Samsung BDP-1500,HD audio support

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I've heard that Samsungs 3rd-Gen BD player BDP-1500 will support both Dolby True-HD and DTS Master Audio,does anyone know any details on this? will it have an onboard decoder for these formats and convert them to LPCM and output through multi-channel analoug as well as streaming via HDMI? Im waiting for a BD player that can do this as im going to stick with my non HD amp for the next 12 months.

 

[Andy Clough]

I'm seeing the guys from Samsung on Tuesday, so will try and find out more then.

 

[Anonymous]

Many thanks Andy that's great i look forward to reading any info you can learn from them,i feel like I've got friends in high places!!

 

[Anonymous]

"True audiophiles will love the BD-P1500 as it goes beyond standard
Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus audio playback to include 7.1 PCM,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution and Master Audio, Bitstream audio
output via HDMI and more-making for a truly immersive viewing
experience for movies, gaming, sports and more."

£305 @ Expansys, which is tempting, but I'm holding off until the new slate of Blu-Ray separates hits the high street, see what the discounts are when the market's a bit more competitive.