Pezza
Established Member
I've been away from these forums for a while enjoying my setup, but I'm now thinking it's time to buy a BluRay player. I've read good things about the Sony 550, although it seems to be in short supply at the moment so I was wondering if there are any alternative, or perhaps better, players I should be considering.
Connectivity-wise it would have to be:
* 7.1 analogue audio into the Lexicon, with 1080p24/25 HDMI video into the Crystalio, or
* PCM into the Lexicon via HDMI, with 1080i48/50/60 looped back out into the Crystalio for reinterlacing.
(annoyingly the Crystalio doesn't support hi-res PCM via HDMI, and the Lexicon doesn't support 1080p via HDMI, hence the above options)
I intend to keep my DV29 for CD playback via an analogue link (and probably DVD playback too, via HDMI 480i/576i and coaxial digital connections)
Things I don't think I need (or want to pay extra for) are:
* Video "enhancement" or scaling options, I have my Crystalio for that.
* Audio filtering trickery, as I just send everything full-range into my Audyssey which then handles crossovers etc.
Budget-wise I guess it should 'fit' with the rest of the components.
All suggestions very much appreciated!
Connectivity-wise it would have to be:
* 7.1 analogue audio into the Lexicon, with 1080p24/25 HDMI video into the Crystalio, or
* PCM into the Lexicon via HDMI, with 1080i48/50/60 looped back out into the Crystalio for reinterlacing.
(annoyingly the Crystalio doesn't support hi-res PCM via HDMI, and the Lexicon doesn't support 1080p via HDMI, hence the above options)
I intend to keep my DV29 for CD playback via an analogue link (and probably DVD playback too, via HDMI 480i/576i and coaxial digital connections)
Things I don't think I need (or want to pay extra for) are:
* Video "enhancement" or scaling options, I have my Crystalio for that.
* Audio filtering trickery, as I just send everything full-range into my Audyssey which then handles crossovers etc.
Budget-wise I guess it should 'fit' with the rest of the components.
All suggestions very much appreciated!