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Posted by ChairmanOfTheBored on 11/09/07 03:40
On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:24:27 -0800, "T.B." <partyslammer@socal.rr.com>
wrote:
>This is basically the same post I submitted to the AV forum that I'm
>reposting here.
>
>I have a Pioneer Elite receiver, the VSX-59TXi and a big ol' Sony WEGA crt
>KV-40XBR700 monitor. Obviously, HDMI is not an option with my current setup
>and I don't see that changing for the next year or two. I do want to get a
>Blu-Ray player in the next month or sooner, however, I want a BR player that
>will deliver the best a/v experience with my current setup under $1000.00.
>I'd need the BR player to output *uncompressed* audio either through the
>(ideally) optical or digital coaxial lines or through the analog
>multi-channel lines. I had considered buying one of the newer Pioneer BR
>players but I heard at least the 94HD failed 3:2 pulldown tests.
>
>I also would like the player to upscale standard dvds to 1080 via componant
>cables, but again I understand that really isn't an option without using an
>HDMI hookup with almost all players due to copyright encoding but perhaps
>I've missed something. I am aware of the Vision FC3 - HDTV DVI to
>VGA/PC/Component Signal/Format Converter, but I'll cross that bridge if
>needed once I buy a player.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>T.B.
>
The PS3. That way, you get the most for your money. Don't forget to
add $30 (maybe $25) for the BR-DVD remote control. It is possible to use
the game controller, but a bit cumbersome.
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