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Old 12-06-2007, 11:49 AM   #1
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Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

My Cambridge Audio DVD 53 has started playing up. As it gets to the last 15mins or so of a film it starts stuttering. So need a new player but as the title suggests I need one with built in 5.1 decoder. Can anyone recommend one? I've looked around on the web at various shops none of them give full spec (or certainly the sites I'm browsing).
Player has to have 5.1 built in (alternatively called 5.1 analogue out) as my receiver only allows 5.1 "throughput". You get my drift.
I know some HD DVD players have 5.1 analogue out but I just need a cheapish (subŁ100) player.
Help anyone? Either players themselves or decent AV websites that offer full specs on their goods.

Cheers.
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:03 PM   #2
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

here you go

You'd think i worked for the company the way i keep flogging this player
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:24 PM   #3
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Sure looks a nice player mate but I've just found the manual for it on the web and it doesn't have 5.1 analogue outputs. Only has left and right analogue outs (as far as I could see from the socket set up on the back).
Maybe I didn't describe what I need more clearly.
My receiver isn't a bonafide Dolby Digital receiver (Yamaha RX-V393RDS), but it does have 6 (5.1) channel input if the dvd player has 6 channel analogue output. The players were quite commonplace a few years ago but it seems are like rocking horse **** now.
The easiest option would be for me to get a new receiver/amp with full digital inputs and bonafide 5.1 etc but my Yamaha is a cracker and a new amp is a more expensive option.
My Cambridge Audio was only £60 brand new a two years ago so the players can't be that expensive.
Thanks for the help though bud.



"edit" found some more info on the player and definately doesn't have 5.1 channel analogue outputs.

Last edited by brown rhino; 12-06-2007 at 12:45 PM. Reason: further info found
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:48 PM   #4
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Hi brown rhino, I have a RX-V395RDS and use a Panasonic s75 I bought off e-bay (I have two). I know it's s/hand but maybe that's the way we have to go with these receivers.
Another thought, machines that play DVD-A and SACDs have 6 analogue outputs, will these do the job.
Good luck.
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:57 PM   #5
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

I'll have a look Tuddy cheers. Maybe getting a proper amp/receiver is the answer. That way it makes no difference what dvd player I buy. I really like my Yamaha though. And unfortunately if I do get a bona fide amp I still need to fork out for the dvd player coz it's still gonna stutter. I'll wait and see if anyone else can help while still trawling the net.

You know, just to offshoot, if manufacturers (more specifically shops and stores) showed a photo of the back of their machines as well as the front (and let's be honest, most dvd players look the bloody same) my task would be so much easier.
Cheers guys. I'll keep persevering.
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Old 12-06-2007, 1:04 PM   #6
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

If you do get a new recevier & player brown rhino at least you'll have less cables to contend with. I got everything connected and am too scared to venture there again .
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Old 12-06-2007, 1:05 PM   #7
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Tuddy, have found a spotless, boxed Panasonic s27 on ebay, very cheap. Can you tell me whether it plays self burnt (on pc and a "standalone" dvd recorder) discs ok?
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Old 12-06-2007, 1:14 PM   #8
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Tuddy, forget my previous post. Found the manual and this isn't compatible with my receiver for 5.1 surround either. Think I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and get a new amp and then ALL dvd players in future will be available to me.

And you're right about the wires. There'll be some new swear words invented sorting all that out.

Cheers guys.
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Old 12-06-2007, 1:24 PM   #9
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Brown rhino, I think (maybe wrong) that the Panny s97 was the s75's replacement(and then the 49) so should have 6 outputs. Must admit my 75s have been perfect, I know that doesn't help you...sorry.

danny.
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Old 12-06-2007, 1:56 PM   #10
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

No worries bud. Just been onto Richer Sounds and they've got a few( Denon, Marantz etc) but they're all in the Ł180-Ł299 range. Be more economical for future upgrading to get a new receiver (they've got one with similar spec to my Yamaha, but full 5.1 digital input, for Ł150) and get myself a budget (Ł80-Ł90) player!
My entire range from dvd recorder (Ł250), player (Ł60), receiver (Ł200), cd (Ł80), speakers (Ł50 each) and rear-pro' tv (43"-Ł450) is all kinda budget range so that price for the new gear would fit right in.


Just when there was the holiday to pay for though...
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Old 12-06-2007, 4:09 PM   #11
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

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"edit" found some more info on the player and definately doesn't have 5.1 channel analogue outputs.

You probably should check out the Pioneer DV-600.
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Old 13-06-2007, 2:07 PM   #12
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

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Player has to have 5.1 built in (alternatively called 5.1 analogue out) as my receiver only allows 5.1 "throughput". You get my drift. I know some HD DVD players have 5.1 analogue out but I just need a cheapish (subŁ100) player.
The Cambridge Audion DVD86 model has 5.1 analogue out as far as I remember. It is 119 retail at Richer Sounds, but you should be a able to find a display for 100 on the clearance section of their website.
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Old 13-06-2007, 2:36 PM   #13
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

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The Cambridge Audion DVD86 model has 5.1 analogue out as far as I remember. It is 119 retail at Richer Sounds, but you should be a able to find a display for 100 on the clearance section of their website.
My current player is Cambridge Audio and was from Richer Sounds (also a display model) and the fact that's it's stuttering after only a year has put me off of the brand.
Cheers though bud.
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Old 13-06-2007, 3:10 PM   #14
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

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here you go

You'd think i worked for the company the way i keep flogging this player
By the way Kebabhead, loved your signature so ripped it off. Hope you don't mind.
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Old 13-06-2007, 10:29 PM   #15
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

As mentioned above, the new Pioneer DV600 has 6.1 audio out and will do exactly what you are looking for, plus can be used with the new amps when you eventually get one - http://www.avland.co.uk/pioneer/dv600/dv600.htm

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Old 13-06-2007, 10:59 PM   #16
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Oppo981 has multi out - from memory it will decode DTS & DD and pass it on through multi analogue to you amp - in fact, this method gives better results than letting my Sony 1200es amp do the decoding, at least to my ear. Down side is you dont get to use all the amps digital special effects. Plays back SA CD and various other surround sound music formats through multi analogue - Oppo981 is about Ł180
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Old 14-06-2007, 11:00 AM   #17
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

I can confirm that the Oppo can decode both Dolby Digital and DTS with excellent results.
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Old 26-06-2007, 7:15 AM   #18
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

I have had the same problem Brown Rhino - my DVD86 went back after 9 months, jumping all over the place
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Old 26-06-2007, 1:55 PM   #19
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

Cambridge DVD 86 and 89 are basically Oppos underneath though.
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Old 26-06-2007, 4:14 PM   #20
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Re: Dvd players with built in 5.1 decoder - are they still made?

But, from all accounts, a lot less reliable.
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