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Kpt_Krunch · 2008-11-01, 09:46 PM

So that's the price difference, and so the DAC's are better than the $1000 Yamaha SD2700 (already have that player, got it for less than $200 brand new @ an A&B Sound sell off).

David Susilo · 2008-11-01, 10:44 PM

I've never done an A/B comparison, obviously, but suffice to say that my Pioneer BD player have totally retired my Pioneer $2000 CD player (with stable-platter mechanism). It's also better than my Denon CD-1400 CD player and equivalent to my buddy's Cambridge Audio Azur 740C

ginseng · 2008-11-13, 10:03 AM

I do not have a receiver for our HDTV. I am using a stereo amp with the TV speakers turned off. Our Toshiba HD-A30 will output analogue audio to the amp while connected to the TV with HDMI. This works great and we like it.

I am shopping for a Blu-ray player. I need one with analogue audio out like the Toshiba has.

Can you verify which units will work that way? Sony 350? or something else? Samsung ______?, Panasonic ______?

The TV does not decode HDMI audio and output it to analogue, so I need a player to do it for me. Thanks

Well I think I have answered my own question. I looked up the cnet reviews or the Sony S350 and the Panasonic BD35. They both have analogue stereo audio outputs. They do not have analogue 5 channel outputs but I was not looking for that.

jean luc picard · 2008-11-13, 02:28 PM

i assume all blu ray players ever made have stereo analog outs.

Dante1 · 2008-12-13, 01:31 PM

I just picked up an open box Blue Ray for $125.00 at Future Shop. I hope I got a good deal.

dseegy · 2008-12-13, 11:32 PM

I have the chance to buy a 05 for 298.00 is this unit worth picking up.
It is brand new

David Susilo · 2008-12-13, 11:35 PM

Is the unit even legit? AFAIK that's well below cost. Furthermore, does it come with warranty?

dseegy · 2008-12-14, 12:11 AM

That is from a dealer said he has 3 left

dseegy · 2008-12-14, 12:18 AM

Originaly selling for 700.00 I thoght this was a pretty good deal

David Susilo · 2008-12-14, 12:31 AM

It's an awesome deal. However, I don't understand why anybody is willing to lose that much money though. Based on the msrp, it seems like the dealer loses at least $200 per player. Not a good way of doing business IMO.

MSZ · 2008-12-14, 03:06 AM

$298??!!

Eug · 2008-12-15, 01:10 PM

Has the newer Insignia NS-2BRDVD Profile 2.0-ready player shown up yet in Canada?

rdrr2008 · 2009-01-27, 12:26 PM

http://www.avguide.com/blog/read-buying-blu-ray-player

2008-11-01, 10:44 PM	#32
David Susilo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: in my home theatre Posts: 3,410	I've never done an A/B comparison, obviously, but suffice to say that my Pioneer BD player have totally retired my Pioneer $2000 CD player (with stable-platter mechanism). It's also better than my Denon CD-1400 CD player and equivalent to my buddy's Cambridge Audio Azur 740C __________________ THX, ISF, Control4 Certified Professional; CEDIA Trainer

2008-11-13, 10:03 AM	#33
ginseng Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30	Behind the curve - want Blu-ray I do not have a receiver for our HDTV. I am using a stereo amp with the TV speakers turned off. Our Toshiba HD-A30 will output analogue audio to the amp while connected to the TV with HDMI. This works great and we like it. I am shopping for a Blu-ray player. I need one with analogue audio out like the Toshiba has. Can you verify which units will work that way? Sony 350? or something else? Samsung ______?, Panasonic ______? The TV does not decode HDMI audio and output it to analogue, so I need a player to do it for me. Thanks Well I think I have answered my own question. I looked up the cnet reviews or the Sony S350 and the Panasonic BD35. They both have analogue stereo audio outputs. They do not have analogue 5 channel outputs but I was not looking for that. Last edited by ginseng; 2008-11-13 at 11:03 AM. Reason: found an answer

2008-12-13, 01:31 PM	#35
Dante1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	BDP-S500 I just picked up an open box Blue Ray for $125.00 at Future Shop. I hope I got a good deal.

2008-12-13, 11:32 PM	#36
dseegy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: walkerton ontario Posts: 64	Pioneer bdp 05fd I have the chance to buy a 05 for 298.00 is this unit worth picking up. It is brand new

2008-12-13, 11:35 PM	#37
David Susilo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: in my home theatre Posts: 3,410	Is the unit even legit? AFAIK that's well below cost. Furthermore, does it come with warranty? __________________ THX, ISF, Control4 Certified Professional; CEDIA Trainer

2008-11-01, 09:46 PM	#31
Kpt_Krunch Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 145	So that's the price difference, and so the DAC's are better than the $1000 Yamaha SD2700 (already have that player, got it for less than $200 brand new @ an A&B Sound sell off).

2008-11-13, 02:28 PM	#34
jean luc picard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: \ Posts: 434	i assume all blu ray players ever made have stereo analog outs.

2008-12-14, 12:11 AM	#38
dseegy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: walkerton ontario Posts: 64	Pioneer That is from a dealer said he has 3 left

2008-12-14, 12:18 AM	#39
dseegy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: walkerton ontario Posts: 64	Pioneer Originaly selling for 700.00 I thoght this was a pretty good deal

2008-12-14, 12:31 AM	#40
David Susilo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: in my home theatre Posts: 3,410	It's an awesome deal. However, I don't understand why anybody is willing to lose that much money though. Based on the msrp, it seems like the dealer loses at least $200 per player. Not a good way of doing business IMO. __________________ THX, ISF, Control4 Certified Professional; CEDIA Trainer

2008-12-14, 03:06 AM	#41
MSZ Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 25	$298??!!

2008-12-15, 01:10 PM	#42
Eug Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Now in Scarberia! Posts: 1,581	Has the newer Insignia NS-2BRDVD Profile 2.0-ready player shown up yet in Canada? __________________ Everything Apple \| Eug's DVD Recordable FAQ

2009-01-27, 12:26 PM	#43
rdrr2008 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 47	Read before buying a Blue Ray player http://www.avguide.com/blog/read-buying-blu-ray-player

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