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Hey guys, I'm wondering if all you folks in the know about such things could list for me all the blu ray players you know that have S-Video and HDMI connections BOTH, must be 1080p of course. My old 35" isn't dead yet, but I do have a 27" 1080p LED LCD computer monitor I'd love to hook a blu ray to until my old analog tv finally croaks. Any help would be much appreciated.
I understand S-video does not support high definition, that wasn't what I asked.
I know you lose quality with s-video vs a digital signal such as HDMI, what befuddles me is most of them have Composite out, which is a lower signal quality than S-Video, as well as Component out, which is just 1 step beyond S-video in the analog connection world. I know there are older blu ray models which featured HDMI and S-Video, because I've seen just that feature on on older Sony I saw 2 days ago in a pawn shop. What I'm hoping is there there is some model somewhere currently produced that features S-video and HDMI.
Answer
Most Blu ray players will only have hdmi and sometimes composite or component connection, Blu ray players main selling point is better picture quality and resolution, which you lose with S-video connection. you are more likely to find blu ray players with composite or component output, then you can use composite or component to s-video cable. there is also hdmi to s-video converters you can buy off amazon or ebay if you have too.
Goodluck
C+W team,
Most Blu ray players will only have hdmi and sometimes composite or component connection, Blu ray players main selling point is better picture quality and resolution, which you lose with S-video connection. you are more likely to find blu ray players with composite or component output, then you can use composite or component to s-video cable. there is also hdmi to s-video converters you can buy off amazon or ebay if you have too.
Goodluck
C+W team,
Can anyone recommend a Blu Ray Player?
ekawaguchi
I need one that can play regular DVD's as well as Blu Ray / HD and one that has 1080 output. And preferably under $300. Any suggestions?
Answer
Google "best Blu-ray player" and you will find several comparative reviews (the 3rd link below is to one of the better ones).
But I want to focus on the results of my search for a player. While only recommended for those who value excellent video and audio performance over loading speed and "the latest" features, the best deal right now is, arguably, the Pioneer BDP51FD from 6th Avenue Electronics. This is the $600 MSRP model that is in all important ways is almost the same as the $800 MSRP Pioneer Elite BPD-05FD ... but is on sale for $284. (link 1). Most professional reviews were on players with early firmware. Since V1.17 (Current V1.25a) this player has really come into it's own.
The main pros are: excellent build quality and components; exemplary DVD scaling, CD audio quality (Audiophiles rate it as one of the best CD players available), and BD video quality; multichannel analog audio with built in support for Dolby TrueHD (and DTS HD master to follow via a firmware update); excellent "tweekability".
The main cons are: it is Profile 1.1 (and can't be updated to 2.0 ... which means no internet connectivity for updates or on-line extras ... but relative to audio and video quality this is relatively unimportant); relatively slow DVD layer change on some disks, limited bass management over analog audio outs, some reports of sensitivity to scratches on disks.
The second link is to an owners thread ... and many posts point out that this is one of the best Blu-ray players out there in terms of performance and quality. Overpriced at $600, but a steal at $284. Most of what you need to know is in the first few posts at the second link (e.g. #7).
Again .. this is a player for the videophile/audiophile ... not for those looking for glitz.
Other choices are summarized at the 3rd link.
Google "best Blu-ray player" and you will find several comparative reviews (the 3rd link below is to one of the better ones).
But I want to focus on the results of my search for a player. While only recommended for those who value excellent video and audio performance over loading speed and "the latest" features, the best deal right now is, arguably, the Pioneer BDP51FD from 6th Avenue Electronics. This is the $600 MSRP model that is in all important ways is almost the same as the $800 MSRP Pioneer Elite BPD-05FD ... but is on sale for $284. (link 1). Most professional reviews were on players with early firmware. Since V1.17 (Current V1.25a) this player has really come into it's own.
The main pros are: excellent build quality and components; exemplary DVD scaling, CD audio quality (Audiophiles rate it as one of the best CD players available), and BD video quality; multichannel analog audio with built in support for Dolby TrueHD (and DTS HD master to follow via a firmware update); excellent "tweekability".
The main cons are: it is Profile 1.1 (and can't be updated to 2.0 ... which means no internet connectivity for updates or on-line extras ... but relative to audio and video quality this is relatively unimportant); relatively slow DVD layer change on some disks, limited bass management over analog audio outs, some reports of sensitivity to scratches on disks.
The second link is to an owners thread ... and many posts point out that this is one of the best Blu-ray players out there in terms of performance and quality. Overpriced at $600, but a steal at $284. Most of what you need to know is in the first few posts at the second link (e.g. #7).
Again .. this is a player for the videophile/audiophile ... not for those looking for glitz.
Other choices are summarized at the 3rd link.
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