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Blu-ray Disc Players Phoenix AZ

The HD DVD and Blu-ray discs war is over. Now all the major Hollywood studios support Blu-ray movies. It’s the accepted wave of the future. Blu-ray discs will eventually replace DVD’s because the image, sound and storage capacity are superior and support HDTV technology and most Blu-ray disc players are backwards compatible anyway. Here you will get a full review on Anthem ’s BLX 200 Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player. Blu-ray disc players are more affordable than ever. What are you waiting for to add them onto your home entertainment center? Listed below you will also find local home electronics stores around Phoenix that have all the latest Blu-ray disc players, burners and movies.

Jerry's Audio Video
(602) 263-9410
600 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
Best Buy
(602) 266-3400
1949 E CAMELBACK RD
Phoenix, AZ
Audio Express
(602) 943-8017
9201 N. 27th Ave., #1
Phoenix, AZ
Audio Express
(602) 996-8383
4509 E. Cactus
Phoenix, AZ
Magnolia Home Theater
(602) 494-2500
12645 N 48TH ST
Phoenix, AZ
Dennis Sage
(602) 274-3211
4643 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ
Audio Express
(602) 955-6032
2246 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
Dennis Sage Home Entertainment
(602) 274-3211
2265 West Desert Cove
Phoenix, AZ
Audio Express
(623) 245-1911
6710 W. Camelback Rd.
Glendale, AZ
Best Buy
(602) 494-2500
12645 N 48TH ST
Phoenix, AZ

Blu-ray Disc Players

Anthem ’s BLX 200 Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player features 1 GB of built-in memory and includes an additional 2-GB USB Flash Drive for enjoying the bonus features offered by BD-Live (Profile 2.0), BonusView, and other audio playback options.

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Anthem's BLX 200


The BLX 200 features backward compatibility with existing DVD and CD libraries, 1080p picture quality with up to 1920 x 1080p screen resolution, and HDMI v1.3 compatibility with support for Deep Color and x.v Color.

Aesthetically, the BLX 200’s sleek styling, brushed aluminum faceplate and Anthem-blue lights mark it as a part of the Anthem line.

One GB of built-in memory, an Ethernet port and additional 2-GB USB Flash Drive allow fast and easy access to Internet-based features. The BLX 200 also offers full compatibility with 24 movie frames-per-second playback. Because most movies are filmed at 24 frames per second, the BLX 200 is able to play back movies in their native format, reducing unwanted artifacts.

Audio on the player includes Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD.

With the BLX 200’s AVCHD support, high-definition home movies burned to a standard DVD in AVCHD format can be played back in high-definition. The BLX-200 player supports BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, Audio CD-R/RW, MP3 and Digital Photo CD (JPEG).

Connections include a LAN for accessing BD Live. Component and composite video outputs are included, and digital optical and coaxial audio outputs allow digital connection of A/V receivers and preamplifiers that don’t support HDMI. The player also has 7.1 PCM audio output via HDMI.

Additional Features of the BLX 200:

• 12-bit/162-MHz video DACs (digital-to-analog converters);
• Capacitance touch transport control (Play, Pause, etc) buttons;
• External IR Remote ‘IN’ port allows fast and easy integration into existing complete home theater control systems;
• Front-panel USB port to facilitate future firmware updates;
• Comprehensive Remote Control with two ‘AAA’ batteries included.

The Anthem BLX 200 Blu-ray Disc Player has an MSRP of $799.00 and is now shipping in a Black finish.