Help...Need 24P playback.

[UTVOL06]

I'm going to be picking up a Sony XBR4 46" LCD this week and my main reasons for selling my 40" 60hz Samsung 1080p were that I wanted true 24p playback and support. That and I also wanted a larger LCD because I sit atleast 9ft back from the TV on my bed.

I currently have the Panasonic DMP-BD10AK Blu-ray Player, but it does not support 24p output via hdmi.

My question is should I get the new Panasonic BD30 that lacks internal decoding for dts-hd, but has profile 1.1. or should I get a profile 1.0 player like the Sony s500 that has 24p output and internal decoding, but 1.0 profile?

I don't really care for PIP features, but I do want the best Picture Quality and least amount of compatability issues with playback of newly released discs.

I've herd really good things about the PQ from the new Panasonic.

I must explain though. I do not have a speaker system yet and am currently just using the TVs built-in speakers. I know its just tv speakers but I can tell a difference in sound quality watching blu-rays on DD+ versus PCM or lossless uncompressed tracks.

What player would you guys get?

I know the PS3 is fast and has good PQ, but I want the best Picture Quality. As some reviews seem to state it does not have the best PQ of all the players available.

[bootman]

In your case the PCM tracks get downconverted to 2 channels anyway so the new panny will work just fine as the older one is doing now.
Later if you upgrade to a surround system just remember to use a newer receiver with the advanced codecs.

[UTVOL06]

Originally Posted by bootman

In your case the PCM tracks get downconverted to 2 channels anyway so the new panny will work just fine as the older one is doing now.
Later if you upgrade to a surround system just remember to use a newer receiver with the advanced codecs.

Ok thanks...I'll go with the Panasonic bd30 then.

[msallaq]

good luck.

[UTVOL06]

I ended up buying the Panasonic BD30 tonight along with my LCD. I guess I need to download the firmware update soon?

[sboller75]

Thanks in advance for your help.

Most of my knowledge is with Toshiba and their players. Originally, I was interested in their players because of their price point. However, I am somewhat concerned about the longevity of this format.

I recently purchased a Sony 52" XBR4 and a Yamaha RX-V1800 (?) receiver that is capable of decoding the new audio formats. Both TV and receiver are HDMI 1.3a. Now, I am in the market for a player. I am hoping you can give me some suggestions for a Blu-Ray player with the following features:

1. 1080p
2. 24fps
3. Able to send the new audio formats via HDMI to a receiver for decoding
4. HDMI 1.3
5. Affordable, but reliable

Thanks again!

[Scorxpion]

Originally Posted by sboller75

Thanks in advance for your help.

Most of my knowledge is with Toshiba and their players. Originally, I was interested in their players because of their price point. However, I am somewhat concerned about the longevity of this format.

I recently purchased a Sony 52" XBR4 and a Yamaha RX-V1800 (?) receiver that is capable of decoding the new audio formats. Both TV and receiver are HDMI 1.3a. Now, I am in the market for a player. I am hoping you can give me some suggestions for a Blu-Ray player with the following features:

1. 1080p
2. 24fps
3. Able to send the new audio formats via HDMI to a receiver for decoding
4. HDMI 1.3
5. Affordable, but reliable

Thanks again!

you answer will be the Panasonic player discussed here

[krisjan]

Originally Posted by sboller75

Thanks in advance for your help.

Most of my knowledge is with Toshiba and their players. Originally, I was interested in their players because of their price point. However, I am somewhat concerned about the longevity of this format.

I recently purchased a Sony 52" XBR4 and a Yamaha RX-V1800 (?) receiver that is capable of decoding the new audio formats. Both TV and receiver are HDMI 1.3a. Now, I am in the market for a player. I am hoping you can give me some suggestions for a Blu-Ray player with the following features:

1. 1080p
2. 24fps
3. Able to send the new audio formats via HDMI to a receiver for decoding
4. HDMI 1.3
5. Affordable, but reliable

Thanks again!

This one's a no-brainer: Panasonic BD30. It meets every one of your requirements except possibly #5 - its only been out for ~5 weeks so too soon to tell about reliability. Affordability? Not sure what that means to you but it can be had for under $500

[bootman]

Originally Posted by UTVOL06

I ended up buying the Panasonic BD30 tonight along with my LCD. I guess I need to download the firmware update soon?

Hold off on the update unless you run into any issues at first.