Blu ray player with built in HD decoder

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I'm looking to get a top blu ray player to partner with my ageing ( but well loved) pioneer VSA-AX10Ai amp which can't decode the new dolby & DTS-HD. I have around £1400. Been using a sony ps3 with my kuro 500A but wish to have a better sound experience.

Can you recommend a good blu ray player

 

[AlmaataKZ]

I am also interested in replies to this one.

 

[sta99y]

Hi how about Panny BDMP85 or LGBD390 which I have just got myself to go with my ageing yamaha rxv2400 and I'm very pleased. I find if just picks out the finer details with precision on the HD AUDIO tracks. If you have £1400 how about a new amp plus BD player??

 

[AlmaataKZ]

So the amp needs to have multichannel inputs.

here is WHF selection of the bluray disc players with 8 channel out (25 of them!):

http://whathifi.com/Reviews/Home-cinema-Reviews/Blu-ray-players-Reviews/Rule-Multichannel-analogue-out-8ch/

 

[sta99y]

Yes your amp needs to have the multi ch inputs, mine has 6 however I can use 8 if needed by using the other 2 on pre outs or something. I use my 6 channel to run 5.1 and it's great. I do not know your amp so could not tell if you have what is needed.

 

[chudleighpaul]

If your well loved amp has multi channel inputs then go for the Panasonic BD85.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that insite you've made my choice much simplified

 

[sta99y]

Hi

Paul recommended me the panny but luckily I was fortunately able to try both at home, the other being the LG on my plasma the LG gave a better picture IMO and sound I really could not tell. However they do day sonically the panny is better!

Let the forum know what you decide