Posted by ChairmanOfTheBored on 11/10/07 03:30

On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:39:51 -0800, "T.B." <partyslammer@socal.rr.com>
wrote:

>"Lloyd Parsons" wrote:
>
>(snip)
>
>>> 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.
>
>Do the analog outs downconvert the audio signal to my reciever? Also, will
>it pass a upconvert signal of a standard dvd to 1080 to my monitor via
>anythig other than HDMI?
>
>I seriously have been considering the PS3 and understand Sony has a HDMI to
>YGB cable, but like you mention, I'm kinda hosed as far as analog audio
>output.
>

If Sony makes the cable, I am quite sure it will have an audio output
break-out as well.

If not, your fancy receiver does take input from the OPTICAL OUT jack
on the PS3.

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