[mre15]

I am looking to buy a dedicated player to replace my xbox drive. I read the EP35 was the one to get, to go with my new amp an onlyo, for the bitstream audio. However, it seems to be getting more difficult to get hold of an EP35, but theres lots of EP30's around.
Would I really notice the difference between them?
Cheers.

[BrianPK]

Probably not,or very little difference imo.I have both but at this stage of the game the reason to get a player is to be able to play the excellent HD discs for silly money.Buy the EP30 with confidence.

[mckee74]

Although I would still like an EP-35 for the bitstreaming, I would say with all honesty that I love my EP-30 and you really can't go wrong with it. A superb piece of kit.

Besides, didn't the dirty EP-30 to EP-35 firmware allow you to bitstream Dolby anyway or did I imagine that? Can't remember now.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by mre15

I am looking to buy a dedicated player to replace my xbox drive. I read the EP35 was the one to get, to go with my new amp an onlyo, for the bitstream audio. However, it seems to be getting more difficult to get hold of an EP35, but theres lots of EP30's around.
Would I really notice the difference between them?
Cheers.

the EP30 doesn't support Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master Audio, i would go for the EP35 if you can find one. I upgraded and don't regret it

[Banksie]

THe EP30 does support Dolby tru HD it decodes onboard and sends it out as PCM. and with Viking61's (top man) dirty hack you can multi region it and get it to bitstream Dolby Digital+.

[mre15]

I managed to get a 35 from here, works great in true hd.

Cheers.