Blue Ray Player With Analogue Outputs

[admin_exported]

Hi

I am looking to buy a Blue Ray Player in the next few weeks but as my Av Receiver is a few years old (Denon AVR 2803) I would like one with Analogue outputs the two models I have looked at are the Panasonic BD 80 and the Sony BDPS 550 what do you guys think of these two players

 

[Lost Angeles]

rabdoc:

Hi

I am looking to buy a Blue Ray Player in the next few weeks but as my Av Receiver is a few years old (Denon AVR 2803) I would like one with Analogue outputs the two models I have looked at are the Panasonic BD 80 and the Sony BDPS 550 what do you guys think of these two players

The BD60 has just beat the Sony in the June supertest so I'd say the BD80 if it's got the Anologue outputs.

 

[Lost Angeles]

Clare stated on another thread that there is a full review of the BD80 in the July issue of WHF.

 

[Anonymous]

Between the two, I'd pick the Pana BD80.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replys guys I still need to go to a shop and see them. Funny enough phoned a local shop to see if they stocked both players which they did, but was asked why do you want these two players don't you know they are exactly the same,seems a weird attitude won't be rushing to that shop when it's time to buy.

 

[Anonymous]

Up to a point, they are going to give the same video and audio performance. If it were me in your position, I'd see which one I could get the best price on, because frankly, you're not going to hear a difference unless you spend a lot more money. My money would be on the Sony for the best price you can find it for. www.robertwhyteltd.co.uk has the Sony at £217 delivered. Otherwise you can always get the superior Pioneer BDP51-FD for £275 from TLC Broadcast.

 

[Anonymous]

Will Harris:Up to a point, they are going to give the same video and audio performance. If it were me in your position, I'd see which one I could get the best price on, because frankly, you're not going to hear a difference unless you spend a lot more money. My money would be on the Sony for the best price you can find it for. www.robertwhyteltd.co.uk has the Sony at £217 delivered. Otherwise you can always get the superior Pioneer BDP51-FD for £275 from TLC Broadcast.

Hi Will

Thanks for your reply and your recomendation of the Pioneer BDP51-FD it sure is a nice looking player but I was wondering if you could tell me if it plays both DD HD and DTS Master audio through it's analogue outputs.

Thanks

 

[drummerman]

My apologies for jumping in ... in theory, yes. It will play DTS MA pending on a firmware update.

However, as WillHarris knows from another forum, there are apparently bugs that need sorting first. When that has happened the flagship 91 as well as the new players will possibly be first in line for the update. - I can't say this for certain but it does look increasingly unlikely that the DTS MA f/w update, which has been promised for nearly a year, will reach the BDP51 so if this is an important feature to you, perhaps look elsewhere just to be safe. In all other respects, its a very good player indeed.

 

[bigboss]

rabdoc:

Hi

I am looking to buy a Blue Ray Player in the next few weeks but as my Av Receiver is a few years old (Denon AVR 2803) I would like one with Analogue outputs the two models I have looked at are the Panasonic BD 80 and the Sony BDPS 550 what do you guys think of these two players

Hi rabdoc! Sorry to correct you....but I think you should know. It's actually a blu-ray player, not blue ray player.

 

[drummerman]

bigboss:rabdoc:

Hi

I am looking to buy a Blue Ray Player in the next few weeks but as my Av Receiver is a few years old (Denon AVR 2803) I would like one with Analogue outputs the two models I have looked at are the Panasonic BD 80 and the Sony BDPS 550 what do you guys think of these two players

Hi rabdoc! Sorry to correct you....but I think you should know. It's actually a blu-ray player, not blue ray player.