Hi, I have been looking at reviews and details of the Pioneer DV-464 DVD Player and have found some details that say it doesn't have an integrated audio decoder. Does this mean it doesn't play normal audio CDs? I have read that it plays DVDs, DVD+-R(W)s, JPGs, MP3 and WMAs so I guessed that it plays audio CDs but am not sure after reading this. I thought all DVD players will play normal audio CDs I am not after anything that does DVD-A or SACDs but would like to play normal audio CDs on this if I buy it. Whilst I am here the system I am looking at is Pioneer DV-454 (DVD Player) Pioneer 301 (AV Receiver) Pioneer SV40 (AV Speaker set) Does nayone have any opinions on this? Cheers SteveC
Hi, I think they mean it doesn't have built-in DTS and DD decoders which would output through 6 analogue phono connections, instead of a digital bitstream from the optical or coaxial outputs. They aren't necessary if your amp also has the the required decoders. Hope this helps. Steve