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arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:06 AM

Haha...there's no need for any domestic violence. You can spend half of that and still have a great player

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:12 AM

Thoughts on the Sony S350?

BIslander · 09-27-2008, 02:13 AM

If you are interested in lossless audio, you need to take care to match the player with the capabilities of your receiver. For example, if you have an older receiver without HDMI, then you can't get lossless audio from a PS3. If you have a receiver with HDMI 1.1, then a player like the Panasonic BD30 is not a good fit since it only bitstreams the lossless codecs over HDMI 1.3. Of course, if you have a great modern AVR, then you have a lot more choices in players.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:17 AM

explain lossless audio. I have an older receiver with no HDMI. That will be a later on down the road purchase.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:19 AM

never mind just read about lossless....sound for me is important..it is half the movie.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodNorth

never mind just read about lossless....sound for me is important..it is half the movie.

Well said!

The PS3 definately is not an option for you. Check out the Panasonics

WriteSimply · 09-27-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodNorth

I know I have nothing too worry about..just I want the best bang for my buck and if I spent the full grand on the player my wife would shoot me.

What is she getting out of this deal of you getting a BD player?

Realistically, between showing photos on the TV, listening to music and watching movies, the PS3 is fast and very responsive. It's the better value.

fuad

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:29 AM

The only panasonic currently available too me is the BD30 at any of the big electronic stores.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

What is she getting out of this deal of you getting a BD player?

Realistically, between showing photos on the TV, listening to music and watching movies, the PS3 is fast and very responsive. It's the better value.

fuad

If he went with the PS3 then he wouldn't be able to get lossless audio. He's already said that audio is half of the movie to him. Which means that the PS3 is NOT AN OPTION.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HollywoodNorth

The only panasonic currently available too me is the BD30 at any of the big electronic stores.

That's the same player that I have - works great! But it might be lacking in the audio department for you since you have an older player. How do you feel about purchasing online?

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:31 AM

Starting to think the online stuff isn't for me..I like special features and all but it seems that they aren't that great right now.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:32 AM

Purchasing online is the way I would probably go as I live 1.5 hours from any big store that I would go to.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:33 AM

You aren't alone in that boat - all the online special features just seem like a waste of time to me.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:33 AM

I have an older sony receiver..no HDMI..just bought it last year.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:35 AM

The best I can do with the Panasonic BD30 is $399 CDN plus tax and SH

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:37 AM

Hows 'bout this?

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-...2482923&sr=8-1

or...

http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/...nic%20dmp-bd50

BIslander · 09-27-2008, 02:38 AM

The only moderately priced player that will decode both TrueHD and dts-MA and output them over analog is the Panasonic BD50. That player is already out of production and hard to find. The Panasonic BD55, which will be out soon, also decodes all formats and has 7.1 analog outputs. That player is available for pre-order at $399 on amazon.com.

The Sony S550 will do TrueHD decoding over analog. It is unclear whether it will do dts-MA decoding over analog. But, we'll know soon enough when the player is released in the next few weeks.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 02:39 AM

Just looking at receivers..could get a decent 7.1 HDMI receiver and a BR player for $1000 CDN

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:39 AM

The new Sony would meet your needs too...

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...ony%20BDP-S550

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HollywoodNorth

Just looking at receivers..could get a decent 7.1 HDMI receiver and a BR player for $1000 CDN

That's another option for you too, if the wife would let you get away with it!

09-27-2008, 02:06 AM	#21
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Haha...there's no need for any domestic violence. You can spend half of that and still have a great player

09-27-2008, 02:12 AM	#22
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	Thoughts on the Sony S350?

09-27-2008, 02:13 AM	#23
BIslander Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Bainbridge Island, WA	If you are interested in lossless audio, you need to take care to match the player with the capabilities of your receiver. For example, if you have an older receiver without HDMI, then you can't get lossless audio from a PS3. If you have a receiver with HDMI 1.1, then a player like the Panasonic BD30 is not a good fit since it only bitstreams the lossless codecs over HDMI 1.3. Of course, if you have a great modern AVR, then you have a lot more choices in players.

09-27-2008, 02:17 AM	#24
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	explain lossless audio. I have an older receiver with no HDMI. That will be a later on down the road purchase.

09-27-2008, 02:19 AM	#25
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	never mind just read about lossless....sound for me is important..it is half the movie.

09-27-2008, 02:29 AM	#28
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	The only panasonic currently available too me is the BD30 at any of the big electronic stores.

09-27-2008, 02:31 AM	#31
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	Starting to think the online stuff isn't for me..I like special features and all but it seems that they aren't that great right now.

09-27-2008, 02:32 AM	#32
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	Purchasing online is the way I would probably go as I live 1.5 hours from any big store that I would go to.

09-27-2008, 02:33 AM	#33
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	You aren't alone in that boat - all the online special features just seem like a waste of time to me.

09-27-2008, 02:35 AM	#35
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	The best I can do with the Panasonic BD30 is $399 CDN plus tax and SH

09-27-2008, 02:37 AM	#36
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Hows 'bout this? http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-...2482923&sr=8-1 or... http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/...nic%20dmp-bd50

09-27-2008, 02:38 AM	#37
BIslander Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Bainbridge Island, WA	The only moderately priced player that will decode both TrueHD and dts-MA and output them over analog is the Panasonic BD50. That player is already out of production and hard to find. The Panasonic BD55, which will be out soon, also decodes all formats and has 7.1 analog outputs. That player is available for pre-order at $399 on amazon.com. The Sony S550 will do TrueHD decoding over analog. It is unclear whether it will do dts-MA decoding over analog. But, we'll know soon enough when the player is released in the next few weeks.

09-27-2008, 02:39 AM	#38
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	Just looking at receivers..could get a decent 7.1 HDMI receiver and a BR player for $1000 CDN

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