#4. Current options are a bit price-y.
Kal
On Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:58:44 -0600, JimC <avocat5@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
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>I purchased an A35 a few months ago, and I'm considering trading it in
>on a BluRay (my dealer has a partial exchange arrangement). Since I
>haven't followed the BluRay models, I would appreciate suggestions for
>BluRay players with the best audio options, hopefully with the
>(eventual) capability of decoding, or at least bitstreaming, all the
>lossless codecs. The A35, for example, can output lossless audio through
>either HDMI or through analog RCA outs. (I'm aware that there isn't much
>software with high-rez audio now, but would prefer to be ready when it
>comes.) I really don't think I would use the profile 2.0 features, so
>that isn't of much interest. Also, I would prefer not to pay a premium
>price (prefer under $500 to $600)in view of the rapidly changing
>technology. I expect to get one of the HDMI 1.3 AVRs or pre/pros, so
>perhaps the bistream option is all I need.
>
>I would appreciate advice on the following options:
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>1) Keep the A35 until the BluRay technology is more mature.
> (The To****ba has great picture and sound, but I hesitate to invest in
>a dying technology.)
>
>2) Get a PS3, keep the To****ba.
> (Apparently the most future-proof unit at the moment?)
>
>3) Get a PS3, trade in the To****ba, and enjoy the BluRay video for the
>time being; plan on getting another unit in a year or so.
>
>4) Wait for one of the new units scheduled for release in the next few
>months, such as the Sony 350 or 550, or later, the Oppo BluRay.
>
>5) Other options?
>
>
>Please excuse my ignorance concerning the BluRay options. - I didn't
>expect HD DVD to go down so suddently.
>
>Thanks,
>Jim Cate
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