New Blu Ray Player

[fireblade_broth]

Hi Guys,

I am looking to replace my old blu ray player.

I currently have Pioneer BDP-LX70A and a Pioneer PDP-5000ex TV, the AV is a denon 4810.

I am trying to get the best player I can for picture quality and sound for Movies, I am not worried about CD audio.

The Sony S370 & S570 sounds good from reviews but I wonder if I should spend more to get a better picture for the TV I have. Also the Azur 650BD also gets great reviews but I do not want to pay money for good all rounder as I am only concerned about the movie aspect.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what players would really excel or should I even look at getting a new TV a well?

Thanks

 

[bigboss]

Sony S370 is all that you need. You've got the brilliant Denon 4810 to decode audio, so I can't see how Cambridge Audio 650BD will offer any improvement, especially since its renowned for its audio performance & the fact that you're not bothered about music.

For DVD upscaling, the Sony S370, the Denon & the Pioneer TV all are capable of upscaling your DVDs well.

 

[fireblade_broth]

Thanks Bigboss,

I was hoping that would be the response. I don't mind spending the money but if there is little picture quality difference then I would rather get the S370.

Thanks

 

[kinda]

I'd certainly consider the Samsung C6900 if you want a step up from a budget player.

I think you might find improvements in colour vividness, DVD upscaling, and fullness of the sound, (even with the amp decoding).

 

[fayeanddavid]

Sony S370 is all that you need. You've got the brilliant Denon 4810 to decode audio, so I can't see how Cambridge Audio 650BD will offer any improvement, especially since its renowned for its audio performance & the fact that you're not bothered about music. For DVD upscaling, the Sony S370, the Denon & the Pioneer TV all are capable of upscaling your DVDs well.

+1

S370 is very very good

 

[daveh75]

I'd save your money and keep the LX70, personally.

 

[v1c]

I'd save your money and keep the LX70, personally.

So would I.

 

[bigboss]

I'd save your money and keep the LX70, personally.

Of course, if your current player is working well without any issues and you're happy with the loading times etc., then there's no point in buying a new one as you won't see any improvement.

 

[fireblade_broth]

Hi Guys,

The load times are quite annoying so would like to get that sorted but basically it seems that there won't be much difference in picture quality if I change?

 

[v1c]

I am trying to get the best player I can for picture quality and sound for Movies.

If that is really what you are after then the Oppo 93 is what you want.

This i would do.