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Posted by Lloyd Parsons on 11/09/07 05:00
In article <2il7j3h64ol4h5tid408q04avkpd9bopmc@4ax.com>,
ChairmanOfTheBored <RUBored@crackasmile.org> wrote:
> 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.
The PS3 will give him the video, but to get the advantage of the newer
audio codecs and LPCM, he needs the ability to use his multi-channel
analog inputs. The PS3 doesn't do that.
Take a look at the Panasonic BDP-10A. Analog outs, good reviews.
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