been provided making hookup and setup a snap to almost any A/V system. The Faroudja Fi2301 video engine provides outstanding video capabilities with its DCDi circuitry reproducing true to life image detail matched to superb audio circuitry for an outstanding home theater experience. The DVD-1940CI's multi channel outputs support DVD-A and SACD media playback for high quality audio listening for the audio purest.


HDMI scalable output to 1080p resolution
DiVX Ultra v6.0 playback support
DDVC video circuitry for improved performance
Separate video D/As for interlaced and progressive mode
RS-232C serial port for third party controllers
Serial IR ports
WMA-9 and MP3 decoders
JPEG photo-file viewer
Fujifilm Fujicolor and Kodak picture CD compatible

I just paid $300 ($70 more than Oppo 981) which I'm sure many/most here will prefer Oppo. I understand that. I chose the Denon for better build quality (particularly the semi-flimsy disc tray on Oppo) and better audio quality, although could be perceived only. My primary use is audio with some video included.

Any comments from experience either way would be appreciated.

TIA.

Where did you buy it? I'm looking at the 1940ci as well. If anyone has some info, lets hear it.

i bought it also. if you find a region code hack let me know.

plays dvds/sacd/dvda better quality than my pionner 563a

however no PAL dvds and if you make a homemade dvd-a it wont play it due to copy protection.

my old pioneer plays pal and all homemade dvd-a

Rudy

Where did you buy it? I'm looking at the 1940ci as well. If anyone has some info, lets hear it.

I bought mine from Bay Bloor Radio, in Toronto, Canada. It's arriving this week...so I'm also interested in other peoples experience with these units. How well does it upconvert? And yes...I'd be interested in a region free hack too :P

Bought on Amazon thru Ace Photo for $306. I noticed the next day the price went up to $349 with same merchant.

Mine arrives on Thursday (tomorrow) so I'll have a report back by the weekend.

if you make a homemade dvd-a it wont play it due to copy protection

Interesting...not sure I like that. Thanks for heads up. I'm gonna try one anyway.

mjpprint,

when i say homemade dvd-audio i mean the ones with all the info in the Audio_TS folder.
i only have 3. two are led zeppelin concerts and one is that darkside of the moon dvd-a.

all 3 wont play.

however i have many audio-dvds at 48khz/24bit that i burn as regular dvds. these play fine.

ALSO make sure you in audio options you set LPCM Select ON

if its off then it downsamples the audio. you can listen for your self.

Enjoy

ALSO make sure you in audio options you set LPCM Select ON...if its off then it downsamples the audio. you can listen for your self.


Thanks. Is that for everything or just DVD-A? I'll be playing mostly Std CD, followed by SACD then DVD-A...as far as audio goes.

I just got mine set up yesterday. So far it looks/works great! I'm going to be testing it with more movies today. Upscaling works like a charm, but I haven't tried an SACD yet (I'll have to buy one). If you have any specific questions...let me know!

ALSO make sure you in audio options you set LPCM Select ON...if its off then it downsamples the audio. you can listen for your self.



On other Denons I have looked at, turning LPCM 'ON' causes the downsampling whilst leaving it 'OFF' allows full resolution.

this is just denons way of copy protection on high resultion dvds.
thats why its off when you buy it.

i checked online and found a thread where they came to this conclusion.

listen for yourself if you dont believe me.

Rudy

i dont know if lpcm applies to dvd-audio, sacd and cds. ididnt bother to check since i leave it on now all the time.

i am refering to high resolution dvds. 48khz and 24bit.

i just bought my 1st 48khz music(enhanced cd)dvd. its 2pac's makaveli dualdisc.

i noticed i had to turn LPCM Off to get good sound.

im drawing the conclusion that for store bought (enhanced 48khz) lpcm should be off.
but if its Homemade 48khz dvd then lpcm on.

denon shouldnt even have this option. it should always play everything full quality

this lpcm thing doesnt seem to affect regular cds

Anyone have any other feedback on the Denon 1940ci?

I'm ready to bite the bullet and am wondering whether you feel this is a good player within its price range.

I would have considered the OPPO 981, but I have heard it does not play very well with DLP sets (macroblocking) and I have the Samsung LED DLP HLT6187.

Thanks all!

Hi folks. I'm having a problem getting my 1940CI to play SACD (Peter Gabriel Shaking the Tree) - the player will only recognize 2 channels & will not allow me to choose multichannel by pressing the SACD Setup button on the remote. Here is my Audio config:
DRC - ON
LPCM - OFF
Dolby Digital - BITSTREAM
DTS - BITSTREAM
Bass Enhancer - ON
HDMI Audio - 2 ch
Analog Audio - Multi

The player is hooked up to Yamaha RXV 757 receiver.
Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong? I'm hoping there's a known issue with the Gabriel SACD .... haha
Cheers

Hi folks. I'm having a problem getting my 1940CI to play SACD (Peter Gabriel Shaking the Tree) - the player will only recognize 2 channels & will not allow me to choose multichannel by pressing the SACD Setup button on the remote.

There's nothing wrong with your disk or your setup - the only Peter Gabriel SACD with a multi-channel SACD layer is "Up".

Holy smokes konoyaro, gotta admit my first reaction to your post was "@#!! guy, I think I know if I bought a SACD or not!!" Well ..... despite the SACD logo on the packaging, the disc isn't 5.1, it's just a better-quality 2ch recording. I went to Amazon to prove that I had a 5.1 SACD, but proved konoyaro's point instead.

So, more than slightly embarrassed, I'm going to shut up now and be more careful with what I buy. Cheers konoyaro!

(if we could all pretend I didn't ask my question I'd really appreciate it!!)